Puglia to Basilicata Bike Tour

Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
2-4
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Ride from the Ionian to the Adriatic, tracing a sunlit path across olive groves and along shimmering coastal horizons. Wander Matera and Alberobello, where ancient _sassi_ cave dwellings and storybook trulli tell the stories of history shaped over millennia. Dive into Pugliese culinary culture with a mozzarella making demonstration, hands-on pasta making and relaxed meals. Spin into Ostuni’s whitewashed maze and along cliffside roads where glittering grottoes invite a refreshing dip. Unwind at countryside farmhouses and seaside retreats that balance comfort, style and character.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Ride Basilicata’s undulating landscape dotted with fields of swaying wheat

12 km 1200 m

D1

Ride Basilicata’s undulating landscape dotted with fields of swaying wheat

Day 1: Ride Basilicata’s undulating landscape dotted with fields of swaying wheat

21 km 2200 m

D1

Ride Basilicata’s undulating landscape dotted with fields of swaying wheat

Day 2: Pedal scenic backroads toward Alberobello, its iconic trulli rising like a fairy-tale village in the hills

30 km 900 m

D1

Pedal scenic backroads toward Alberobello, its iconic trulli rising like a fairy-tale village in the hills

Day 2: Pedal scenic backroads toward Alberobello, its iconic trulli rising like a fairy-tale village in the hills

40 km 1600 m

D1

Pedal scenic backroads toward Alberobello, its iconic trulli rising like a fairy-tale village in the hills

Day 2: Pedal scenic backroads toward Alberobello, its iconic trulli rising like a fairy-tale village in the hills

60 km 2000 m

D2

Pedal scenic backroads toward Alberobello, its iconic trulli rising like a fairy-tale village in the hills

Day 3: Bike inland through lesser-known villages and open farmland

28 km 1900 m

D1

Bike inland through lesser-known villages and open farmland

Day 3: Bike inland through lesser-known villages and open farmland

49 km 2600 m

D2

Bike inland through lesser-known villages and open farmland

Day 3: Bike inland through lesser-known villages and open farmland

64 km 3000 m

D2

Bike inland through lesser-known villages and open farmland

Day 4: Stop for a fresh, seasonal lunch at a working _agriturismo_

22 km 800 m

D1

Stop for a fresh, seasonal lunch at a working _agriturismo_

Day 4: Stop for a fresh, seasonal lunch at a working _agriturismo_

44 km 1400 m

D1

Stop for a fresh, seasonal lunch at a working _agriturismo_

Day 5: Get ready for the trip’s most spectacular ride along cliffside roads, seaside towns and hidden grottoes perfect for an unhurried swim break

30 km 1700 m

D1

Get ready for the trip’s most spectacular ride along cliffside roads, seaside towns and hidden grottoes perfect for an unhurried swim break

Day 5: Get ready for the trip’s most spectacular ride along cliffside roads, seaside towns and hidden grottoes perfect for an unhurried swim break

57 km 3100 m

D2

Get ready for the trip’s most spectacular ride along cliffside roads, seaside towns and hidden grottoes perfect for an unhurried swim break

Day 6: End the trip in Lecce, known for its intricate baroque architecture carved from warm golden stone.

14 km 500 m

D1

End the trip in Lecce, known for its intricate baroque architecture carved from warm golden stone.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Apulia

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