Cycle Puglia
Overview
Highlights
- Cycle the heel of Italy in eight days and ride through Puglia's sun-drenched landscapes
- Spend time in Matera, ancient city of the 'sassi' and an UNESCO Heritage site
- Refuel on local delicacies such as mozzarella di bufala and fresh antipasti
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Itinerary
Our trip starts today in Altamura - a small town on the Murge plateau, renowned for its cartwheel size bread, Gothic Cathedral and the nearly intact skeleton of the Altamura Man which was found here dating back 400,000 years. Our tour leader plans to meet you in the ...
Before leaving Altamura this morning, we'll pay a visit to a bakery for a guided tour and to learn all about the local art of bread making. Of course, we'll also get to taste their produce! Afterwards, we'll head south into the wide-open countryside on remote roads,...
Today is free for you to explore the magnificent sites of Matera at your own leisure. Until the late 1980s, this was considered an area of poverty, since these houses were, and in most areas still are, mostly uninhabitable. The current local administration has become ...
This morning our tour leader can arrange a tour of the Sassi with a licensed guide for those interested. In the late morning, we'll drive to the Putignano Agriturismo where we'll visit a local 'caseificio' (cheese maker) for a demonstration. We'll learn about cheese...
This morning, we'll head out by bike once more along quiet back roads that wind through rolling hills dotted by endless olive groves. In the town of Cisternino, we'll take a break to visit the historic centre, before riding in the support vehicle or cycling an optiona...
There is free time this morning to explore Alberobello before we set off on our ride to the Adriatic coast. Our route leads us through beautiful scenery of ochre-coloured fields dotted with gnarly olive trees and trulli of all kinds and sizes. We'll cycle along a pa...
From Monopoli, we'll ride south along the rugged Adriatic coastline, rewarded with magnificent views of the intensely green vegetation lining the rocky beaches and the deep blue sea waters. It's an easy and pleasant ride to Savelletri and before the quaint little haml...
The trip ends in Monopoli this morning after breakfast. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport transf...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Keith
Nov 2024
Cycle Puglia
Fabio made this trip! His knowledge and quidance made this most enjoyable, his restaurant selection gave us an unforgettable food experience! This wasn’t just a cycl...
Kevin
Oct 2024
Cycle Puglia
Fabio, the tour leader, was incredible. He worked hard to ensure everyone had a good time, he allowed stronger bikers to have fun while also helping weaker bikers to...
Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
Cycle Puglia
Excellent trip, leader and itinerary, very efficient transfers and moving lug...
Uffe
Oct 2024
Cycle Puglia
Excellent trip. However, the quality of the roads could be better. Many asphalt patches.
Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
Cycle Puglia
Great landscape, historical towns and local food.
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