Puglia and Matera Cycling Tour
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Overview
Highlights
- Two-night stay and a walking tour of Matera where they filmed the remake of the colossal Ben Hur movie with Morgan Freeman and the Passion of Christ
- Captivating clusters of conical trulli structures
- Discover the white-washed town of Ostuni and the beaches near the fishing village of Savelletri
- Spectacular fields of ancient olive trees
- Savory cuisine: grilled vegetables, handmade pasta and fresh seafood!
- Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Alberobello & Matera
- Beautiful countryside riding among the orchards and trulli of Valle d’Itria
- Mozzarella demonstration by a master cheesemaker
- Guided visit of Egnazia ruins
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Trip includes
- Bikes equipped with Garmin GPS (choice Bianchi road carbon, hybrid Bianchi Via Nirone 7); Ebikes (EWheel) for an extra charge of $95. In Provence Lynskey Titanium road bikes will be the standard road bikes.
- Two professional tour guides throughout the program
- All accommodations
- All breakfasts
- Lunches and Dinners according to the tour program (usually three lunches are included and all dinners but one)
- Support vehicle during the tour and luggage transfer
- Group shuttles at the beginning and at the end of the tour
- All activities mentioned in the day-by-day description
- Commemorative t-shirt
Itinerary
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tenuta Monacelle
Terrain: Flat
Ride:11 mi or 17 km (longer option available)
Your guide will meet you at the Bari airport at 12 pm for a transfer to the first hotel (approximately 1 hr). We will gather...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Tenuta Monacelle
Terrain: Hilly
Ride: 37 mi or 60 km (longer option available)
We will ride to Ostuni, an area that has been inhabited since the Stone Age. Bike to one of the loveliest towns along ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Olimpo
Terrain: Rolling
Ride: 28 mi or 45 km
Today's ride make a stop at the famous grottoes of Castellana (it's a great underground tour but it's not recommended if you are claustropho...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Olimpo
Terrain: Rolling
Ride:25 mi or 40 km (shorter option available)
Today we ride through a fantasy land of trulli via tiny roads that roll through Valle d’Itria (Itria valley) to a...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Casa Isabella
Terrain: Rolling
Ride: 35 mi or 57 km
Today we say goodbye to Alberobello and pedal to our lunch spot in Mottola, a charming Pugliese town. Mottola is located on a hill above the sea ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita or Il Belvedere
Terrain: Rolling
Ride: 33 mi or 53 km (shorter option available)
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunchand Dinner
Accommodation: Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita or Il Belvedere
Terrain: Rolling
Ride: 14 mi or 22 km (longer option available)
Today’s ride takes us to the countryside in the fertile Metaponto Valley where...
Meals: Breakfast
Terrain: Departure
Ride: None
After breakfast, we will arrange a transfer that will take you to the Bari Airport in time for your connecting flights.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Tour was super fantastic.
Tour was super fantastic. The route and most of the accommodations were great.
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Firstly, Beppe is a great tour guide. I appreciated all the stops for gelato and espresso. Tour route was awesome. The first day was on the line of being too long ...
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I really enjoyed the tour. The bike and cycling routes were great, loved the scenery in Slovenia and appreciated the off-bike tours. I loved the Italian lunch at the...
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- Airfare
- Pre-night hotel stays and post-tour hotel stays
- Wine and beer with meals
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If you must cancel your reservation, the fees for doing so are as follows.
Days Prior to Departure Cancellation Fees:
91+ will be Admin fee – 250 USD
61-90 - Tour deposit
31-60 - 50% of tour price
0-30 - 100% of tour price
For reservations canceled with at least 91 days advance notice, we will apply your cancellation penalties to a future reservation, no questions asked. This credit will never expire. No penalties for name changes.
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