Cycling Puglia & Matera
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4.7
Based on 39 Reviews
- COVID-19protected
- Bicycle tour
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 8 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-7763
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- Operated in English
- Starts Matera, Italy
- Ends Lecce, Italy
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Ride from the stunning Unesco town of Matera
- Enjoy gentle cycling through olive groves and past conical trulli houses
- Sample fine seafood and wine from the Salento coast
- Stay in accommodation bursting with character
The "Cycling Puglia & Matera" tour starts in Matera and ends in Lecce. It is a bicycle trip that takes 8 days taking you through Ostuni, Avetrana, Matera and 4 other destinations in Italy. "Cycling Puglia & Matera" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, meals and others.
In the deep south of Italy, between the Adriatic and Ionian seas, lie the captivating regions of Puglia and Basilicata. This itinerary explores the best cultural and natural treasures here. Matera’s fascinating Sassi houses and the Unesco trulli houses of Alberobello set the scene for the journey to come. After passing through idyllic countryside and Ostuni, known as the White City, the route veers towards Gallipoli and the dramatic Ionian coastline. While riding across the Salento Peninsula, we embrace the laid-back Italian lifestyle and explore a landscape of olive groves, limestone cliffs, crystal waters and baroque towns.
In the deep south of Italy, between the Adriatic and Ionian seas, lie the captivating regions of Puglia and Basilicata. This itinerary explores the best cultural and natural treasures here. Matera’s fascinating Sassi houses and the Unesco trulli houses of Alberobello set the scene for the journey to come. After passing through idyllic countryside and Ostuni, known as the White City, the route veers towards Gallipoli and the dramatic Ionian coastline. While riding across the Salento Peninsula, we embrace the laid-back Italian lifestyle and explore a landscape of olive groves, limestone cliffs, crystal waters and baroque towns.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Start Matera
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Day 2: Ride past the historic Sassi houses of Matera before heading to Alberobello
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Day 3: Cycle through the lush Valle d'Itria, past the fairytale trulli houses to the hilltop town of Ostuni
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Day 4: Ride through quaint villages and country lanes to a typical masseria (renovated farmhouse) where we spend the night
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Day 5: Cycle to the coast and swim in the crystal-clear sea before continuing towards Gallipoli with its old town on a rocky island
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Day 6: Head towards the Adriatic Sea and the ancient town of Otranto
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Day 7: Continue along the shoreline to the beautiful baroque city of Lecce
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Day 8: End Lecce
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- All accommodation
Meals
- All breakfasts
Transport
- All transport and listed activities
- Group arrival and departure transfers available
Guide
- Tour leader throughout
Others
- Local bike hire
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Local city taxes (approximately €10)
- E-bike hire
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.7 - Excellent
Based on 39 reviews
Foodies Paradise
Fabulous Puglia.
Brilliant!
A terrific trip through Puglia
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5 - Excellent
Have just returned from a brilliant 8 days with a great fun group of people. Its a beautiful part of Italy with plenty of pretty towns and villages that differ from one to the next and great mixture of peaceful countryside and... Read more
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5 - Excellent
A wonderful trip with a dedicated and passionate guide, Antonio, who was determined to ensure we experienced the best in the safest possible way. It was reassuring when he would direct the traffic at tricky intersections. Pierrot... Read more
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5 - Excellent
Excellent rating for the leader and route. However a few hotels were damp and musty due to the early date of holiday.The first and last hotels were by far the best.
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5 - Excellent
A fabulous, but not too difficult cycling trip through Puglia, stopping off in lovely hilltop towns and other places of interest. Sampling delicious local food. Varied accommodation. Great scenery.
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cycling Puglia & Matera tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 25 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 25 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceCycling Puglia & Matera tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Cycling Puglia & Matera tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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