Monopoli Tours and Trips

Our tour leader Massimo made a great trip a stellar trip. Everything was handled with professionalism and humor. We had a very diverse group of people and he managed everyone and everything so well. Itinerary was great, hotels were unique and full of character. One thing to note, even though this trip was rated as leisurely one still needed a solid level of fitness to complete it. Very happy with my experience with Explore!

1st trip with explore and was extremely impressed. Everything was well organised and to a high standard. Massimo our tour guide was exemplary. His attention to detail and local knowledge made the whole experience a joy. Thankyou Massimo

The guide was amazing at organizing a group and the many unexpected needs of 14 demanding adults! It was a well thought out itinerary with some fabulous local food or culture side trips. The guide seemed to know everyone wherever we went, so we all felt well taken care of. We are already looking at our next Explore trip after this highly enjoyable first experience.. I am an experienced cyclist and my wife took an e-bike to even it all out. If you are not comfortable with a 30 mile ride with some steep hills, I would strongly recommended (Explore should insist) on you getting an e-bike. It’s still as much of a workout as you w at it to be but the motor is a “get out of jail” card.

Cycle Puglia was an amazing trip! Massimo was an exceptional guide, taking us on gorgeous rides in the countryside and to excellent restaurants with divine food. We especially enjoyed the Sassi in Matera. Some of the hills were steeper than anticipated – a bit challenging for us unfit sexagenarians on regular bikes, but that made dinner all the tastier!

We loved having our home base in Minori for four nights instead of packing up and moving every two days. Each day we ventured out on a tour of the surrounding towns. Accommodations were wonderful except I was surprised that the lodging did not take into consideration that two single women could be sharing a room and twin beds would have been a better option. It was a good thing we were close friends and didn’t mind sleeping in the same bed.

Loved the boat ride to Amalfi and positano and visiting those cities.. I also liked our time in Minori and having our lemon experience. I found our time at the sassy in Matera was very interesting, but also a little hard on my body.! a lot of up and down steps but worthwhile. Our time in ot OTranto was so beautiful to being by the sea. I really enjoyed that walking along the beach ALBEROBELLO was certainly a very interesting area, too the trully houses we're fun accommodations and a very unique area!