7-Day Cycling Tour from Matera to Lecce through Apulia's White Towns

7 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Enjoy fun bike rides from Matera through the heel of Italy, linking Basilicata and Apulia by way of the millennial Murge Plateau, Alberobello, Ostuni, Gallipoli...

Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Lecce, Matera, Gallipoli, Alberobello, Ostuni · Languages: English

Know before you go: An easy tour through the Heel of the Boot. From Basilicata, with round trips starting from the Sassi of Matera and the Park of Rupestrian Churches, you will head to Apulia. Cycling through the Murge Plateau, a territory that encloses an astonishing variety of landscapes including caves, sanctuaries, defensive strongholds, churches and rock settlements, small towns, and big cities, you will stay in the Itria Valley, characterized by flourishing vegetation and olive trees, before reaching Lecce.

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What's Included

Seven nights in double rooms with breakfast
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Roadbook
Technical and emergency assistance

Not Included

Hybrid bike rental with 24/27 speed (Shimano Alivio/Deore gear) with rear pack frames and side bags: € 80.00 (7 days).
E-bikes and road bikes: € 150.00 (7 days).
Transfer from Bari APT to Matera: € 35.00 (per person with a minimum of two pax travelling).
Transfer from Lecce to Bari APT: € 90.00 (per person with a minimum of 2 pax travelling).
Transfer from Brindisi APT to Matera: € 75.00 (per person with a minimum of two pax travelling).
Transfer from Lecce to Brindisi APT: € 35.00 (per person with a minimum of two pax travelling).
Medical/luggage insurance, drinks, lunches and dinners, entrance fees, city taxes, tips, personal extras, and everything else which does not come under the heading "the fee includes".
Pre-tour extra night in MateraCasual tour: € 50,00 in a double room - € 75,00 in a single room (fifty or seventy-five).Comfort tour: € 70,00 in a double room - € 95,00 in a single room (seventy or ninety five).
Casual tour: € 50,00 in a double room - € 75,00 in a single room (fifty or seventy-five).
Comfort tour: € 70,00 in a double room - € 95,00 in a single room (seventy or ninety five).
Post-tour extra night in LecceCasual tour: € 45,00 in a double room - € 75,00 in a single room (forty-five or seventy-five).Comfort tour: € 70,00 in a double room - € 95,00 in a single room (seventy or ninety five).
Casual tour: € 45,00 in a double room - € 75,00 in a single room (forty-five or seventy-five).
Comfort tour: € 70,00 in a double room - € 95,00 in a single room (seventy or ninety five).
Escorted tour with an English-speaking guide for the major towns on request

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Matera and the Sassi

Arrive independently in Matera and settle into your hotel. Arrive independently in Matera and settle into your hotel. Upon request, enjoy a guided walking visit of the Sassi, Matera's ancient districts, and the Park of Rupestrian Churches. Upon request, enjoy a guided walking visit of the Sassi, Matera's ancient districts, and the Park of Rupestrian Churches. Enjoy dinner on your own in a typical Sassi restaurant carved out of the rock. Enjoy dinner on your own in a typical Sassi restaurant carved out of the rock. Overnight stay.
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Day 02

Cycle from Matera to Alberobello

Pass through the small villages of Gioia del Colle and Noci on your way to Alberobello, the capital town of Trulli and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pass through the small villages of Gioia del Colle and Noci on your way to Alberobello, the capital town of Trulli and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accommodation in a Trullo house or a restored farmhouse. Dinner on your own and overnight stay. Distance: about 69 km Grade: Hilly route on stretches that are almost flat, with brief climbs
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Day 03

Ride to Ostuni, the White Town

Cycle through the Selva forest near Fasano, then follow the Adriatic coast to reach Ostuni, an architectural jewel commonly referred to as the "White Town" for its white walls and typically white-painted architecture. Cycle through the Selva forest near Fasano, then follow the Adriatic coast to reach Ostuni, an architectural jewel commonly referred to as the "White Town" for its white walls and typically white-painted architecture. Get settled into your hotel. Get settled into your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight stay. Distance: about 45 km Grade: easy
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Day 04

Through Castles and Masserie

Cycle south through the quiet country lanes to the charming town of Francavilla Fontana and Oria, famous for its 13th-century castle and delightful historic centre. Cycle south through the quiet country lanes to the charming town of Francavilla Fontana and Oria, famous for its 13th-century castle and delightful historic centre. Continue through the countryside to a Masseria, a typical converted Apulian farmhouse and your accommodation for the night. Continue through the countryside to a Masseria, a typical converted Apulian farmhouse and your accommodation for the night. Distance: about 55 km Grade: easy
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Day 05

To Gallipoli along the Ionian Coast

Today's route passes through Porto Selvaggio and skirts the Ionian coast to reach Gallipoli, whose name derives from the Greek word kalépolis, meaning "beautiful city." Today's route passes through Porto Selvaggio and skirts the Ionian coast to reach Gallipoli, whose name derives from the Greek word kalépolis, meaning "beautiful city." Get settled into your hotel near the seaside. Get settled into your hotel near the seaside. Dinner on your own and overnight stay. Distance: about 60 km Grade: easy
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Day 06

Ride to Otranto on the Eastern Coast

Cycle to Otranto along the wildest and eastern rocky coast of Southern Italy. The sun and the atmosphere are unique here, where Turks and Greeks landed centuries ago. Otranto has a wonderful centre with walls and a castle, and you will also see the Romanesque Cathedral. Cycle to Otranto along the wildest and eastern rocky coast of Southern Italy. The sun and the atmosphere are unique here, where Turks and Greeks landed centuries ago. Otranto has a wonderful centre with walls and a castle, and you will also see the Romanesque Cathedral. Return to your hotel for the night. Return to your hotel for the night. Dinner on your own. Distance: about 71 km Grade: easy to moderate
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Day 07

Final Ride to Baroque Lecce

The last stage takes you to Lecce, the Baroque town with a wonderful façade of buildings and churches. The last stage takes you to Lecce, the Baroque town with a wonderful façade of buildings and churches. Taste a Puccia, a local bread filled with salami or vegetables, or a Pasticciotto, a delicious pastry, and enjoy shopping and walking in the city centre. Taste a Puccia, a local bread filled with salami or vegetables, or a Pasticciotto, a delicious pastry, and enjoy shopping and walking in the city centre. Get settled into your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight stay. Get settled into your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight stay. Distance: about 45 km Grade: easy