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Cycle Puglia

8 days
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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Altamura

    Start point
    Viale Enzo Ferrari, 70128 Bari BA, Italy (Bari Airport, Arrivals Hall, 12:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Fuori Le Mura), Hotel (Hotel San Nicola (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with tour group (evening)
    • Explore old town and sample local PDO-protected bread
    Landmarks
    Altamura Cathedral
  2. Day 2

    Altamura to Matera

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sassi), Hotel (Hotel Sassi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided bakery tour and bread tasting in Altamura
    • Cycling to Matera (approximately 30 kilometres/18.6 miles, leisurely grade)
    Landmarks
    Sassi di Matera
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  3. Day 3

    Matera

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sassi), Hotel (Hotel Sassi (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Guided morning cycle ride - shorter loop to Torre Spagnole Belvedere (approximately 30 kilometres/18.6 miles, moderate grade)
    • Guided morning cycle ride - longer route to San Giuliano Lake (approximately 30-40 kilometres/18.6-24.9 miles, moderate grade)
    • Self-guided exploration of Sassi district
    Landmarks
    Torre Spagnole Belvedere
    San Giuliano Lake
    Sassi di Matera
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  4. Day 4

    Matera to Alberobello

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at Putignano Agriturismo with cheese samples)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel Olimpo), Hotel (Grand Hotel Olimpo (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to local caseificio (cheese maker) with demonstration and light lunch
    • Cycling to Alberobello (approximately 35 kilometres/21.8 miles, leisurely grade)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Sassi with licensed guide (morning)
    Landmarks
    Alberobello
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  5. Day 5

    Locorotondo and Cisternino Loop Ride

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel Olimpo), Hotel (Grand Hotel Olimpo (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cycling loop ride through olive groves and back roads (approximately 44 kilometres/27.3 miles, graded moderate)
    • Explore historic centre of Cisternino
    • Wine tasting at local family-run winery in Locorotondo with panoramic terrace views of vineyards

    Optional Activities

    • Visit traditional olive mill to taste green oil (optional further 5 kilometres/3.1 miles cycling or 10 kilometres/6.2 miles return)
    • Opt out of any cycling sections and use support vehicle instead
    Landmarks
    Cisternino
    Locorotondo
    Alberobello
  6. Day 6

    Alberobello to Monopoli

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Monopoli Albergo Diffuso), Hotel (Hotel Monopoli Albergo Diffuso (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cycling from Alberobello to Monopoli via Conversano (approximately 35 kilometres/21.8 miles, leisurely grade)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Alberobello in free morning time
    Landmarks
    Conversano
    Monopoli
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  7. Day 7

    Monopoli

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Monopoli Albergo Diffuso), Hotel (Hotel Monopoli Albergo Diffuso (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Coastal cycling from Monopoli (approximately 45 kilometres/28 miles, leisurely grade)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit archaeological site of Egnazia with museum (Bronze Age finds)
    • Beach time at Savelletri
    • Cycling optional section through farmland to Torre Canne lighthouse
    Landmarks
    Egnazia Archaeological Site
    Savelletri
    Torre Canne
  8. Day 8

    Monopoli

    End point
    Viale Enzo Ferrari, 70128 Bari BA, Italy (Bari Airport, Departures Hall, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    4.6
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    4.7
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    4.9
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    4.5
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  • A
    May 22nd, 2023
    4.8
    The visit to the bakery in Altamura The farm visit to see mozzarella being made Cycling routes selection of restaurants
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    May 24th, 2023
    4.5
    Fabio the excellent guide, food and wine, visiting Matera and great company from the other guests.
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  • A
    June 18th, 2023
    4.7
    The company and guide were really good. Matera was amazing. The cave hotel was fantastic. Alberobello was lovely...
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  • A
    June 19th, 2023
    4.2
    Matera and Monopoli were fascinating towns with particularly good accomodation
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    June 20th, 2023
    4.8
    Homemade meal in the courtyard of a farm house. Cycling through ancient olive groves and along the coast. The...
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  • A
    September 10th, 2023
    5
    The coastal ride from Monopoli
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  • A
    September 10th, 2023
    4.8
    Loved the Matera guided tour and the tours of the olive producers and vineyards- both really enhanced the experience!...
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  • A
    September 18th, 2023
    4
    Visits to altamura bakery, oil producer, cheese producer, Egnazia museum were all excellent. The farm stop for lunch...
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  • A
    September 14th, 2023
    4.8
    AJ our guide was brilliant and so helpful. The visit to the olive farm and the visit to the local farm were my best...
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    October 3rd, 2023
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    Helen

    Asked on December 31st, 2025

    I am trying to see all possible dates for bike trip to Puglia. The only way I can seem to do that is to contact an operator. Am I missing something?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2025

      We do have a departure for this tour offered from October 4 to October 11, 2026. Once you are ready to proceed with your booking, please click on "Book Now" on the left side of the page.

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    Larry

    Asked on October 2nd, 2025

    Can we rent EBikes for this tour? I am 6' 1" and my wife is 5" 1", do you have Ebikes that can fit each one of us?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2025

      We can request the ebikes in January but we can normally accommodate for all heights.

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    Courtney

    Asked on August 6th, 2025

    Is there a support van following the group in case of emergencies or bike issues?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten August 2025

      A support vehicle accompanies the ride on day 5. We provide spare parts and take care of the day to day maintenance. All you need to bring is your own helmet.

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    Bob

    Asked on March 5th, 2025

    Will my luggage be transferred during the tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, your luggage will be transported between hotels while you cycle.

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    Pat

    Asked on January 2nd, 2025

    Do you provide e-bikes for your trips?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes e-bikes are available for this tour for and additional fee, the cost is approx US210.00 for the e-bike rental.

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    Véronique

    Asked on December 29th, 2024

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      The price for a single room on the requested date is $112.

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    Marcela

    Asked on December 18th, 2024

    Can I get an E-bike for the tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      E-bikes are available for $142 per person and can be added to your booking.

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    Pamela

    Asked on September 11th, 2024

    What if I want to share my room with someone?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten September 2024

      You will need to inform us if you want to share a room with another solo traveler.

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    Karen

    Asked on August 29th, 2024

    What is the age range of participants on the tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten August 2024

      Participants' ages range from 39 to 70 years old.

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    Wolfgang

    Asked on August 20th, 2024

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten August 2024

      You need to provide your flight information through the booking dashboard at least 21 days before departure.

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