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Cycling the Heel of Italy - Matera to Lecce

12 days

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From Matera to Lecce

4.4

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Operator: Exodus Adventure Travels
Bicycle: Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Guided in English
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Matera
Meals
Breakfast (Continental-style buffet)
Landmarks
Sassi di Matera
Day 2
Matera
Meals
Breakfast (Continental-style buffet)
Optional Activities
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Sassi of Matera
Landmarks
Sassi di Matera
Day 3
Matera to Castellaneta
Meals
Breakfast (Continental-style buffet), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling through wheat field landscape
- Visit Laterza
Landmarks
Laterza
Castellaneta
Day 4
Castellaneta to Putignano
Meals
Breakfast (Continental-style buffet)
Included Activities
- Cycling through Terra delle Gravine Natural Park
Landmarks
Terra delle Gravine Natural Park
Putignano
Day 5
Putignano to Alberobello
Meals
Breakfast (Continental-style buffet)
Included Activities
- Cycling through countryside
- Visit Castellana Caves
Landmarks
Castellana Caves
Alberobello
Day 6
Alberobello to Ostuni
Meals
Breakfast (Continental-style buffet)
Included Activities
- Cycling through Valle d'Itria
- Visit Locorotondo
Optional Activities
- Sample local sparkling white wine in Locorotondo
Landmarks
Valle d'Itria
Locorotondo
Ostuni
Day 7
Ostuni to Avetrana
Meals
Breakfast (Continental-style buffet), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling through Salentinian countryside
- Visit Oria
- Visit Manduria
Landmarks
Oria
Manduria
Avetrana
Day 8
Avetrana to Gallipoli
Meals
Breakfast (Continental-style buffet)
Included Activities
- Cycling to Torre Colimena
- Cycle along Salento coast
Optional Activities
- Explore Gallipoli Old Town - baroque cathedral, palazzi, and historic centre
Landmarks
Torre Colimena
Gallipoli
Day 9
Gallipoli to Santa Maria di Leuca
Meals
Breakfast (Continental-style buffet)
Included Activities
- Cycling to Santa Maria di Leuca
Landmarks
Santa Maria di Leuca
Day 10
Santa Maria di Leuca to Otranto
Meals
Breakfast (Continental-style buffet)
Included Activities
- Cycling along Adriatic coast
- Visit Grotta Zinzulusa
- Stop at Santa Cesarea Terme thermal baths
Landmarks
Grotta Zinzulusa
Santa Cesarea Terme
Otranto
Day 11
Otranto to Lecce
Meals
Breakfast (Continental-style buffet)
Included Activities
- Cycling along shoreline through olive groves
Optional Activities
- Explore Lecce - 30+ churches, amphitheatre, and Roman theatre
Landmarks
Lecce
Day 12
Lecce
Meals
Breakfast (Continental-style buffet)

Landmarks
Sassi di Matera

Landmarks
Sassi di Matera

Landmarks
Laterza
Castellaneta

Landmarks
Terra delle Gravine Natural Park
Putignano

Landmarks
Castellana Caves
Alberobello

Landmarks
Valle d'Itria
Locorotondo
Ostuni

Landmarks
Oria
Manduria
Avetrana

Landmarks
Torre Colimena
Gallipoli

Landmarks
Santa Maria di Leuca

Landmarks
Grotta Zinzulusa
Santa Cesarea Terme
Otranto

Landmarks
Lecce

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Exodus Adventure Travels

4.4

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4.4

Marie
October 26th, 2025
5
The itinerary had to change, due to poor weather, and our excellent guide, Paolo, changed things several times to...
The itinerary had to change, due to poor weather, and our excellent guide, Paolo, changed things several times to give us the best experience possible. Paolo our guide was excellent. The area of the Amalfi Coast is a challenge to navigate, and the drivers of the minibuses did it very well. I enjoyed the week immensely. I have two things that might be improved. One is that we booked from Canada through TourRadar, and while the help from them pre-tour was excellent when it was provided, it was very difficult and frustrating to know which organization we were communicating with: TourRadar or Exodus? This might be more streamlined. The organization of the return transfer from the hotel to the airport was not to my satisfaction. I did not pre-book, as I did not know the plans of my co-traveller. Booking from the hotel had me paying two different sums to the organizer of the buses, and to another guide, who was going to give it to a participant who had arranged for a private transfer and who was now going to be sharing. This was confusing . My co traveller paid a total of 30 Euros to get a shared transfer to the Napoli train station, and I paid a total of 70 Euros to get a shared transfer to the Napoli airport. I do not understand this. It was a difficult moment in an otherwise excellent trip.Show more
NORMA
October 25th, 2025
5
This was my first group tour and I loved it. Alessio was great. He was on top of everything. He has a great sense of...
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Mike
January 5th, 2026
5
Wonderful experience made even better by genuine and sincere guides. All our activities were well organised and...
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