View allUnique tour of Puglia, we really enjoyed all aspects of the tour. Region is spectacular and full of surprises.
suzanne, traveled in September
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- Exodus Adventure Travels
- Bicycle
- Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 16
- Ages 16+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Matera's ancient cave dwellings
- Cycle through Apulia's picturesque countryside
- Taste organic olive oil at a traditional masseria
- Swim near Gallipoli's Ionian Pearl coast
- Discover Lecce's baroque architectural gems
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Adventure begins in Matera (dinner)
- Day 2 Ride past the historic Sassi houses of Matera before heading to Alberobello (breakfast)
- Day 3 Cycle through the lush Valle d'Itria, past the fairytale trulli houses to the hilltop town of Ostuni (breakfast)
- Day 4 Ride through quaint villages and country lanes to a typical masseria (renovated farmhouse) where we spend the night (breakfast)
- 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 (breakfast)
- Day 6 Head towards the Adriatic Sea and the ancient town of Otranto (breakfast)
- Day 7 Continue along the shoreline to the beautiful baroque city of Lecce (breakfast)
- Day 8 Adventure ends in Lecce (breakfast)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Exodus Adventure Travels
Number of tours
474
Age Range
16 to 80 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
76%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- Lesley· May 14th, 2024I had a stressful start as I was given the wrong flight time to meet up with the group for the transfer to our start city of Matera. After hanging around the airport to catch a shuttle, my tour guide turned up at the correct time to meet the rest of the group. After that the cycle tour was amazing. Well organised, great accommodation, fabulous guide & support staff. I iopted for an ebike which I am glad of as there was some mean hills but great views. The countryside is spectacular. I highly recommend this tour.Show more
Exodus Adventure Travels commented on this reviewWe are so happy to hear that you had a great time on our Cycling Puglia & Matera tour and we really appreciate you sharing your thoughts and despite your stressful start you still enjoyed the trip. Thanks so much for taking the time for this review and... Show moreTrip date: May 2024 - NANancy· April 23rd, 2024Incredible, thoughtful and alot of fun . This was an extraordinary group and the 3 tour leaders were fantastico! For my first bike tour abroad , I couldn’t have been more impressed and this was beyond my expectations! Thant’s Exodus! NancyShow moreTrip date: March 2024
- Kerrie· May 11th, 2023The bike tour was fabulous - the itinery covered many interesting towns, great scenery from contry to ocean, much variation and it was never too hard.Show moreExodus Adventure Travels commented on this reviewWe are so happy to hear that you had a great time on our Cycling Puglia & Matera tour and we really appreciate you sharing your thoughts and providing us with feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the itinerary. Thanks so much for taking the time... Show moreTrip date: April 2023
- Carol· September 23rd, 2022The group was too large for one leader. A volunteer from the group had to do the sweep at the end. Simple repairs like a tire change couldn't be done en route. Meals consisted of too much bread and didn't take advantage of local cuisineShow moreTrip date: August 2022
- MDMegan· October 21st, 2019Great trip. I should have gotten the electric bike. The hills were too difficult for me and a couple of the distances too long. I rode in the van a bit on 3 of the days. Fantastic guide and enjoyable travel companions. I do wish we started earlier in the morning so we would get to destination earlier in the day.Show moreTrip date: September 2019
- Tom· October 12th, 2019Antinio was a good & attentive guide and made sure we rode safely. The side roads were a little hazardous with pot holes that required concentration and anticipation to avoid. Water supply from the van was warm. Could have been kept cool which would have been great given the hot days. We had 4 picnic lunches with the van guy Pietro setting these up. In hindsight maximum of 2 would be better asc there were plenty of options for lunches in cafes etc.Show moreTrip date: September 2019
- SSsuzanne· September 25th, 2019Highly recommend. Unique tour of Puglia, we really enjoyed all aspects of the tour. Region is spectacular and full of surprises. Christina was an excellent skilled cyclist and knowledgeable guide. She was very generous with her time, considerate and friendly. Support driver provided excellent back-up, organising our luggage, snacks etc.Show moreTrip date: September 2019
- STSuzanne· May 6th, 2019Excellent tour - couldn’t have wished for a better guide or companyShow moreTrip date: April 2019
- ATAvril Liane· October 5th, 2017We thoroughly enjoyed our cycle tour. Most hotels were comfy and we had great nights out for supper where Antonio Desantis booked when we arrived in a new place. Antonio was a friendly, sincere young man who had a lot of responsibility taking care of us. He was a good cyclist and watched over us like a shepherd his flock. Pierrot, our driver was also very friendly and helpful and kept our precious things safe enroute. They were considerate of our needs and Antonio joined in our evenings when he didn't have to. Our gear was in good condition and overall the cycling was pleasurable. We had 3 days of rain and I became a better cyclist as a result of the people on the trip who were more experienced or familiar with bike tours. We had one cyclist hurt himself on day one but it was through no fault of Antonio's. Just bad weather and slippery surfaces. This has a very sobering effect on the group which was not a bad thing. The two guides handled this injury very well I thought! Our hotels were mostly great. Hotel Albania was our least favourite and we could only access WiFi in the lobby. My husband was not pleased! I also felt there was a lack of washing and drying facilities considering these hotels cater to thousands of cyclists. Too few places to dry our wet gear or wash off the mud. I think Albania was the only place with a drying rack in the corridor. So out of 10 we would give the trip a 9.Show moreTrip date: September 2017
- ADenise Murphy· October 16th, 2013Lovely villages especially Matera and Otranto. It was an expensive holiday as there were no lunches/dinners provided. According to the Exodus write-up you would only need approximatelyShow moreTrip date: October 2013
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Jeff
Asked on November 3rd, 2025Would like to know if we can rent E-bikes for this tour/trip? Also, I am 185 centimeters and my wife is 155 centimeters. Would the bike be sized to fit us?
Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written November 2025Electric bikes are available on this trip; prices from £140/US$200/265 Canadian dollars. The standard bike is a Velo de Ville L200 Disc touring bike with rigid fork. We will take your height at the time of booking to reserve equipment.
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Jeff
Traveler•Written November 2025Are there panier available to add/rent to these bikes? Or could I bring my own?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written November 2025
Yes, it is available.
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Marilyn
Asked on October 24th, 2025What time do you start in the morning and how available are bathrooms
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written October 2025
Normally on cycling trips we will begin the days around 8-9am. As for bathrooms, are you inquiring about bathrooms in the hotels or along the route?
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Marilyn
Traveler•Written October 2025Thanks for the quick reply, my husband has some medical concerns and an early start eliminates us from joining
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Nadia
Asked on September 28th, 2025I am looking to extend my travels in Italy next May, 2026. I am curious if you offer e-bikes and if this is a complimentary bike offering or an upgraded fee? If additional fee, please provide the cost and brand of bike you use.
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written September 2025
The standard bike for this trip is a Velo de Ville L200 Disc touring bike with rigid fork. The brakes on the provided bikes may use the opposite commands to your own bike ie the front brake is operated with the left hand and rear brake with the right hand. Electric bikes are available on this trip; prices from £140/US$200/265 Canadian dollars
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Raphael
Asked on March 4th, 2025What is the activity level of the cycling tour and what kind of terrain can I expect?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written March 2025
This trip is graded as Activity Level 3 (Moderate). It includes flat to hilly paved roads with some steady ascents and descents. There are also very short sections of gravel, and road conditions might be pot-holed in places.
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Ana
Asked on February 5th, 2025Can I join the tour without participating in the group transfer at the airport?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written February 2025
Yes, you can make your own way to the tour's starting point if you are not joining the group transfer. It's straightforward to travel from Bari Airport to the start location by public transport.
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Luisa
Asked on January 6th, 2025Are there any health and fitness prerequisites for participating in the tour?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written January 2025
A reasonable level of fitness is required as the tour involves cycling along various terrains which include flat, rolling, and hilly paved roads.
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Rachel
Asked on October 28th, 2024Are there Gluten Free options/meals?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written October 2024
All breakfasts are included for the trip and we do cater for gluten free diets.
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Brandon
Asked on October 4th, 2024How can I reach the starting point of the tour on my own?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written October 2024
You can take public transport from Bari Airport to the starting point. The Pugliairbus runs from Bari Airport to Matera and is a convenient option.
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Rita
Asked on August 9th, 2024I will possibly be joining the tour as a solo traveler. I have noted that numerous companies charge an additional fee if you don't share a room. Please explain why. If you book a double room it should not matter if one person or two are in the room. Also, if a friend does join me we (two men) would want a room with two beds not even a large double that a married couple would share. Would my friend and I be guaranteed two beds?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written August 2024
The price of this tour is based on two travelers per room. As a solo traveler you can join a twin share (male) room for the standard tour price of CA$3705.00 or you can choose to pay a single supplement of CA$684.00 to have your own room. If you would like to travel with a friend you can share a twin room and there would be two separate beds in the room.
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Philip
Asked on August 1st, 2024how many K's per day? how high are the hills?
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written August 2024
Most of the cycling is along flat to hilly paved roads with a few steady ascents and descents along the way, so a reasonably good fitness level is required. For the 20th of October departure we still have a few spots available.
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