Independent Tours,Cycling Tours
If you love cycling and also want to enjoy the wind ruffling your hair on the waterfront, then this trip is perfect for you! Enter the Apulian territory, characterised by endless expanses of olive groves. Proceeding South, travel the entire heel of the Belpaese to Salento. Breathtaking coastal landscapes, crystal clear waters, cities of art and Ancient Villages, all topped off with rich gastronomy and excellent wines. What more could you ask for? Trip Level: Easy-Medium
Individual arrival and overnight stay in Albobello. Alberobello is a unique and inimitable city as it is the only urban settlement of the so called 'Trulli' (cone buildings) in the whole world. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
After breakfast, you will cycle through the countryside to Ostuni, which is reputed as an architectural jewel and is commonly referred to as 'the White Town' due to its white walls and typically white painted architecture. Meals: Breakfast
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Today you will leave Ostuni and the Murge Hills behind and cycle on the Salento Plain, characterised by green and red colours, which are given by its olive trees and red soil. Along the way you will have the chance to visit Oria, with its beautiful historical centre and Castle, which was built by Emperor Federico II. Today’s destination is the Manduria area, the Capital of the Primitivo Grapes. Meals: Breakfast
From now on you will head towards the seaside, which will accompany your bike tour between ancient coastal towers and fine sand. You will reach Porto Cesareo, where we suggest to enjoy a good fish based lunch. Rolling south, your destination will be the Greek Kale Polis, today’s Gallipoli, with one of the most beautiful historic centres of Salento. Enjoy a stroll in its streets and the views of the sea that surrounds it. Meals: Breakfast
Cycling further along the coast, you will reach Santa María di Leuca. Its name was given by the Ancient Greek Sailors who came from the East. They saw this place lightened by the sun and therefore called it 'leukos', meaning white. The town is today a famous seaside resort. Meals: Breakfast
Today you will cycle Northwards along the Adriatic Coast to Otranto, the most Eastern point of Italy, where you can visit the beautiful Cathedral and the great Aragonese Castle. Meals: Breakfast
Riding along the Alimini Lakes and there unique Mediterranean bush you will enter Lecce. Thanks to its Baroque style, it has earned the nickname of Florence of the South. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, individual transfer for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (gi)
