Apulia – based in one hotel
Trulli, olive groves and turquoise blue sea.
Arrival at Alberobello
This small town in the province of Bari is famous for Trulli stone constructions. The Trulli of Alberobello are part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites list since 1996.
Starting from the famous town of Trullis, you will explore the surrounding area by bike. Through wide olive groves, vineyards, fruit and almond trees you cycle to Noci, a small town with a historic centre. Return to Alberobello.
Today takes you on a beautiful circuit to the spectacular caves of Castellana. The stalactite cave with a labyrinth of caves is the largest underground tourist attraction in Italy and can be visited with a guided tour. The wide halls offer wondrous rock formations, stalagmites and stalactites can be seen everywhere, the creation of which took nature thousands of years. On the way back you can enjoy the view of the Adriatic Sea.
Today’s tour takes you from Alberobello, through the Valle d'Itria valley, to Locorotondo. The fertile valley is one of the most beautiful cultural landscapes in the south. Curved walls of raised field stones tame nature. The name Locorotondo literally means round place. The town is also known as "La Città del Vino Bianco" (white wine town). Further you cycle to Cisternino and Ostuni. The light-coloured wreath of houses that adorns the tops of the three hills of the "Città Bianca" can already be seen from afar. Enjoy the magnificent view of the nearby sea. In the afternoon there will be a transfer by shuttle bus to Alberobello.
As an alternative to the rest day, a bicycle tour to the baroque town of Martina Franca is also available. The town is located right in the middle between the Ionian and Adriatic Seas in the southeast of the Murgia. Worth seeing are the Palazzo Ducale and the Basilica di San Martino.
From Alberobello you cycle to Monopoli, the most important port between Bari and Brindisi. Continue to Polignano a Mare. The pearl on the southern Costa di Bari is captivating because of its extraordinary location: it clings picturesquely to the edges of a steep coast and offers fantastic views of the emerald green sea. Stroll through the narrow streets of the old town or enjoy a day's bath before taking the shuttle bus back to Alberobello.
Matera
approx. 65 kmToday’s destination is the cultural capital Matera 2019 in the Basilicata region. It is also known as the "City of the Sassi". The old town consists partly of cave settlements and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. The impressive collections of cave dwellings form independent quarters that are unique in Europe.
Departure or extension
Tour character
Easy touring, apart from a few slight ascents and descents along the route, most of this tour is along flat, tarred roads. As you are travelling out of the main season, most of the roads are mainly free of traffic.The tour is suitable for children over 14 years.
Season 1 01.04.2023 - 26.05.2023 05.09.2023 - 15.10.2023 Wednesday & Sunday | Season 2 27.05.2023 - 18.06.2023 19.08.2023 - 04.09.2023 Wednesday & Sunday | |
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Apulia based in one hotel, 8 days, IT-APRAS-08X | ||
Base price | 849.00 | 949.00 |
Surcharge single room | 189.00 | 189.00 |
Overnight stay in a comfortable 4****-hotel or in Agriturismo Masseria in Alberobello depending on availability, for a relaxed and restful stay before and after wonderful bicycle tours.
Season 1 Apr 1, 2023 - May 26, 2023 Sep 5, 2023 - Oct 15, 2023 Wednesday & Sunday | Season 2 May 27, 2023 - Jun 18, 2023 Aug 19, 2023 - Sep 4, 2023 Wednesday & Sunday | |
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Alberobello | ||
Double room p. P. | 89.00 | 89.00 |
Surcharge single room | 29.00 | 29.00 |
Included:
- Accommodation as already mentioned
- Breakfast
- 7x 3 course evening meal
- Welcome briefing (German, English)
- Transfers according to programme
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German and English)
- GPS-data available
- Service hotline
Optional extras:
Transfers by minibus daily, reservation is necessary, payable in advance, min. 2 persons:
- Monopoli train station – Alberobello, costs EUR 30 per person
- Bari/Brindisi airport/ train station – Alberobello, costs EUR 50 per person
- Lecce – Alberobello, costs EUR 65 per person, for your own bike additional EUR 29
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
- Monopoli, Lecce and Alberobello train station
- Bari or Brindisi airport
- Car park at the hotel, no reservation possible
Things to note:
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
- Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!