15 days tour

Grand Tour Puglia (15 Days)

Grand Tour Puglia (15 Days)

This tour includes:

Meals

14x breakfast

Accommodation

Overnight stays as advertised Selected 3* hotel or inn

Others

Luggage transport from accommodation to accommodation Digital travel documents (app) GPS data Full equipment: bike bags, helmets, water bottle, repair kit Room with bath/shower and WC Bike rental (hybrid bike)

Not included:

Optional

Round off your ASI trip with the following services: bike e-bike

Guide

Insurance

Flights

Transport

Others

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Itinerary of your trip Grand Tour Puglia (15 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Individual Arrival To Bari
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Individual Arrival To Bari

      Due to your arrival time, you will use the afternoon to explore Bari. A city where two souls coexist: the old center is surrounded by a magnificent city wall and consists of several streets that pass through the considerable cultural heritage. The modern part was created in the 19th century and has evolved over time into the city we see today. Do not forget to visit the Basilica of San Nicola.

      Accommodation
      Selected 3* hotel or inn
  • Day 2 Day 2: Bari - Trani
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Bari - Trani

      Handover of bikes and maps, briefing of the tour. Today, you will discover numerous Roman cathedrals along the way; from Bitonto and Terlizzi, Ruvo di Puglia to TRANI.

      Day Trip
      Distance: approx. 70
      Ascent: approx. 390
      Descent: approx. 390

      board
      breakfast

      Accommodation
      Selected 3* hotel or inn
  • Day 3 Day 3: Trani - Castel Del Monte
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Trani - Castel Del Monte

      First you will go inland towards Andria, where the famous burrata (a type of mozzarella) is produced. Then you will reach the Alta Murgia National Park after about 10 kilometers and at the end you will arrive at Castel del Monte, a World Heritage Site: a unique in the world, octagonal castle encircled by eight octagonal towers.

      DayTour
      Distance: about 37
      Ascent: about 550
      Descent: about 550

      Catering
      Breakfast

      Accommodation
      Selected 3* hotel or inn
  • Day 4 Day 4: Castel Del Monte - Gravina In Puglia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Castel Del Monte - Gravina In Puglia

      Today you cycle through the Murge plateau, which is located behind, time seems to have stopped. The endless landscape is punctuated by bare rocks, ridges and incisions. The stage destination is GRAVINA IN PUGLIA, the town of canals, grottoes and shafts dug by groundwater, which were used as shelters in the past.

      DayTour
      Distance: approx. 53
      Ascent: approx. 540
      Descent: approx. 540

      Catering
      Breakfast

      Accommodation
      Selected 3* hotel or inn
  • Day 5 Day 5: Gravina In Puglia - Matera
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Gravina In Puglia - Matera

      Todayโ€™s route will take you first to Altamura, a town particularly famous for the bread protected with the DOP denomination of origin. From afar you can see the towers of the cathedral reaching for the sky, which seems to attract the attention of visitors. Then they cycle towards MATERA. When speaking of Matera, one simply must mention the Sassi (superimposed dwelling caves) that have made this city famous all over the world. The Sassi, connected by winding streets and wide staircases, have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.

      DayTour
      Distance: about 42
      Ascent: about 530
      Descent: about 530

      Catering
      Breakfast

      Accommodation
      Selected 3* hotel or inn
  • Day 6 Day 6: Matera - Martina Franca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Matera - Martina Franca

      You will cycle to SanBasilio and the REGIONAL PARK OF GRAVINE. The stage destination is Martina Franca, a pretty town that towers over the Itria Valley and, with the lush greenery of the lush countryside speckled with the whites of the trulli and the ancient farmsteads, creates a perfect setting for the baroque architecture of the old town.

      DayTour
      Distance: approx. 88
      Ascent: approx. 770
      Descent: approx. 770

      Catering
      Breakfast

      Accommodation
      Selected 3* hotel or inn
  • Day 7 Day 7: Martina Franca - Manduria
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Martina Franca - Manduria

      At the beginning of the day you will cycle to GROTTAGLIE, also called "the city of many caves", is a small ancient village whose first settlement dates back to the 1st century AD. It is world famous for the ancient art of ceramics production. Finally you will reach MANDURIA. Enjoy a delightful glass of Primitivo, the local red wine. There is the possibility to visit a winery.

      DayTour
      Distance: about 65
      Ascent: about 390
      Descent: about 390

      Catering
      Breakfast

      Accommodation
      Selected 3* hotel or inn
  • Day 8 Day 8: Manduria - Gallipoli
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Manduria - Gallipoli

      First, drive along the Ionian coast. Crystal clear water and golden sandy beaches await you in Marino and Porto Cesareo. You can reach GALLIPOLI in the afternoon. Be sure to take advantage of tonight for a walk through the cityโ€™s alleys.

      Day Trip
      Distance: approx. 70
      Ascent: approx. 400
      descent: approx. 400

      board
      breakfast

      Accommodation
      Selected 3* hotel or inn
  • Day 9 Day 9: Gallipoli - Santa Maria Di Leuca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Gallipoli - Santa Maria Di Leuca

      Today you will continue cycling along the Ionian coast towards Ugento and Torre San Giovanni. On your way you will pass one of the most beautiful villages in Italy: Specchia. Then you will ride your bike to the most southern point of Salento: SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA. This small town impresses with its colors and the incredible tranquility that surrounds its church. This, first only a sanctuary, today basilica, also gives its name to the place and is also known as Santa Maria De finibus terrae (Santa Maria at the end of the world), after an ancient belief that considered it the end of all exalted lands.

      DayTour
      Distance: approx. 71Ascent
      : approx. 490Descent: approx.
      490

      CateringBreakfast


      AccommodationSelected
      3* hotel or inn







  • Day 10 Day 10: Santa Maria Di Leuca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Santa Maria Di Leuca

      Today you will drive north along the Adriatic coast. On your way you will pass Tricase Porto and Castro Marina. After an enjoyable lunch break you will finally reach OTRANTO, the eastern point of Italy. Do not lose the opportunity to enjoy a dinner of fish and take a walk through the old town with its numerous souvenir stores. Do not forget to visit the imposing cathedral and the great Aragonese castle.

      DayTour
      Distance: approx. 60
      Ascent: approx. 680
      Descent: approx. 680

      Meals
      Breakfast

      Accommodation
      Selected 3* hotel or inn
  • Day 11 Day 11: Otranto - Lecce
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Otranto - Lecce

      Along the Alimini Lakes with their unique southern vegetation you will reach the seaside resort of Torre dellโ€™Orso. Here you can expect a dreamlike beach and turquoise blue, crystal clear water like from a picture book! On your way to LECCE you have the possibility to cycle to the historical fortress ACAYA.

      DayTour
      Distance: approx. 60
      Ascent: approx. 300
      Descent: approx. 300

      Catering
      Breakfast

      Accommodation
      Selected 3* hotel or inn
  • Day 12 Day 12: Ecce - San Vito Dei Normanni
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Ecce - San Vito Dei Normanni

      Leave Lecce and cycle north to Squinzano. Here visit the abbey of Santa Maria di Verrate. Then go to Mesagne and San Vito dei NOrmanni, where you can admire the Friderician castles.

      DayTour
      Distance: approx. 64
      Ascent: approx. 165
      Descent: approx. 165

      Board
      Breakfast

      Accommodation
      Selected 3* hotel or inn
  • Day 13 Day 13: San Vito Dei Normanni - Alberobello
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: San Vito Dei Normanni - Alberobello

      You will drive through beautiful landscapes to OSTUNI, the White City. Take the opportunity to visit the cathedral. On your way, youโ€™ll pass the white villages of Cisternino and Locorotondo with their pretty and well-kept old towns. Enjoy a delicious meat dish and a good glass of local wine here. Finally, you can reach ALBEROBELLO, the โ€œmain city of trulli โ€œ(unique building construction with the peculiar conical roofs), which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

      Day trip
      Distance: approx. 57
      Ascent: approx. 810
      Descent: approx. 810

      board
      breakfast

      Accommodation
      Selected 3* hotel or inn
  • Day 14 Day 14: Alberobello - Polignano A Mare
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Alberobello - Polignano A Mare

      From Alberobello you will cycle to the Catellana Caves: beautiful stalactites and stalagmites inside the long galleries and wide grottos form an enchanting, mysterious backdrop enhanced by glittering light shows. Then you will cycle to POLIGNANO A MARE, whose old town lies idyllically above a rocky reef overlooking the Adriatic Sea.

      Day Tour
      Distance: approx. 30
      Ascent: approx. 180
      Descent: approx. 180

      Catering
      Breakfast

      Accommodation
      Selected 3* hotel or inn
  • Day 15 Day 15: Arrivederci Puglia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Arrivederci Puglia

      Catering
      Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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