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Italy's Apulia region 8-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 2
Apulia is a region in south-eastern Italy that includes the heel part of Italy’s boot, suspended between the Ionian and Adriatic Sea. The region is characterized by endless olive groves, long fields of grain and vineyards. You start cycling in Matera, UNESCO world heritage site with its “sassi” and European capital of culture 2019, and arrive in Lecce, also known as “Florence of the South” because of its magnificent baroque architecture. This bike tour will lead you into a region of scenic beauty, which is, by today’s standards, still unspoiled by the unattractive aspects of tourism and still retains testimony of its great and ancient culture.
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Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe
Alberobello
Individual arrival. 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..
Alberobello – Ostuni (55 km)
You will cycle through the countryside to Ostuni, which is reputed as an architectural jewel, and is commonly referred to as “the White Town” for its white walls and its typically white-painted architecture.
Ostuni – Manduria area (60 km)
Today you will leave Ostuni and the Murge hills behind you and will start cycling on the Salento plain, characterized by green and red colours, given by its olive trees and its red soil. Along the way you will have the chance to visit Oria, with its beautiful historical centre and the castle built by emperor Federico II. Today’s destination is the Manduria area, the capital of the Primitivo grapes.
Manduria area – Gallipoli (70 km)
From now on you will head towards the seaside, which will accompany your bike tour between ancient coastal towers and fine sand. You will now reach Porto Cesareo, where we suggest to enjoy a good fish-based lunch. Rolling south, our 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.
Gallipoli – Santa Maria di Leuca (50 km)
Cycling further along the coast you will reach Santa Maria 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.
Santa Maria di Leuca – Otranto (50 km)
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.
Otranto – Lecce (55 km)
Riding along the Alimini Lakes and their unique Mediterranean bush you will enter Lecce. Thanks to its Baroque style, it has earned the nickname of Florence of the South.
Lecce
Departure after breakfast.
Tour program variations: Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way you may find temporary deviations caused by roadworks, which cannot be foreseen
in this case please follow the indications you will find on site.
Tours marked with are special prices.
Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
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May 21 2022 | May 28 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 960€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
May 28 2022 | Jun 04 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 960€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Jun 04 2022 | Jun 11 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 960€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Jun 11 2022 | Jun 18 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 960€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Jun 18 2022 | Jun 25 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 960€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Jun 25 2022 | Jul 02 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jul 02 2022 | Jul 09 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jul 09 2022 | Jul 16 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jul 16 2022 | Jul 23 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Jul 23 2022 | Jul 30 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Sep 03 2022 | Sep 10 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 1,000€ | ||
Double rooms | 790€ | |||||
Sep 10 2022 | Sep 17 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 960€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Sep 17 2022 | Sep 24 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 960€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Sep 24 2022 | Oct 01 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 960€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Oct 01 2022 | Oct 08 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 960€ | ||
Double rooms | 750€ | |||||
Oct 08 2022 | Oct 15 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 880€ | ||
Double rooms | 670€ | |||||
Oct 15 2022 | Oct 22 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 880€ | ||
Double rooms | 670€ | |||||
Oct 22 2022 | Oct 29 2022 | 8 | Single rooms | 880€ | ||
Double rooms | 670€ |
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