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Self-Guided Bicycle Tours in Italy: By Bicycle in Puglia - The Best of Southern Italy Plus! the Heel of the Boot

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On the Adriatic Coast, Puglia occupies the "heel" of Italy's boot. Here, ancient Greek and Italian culture mingle in hillside vineyards, olive groves, and whitewashed villages nestled against the blue of the Mediterranean. Pedal through a landscape filled with unique conical shaped dwellings known as trulli, and enjoy meals prepared with Italian, Greek, and Middle Eastern influences. Discover the warmth and hospitality of Southern Italy's friendliest people as you ride as far southeast as possible on Italy's mainland.
Highlights Byzantine and Norman towns, Karst Cave in Zinzulusa, Coastal towns, views, sandy beaches for swimming and bike rides on the Adriatic coast, the splendid Baroque architecture of Lecce, the white city of Ostuni, Sleep in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alberobello and its "trulli" (conical limestone homes)
Includes bicycle; 9 nights lodging in 4 and 5 star hotels; 2 dinners; luggage transfers; all breakfasts; farmhouse stay; train ticket to Brindisi; professional bike fitting and safety talk; road book with route directions and cultural information
Countries Italy
Begin/End Monopoli / Lecce
Arrive/Depart Bari or Brindisi
Total Distance 411 - 612 km (255.5 - 380.5 miles)
Daily Distance 30 - 100 km (19 - 62 miles)
What to Expect Easy terrain with some low hills and low daily mileage; genuine experiences of southern Italian culture.
Rating 301
Some days have shorter/longer options.
Notes Optional activities include: guided walk of Alberobello. Optional Shuttles to/from Bari or Brindisi Airport(s). Optional cellular phones with all necessary telephone numbers for tour and 5 euro of credit are available (ask for details).
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Tour begins any day from Monday to Saturday, in April, May, June, September, October and November. €1445€600Request space on this tour now!