Cycling Puglia's White Villages

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Description

Summary

Starts
Matera
Duration
7 days
Languages
English

Description

Embark on a captivating seven-day journey through Italy's enchanting landscapes, rich history, and unique architecture. This multi-day tour takes you from the cave dwellings of Matera to the trulli region of Puglia, with stops at historical sites, ancient olive groves, and vineyards. Experience the charm of small but vibrant towns, explore the whitewashed maze of lanes, and delve into the history of iconic structures. Enjoy the local cuisine, learn about the region's renowned cheeses, and take a dip in the Adriatic Sea. This tour promises an unforgettable blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation.

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Included

meals as noted in itinerary

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van support

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7 days

6 nights accommodation

Hotel San Domenico

Hotel Leonardo Trulli Resort

Ostuni Palace

hotel: 6 night(s);

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guided visit of Matera

guided visit of Alberobello

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1 cheese tasting

and olive mill visit

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Destinations

Gioia del Colle
Carovigno
Alberobello
Ostuni
Murgecchia
Photo of panoramic view of the ancient town of Matera (Sassi di Matera), European Capital of Culture 2019, in beautiful golden morning light with blue sky and clouds, Basilicata, southern Italy.Matera

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Attractions

Piazza Orsini, Mesagne, Brindisi, Apulia, ItalyPiazza Orsini
Conversano Castle in Italy.Conversano Castle

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Matera

  • Matera - Arrival day
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  • Casa Noha
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Welcome to Matera, a city unique for its fascinating cave dwellings. Once home to as many as 25,000 people, these caves and churches are now preserved as a World Heritage Site. After settling into our hotel, we'll gather for a welcome dinner.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Matera

  • Matera
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  • Cave Church of Saint Michael 'delle Grotte'
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We'll begin the day with a loop ride around Matera, visiting the fortified Massaria Jesce, an ancient Roman 'post office', and the 14th-century cave crypt of San Michele Arcangelo. In the afternoon, we'll delve deeper into Matera's history with a guided walk, including a visit to a typical sassi, a cave dwelling house.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Matera to Locorotondo via Gioia del Colle

  • Murgecchia
  • Gioia del Colle
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  • Conversano Castle
  • Piazza della Vittoria
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Today, we'll shuttle from Matera to Gioia del Colle, known for one of Frederic II's castles. We'll cycle through olive groves and vineyards to the heart of Puglia's trulli region, Valle d'Itria. Our destination is the vibrant town of Locorotondo, where we'll sample Puglia's renowned cheeses and explore the historic buildings.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Locorotondo to Alberobello and back

  • Alberobello
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We'll pedal to the iconic 'trulli' town of Alberobello, where we'll learn more about these unique conical shaped buildings. After exploring and having lunch in Alberobello, we'll cycle back to Locorotondo.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Locorotondo to Ostuni

  • Ostuni
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Our ride today takes us through vineyards and olive groves to the whitewashed town of Ostuni. Our hotel is located in the center of this amazing village, which spans three hilltops and is crowned by a Gothic cathedral. Ostuni, rebuilt by the Greeks and later flourished during the Italian Renaissance, offers an imposing and beautiful cityscape.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Ostuni to Carovigno and back

  • Carovigno
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We'll take a loop ride from our hotel to the Adriatic Sea coast. We'll visit an underground olive press dating back to pre-Roman times and ride along the Via Appia Traiana. We'll have a chance to dip into the Adriatic Sea before continuing to the medieval town of Carovigno and back to our hotel.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Departure

  • Ostuni - Departure day
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As our tour concludes, we hope you've enjoyed your journey through Puglia. Whether you're headed to Brindisi, Bari, or Rome, we wish you safe travels and hope to see you again soon.

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