Cycling Puglia's White Villages
Description
Summary
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.
Included
meals as noted in itinerary
van support
7 days
6 nights accommodation
Hotel San Domenico
Hotel Leonardo Trulli Resort
Ostuni Palace
hotel: 6 night(s);
guided visit of Matera
guided visit of Alberobello
1 cheese tasting
and olive mill visit
Destinations
MateraMap
Attractions
Piazza Orsini
Conversano CastleDaily Itinerary
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.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Matera
- Matera
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- Cave Church of Saint Michael 'delle Grotte'
- Sasso Caveoso
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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.
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.
Day 4 – Day 4: Locorotondo to Alberobello and back
- Alberobello
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- La Rotonda
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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.
Day 5 – Day 5: Locorotondo to Ostuni
- Ostuni
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- Fontana
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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.
Day 6 – Day 6: Ostuni to Carovigno and back
- Carovigno
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- Faro di Torre Canne
- Ponte di Porta Napoli (Ponte di pietra)
- Casa di Virgilio
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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.
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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