Contrasts of Puglia Cycling
Contrasts of Puglia Cycling
Contrasts of Puglia Cycling
8 Days Starting in Conversano and ending in Monopoli
Visiting: Italy
Tour operator:
Tour code:
C07PU
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Interests:
Beach Tours, Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Contrasts of Puglia Cycling" tour and discover the unspoilt beauty of Italy's Puglia region. This cycling adventure takes you through historic wine towns, vibrant fishing villages, and along white sandy beaches, offering a rich tapestry of experiences. Stay in hand-picked accommodations, including a unique trullo house in UNESCO-listed Alberobello and a beautifully restored 17th-century masseria. Enjoy traditional Mediterranean cuisine and excellent wines as you pedal through ancient olive orchards and tiny farming hamlets. With GPS route directions, high-quality bikes, and luggage transfers, this tour ensures a seamless journey. Explore charming towns like Conversano, Alberobello, and Monopoli, and indulge in the region's culinary delights. Whether you're cycling through the Itria Valley or relaxing by the Adriatic coast, this tour promises a captivating blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive At Conversano
Arrive at the Relais Corte Altavilla. There's time to explore the historic town before choosing one of the many restaurants for dinner (payable locally)
Day 2 : Conversano To Alberobello
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's pedalling takes you through the rolling hills of the Valle d'Itria where the air is perfumed with wild mint and herbs. Stop off in the little towns of Putignano and Noci, and view their characteristic whitewashed houses and narrow alleyways. It's then off to unique Alberobello and its plethora of trulli houses, the architectural symbol of the region. On arrival you'll be met by one of the staff, who will show you to your own private trullo house.
Day 3 : At Alberobello
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore the narrow streets and kitsch souvenir shops, or visit the Museo del Territorio. Alternatively, cycle into the Itria Valley to visit stunning Locorotondo, with its panoramic views across the valley. Continue on to Martina Franca, with its beautiful Baroque architechture and stunning palazzi.
Day 4 : Alberobello To Pezze Di Greco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You'll spend this morning cycling along beautiful undulating country lanes lined with weathered stone walls, before enjoying a long downhill run with panoramic views of the Adriatic coastline and the lower fertile plains. This incredible descent will bring you down towards Capitolo and finishes through a patchwork of almond orchards, olive groves, vineyards and gloriously coloured fields of fresh tomatoes and peppers.
Day 5 : At Pezze Di Greco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Relax by the hotel's pool, or cycle to the nearby beach. For the more energetic, ride to charming Ostuni whose whitewashed houses are neatly piled on hills rich in olive groves and vineyards.
Day 6 : Pezze Di Greco To Monopoli
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning you leave the masseria and head back to the Adriatic coast on a gentle flat route. You will cycle past the colourful fishing village of Savelletri, a perfect stop for an authentic Italian espresso or to indulge in a delicious seafood lunch. Your ride will continue past the archaeological site of Egnazia, once the location of a Greco-Roman town, dating as far back as 4 B.C.. You then return to the picturesque coastal town of Monopoli and the Albergo Diffuso in time for a stroll before choosing your evening restaurant from one of the many eateries in the heart of the old town.
Day 7 : At Monopoli
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's route takes you along the stunning coastline all the way to the beautiful Polignano a Mare. Take the time to explore this vibrant fishing village before continuing to the picturesque village of San Vito with its multi-coloured boats. Head back to Monpoli and enjoy an aperitivo in the old town's square watching the world walk past.
Day 8 : Leave Monopoli
Meals Included: Breakfast
The tour ends after breakfast in Monopoli.
What's Included
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All continental breakfasts and 2 evening meals
The tour includes all continental breakfasts and 2 evening meals.
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Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
The tour is managed by a local Headwater-appointed agent.
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GPS route directions and maps
GPS route directions and maps are provided for the tour.
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RideWithGPS navigation app
The RideWithGPS navigation app is included for the tour.
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High Quality Bikes
High quality bikes are provided for the cycling tour.
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Luggage transfers between hotels
Luggage transfers between hotels are included in the tour.
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All accommodation
All accommodation is included in the tour package.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
Single accommodation is not included and is available on request with a compulsory supplement.
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Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
A solo traveller supplement applies if only one person is travelling on a departure date.
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Local tourist tax (pay hotel locally)
Local tourist tax is not included and must be paid directly at the hotel.
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Visas or vaccinations
Visas or vaccinations are not included in the tour package.
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Arrival & departure transfers
Arrival and departure transfers are not included in the tour package.
Food
In Puglia you will find genuine regional cooking that has strong links to the land and the sea. To give you just a small list of the types of food on offer in Puglia: Bread from the Murge, durum wheat pasta, olives, the pasta delicacy Orecchiette served with a sauce of turnip-tops or fresh tomato and sheep's ricotta-cheese, Cavatelli with pulses, aubergine and parmesan bake, grilled fish and seafood, burrata (soft mozzarella and cream cheese), plus excellent wines. This region is a food lovers paradise and the abundance of delicious vegetables makes it a perfect destination for vegetarians! On this trip there will be many opportunities to taste the best local specialities.
Accommodation
Your accommodation is as varied as the landscape, with each place specially chosen for its unique charm and character. In Conversano, your beautiful 12th century former court house, with barrel-vaulted ceilings, is just a stone's throw from the elegant Romanesque cathedral; in Alberobello, you cannot fail to be seduced by the authentic trullo houses (limestone dwellings with conical roofs that are the architectural symbol of Puglia); in Pezze di Greco, you spend two nights in a beautifully restored 17th century masseria (fortified farmhouse) with lovely pool and in Monopoli, you stay in characterful rooms set in various locations just 3 minutes from the beach.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes high-quality bikes for cycling through the picturesque landscapes of Puglia. Luggage transfers between hotels are provided, ensuring a hassle-free journey. The RideWithGPS navigation app and GPS route directions and maps are included to guide you through the scenic routes.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The accommodation is varied and specially chosen for its unique charm and character. You will stay in a 12th century former court house in Conversano, authentic trullo houses in Alberobello, a beautifully restored 17th century masseria in Pezze di Greco, and characterful rooms in Monopoli just 3 minutes from the beach.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour includes all continental breakfasts and 2 evening meals. Other meals are not included and can be enjoyed at local restaurants.
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What kind of cycling routes can I expect on this tour?
The cycling routes vary from rolling hills in the Valle d'Itria to undulating country lanes with panoramic views of the Adriatic coastline. There are also gentle flat routes along the coast and through picturesque villages.
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What is the luggage arrangement during the cycling tour?
Luggage transfers between hotels are included in the tour, so you don't have to worry about carrying your bags while cycling.
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What are some of the highlights of the cycling tour in Puglia?
Highlights include cycling through historic wine towns, colorful fishing villages, white sandy beaches, ancient olive orchards, and tiny farming hamlets. You will also stay in unique accommodations like trullo houses in Alberobello and enjoy traditional Mediterranean cuisine and excellent wines.
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Is there any support provided during the cycling tour?
Yes, the tour is managed by a local Headwater-appointed agent, and you will have access to GPS route directions, maps, and the RideWithGPS navigation app.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Cancellation Policy
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