Cycling Puglia’s White Villages Plus! the Salento
- Length 11 days
- From USD$6250
- Style/Level Classic 2.0
- Countries Italy
- Begin/End Matera / Lecce
Overview
Beautifully situated on the Adriatic Coast between the spur and heel of Italy’s “boot” lies Puglia. Nestled against the brilliant blue of the Mediterranean ancient Greek and Italian cultures mingle among hillside vineyards, olive groves, and whitewashed villages. Join us as we begin our bicycling journey in Matera, a world renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, where dwellings carved into limestone caves create an enchanted and ancient stone city. We’ll pedal east toward Alberobello, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, through a landscape filled with unique conical shaped dwellings known as trulli. Continue to the striking “Città Bianca” or “White City” of Ostuni before heading south to Grottaglie, famed for its ceramics, and the important coastal towns of Gallipoli and Otranto where you’ll revel in impromptu stops at some of the beautiful beaches that attract visitors from all over Italy. Our final stop brings us back inland to Lecce, the baroque Florence of Southern Italy where palatial streets welcome us. Along the way you’ll enjoy meals prepared with Italian, Greek, and Middle Eastern influences and discover the warmth and hospitality of Southern Italy’s friendliest people.If this sounds great but you prefer a shorter ride check out the 7-day Cycling Puglia’s White Villages.
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Keep in mind
We work hard to maintain consistency across all of our tours, but some trips have unique differences. Here are some things to keep in mind about this tour.
There is a van shuttle on Day 3 and 7.
Pavement may be rough or uneven in places.
Dates, prices & booking
Date | Price | Private room fee | Note | |
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Apr 20-30, 2025 | USD$6250 | USD$650 | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. | |
May 4-14, 2025 | USD$6250 | USD$650 | 1 more to guarantee the departure. Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. | |
Sep 7-17, 2025 | USD$6250 | USD$650 | Filling fast! Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. One Recycle discount available. | |
Sep 21-Oct 1, 2025 | USD$6250 | USD$650 | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. | |
Sep 28-Oct 8, 2025 | USD$6250 | USD$650 | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
Date | Apr 20-30, 2025 |
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Price | USD$6250 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
Date | May 4-14, 2025 |
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Price | USD$6250 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | 1 more to guarantee the departure. Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
Date | Sep 7-17, 2025 |
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Price | USD$6250 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Filling fast! Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. One Recycle discount available. |
Date | Sep 21-Oct 1, 2025 |
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Price | USD$6250 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
Date | Sep 28-Oct 8, 2025 |
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Price | USD$6250 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | Book by November 1st and save $200 per person. |
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Itinerary
- Total distance 422 km (260 miles)
- Average daily distance 47 km (29 miles)
- Tour style Classic
- Tour level 2.0
Visit our Tour Level page to learn more about terrain levels and how we determine day and tour levels.
Bikes
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Premium road bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Road
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Premium hybrid bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid
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Premium mixte step-through hybrid
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid Mixte
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E-hybrid bike
Surcharge: for 6 to 8 day tours the fee is $250 and for tours that are 9-15 days the fee is $300. Frame : Aluminum frame with front suspension Type : E-Hybrid
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E-road bike – limited availability
Surcharge: for 6-8 day tours the fee is $300 and for tours that are 9-15 days the fee is $375. Frame : Alloy with carbon fork Type : E-Road
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Reviews
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Scenic, challenging, culturally diverse, educational
Falma M., Tucson, AZ – May 2024 -
Typical EP tour ? organized, good accommodations and meals , great leaders, great way to experience Italy. Biking relatively easy, coastal scenery great.
Terry D., Newtown Square, PA – May 2024 -
ExperiencePlus! delivered again. Consistent quality experience. Your leaders, first and of course the arrows, set EP apart. Remain our preferred European tour company.
Terry D., Newtown Square, PA – May 2024