Bike through Apulia – based in one Hotel

Day 1: Arrival Individual arrival at the hotel in Alberobello. This small town in the province of Bari is famous for Trulli stone constructions. The Trulli of Alberobello are part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites list since 1996.
Day 2: Alberobello and surroundings ascent approx. 450 m, descent approx. 450 m / approx. 50 km
Starting from the famous town of Trullis, you will explore the surrounding area by bike. Through wide olive groves, vineyards, fruit and almond trees you cycle to Noci, a small town with a historic centre. Return to Alberobello.
Day 3: Grotte di Castellana ascent approx. 240 m, descent approx. 240 m / approx. 45 km
Today takes you on a beautiful circuit to the spectacular caves of Castellana. The stalactite cave with a labyrinth of caves is the largest underground tourist attraction in Italy and can be visited with a guided tour. The wide halls offer wondrous rock formations, stalagmites and stalactites can be seen everywhere, the creation of which took nature thousands of years. On the way back you can enjoy the view of the Adriatic Sea.
Day 4: Locorotondo - Cisternino - Ostuni ascent approx. 270 m, descent approx. 490 m / approx. 37 km
You start from Alberobello and cycle through the Valle d‘Itria valley to Locorotondo. The fertile valley is one of the most beautiful cultural landscapes in the south. Curved walls of raised field stones tame nature. The name Locorotondo literally means round place. The town is also known as „La Città del Vino Bianco“ (white wine town). Further you cycle to Cisternino and Ostuni. The light-coloured wreath of houses that adorns the tops of the three hills of the „Città Bianca“ can already be seen from afar. Enjoy the magnificent view of the nearby sea. In the afternoon there will be a transfer by shuttle bus to Alberobello.
Day 5: Rest day or cycling tour to Martina Franca ascent approx. 370 m, descent approx. 370 m / approx. 50 km
As an alternative to the rest day, a bicycle tour to the baroque town of Martina Franca is available too. The town is located right in the middle between the Ionian and Adriatic Seas in the southeast of the Murgia. Worth seeing are the Palazzo Ducale and the Basilica di San Martino.
Day 6: Monopoli – Polignano a Mare ascent approx. 130 m, descent approx. 510 m / approx. 55 km
From Alberobello you cycle to Monopoli, the most important port between Bari and Brindisi. Continue to Polignano a Mare. The pearl on the southern Costa di Bari is captivating because of its extraordinary location: it clings picturesquely to the edges of a steep coast and offers fantastic views of the emerald green sea. Stroll through the narrow streets of the old town or enjoy a day‘s bath before taking the shuttle bus back to Alberobello.
Day 7: Matera, Capital of Culture 2019 and UNESCO World Heritage Site ascent approx. 370 m, descent approx. 360 m / approx. 68 km
Transfer in the morning to the cultural capital Matera 2019 in the Basilicata region, also known as the „City of the Sassi“. The old town consists partly of cave settlements and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. The impressive collections of cave dwellings form independent quarters that are unique in Europe.
Day 8: Departure Individual departure from Alberobello or extension of your stay.