Infos
- Alberobello, a UNESCO-listed highlight
Cycling along the coast of Salento
- All bike transportation and rentals included
- Arrival
- Alberobello and wine tasting
- Ostuni and olive oil
- Transfer to Otranto and coastal cycling to the Sant’Andrea Cliffs
- Santa Maria di Leuca Salento's Coastal Beauty
- Departure
Tour Details
Programme & inclusions
1 Arrival
2 Alberobello and wine tasting - no coach required today
Embark on your first cycling day in the Valle d'Itria, immersed in the quintessential Apulian landscape of centuries-old olive groves. Visiting Alberobello, a UNESCO world heritage site and strolling along its cobbled streets among clusters of trulli – whitewashed, circular buildings with conical roofs - is an unforgettable experience. On the way back stop at a winery to taste the local wines accompanied by regional products.
Distance covered: 40 km
Vertical height difference: 300 m
Degree of difficulty: easy to moderate
- 1 x wine tasting with snacks
- 1 x FD bike guide
- 1 x FD E-bike hire
3 Ostuni and olive oil - no coach required today
This bike excursion delights the eyes with a riot of colour: the red soil of Val d’Itria, the green of the olive groves and vineyards, the whitewashed trullo houses, all framed by a stunning azure sky. Stop at one of the several oil mills for a tasting of this local delicacy. Today’s goal is Ostuni, the “White City” par excellence, a splendid medieval village atop a hill facing the sea. Back to the hotel by bike.
Distance covered: 35 km
Vertical height difference: 460 m
Degree of difficulty: moderate
- 1 x visit of an oil mill and tasting
- 1 x FD bike guide
- 1 x FD E-bike hire Hotel arrangement
4 Transfer to Otranto and coastal cycling to the Sant’Andrea Cliffs
Move to your next destination, the stunning Salento coast. Marvel at the beautiful natural spectacle of the white cliffs of Sant’Andrea and the Grotta della Poesia. Enjoy a scenic coastal cycle ride towards Otranto, followed by a leisurely exploration of the historic centre at your own pace, by bike or on foot.
Distance covered: 20 km
Vertical height difference: 50 m
Degree of difficulty: easy
- 1 x FD bike guide
- 1 x FD E-bike hire
- 1 x bike transportation service
5 Santa Maria di Leuca Salento's Coastal Beauty - no coach required today
Embark on a scenic bike ride along the most beautiful coast of Puglia, experiencing picturesque cliffs, hidden bays, and pristine waters. The dramatic contrast of steep white rocks against the turquoise sea are mesmerizing. Conclude your tour in Santa Maria di Leuca, the southernmost point of Puglia, where the Adriatic Sea meets the Ionian Sea.
Distance covered: 55 km
Vertical height difference: 450 m
Degree of difficulty: moderate
- 1 x FD bike guide
- 1 x FD E-bike hire
6 Departure
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