Itinerary

1. Individual arrival in MATERA. Famous for its Sassi and stunning landscapes, Matera, located on the border of Basilicata and Puglia, is not only breathtaking, but fascinating. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993, the Sassi are houses stacked one on top of the other and linked by tiny, narrow streets and wide stairways. 
2. MATERA - ALBEROBELLO 76 km / +650m (See profile). Bike delivery and orientation. Today you will cycle through the southern part of the Murgia to reach one of the most peculiar city in Italy, ALBEROBELLO, universally-known as the capital of the Trulli, distictive, small, dry-stone buildings with a conical roof. There are about 1500 trulli scattered in Monti and Aia Piccola districts, both listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1996. 
3. ALBEROBELLO - OSTUNI 52 km / +600m (See profile). Today you will ride over the hills dominating the Itria Valley: olive trees, red soil, green groves, vineyards, and white trullo houses under a serene blue sky – essentially, a marvelous chromatic effect that repeats itself several times over. Before reaching your final destination, we suggest you to stop first in Locorotondo for a typical Italian aperitif and tasting the white wine produced in this region, second in Martina Franca, for a short visit to its marvellously intact historic centre, its beautiful square, and stunning Palazzi, and last but not least in Cisternino for a lunch break, maybe in one of its typical butcher shops, where you can choose the meat you want to eat and. Finally you'll cycle to OSTUNI, the White City, whose whitewashed arches and houses shine like a pearly white tiara, extending across three hills with the magnificent gem of a cathedral as its sparkling centrepiece. 
4. OSTUNI - MANDURIA 74 km / +250m (See profile). Leaving Ostuni and cycling through its beautiful countryside, you will come cross small towns such as San Vito dei Normanni, Mesagne, and Oria where you will be enchanted by their marvellous Frederick's castles. Then the tour will take you to your final destination of the day: MANDURIA​. Don't miss the possibility to taste the red wine produced in this area: Primitivo. 
5. MANDURIA - GALLIPOLI 70 km / +400m (See profile). This stage is dedicated to the west coast of Salento. Passing through Campo Marino, Porto Cesareo, you'll reach GALLIPOLI, home to numerous impressive Baroque churches and aristocratic palazzi, testament to the town's former wealth as a trading port. 
6. GALLIPOLI - SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA 71 km / +490m (See profile). We also offer a shorter option: 51 km / +225m (See profile). Leaving behind Gallipoli you'll cycle along the Ionian coast headed to Torre San Giovanni. Here the crystal clear sea will tempt you…but it’s time to get back on your bike! A short detour will take you inland to see the small towns of Ugento and Specchia, one of the most beautiful 'BORGHI' of Italy. Then you'll finally reach SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA, where the Ionian and the Adriatic Sea meet; this is the southernmost point in Salento, striking the visitor’s eye for its colors and unreal silence. 
7. SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA - OTRANTO 60 km / +680m (See profile). Today you'll start riding northward along the beautiful coastline of the Adriatic Sea. Crossing the marinas of Tricase Porto and Castro Marina, you'll finally get to one of the most amazing city of Salento: OTRANTO. If you want you can have a delicious seafood dinner and take a walk throughout the historic centre and maybe buy some souvenirs from the local little shops. 
8. OTRANTO - LECCE 60 km / +300m (See profile). In the morning, if you want, there's time to visit the city. Otranto is best appreciated in its amazing cathedral with ist mysterious history and famous mosaic floor. Cycling along the Alimini Lakes, you’ll finally reach the seaside village of Torre dell'Orso: don't miss the opportunity to swim in the suggestive Grotta della Poesia. Before arriving in LECCE you will meet Acaya, a perfect stop for an authentic Italian espresso or for a drink at sunset in front of the castle. 
9. End of services and goodbye. 

TOUR DETAILS

​Tour name: From sassi of Matera to Salento
Tour Duration: 9 days/8 nights
Tour type: Self-guided
​Participants: Minimum 2
Start: Any day
Level: Easy/moderate
Accommodation: Economy or Deluxe
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast

BIKES AVAILABLE FOR THIS TOUR:

Trekking bike

Roadbike

E-bike

PRICe details

Price per person in double room
CATEGORY A: B&B - ECONOMY 3***
- Low season EUR 890
- Mid-season EUR 1.085
- High season EUR 1.290
​CATEGORY B: DE LUXE or 4****/5***** Hotels 
- Low season EUR 1.280
- Mid-season EUR 1.675
​- High season EUR 2.060

Low season: 08th Jan - 31st May/23rd Sept - 22th Dec
​Mid-season: 01st Jun-14th Jul/24th Aug - 22nd Sept
High season: 31st March - 06th April/15th Jul - 23rd Aug/23rd Dec - 7th Jan

These prices include:

• 8 nights accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Trekking bike rental
• Bike equipment: Helmet, water bottle, lock, pannier, 
• Repair kit: Spare tube, pump, tire lever 
• Luggage transfers
• GPS with preloaded tracks
• Roadbook with information material
• Assistance if necessary (you will be provided with our local rep's mobile number)

These prices do not include:

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Transfer from and to airport
• Travel/luggage/Health insurance
• Tourist taxes
• Everything not mentioned as "included"

​Supplements:

• E-bike: 170 €
• Roadbike: 80 €
• Possibility to book extra nights and extend the tour.
• Transfer on request​

Book your tour from € 890

Contact Us
​Bike & Hike Srl
Via San Donato, 43
San Vito dei Normanni (BR) - ITALY
Tel: +39 0831 1721226
​booking@bikeandhikeitalia.com

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Abruzzo
Apulia
​Emilia Romagna
Sardinia
Sicily
Tuscany
​Veneto

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