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Cycling in Puglia & Basilicata
The South's most beautiful cities, from Matera to Lecce
8 dagar
Cykling Self-Guided trip
18/10/2026 - 31/12/2026
Level 3
7 Breakfasts
From 8 150 SEK
Welcome to a culture-packed cycling adventure through some of Southern Italy's most characteristic areas. Starting in UNESCO-listed cave city Matera, one of the world's oldest cities, you soon roll across the border from Basilicata to Puglia and Valle d'Itria. Via Alberobello's famous trulli houses, picturesque Polignano al Mare, vineyards and paradisiacal sandy beaches you finally reach Salento and the baroque pearl Lecce - the Florence of the South.
You cycle at a leisurely pace on smaller roads and through historic small towns, with plenty of time for swimming, local flavors and cultural stops. Luggage is transported between accommodations and the route follows carefully selected stretches that provide maximum experience rather than performance. The trip suits you who want to combine cycling with culture, food, wine, sea and breathtaking history.
Tour Highlights
Matera's cave city and unique cultural heritage (UNESCO)
Trulli houses in Alberobello (UNESCO)
Swimming in both the Adriatic and Ionian seas
Wine, cheese and local flavors along the way
The baroque city of Lecce – Florence of the South
Program
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7 Breakfasts included
You arrive in Matera where the journey begins with a program review, bike fitting and distribution of GPS/navigation materials. Then free time to discover one of the world's oldest cities on your own. Overnight in Matera.
Level & standard
This is a moderately challenging cycling trip that invites a leisurely pace, on mostly paved small roads with limited traffic. The terrain is predominantly flat to gently rolling with some longer but gentle climbs. The trip suits you who are used to everyday exercise and can handle several days in the saddle in a row. E-bike is available as an option and makes the trip accessible even for those who want to take it extra comfortably.
You stay at a mix of personal B&Bs, smaller hotels and traditional farmhouses, carefully selected for their location, character and local connection. The standard is consistently good and varies between 3- to 5-star depending on chosen category. Common features are genuine atmosphere, comfortable rooms and proximity to nightlife, restaurants or the tranquility of the countryside.
8 dagar / 7 nätter
Accommodation: Charm
Price per person
The specified prices are per person and include
- Accommodation in chosen room option
- Breakfast
- 2 tastings with wine, cheese and local products
- Personal briefing of the trip and bike fitting
- Luggage transport between accommodations
- GPS tracks, navigation app and phone holder (one per booking)
- Roadbook with cultural information and tips along the route
- Local 24-hour service phone in English
- Climate compensation of CO₂ emissions equivalent to 20€ per person
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