Bicycle Tours in Italy: Puglia - Cycling Southern Italy

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On the Adriatic Coast, Puglia occupies the "heel" of Italy's boot. Here, ancient Greek and Italian culture mingle in hillside vineyards, olive groves, and whitewashed villages nestled against the blue of the Mediterranean. Join us as we pedal through a landscape filled with unique conical shaped dwellings known as trulli, explore a fabulous limestone grotto, and visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites in Castel del Monte, Matera, and Alberobello. Along the way, we enjoy meals prepared with Italian, Greek, and Middle Eastern influences and discover the warmth and hospitality of Southern Italy's friendliest people.

***Extend this bicycle trip 4 more days for just $950 per person. Click here to review our Puglia - Cycling Southern Italy Plus! the Ionian Seaside tour details page.***

Tour Details

Highlights	Mixture of Greek & Italian cultures, Classic Puglian landscapes, Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Matera, Vast Olive Groves
Includes	"The Usual" plus... Use of a quality 24-27 speed bicycle; 8 days, 7 nights accommodation, 5 dinners with wine, 7 breakfasts, wine tasting, guided walk in Matera
Countries	Italy
Begin/End	Trani/Martina Franca
Arrive/Depart	Bari, Rome or Naples
Total Distance	350 km (216 miles)
Daily Distance	43 - 77 km (14 - 44 miles)
What to Expect	Gentle terrain with some hills & challenging rides for those who wish. A great trip for all cyclists.
Rating	201-301
Notes	If this sounds great but you'd like a longer tour, check out our Puglia - Cycling Southern Italy Plus! the Ionian Seaside tour, which extends this itinerary by 4 days.
Terms	Terms & Conditions

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Dates & Prices

Dates	Price	Single Supplement*	Next Step
Sep 15 - 22, 2009:	$3550	$500	Book It
Oct 20 - 27, 2009:	$3550	$500	Book It
** We gladly will match solo travelers who do not mind sharing a room with same sex roommates but if no match exists on tour, due to hotel pricing, we will charge 50% of the single supplement rate. This 'single room' fee will be collected from all solo travelers at the time of the final payment, and refunded at the conclusion of the tour if we have been able to match you with a roommate.