7 days/6 nights, with 6 days of cycling

Can start any date between March to November

Level of Activity: Moderate D1: 27 km; D2 42 km or 70 km; D3: 42 km or 65 km; D4: 36 km or 64 km; D5: 70 km; D6: 60 km or 110 km;

You spend two nights in two locations, so you can take time off from cycling on some days

Classic Accommodation: US$1950/ CAD$1950
Luxe Accommodation: US$2450/ CAD$2450
Single suppl. classic: US$445/ CAD$445 Single suppl. Luxe: US$650/ CAD$650

6 nights hotels
All breakfasts 1 lunch and 1 dinner
Pasta making class at a local trullo
Use of a top quality 21-speed hybrid bike complete with pump, and all the necessary accessories for changing flats. We recommend that you bring your own helmet for safety and hygiene reasons
Train Ticket from Ostuni to Squinzano day 5
Detailed route instructions and map
Luggage transfers
Area Manager available throughout the tour

Getting there: Our trip starts in Monopoli:

If you stay in Bari the night before the trip begins, you can take a 12:27 train from Bari Centrale station to Monopoli, arriving at 12:51 p.m.

Taking the train to Monopoli from Rome, Milan or Florence
From Rome: There are five daily departures from Rome’s Termini station to Monopoli. We recommend arriving in Bari or Monopoli a day early, but if you choose to leave Rome on the day the trip begins, the 7:38 a.m. train from Rome’s Termini station arrives in Monopoli at 12:51 p.m. and we’ll arrange for the Area Manager to meet you on arrival. (train schedules are subject to change without warning-please check the train schedules before departing).

From Milan or Florence: Train travel from Milan or Florence is also an option, but it is a long trip. Average travel time from Milan to Monopoli is 9 ½ hours; average travel time from Florence to Monopoli is 8 hours. There is one overnight train from Florence to Monopoli, arriving in the early morning, but otherwise to travel from either of these destinations, you need to plan on arriving in Monopoli the day before the trip starts.

Randonnée Tours

Italy

Puglia Cycling 7 Days

We were introduced to this corner of Italy by one of our Italian guides who lives in the region and has long boasted of its stunning scenery, ancient traditions and some of the best food in Italy. With the Adriatic as a back-drop, quiet roads to cycle, and fascinating sites including the enigmatic trulli in Alberobello we were easily convinced to create a trip. Beginning in Monopoli and finishing 7 days later in Otranto you’ll see the best of this region, all the while enjoying distinctive lodging and exquisite meals. Buon appetito!


	Tenuta Chianchizza Monopoli This ancient farm, surrounded by olive trees, has been beautifully restored in traditional style. Their restaurant is famous for its exquisite regional dishes made with local products.
	Hotel Le Cummerse Locorotondo This hotel comprises a group of historic apartments or casas, each unique and distinctive in the old town center.
	La Terra Hotel Ostuni Occupying a 13th century palace, and adjacent to St. Peter’s Benedictine monastery, this family run hotel sits in the center of Ostuni; there is a wonderful restaurant here and a charming bar built quarried out of stone.
	Masseria Bandino Otranto This former 17th century manor house sits in 5 ha of park and features an outdoor pool and large comfortable rooms. The surrounding area is rich in olive trees, citrus plantations, and the Salentine beaches are only a few kilometres distance.


	Il Trappetello Monopoli This 4-star hotel was formerly an ancient fortified masseria (farm). The rooms are furnished with antiques and the swimming pool and grounds are impressive.
	Il Palmento Locorotondo This 4 star masseria has been built in the trulli style, typical of the region. The rooms are elegant and comfortable and the hotel boasts two swimming pools.
	La Sommità Ostuni This fabulous hotel is one of our favourites in Puglia. Elegant and luxurious, the ancient palace dates from the 16th century and features dramatic interiors, spa, wine bar and a vaulted restaurant.
	Palazzo Dè Mori Otranto Wonderfully located in the heart of the historical center, all rooms boast sea views; breakfast is served outside on the terrace facing the port! Magic.

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