Puglia Self-Guided Bike Tour
7-day Tour from $2,795 per person
Tour with travel package from $4,245 per person
Alberobello to Lecce Independent Cycling
Experience VBT’s passion for Puglia! From the moment you meet your Pugliese Local Host in Alberobello, you’ll feel like family—discovering deep cultural insights that add dimension to your independent exploration. Stay in the white-washed city of Ostuni, in a 13th-century palace turned into a small intimate hotel, and stroll the maze of narrow and...
Experience VBT’s passion for Puglia! From the moment you meet your Pugliese Local Host in Alberobello, you’ll feel like family—discovering deep cultural insights that add dimension to your independent exploration. Stay in the white-washed city of Ostuni, in a 13th-century palace turned into a small intimate hotel, and stroll the maze of narrow and winding alleyways. Cycle the cobalt-blue shores of the Ionian Sea to Gallipoli—a walled medieval city, where you can indulge in fresh local seafood, including prawns, oysters, and (if you’re feeling adventurous) even sea urchins. As you pedal the turquoise coast to Santa Maria di Leuca at the very heel of Italy’s boot, you’ll experience the magical confluence of the Ionian and Adriatic seas. With the support of your friendly Pugliese host available 24/7, you’ll experience the perfect balance of navigation and imagination on this one-of-a-kind Self-Guided Cycling Vacation.
Tour Highlights
- Stay overnight in the whitewashed city of Ostuni, in a 13th-century palace transformed into an intimate boutique hotel.
- Cycle along the Ionian and Adriatic coastlines at your own pace, stopping to explore whenever and wherever you wish.
- Stay in the seaside towns of Santa Maria di Leuca and Otranto, both rich in ancient history and legend.
- Enjoy ample opportunities to swim at sandy beaches and hidden Mediterranean coves tucked beneath limestone cliffs.
- Ride into Lecce, known as the “Florence of the South” for its exuberant Baroque architecture.
Excellent bike vacation in Puglia. I'd never been there before and found it's a beautiful area with the sea and beaches and ancient walled cities. Less expensive than other parts of Italy and so friendly! I'd been on several bike tours in Europe before but not a self-guided tour. I was a bit apprehensive about that. Thanks to the great staff organizing the tour, we had a fantastic time and want to come back. Deborah was especially helpful with any little issue that came up. With her taking care of the logistics, I was free to really enjoy my holiday.
Ctaylor, Seattle Washington USA
Alberobello to Lecce Independent Cycling
Experience VBT’s passion for Puglia! From the moment you meet your Pugliese Local Host in Alberobello, you’ll feel like family—discovering deep cultural insights that add dimension to your independent exploration. Stay in the white-washed city of Ostuni, in a 13th-century palace turned into a small intimate hotel, and stroll the maze of narrow and...
Experience VBT’s passion for Puglia! From the moment you meet your Pugliese Local Host in Alberobello, you’ll feel like family—discovering deep cultural insights that add dimension to your independent exploration. Stay in the white-washed city of Ostuni, in a 13th-century palace turned into a small intimate hotel, and stroll the maze of narrow and winding alleyways. Cycle the cobalt-blue shores of the Ionian Sea to Gallipoli—a walled medieval city, where you can indulge in fresh local seafood, including prawns, oysters, and (if you’re feeling adventurous) even sea urchins. As you pedal the turquoise coast to Santa Maria di Leuca at the very heel of Italy’s boot, you’ll experience the magical confluence of the Ionian and Adriatic seas. With the support of your friendly Pugliese host available 24/7, you’ll experience the perfect balance of navigation and imagination on this one-of-a-kind Self-Guided Cycling Vacation.
Tour Highlights
- Stay overnight in the whitewashed city of Ostuni, in a 13th-century palace transformed into an intimate boutique hotel.
- Cycle along the Ionian and Adriatic coastlines at your own pace, stopping to explore whenever and wherever you wish.
- Stay in the seaside towns of Santa Maria di Leuca and Otranto, both rich in ancient history and legend.
- Enjoy ample opportunities to swim at sandy beaches and hidden Mediterranean coves tucked beneath limestone cliffs.
- Ride into Lecce, known as the “Florence of the South” for its exuberant Baroque architecture.
Excellent bike vacation in Puglia. I'd never been there before and found it's a beautiful area with the sea and beaches and ancient walled cities. Less expensive than other parts of Italy and so friendly! I'd been on several bike tours in Europe before but not a self-guided tour. I was a bit apprehensive about that. Thanks to the great staff organizing the tour, we had a fantastic time and want to come back. Deborah was especially helpful with any little issue that came up. With her taking care of the logistics, I was free to really enjoy my holiday.
Ctaylor, Seattle Washington USA
What's Included
VBT Gives You More
You don’t have to sweat the small stuff. We take care of everything when you choose our Tour + Travel Package. With our Tour + Travel Package, we arrange your flights, detailed instructions for your independent travel to and from airports, and a Pre-Tour and Post-Tour Hotel Night if your flights require you to fly in the day before and out the day after your tour. You arrive rested, leave refreshed, and we do all the work.
| Tour + Travel Package | Tour Only | |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Emergency Support from Local Host | ||
| Exceptional Boutique Accommodations | ||
| Luggage Transportation | ||
| Entrance Fees and Special Events as Noted in the Itinerary | ||
| Free Branded Gear | ||
8 Included Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners | ||
| High-Quality Bike or E-bike for Use on Tour | ||
| Puncture-Resistant Tires | ||
| Helmet, Bike Bag, and Tool Kit for Use on Tour | ||
| Ride with GPS Navigation | ||
| Detailed Information for Your Independent Travel to/from Airports | ||
| Welcome Orientation and Bike Fitting | ||
| Roundtrip Airfare | Not included | |
Pre-Tour Hotel Night in Alberobello | Not included | |
Post-Tour Hotel Night in Lecce | Not included | |
2 Additional Meals: 2 Breakfasts | Not included | |
| City Highlights Information | Not included |
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