
Italy: Puglia, Alberobello & Lecce
Self-Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 15 - 32 miles|
- Biking: 2 - 5 hours
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$3,745
7-day Bike Tour Only
$2,745
Per person, double occupancy
Italy: Puglia, Alberobello & Lecce
Cycle Puglia the Italian way during our Puglia self-guided biking tour. As you pedal your way past the breathtaking seaside views of Italy’s heel, you’ll have time to linger at waterfront cafés, pause to admire the vistas at sweeping overlooks, and savor every timeless olive grove, swim-worthy seaside cove, ancient watchtower, and dramatic, chalk-white cliff. Your scenic route along the Ionian and Adriatic Seas links stunning historic towns—the island of Gallipoli, seaside Santa Maria di Leuca, and Baroque Lecce. You’ll relax as you spend your restful nights at former palaces, modern hotels, and a historic, restored dry-stone trullo house. Savor Puglia on your own timetable with VBT’s Puglia self-guided biking tour!
Tour Highlights
- Stay overnight in the dry-stone trulli dwellings of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Cycle the Ionian and Adriatic coastlines at your own pace, stopping to explore whatever and whenever you wish
- Stay in seaside Gallipoli, Santa Maria di Leuca, and Otranto, rich in ancient history and legend
- Enjoy ample opportunities to swim at sandy beaches and Mediterranean coves tucked under limestone cliffs
- Ride into Lecce, known as the “Florence of the South” for its exuberant Baroque architecture
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain and moderate hills and is ideal for beginner and experienced cyclists. Rides are on relatively flat paved roads and bike lanes paralleling the seacoast. Expect more rolling Mediterranean landscapes inland and semi-urban riding into historic centers. Please verify your bike selection for this tour as it is not always possible to change bikes once you arrive on tour. Travel with your friends and family—we can accommodate multiple guests on this self-guided vacation. Our 24/7 support system is available if needed.
- Daily Mileage: 15 - 32 miles|
- Biking: 2 - 5 hours
Cycling
Cyclists
System
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
Mar55º/46º
Apr60º/50º
May68º/55º
Jun75º/62º
Jul80º/68º
Aug80º/68º
Sep75º/64º
Oct68º/57º
Nov58º/42º
Average
Precipitation:
Mar3.0 in
Apr1.7 in
May1,0 in
Jun0.9 in
Jul0.3 in
Aug0.3 in
Sep2.5 in
Oct3.8 in
Nov2.6 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Detailed information for your independent travel to/from arrival and departure airports | ||
One night in Alberobello and one night in Lecce in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast | ||
6 nights in boutique hotels | ||
7 meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 dinner | ||
Puncture-Protected Tires |

Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
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Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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Road Bicycle (Aluminum alloy frame)
See More >Self-Guided Biking Packages Include:
Custom VBT bike with puncture-protected tires
Welcome orientation and bike fitting
Luggage transportation
Ride with GPS and daily route notes
VBT Road Book with destination information
24/7 emergency support from local host
Helmet, bike bag, and tool kit
Your choice of VBT branded gear for your adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )

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.
Italy: Puglia, Alberobello & Lecce
Everything about this trip was perfect from the time we were picked up at the airport in Bari. Alberbello was scenic and it was great to stay in a trulli and from there, it only got better each day. Our guide Deborah was most helpful. She was there when roads were closed and a slight detour was needed and had the best advice on where to eat, what to see, and how to get the most from out trip. The rides along the coasts were out of this world. The inland rides through olive groves and farmland, equally special. We…
Italy: Puglia, Alberobello & Lecce
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