Puglia Short Break Bike Tour

Hotel & Bike 5 nights

VISITING: Italy

Why we love this tour

"This short break tour is the perfect way to get under the skin of the beautiful Puglia region. We loved cycling around the coast and stopping off to swim. We recommend spending an extra night relaxing in the charming town of Lecce before or after your tour. "

Glistening grottos, sparkling seas, sandy beaches & limestone cliffs

Intricate architecture in Lecce and Otranto’s Romanesque cathedral

Coastal cycling with lots of opportunities to swim in the sea

Guiding
Self-Guided
Distance
127miles/205km
Level
Easy to Moderate
Standard
Superior
Departs
Mon
Runs
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Nov
Code
IT058
Fly to
Brindisi
Good for
Short Breaks, Coasts and Islands
Return
Brindisi

This wonderful short break cycling tour of southern Italy’s Puglia region starts and finishes in the beautiful baroque town of Lecce. Follow the Ionian coastline towards Gallipoli, with its stunning old town, which is located on a limestone island. Ride on to Santa Maria di Leuca, the most southerly point of Italy's heel, where the Ionian meets the Adriatic Sea, before continuing up the southeast coast to Otranto with its impressive castle and cathedral. Your final ride takes you past olive groves and beaches back to Lecce.

This loop tour includes a balanced mix of sightseeing in authentic towns and cycling with rides averaging 31 miles (50km) on beautiful coastal roads. You're free to cycle at your own pace, but we recommend setting off a little earlier to allow time for refreshing swims and to have time to take in the best of your overnight destinations.

If you are looking for a longer tour in this region, please take a look at our Puglia tour which starts in Alberobello, with its whitewashed stone huts known as Trulli.

Accommodation

3* & 4* Hotels

We use a pool of 3* and 4* hotels to maximise our availability for this tour, so regardless of the time of year we do our best to secure your dates of choice. The accommodation often has a lovely local flair, with a chance to experience local life with an authentic flavour of your destination.

A pool of 3* and 4* hotels

Breakfast included

Luggage transferred each day

Secure bike storage

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What's included

Price includes

5 nights accommodation in 3 & 4 star hotels

Board Basis: Bed and breakfast

Luggage transportation

Navigation app with maps, route notes & GPS tracks, electronic travel guide with points of interest

Local contact number for assistance

Price excludes

Flights and transfers

Bike hire

Cycle helmets

Tourist taxes (approx €8)

Bike hire and extras

Bike hire

Pannier, handlebar bag with with phone pocket and lock all included at no extra cost when you hire a bike. The bikes are also equipped with puncture-resistant Schwalbe tyres. One repair kit per room is provided and includes a spare inner tube, glue, patch, pump, allen keys and tyre levers.

Hybrid bike

Hybrid bike with 27 gears

£79

E-Bike

£190

Extras

(Extra night prices are per room)

Extra Nights

Lecce: Double room (B&B)
£300
Lecce: Single room (B&B
£124

Other Extras

Helmet

Helmet hire

£16

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.

How do I get there?

Fly to Brindisi or Bari and take the train to Lecce.

How do I get back?

Take the train (Trenitalia) from Lecce to your return airport. Fly from Bari or Brindisi.

What is an ‘Easy to Moderate’ cycle holiday?

Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience. 

We are always on hand to offer advice as we have cycled this route, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.

Why are the hotels not listed in the itinerary?

We use a pool of hotels to maximise availability for you.

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