An active holiday, ideal for those who love to travel on bike by moving from a place to another, spending each night in a different place, always discovering art, culture and wine and food traditions of an extraordinary land.
A journey in the heart of Puglia, a treasure chest of art, traditions and nature. A land of sun and hospitality.
Its artistic richness and its lovely landscapes are just some of the reasons that make it a destination so unique, a place where you can live unforgettable experiences.
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For 2 people: 2.490 € /per person
For 4 or more people: 2.100 € /per person
Magical views, unusual paths among dry-stone walls, oaks and centuries-old olive trees, rural settlements and rocky architecture, wineries and small restaurants scattered in the countryside.
Even the food is authentic in Puglia. Enjoy the dishes prepared with the best 0 km ingredients, respecting the local culinary tradition. Its flavours, enriched with extra-virgin olive oil, primitive wine, aged cheeses and homemade bread, are a pleasure for the palate. What are you waiting for? Climb onto the e-bike’s saddle and let yourself be captivated by this splendid place.
Duration of the tour:
7 giorni/6 notti
Places visited:
Ostuni: the white city
Martina Franca: the baroque city
Alberobello: the city with its typical trulli
Locorotondo: medieval centre famous for its white wine
Putignano: city famous for its Carnival
Castellana Grotte: a city where you can admire the nature show of the caves
Monopoli: an attractive maritime city
Accommodation choosing between:
Hotel and Masseria
For the accommodation in Ostuni: Sant’Eligio Relais
It is located at the foot of the medieval old town of Ostuni. Its rooms, all with a magnificent panoramic view, are equipped with the accessories, modern comforts and furnished respecting the original style.
An inner courtyard, small squares to spend relaxing moments, a panoramic terrace, immerse visitor among centuries-old olive trees and nature of Itria Valley.
For the accommodation in Martina Franca: Masseria Chiancone Torricella
It still preserves the suggestion and the old charm of the original facility, without sacrificing the comfort and the most modern hotel architecture.
The rooms, spacious and comfortable, are located around the Masseria and they are enriched by antiques and carefully decorated. The Hotel has also a small fitness room and an outdoor swimming pool.
For the accommodation in Alberobello: Grand Hotel Olimpo
Located in an ideal position, it allows you to reach easily on foot the main areas of interest of the town.
The Hotel has also a restaurant, an excellent winery with especially Apulian wines, Tea Room, two bars, roof garden, solarium, two car parking and one video-surveilled garage
For the accommodation in Castellana Grotte: Park Hotel La Grave
The Hotel is situated in an ancient dwelling in a place of extraordinary beauty, known also for its wine and food traditions.
All the rooms are bright and comfortable, finely furnished to provide the maximum comfort, elegance and beauty.
For the accommodation in Monopoli: Masseria Garrappa.
Authentic fortified Apulian Masseria built in the late XVI Sec, equipped with all the best comforts. Politeness and professionalism are the key words of its hospitality. Finely furnished rooms made of wood and stone, for an essential style and in respect of the tradition.
Note: in case the mentioned accommodation facilities are not available, at the moment of the reservation, we will suggest you alternative proposals.
Ostuni
The first stop is in Ostuni, the “White City”, famous for its picturesque old town, full of shops, churches and palaces as well as for the glimpses that gives to the visitor.
Cycle towards Cisternino and Martina Franca, two enchanting centres located in the Itria Valley, where you can lose yourself among small roads, little squares characterized by churches and stately palaces.
The e-bike tour will be more pleasant thanks to the wine and food stops that will allow you to taste the typical local products. You will continue to admire the beautiful Itria Valley’s landscapes, in the murgia of trulli, among centuries-old olive trees and uncontaminated nature.
Immerse yourself in the heart of Puglia, that part of Itria Valley characterized by countryside, small roads and paths lined by dry-stone walls. Visit the beautiful centre of Martina Franca, pearl of the baroque, Locorotondo with its white painted old town that is one of the most beautiful in Italy, and finally Alberobello, land of Trulli and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Once you leave the bikes, the tasting of typical wines accompanied by local snack will make the tour more interesting.
Another beautiful stop in the Murgia of trulli is in Noci, an oasis of peace and quiet, famous for the churches and the houses with “pignon” stone roofs (pitched roofs), the white painted walls, the benches places outside the houses: a triumph of the Apulian stone.
You will shortly pass through Putignano and then you can stop in one of the traditional Masseria for a light lunch based on typical local products.
Finally, we will guide you in the heart of land, with the visit to the caves of Castellana, one of the most beautiful nature show in Italy.
The sea is part of Puglia. Then, you will appreciate this day dedicated to the visit of Monopoli and Polignano, two authentic jewels of the Adriatic: Monopoli, with its harbour and its fascinating old town full of locals and Polignano, with the romantic views from the balconies overlooking the intense blue sea.
Always on bike, you will cycle along the ancient via Traiana, running along the cities of Monopoli, Savelletri and Ostuni. A dive into the past, among the relics of the messapic town of Egnazia, will create the right atmosphere to make your holiday unforgettable.
