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Cycle Puglia

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Bari, Italy → Trani, Italy

Country: Italy
Start: Bari, Italy
End: Trani, Italy
Date: Flexible
Duration: 8 days
Theme: Discovery, Active
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 7 breakfasts
Transport: Bicycle, train, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Cycle through olive groves and trulli in Valle d’Itria.
Explore over 1,500 limestone trulli in Alberobello.
Ride into Matera and see the cave dwellings of Sassi di Matera.
Visit the 13th-century Castel del Monte with its octagonal design.
Cycle across the karst plateau of Alta Murgia National Park.
See the 92 m-deep Pulo di Altamura sinkhole.
Ride into the coastal town of Trani and visit its seafront cathedral.
Taste Pane di Altamura (PDO-certified bread) in Altamura.

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Inclusions

Accommodation in B&Bs or 3–4-star hotels, twin/double share
Bicycle hire (standard touring bike; e-bike upgrade available)
Guided bike tour in Bari Old Town
Luggage transfers between accommodations
Preloaded GPS routes for all cycling stages
Route notes and destination information pack
Daily breakfast

Exclusions

Travel insurance (mandatory and to be arranged independently)
Flights and transport to/from Bari/Trani
Train tickets (e.g. Bari–Putignano, unless specified)
Meals not listed (lunches and dinners)
Entrance fees to attractions and museums
Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, laundry, etc.)
Any services not explicitly listed in the inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Suits travellers who enjoy multi-day cycling journeys through rural regions.
Appeals to those interested in food, wine. and local produce (olive oil, bread, truffles).
Ideal for riders who prefer self-guided travel with structured routes.
Works for travellers comfortable navigating with GPS rather than a guide.
Includes standout cultural sites like Sassi di Matera and Castel del Monte.
Suitable for people with moderate fitness and confidence on a bike.
Not suited to travellers seeking a fully guided or supported group tour.
Not ideal for those uncomfortable with daily cycling or variable weather conditions.
Requires packing light for luggage transfers and multi-stop travel.
Offers limited nightlife as it is focused on regional towns and countryside.

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Cycle Puglia

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Bari

Day 2: Bari – Noci

Day 3: Noci – Matera

Day 4: Matera – Altamura

Day 5: Altamura – Gravina – Poggiorsini

Day 6: Poggiorsini – Castel del Monte – Ruvo di Puglia

Day 7: Ruvo di Puglia – Trani

Day 8: Departure

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