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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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.
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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