Grand Tour 2027
Duration: 6 days and 5 nights
Europe
Italy
Puglia – Self-guided
A Leisurely Cycling Vacation
Starting at
5999$
per person
Duration
13 days
12 nights
Level
Level:
2 - Easy - hilly - 40 to 70 km
A Relaxing Trip to Puglia
Let's head to the heel of the Italian boot—the region of Puglia—where life is good and cycling is a pleasure.
Discover its two coasts, which border the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea—both brimming with history, olive trees, and shades of blue that will fill your eyes with joy.
Amid the trulli—round houses with conical roofs—and the sassi—the region’s famous cave dwellings—you’ll explore places where tradition and history coexist in perfect harmony, including Baroque and Romanesque masterpieces such as the cathedrals and basilicas in Gallipoli, Otranto, Brindisi, and Alberobello.
You'll ride along gentle paths that allow you to fully appreciate the laid-back pace of life in the small villages—like a journey back in time to a simpler era, with your eyes fixed on the vast blue Mediterranean.
Go Self-guided
With the “ Self-guided ” package, enjoy your trip on your own terms, with complete independence. We’ll provide you with the itinerary and book your accommodations—the rest is up to you!
Package includes
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
12 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;
12 breakfasts and 2 dinners;
- luggage transport between each stopover city (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transport of the bike box;
- GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
- information to ensure a smooth trip: contact information and phone numbers for transportation providers at the destination, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
- taxes;
Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; a guide; mechanical assistance and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of a mechanical or physical mishap; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which is $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount. Bicycle rental available. Additional fees apply.
The land portion price listed is based on double occupancy. For more information, including how to book a flight, please contact us.
Package includes
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
12 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;
12 breakfasts and 2 dinners;
- luggage transport between each stopover city (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transport of the bike box;
- GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
- information to ensure a smooth trip: contact information and phone numbers for transportation providers at the destination, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
- taxes;
Not included: airfare for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; a guide; mechanical assistance and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of a mechanical or physical mishap; coverage under the Travel Agents’ Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which is $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount. Bicycle rental available. Additional fees apply.
The land portion price listed is based on double occupancy. For more information, including how to book a flight, please contact us.
Additional Information
Departure/Return
Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Route rating: 2
A fairly easy route: includes a few small valleys; 40 to 70 km
Additional Information
Departure/Return
Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Route rating: 2
A fairly easy route: includes a few small valleys; 40 to 70 km
Check the elevation profiles
Check out the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the information you need. Please note that the elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect actual conditions on the ground.
Day-by-Day Cycling Itinerary
1
Day 1
Meet at Rome-Fiumicino Airport and transfer to Gallipoli (6 hours 30 minutes).
2
Day 2
A day off or a loop route via Nardo, Galatone, and Sannicola. Alternative route via Neviano and Tuglie (43 to 56 km).
3
Day 3
Gallipoli, Marina di Mancaversa, Capilungo, Torre San Giovanni, Torre Mozza, Torre Pali, Torre Vado, Santa Maria di Leuca (50 km).
4
Day 4
Day off.
5
Day 5
Santa Maria de Leuca, Marina Serra, Tricase Porto, Castro, Santa Cesàrea Terme, Porto Badisco, Otranto (51 km).
6
Day 6
A day off or a loop through Borgagne, Carpignano, Bagnolo del Salento, Palmariggi, Giurdignano, and Casamassella (50 km).
7
Day 7
Otranto, Torre Dell’Orso, San Foca, San Cataldo, Casalabate, Brindisi (86 km).
8
Day 8
Free day or loop route via Mesagne, Posticeddu, Case Bianche, and Brindisi (52 km).
9
Day 9
Brindisi, San Vito dei Normanni, Céglie Messapica, Martina Franca, Alberobello (75 km).
10
Day 10
Free day or loop route via Antonelli, Gorgofreddo, Selva, Canale di Pirro, and Alberobello. Option via Fasano (46 or 56 km).
11
Day 11
A day off or a loop through Noci, Putignano, and Alberobello (61 km).
12
Day 12
Transfer from Alberobello to Rome (5 hours 30 minutes).
13
Day 13
Transfer to Rome-Fiumicino Airport.
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