Grand Tour 2027
Duration: 6 days and 5 nights
Europe
Italy
Puglia – Custom Tours
A Leisurely Cycling Vacation
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.
Set off with your Custom Group!
Do you want to travel with your own group—family, friends, or coworkers? Do you want to bring a project to life? Explore a destination? Take on a athletic challenge? Raise funds for a cause close to your heart? Choose the Custom Package and decide on the 3 Ds: Date, Destination, and Duration. Tell us about your plans, including your preferred dates and desired destination—whether it’s for a day, a week, or a fortnight. We’ll help you make your dream getaway a reality in good company.
Dates and Prices
Date*
Duration
Prices starting at
Note
( * Please contact us to check availability. )
Package includes
Air travel for passengers, luggage, and bicycles with Air Transat
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
bus transfers;
14 nights in a two- to four-star hotel, double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 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), i.e., $3.50 per $1,000. Bike 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
Air travel for passengers, luggage, and bicycles with Air Transat
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
bus transfers;
14 nights in a two- to four-star hotel, double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 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), i.e., $3.50 per $1,000. Bike 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
Montreal-Trudeau
Rome-Fiumicino
Rome-Fiumicino
Montreal-Trudeau
For groups of 12 or more cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 2+
A fairly easy route: includes a few small valleys; 40 to 70 km.
Additional Information
Departure/Return
Montreal-Trudeau
Rome-Fiumicino
Rome-Fiumicino
Montreal-Trudeau
For groups of 12 or more cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 2+
A fairly easy route: includes a few small valleys; 40 to 70 km.
Day-by-Day Cycling Itinerary
1
Day 1
Arrival in Rome and transfer to Campomarino (7:30 a.m.).
2
Day 2
A day off or a loop route via Maruggio, Torricella, and Truglione (45 km).
3
Day 3
Campomarino, San Pietro in Bevagna, Porto Cesareo, Sant’Isidoro, Santa Maria al Bagno, Rivabella, Gallipoli (65 km).
4
Day 4
Gallipoli, Marina di Mancaversa, Capilungo, Torre San Giovanni, Marini, Torre Pali, Torre Vado, Santa Maria di Leuca (51 km).
5
Day 5
Santa Maria di Leuca, Marina Serra, Tricase Porto, Castro, Santa Cesarea Terme, Porto Badisco, Otranto (52 km).
6
Day 6
A day off or a loop through Borgagne, Carpignano, Cursi, Palmariggi, Giurdignano, and Casamassella (50 km).
7
Day 7
Otranto, Torre dell’Orso, Roca Vecchia, San Foca, Àcaya, Merine, Lecce (50 km).
8
Day 8
A day off or a loop route via Torre Chianca and Frigole (45 km).
9
Day 9
Lecce, Casalabate, Tuturano Station, Brindisi (55 km).
10
Day 10
Brindisi, San Vito dei Normanni, Ceglie Messapica, Martina Franca, Alberobello (77 km).
11
Day 11
A day off or a loop route via Antonelli, Gorgofreddo, Impalata, Selva di Fasano, and Coreggia. Alternative route via Fasano and Laureto. (48 or 54 km).
12
Day 12
Alberobello, Noci, Gioia del Colle, Viglione, Matera (68 km).
13
Day 13
A day off or a loop through the Parco Archeologico delle Chiese, Ginosa. A loop through Montescaglioso (50 to 56 km).
14
Day 14
Transfer from Matera to Rome (5 hours and 30 minutes).
15
Day 15
Transfer to Rome Airport and return to Montreal.
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