La Bella Puglia Mini Tour

A 6-day version of our classic La Bella Puglia tour.

Highlights

Captivating clusters of conical Trulli structures
A rolling terrain, tiny back roads and spectacular fields of enormous, ancient olive trees
Hands-on cooking lesson featuring Pugliese pasta
Savory cuisine of grilled vegetables, handmade pasta and dense bread

This gently rolling trip is an ideal introduction to cycling and to irresistible Basilicata and Puglia. We’ll spin by fantastic conical dwellings … pass fragrant herb gardens … visit fascinating cave churches … and savor a sumptuous cuisine, while warm hospitality and friendly conversation greet us at every turn.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1-2 – Mesagne
Relax by the pool after a warm-up ride through the fertile land of Puglia. On day 2, spin through the Salento area admiring its blend of architectural styles. Later, enjoy a cooking demonstration of one of Italy’s finest cuisines.

Day 3 – Savelletri
Bike to one of the loveliest towns on the Mediterranean, where white houses will remind you of the Greek Islands. We’ll also visit an olive oil museum before our overnight at a 15th-c. agricultural estate.

Day 4 – Alberobello
Pedal through olive groves en route to the Greek ruins of Egnazia, then continue on the Castellana, where we tour the deepest grottos in Italy.

Day 5 – Locorotondo
Today we ride through a fantasyland of Trulli (whitewashed conical dwellings). Our destination is Locorotondo, known for its white wine. Here, we visit a farming cooperative for an unforgettable feast.

Day 6 – Arrivederci!
We'll provide an early morning shuttle to Bari. We are happy to assist you with any further travel arrangements!

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La Bella Puglia

Upcoming Dates

~~May 25, 2008~~ (Sold Out)
Sep 6, 2008
Sep 19, 2008
~~Oct 11, 2008~~ (Sold Out)

Accommodations

Premier

Ability

Athletic beginner

Terrain

Flat to rolling

Distance

Total Mileage: 190
Daily average: 24

Arriving

Brindisi

Departing

Bari

Price

$2,995 - 5/10/08, 5/25/08
$3,195 - 9/06, 9/19
$3,095 - 10/11

Single Supplement

$550 - 2008

Bike Rental

Included!