Puglia Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 7 nights
VISITING: Italy
Overview
Why we love this tour
Greek villages, Roman roads and dry-stone huts
Glistening grottos, sparkling seas, sandy beaches & limestone cliffs
Intricate architecture in Lecce and Otranto’s Romanesque cathedral
Cycling through sun-drenched olive groves
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Discover the ancient silver olive groves, hilltop towns and unique coastal villages of southeast Italy, a region that extends into the Ionian and Adriatic Seas. Tour the countryside on quiet roads, stopping off at historic towns to try the famous local fare or taking a break on long sandy beaches backed by limestone cliffs.
A region rich in culture, the Romans, Byzantines, Normans and Bourbons all left their mark in Puglia but it's the Greek and quirky local influences that are strongest – expect white-washed towns and hobbit-style huts, called 'Trulli'. Cycling through rich vine growing regions, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to try some of Italy’s best wines. Towards the end of the tour, soothe your muscles in the thermal spa near Otranto and look forward to the intricate and breathtaking architecture of Lecce.
Read about Head of Freedom Treks, Catherine's time cycling a version of this tour in her Puglia trip report. If you are looking for a shorter version of this tour, take a look at our Puglia Short Break tour.
*£50 per person saving available on select tours when booked between 01 and 31 January 2026, subject to availability. Discount applies to adults aged 18+. Cannot be combined with any reduction or offer except Refer a Friend or Two Tour discount. The £50pp discount is not included in website prices and will be deducted after booking. A minimum 20% deposit is required at the time of booking.
The Trip
Route
Please note, route maps on our website do not follow the exact route of the tour.
Itinerary
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Accommodation
Category A
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly 4-star and some 3-star hotels, all offering en-suite rooms, air conditioning (excluding stays in Trulli accommodations) and breakfast. The example hotels listed below give you a flavour of the style and standard of accommodation on this tour.
Example hotels
Alberobello - Trullidea
Ostuni - Hotel Monte Sarago
Manduria area - BHB Hotel
Gallipoli - 33 Baroni
Santa Maria di Leuca - Hotel Approdo
Otranto - Vittoria Resort
Lecce - Grand Hotel Di Lecce
Mainly 4* hotels & some 3* hotels with air conditioning (excluding Trulli)
Breakfast included
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
Category B
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly 3-star hotels and guesthouses, all offering en-suite rooms, air conditioning (excluding stays in Trulli accommodations) and breakfast. The example hotels listed below give you a flavour of the style and standard of accommodation on this tour.
Example hotels
Alberobello - Hotel Lanzillotta
Ostuni - Relais Sant'Eligio
Manduria area - Sine Tempore B&B
Gallipoli - Joli Park Hotel
Santa Maria di Leuca - Hotel Terminal
Otranto - Hotel Albania
Lecce - Hotel delle Palme
A pool of 3* hotels and guesthouses with air conditioning (excluding Trulli)
Breakfast included
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
What's included
Price includes
7 nights accommodation in your chosen category
Board Basis: Bed and breakfast
Luggage transportation (one bag per person, max 20 kg)
Navigation app with maps, route notes & GPS tracks, electronic travel guide with points of interest
Local contact number for assistance
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Bike hire
Cycle helmets
Tourist taxes (approx €15 - 20)
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Pannier, handlebar bag with phone pocket and lock all included at no extra cost when you hire a bike. The bikes are also equipped with puncture-resistant Schwalbe tyres. One repair kit per room is provided and includes a spare inner tube, glue, patch, pump, allen keys and tyre levers.
Hybrid Bike
Hybrid bike with 27 gears Shimano Deore
E-Bike
E-bike with 9 gears Shimano step-through frame
Extras
(Extra night prices are per room)
Extra Nights
Lecce: Double room (B&B) - Category A & B
Lecce: Single room (B&B) - Category A & B
Other Extras
Helmet
Helmet hire
Transfers
Bari Airport to Alberobello (per vehicle, max 3 people)
Bari Airport to Alberobello (per vehicle, max 6 people)
Brindisi Airport to Alberobello (per vehicle, max 3 people)
Brindisi Airport to Alberobello (per vehicle, max 6 people)
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take the train (Trenitalia) from Lecce to your return airport. Fly from Bari or Brindisi.
Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience.
We are always on hand to offer advice, as we have cycled this tour please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly hotels to maximise availability. This helps us do our best to secure your preferred dates, regardless of the time of year. Hotels are typically chosen for their secure bike storage, proximity to cycle routes, and accessibility for the luggage transfers. They all feature en-suite rooms and come with breakfast included as standard.