TOUR OF SALENTO 6 days / 5 nights
ROAD BIKE
- Individual arrival in LECCE. Called the Florence of the South, Lecce is one of the most interesting cities in the region for its baroque architecture, typical of the 17th Century. Don't forget to visit Piazza Duomo and Piazza Sant'Oronzo with its amphitheatre. Overnight stay in Lecce.
- Bike and road map delivery and route description. Today you will cycle along the beautiful countryside of Salento and after about 25 km you will reach GALATINA. Take time to visit the Mother-Church and the Basilica of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria with its 15th-century frescoes. After lunch break, maybe with a typical Rustico Leccese, you will ride for a futher 25 km towards GALLIPOLI. Don't miss the chance to spend your evening evening strolling around the beautiful streets of the old town. Overnight stay in Gallipoli.
- Leaving behind Gallipoli you'll cycle along the Ionian coast headed to Torre San Giovanni. Here the crystal clear sea will tempt you…but it’s time to get back on your bike! A short detour will take you inland to see the small towns of UGENTO and SPECCHIA, one of the most beautiful 'BORGHI' in Italy. Then you will continue your ride for another 35 km reaching SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA, where the Ionian and the Adriatic Sea meet; this is the southernmost point in Salento, striking the visitor’s eye for its colors and unreal silence. Overnight stay in Santa Maria di Leuca.
- Today you'll start riding northward along the beautiful coastline of the Adriatic Sea. Crossing the marinas of Tricase Porto and Castro Marina, you'll finally get to one of the most amazing city of Salento: OTRANTO. If you want, you can have a delicious seafood dinner and take a walk throughout the historic centre and maybe buy some souvenirs from the local little shops. Overnight stay in Otranto.
- In the morning, if you want, there's time to visit the city. Otranto is best appreciated in its amazing cathedral, where the bones of 813 martyrs are displayed in a glass case behind the altar. Less macabre is the cathedral’s other jaw-dropper, its medieval mosaic floor, which rivals the famous early Christian mosaics of Ravenna in its richness and historical significance. Cycling along the Alimini Lakes, you’ll finally reach the seaside village of TORRE DELL’ORSO: don't miss the opportunity to swim in the suggestive Grotta della Poesia. Before arriving in LECCE you will meet ACAYA, a perfect stop for an authentic Italian espresso or for a drink at sunset in front of the castle. Overnight stay in Lecce.
- End of services and Goodbye.
By Choosing this tour you will ride along the southernmost part of the heel of Italy. The tour is designed to allow you to discover the architectural beauty of Salento: Lecce, Gallipoli, Otranto and its wonderful beaches. Salento is a region that is almost completely flat, making the ride a pleasant journey for any level of rider.
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Do not miss:
Galatina
Basilica of Santa Croce and Amphitheatre in Lecce
Mother Church in Galatina
Gallipoli and its historic centre
The Beaches of Ugento
Art Nouveau buildings and the Basilica De Finibus Terrae
of Santa Maria di Leuca
The medieval village of Castro and Cave of Zinzulusa
The Aragonese Castle and the cathedral with its impressive rose window in Otranto
Alimini Lakes
Mother Church in Galatina
Gallipoli and its historic centre
The Beaches of Ugento
Art Nouveau buildings and the Basilica De Finibus Terrae
of Santa Maria di Leuca
The medieval village of Castro and Cave of Zinzulusa
The Aragonese Castle and the cathedral with its impressive rose window in Otranto
Alimini Lakes
Infos & Costs
Santa Maria di Leuca - Basilica de Finibus Terrae
Tour type: Self-guided Tour
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Departures: any day in the week all year long.
Participants: Minimum of 2
Level of difficulty: easy / flat - 198 kilometers
Bikes: Road Bike
Offered Service: Bed and Breakfast
Luggage Transportation: Your luggage will be delivered to your next accomodation every day.
CATEGORY A: B&B / ECONOMY 3***
Low Season EUR 595 - Mid-Season EUR 720 - High Season EUR 845
CATEGORY B: DE LUXE - 4****/5***** Hotels or MASSERIE
Low Season EUR 850 - Mid-Season EUR 1.090 - High Season EUR 1.340
LOW SEASON: 08th Jan - 31st May / 23rd Sept - 20th Dec
MID SEASON: 01st Jun-14th Jul / 24th Aug - 22nd Sept
HIGH SEASON: 15th Jul - 23rd Aug / Bank Holidays
Included: Bed & Breakfast service, bike rental, luggage transport service, information material and route description with maps, GPS with the needed tracks.
Not included: Transfers Airport / hotel - Hotel / Airport, Health / Luggage insurance, Tourist taxes, and everything not mentioned as "Included".
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Departures: any day in the week all year long.
Participants: Minimum of 2
Level of difficulty: easy / flat - 198 kilometers
Bikes: Road Bike
Offered Service: Bed and Breakfast
Luggage Transportation: Your luggage will be delivered to your next accomodation every day.
CATEGORY A: B&B / ECONOMY 3***
Low Season EUR 595 - Mid-Season EUR 720 - High Season EUR 845
CATEGORY B: DE LUXE - 4****/5***** Hotels or MASSERIE
Low Season EUR 850 - Mid-Season EUR 1.090 - High Season EUR 1.340
LOW SEASON: 08th Jan - 31st May / 23rd Sept - 20th Dec
MID SEASON: 01st Jun-14th Jul / 24th Aug - 22nd Sept
HIGH SEASON: 15th Jul - 23rd Aug / Bank Holidays
Included: Bed & Breakfast service, bike rental, luggage transport service, information material and route description with maps, GPS with the needed tracks.
Not included: Transfers Airport / hotel - Hotel / Airport, Health / Luggage insurance, Tourist taxes, and everything not mentioned as "Included".
