- Individual arrival in Polignano a Mare, a small but unique town known as “the Pearl of the Adriatic”. Its historic centre, made of narrow lanes and whitewashed houses, is perched on a cliff overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. Overnight stay in Polignano a Mare.
- POLIGNANO A MARE - OSTUNI 55 km / +400m. Bike delivery and briefing. The tour starts along the coast, where you will soon find another gem of the Adriatic, Monopoli, with its picturesque old port. Then, you will cycle near the Archaeological Park of Egnazia, an important port during the Roman period. After Savelletri, you will leave the coast and, cycling surrounded by old olive trees, you will get to Ostuni, “the White Town”. Overnight stay in Ostuni.
- OSTUNI - BRINDISI 50 km / +180m. After visiting the small medieval village of Carovigno, you will bike through olive groves towards the sea and reach the Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve. Then, a coastal route will take you to Brindisi, crossroads of people and cultures since ancient times and main port of embarkation for the Holy Land, thanks to its strategic position in the Mediterranean sea. Overnight stay in Brindisi.
- BRINDISI - LECCE 48 km / +230m. Cycling through the countryside of Salento, you will meet on the way the Archaeological site of Valesio, an old Messapic and Roman centre, the small village of Torchiarolo and the medieval Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate, before approaching Lecce. Once there, you will be astonished by its magnificent baroque architecture, which blazes on the portals of its palaces and on the facades of its many churches, such as the Basilica of Santa Croce, the most prominent example of this style. Overnight stay in Lecce.
- LECCE - OTRANTO 62 km / +250m. Today you will soon find the small fortified village of Acaya. Then, your route passes through Martano and Carpignano, in the Grecìa Salentina (an area where a variant of Greek is still spoken), and then through Giurdignano, a village characterised by the presence of dolmens and menhirs, before it ends in Otranto. The easternmost point of Italy, Otranto is an ancient town on the Adriatic coast, boasting a wonderful and precious Cathedral. Overnight stay in Otranto.
- OTRANTO - SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA 55 km / +430m. Riding along the typical dry stone walls, the last leg of the Via Francigena will take you to the Cape of Santa Maria di Leuca, the southernmost point of Puglia, passing by many churches and chapels. You will visit some interesting towns and villages, such as Uggiano La Chiesa, Tricase and Gagliano del Capo. Overnight stay in Santa Maria di Leuca.
- Departure and Arrivederci Puglia!
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Tour name: The final stretch of the Via Francigena by bike
Tour Duration: 7 days/6 nights Tour type: Self-guided Participants: Minimum 2 Start: Any day Level: Easy Accommodation: Economy or Deluxe Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast |
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Price per person in double room
CATEGORY |
Low season |
Mid-season |
High season |
A - B&B/ECONOMY 3*** |
€ 930 |
€ 1.105 |
€ 1.280 |
B - DE LUXE (4/5 stars Hotels) |
€ 1.240 |
€ 1.630 |
€ 1.980 |
Low season: 08th Jan - 31st May/23rd Sept - 22th Dec
Mid-season: 01st Jun-14th Jul/24th Aug - 22nd Sept
High season: 06th - 10th April/15th Jul - 23rd Aug/23rd Dec - 7th Jan
Mid-season: 01st Jun-14th Jul/24th Aug - 22nd Sept
High season: 06th - 10th April/15th Jul - 23rd Aug/23rd Dec - 7th Jan
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* Backpacking option also available, if preferred |
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