The Apulian White Towns
Self-guided bike tour - 6 Days/ 5 Nights
The Apulian white towns are known for their stunning whitewashed buildings, narrow cobblestone streets, and picturesque countryside landscapes. Cycling through these towns allows you to immerse yourself in the region's natural beauty and charming architecture. Each of these white towns has its own distinct history, traditions, and local culture. By biking through them, you have the opportunity to interact with locals, sample authentic Apulian cuisine, and experience the region's rich cultural heritage firsthand. Cycling is a slow and leisurely way to explore a region. It allows you to savor the sights, sounds, and smells of the area at your own pace, fostering a deeper connection with the places you visit. This 6-days tours often take you through less-visited areas and backroads that might not be accessible by other means of transportation. This gives you a chance to discover hidden gems and experience the authentic essence of Apulia. Apulia is renowned for its olive oil and wine production. As you bike through the countryside, you'll have the opportunity to pass by vast olive groves and vineyards, contributing to a unique and sensory experience.
Itinerary
Day 1. ARRIVAL IN san vito dei normanni
Individual arrival in SAN VITO DEI NORMANNI. Located in the northern part of the peninsula of Salento, just half an hour from Brindisi, San Vito dei Normanni sits amidst the olive groves and grape vines only a few minutes from the Nature Reserve of Torre Guaceto and the Adriatic Sea. The tight web of streets hide baroque churches, palazzi, and a medieval castle, along with a host of excellent restaurants, cafés and pizzerie. There are many delights lurking in the lanes here. Overnight in San Vito dei Normanni.
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Day 2. SAN VITO DEI NORMANNI - OSTUNI 42 km / +380m
Bike and road map delivery and route description. After a short ride thorugh the historic centre of San Vito dei Normanni with its beautiful square and Castle, you will cycle towards the Nature Reserve of Torre Guaceto. The reserve contains a remarkable diversity of habitats and landscapes ranging from the marine reserve inhabited by turtles, to wetlands and marshes inhabited by amphibians and birds. The area is also characterized by the presence of sandy dunes and beaches. From here we will continue towards Carovigno. The stage ends in OSTUNI, The White City. Overnight in Ostuni.
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Day 3. OSTUNI - ALBEROBELLO 38 km / +615m
Today you will ride over the hills dominating the Itria Valley: wooded slopes, vineyards and endless olive groves punctuated by the coned roofs of trulli. Crossing the white town of Cisternino and Locorotondo, you'll finally get to our destination: ALBEROBELLO, capital of Trulli, universally-known as the capital of the Trulli, distictive, small, dry-stone buildings with a conical roof. You have the possibility to sleep in one of these typical houses. Overnight in Alberobello.
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Day 4. ALBEROBELLO - SAN VITO DEI NORMANNI 58 KM / +420M
This morning you will cycle first to Martina Franca, and then to Ceglie Messapica, the Apulian capital of gastronomy. You will continue this pleasant route until we reach San Vito dei Normanni. Overnight in San Vito dei Normanni.
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Day 5. SAN VITO DEI NORMANNI - MESAGNE - ORIA 72 km / +215m
You leave San Vito on your bikes and get to Mesagne and Oria. Both towns are dominated by the impressive beauty of Frederick's castles. On your way back to SAN VITO DEI NORMANNI, you'll stop at Francavilla Fontana. Overnight in San Vito dei Normanni.
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Day 6. DEPARTURE DAY
Breakfast. End of services and goodbye Puglia !
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Price details
CATEGORY |
Low season |
Mid-season |
High season |
CATEGORY: Economy B&B/HOTEL 3* |
€ 725 |
€ 875 |
€ 1.075 |
CATEGORY: Deluxe HOTEL 4*/5* |
€ 1.075 |
€ 1.375 |
€ 1.675 |
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LOW SEASON
From 08th Jan to 13 April From 22nd April to 31st May From 23rd Sept to 22th Dec MID SEASON
From 01st June to 14th July From 24th Aug to 22nd Sept HIGH SEASON
From 14th to 21th April From 15th July to 23rd Aug From 23rd Dec to 7th Jan |
what is included:
*Reduce Waste! Bring Your Helmet and Refill Your Water Bottle! For a more responsible tourism experience, we encourage you to bring your own helmet and refillable water bottle. If needed, we are happy to provide these items for you. Please inform us in advance if you require them. not included:
supplements:
SINGLE ROOM: +30 % on the base quote AUGUST SUPPLEMENTS: From 01st Aug to 23rd Aug 2024 Category Economy: € + 175 per pax Category Deluxe: € +340 per pax E-BIKE RENTAL: +110 € per bike ROAD BIKE RENTAL: +50€ per bike |
Please, take note: If you book the tour in the Economy Category, breakfast at the B&B in Ostuni is self-catering.
Bikes available
Specifications:
FRAME: Aluminium
FORK: Suspension fork
BRAKES: Disc brakes
SPEED: 3 x 7-10 speed
WHEELS: 28”
PEDALS: flat (SPD, SPD-SL, LOOK on request)
ACCESSORIES: rear rack
FRAME: Aluminium
FORK: Suspension fork
BRAKES: Disc brakes
SPEED: 3 x 7-10 speed
WHEELS: 28”
PEDALS: flat (SPD, SPD-SL, LOOK on request)
ACCESSORIES: rear rack
Specifications:
FRAME: Aluminium
FORK: Suspension fork
BRAKES: Disc brakes
SPEED: 1 x 8-11 speed
BATTERY: 418-500 W
WHEELS: 27,5” / 28” / 29”
PEDALS: flat (SPD, SPD-SL, LOOK on request)
ACCESSORIES: rear rack, battery charger
FRAME: Aluminium
FORK: Suspension fork
BRAKES: Disc brakes
SPEED: 1 x 8-11 speed
BATTERY: 418-500 W
WHEELS: 27,5” / 28” / 29”
PEDALS: flat (SPD, SPD-SL, LOOK on request)
ACCESSORIES: rear rack, battery charger
Available size: S, S/M, M/L
FRAME RIDE LITE
FORK Road Carbon Comp
DERAILLEUR FRONT Shimano Claris D
DERAILLEUR REAR Shimano Sora GS
SHIFTERS Shimano Claris
BRAKE LEVER attached
BRAKES Road Dual Pivot
CHAINWHEEL FSA Tempo 50-34
BBSET Cartridge Bearing
CHAIN KMC 8s
HUBS OV alloy/ OV cassette
RIM Merida comp 20 pair
FREEWHEEL Sunrise CS-8S 11-32
TIRES Kenda K1018 700 25
HANDLEBAR STEM Merida Comp OS-6
HANDLEBAR Merida Anatomic Road OS
HEADSET Big Conoid semi neck pro
SEAT POST Merida Road Comp SB12 27.2
SADDLE Merida Race 5
PEDAL Lock, SPD, SPD- LS
FRAME RIDE LITE
FORK Road Carbon Comp
DERAILLEUR FRONT Shimano Claris D
DERAILLEUR REAR Shimano Sora GS
SHIFTERS Shimano Claris
BRAKE LEVER attached
BRAKES Road Dual Pivot
CHAINWHEEL FSA Tempo 50-34
BBSET Cartridge Bearing
CHAIN KMC 8s
HUBS OV alloy/ OV cassette
RIM Merida comp 20 pair
FREEWHEEL Sunrise CS-8S 11-32
TIRES Kenda K1018 700 25
HANDLEBAR STEM Merida Comp OS-6
HANDLEBAR Merida Anatomic Road OS
HEADSET Big Conoid semi neck pro
SEAT POST Merida Road Comp SB12 27.2
SADDLE Merida Race 5
PEDAL Lock, SPD, SPD- LS
Specifications:
FRAME: Aluminium
FORK: Carbon fork
BRAKES: Disc brakes
SPEED: 1x11 / 2x9 speed
WHEELS: 28”
PEDALS: NO (flat, SPD, SPD-SL, LOOK on request)
ACCESSORIES: rear rack
FRAME: Aluminium
FORK: Carbon fork
BRAKES: Disc brakes
SPEED: 1x11 / 2x9 speed
WHEELS: 28”
PEDALS: NO (flat, SPD, SPD-SL, LOOK on request)
ACCESSORIES: rear rack
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Apulia Bike Tours
Bike & Hike Srl Via Annibale De Leo, 19 San Vito dei Normanni (BR) 72019 P. Iva: IT 02475020745 Licenza Regionale 06.11.2006 no. 873 Fondo di Garanzia IL SALVAGENTE Pol. n 2022/1-0571 - Garanzia Assicurativa R.C. Unipol Sai Pol. 1/72076/319/189831229 Vertical Divider
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