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Some beautiful rides through the countryside, including a national park. However, the ride into and out of Bari was extremely unpleasant. Our experience of ...
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This seven-night self-guided cycling holiday takes in some of the highlights of Basilicata and Puglia in Southern Italy. Starting in the UNESCO-listed Matera, known for its rock churches and Sassi houses, you'll have a free day here to explore before setting off on your bike to head to the neighbouring region of Puglia. You'll ride to Gravina, one of the most important Roman cities along the Appian Way and continue on through the Alta Murgia National Park (the largest natural park in Italy) with a stop at Castel del Monte with its iconic castle. Your cycle route then heads to the Adriatic coast, to Trani, one of the oldest and liveliest cities along this stretch of coastline. Follow the coastline for the last two days stopping in Bari and Monopoli.
Arrive in Matera, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, with an overnight stay at Palazzo Viceconte.
Stay overnight at Palazzo Viceconte
Enjoy the stone city of Matera, named the European Capital of Culture in 2019. Situated in the Basilicata Region, stroll through its beautiful Palaeolithic cave dwellings, intricate cathedrals and museums.
Meals included: Breakfast
Stay overnight at Palazzo Viceconte
Leave Matera and cycle a few kilometres to enter the beautiful region of Puglia. Ride on gentle slopes towards Gravina, one of the most important Roman cities along the Appian Way, and Altamura, located on the hills of the Murge plateau.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Il Borgo Relais
Today, our route winds across the largest natural park in Italy - the Alta Murgia National Park. Our final destination is an iconic castle in the southern region, commissioned by Frederick II, with its unique octagonal structure making it worthy of the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Overnight at Agriturismo ai Pilieri di Bagnoli
Today's ride continues though the Alta Murgia National Park, with a pleasant descent towards the Adriatic Sea and Trani, one of the oldest and liveliest cities on the Apulian coast. Known as the 'Pearl of Pugila', the city is characterised by its breath-taking cathedral that sits right on the water's edge. Afterwards, wander around its Jewish quarter, hidden between its glossy limestone streets.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Palazzo Filisio
Explore the historic town centres of Bisceglie, Molfetta and Giovinazzo, admiring their Romanesque style architecture. Arrive in Bari, a bustling, coral-fringed port town, and ride along one of the longest promenades in the Mediterranean to the old city.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Hotel Excelsior
Ride towards the metropolitan city of Mola and continue on a narrow path between its towering fortified castle and the Adriatic Sea. Reaching the turquoise shores of Polignano a Mare, you move on through the historical centre towards Monopoli's picturesque harbour.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Albergo Diffuso
Meals included: Breakfast
During your holiday you stay at the following hotels. If you'd like to extend your time at any of these or, if you'd like to enhance your stay with an upgraded room, just let us know at the time of booking.
To find out more call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199, use our live webchat or email sales@headwater.com
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Ai Pilieri di Bagnoli is an elegantly restored structure which dates from the 17th century, and which preserves the architectural features typical of the bourgeois farms of the Alta Murgia. It offers pleasant and comfortable independent rooms, all of which are characterized by pitched roofs with wooden beams and white stones walls. The rooms, which are all named for flowers typical of the National Park of the Alta Murgia, overlook a grove of ancient oaks. A restaurant has been created in the nineteenth-century wine cellar.
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Transfers can be arranged at a supplement from Bari Airport at 11:15 and back to Bari Airport at 09:10
Call now to speak to our specialist team at 0044 1606 720199 or email us at sales@headwater.com for enquiries or to book your trip.
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Some beautiful rides through the countryside, including a national park. However, the ride into and out of Bari was extremely unpleasant. Our experience of the hotels was very mixed, however, Headwater is not currently using one of the hotels we were booked into.
Bikes very good. Very attractive towns and we would have liked longer to explore them.
Great holiday, headwater app very easy to follow, hotels very good some better than others.
The hotels and the area generally were beautiful. However some of the cycle routes were along busy highways , particularly around Bari and were not particularly enjoyable. The GPS guide app was particularly helpful in keeping us on the right track. The local agents were very helpful and on hand if we needed any assistance.
You can be confident that our pricing includes all the standard requirements of your holiday and many additional extras. Always ensure that you are comparing like for like when booking your holiday.
This 7 night self-guided cycling holiday includes:
Hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of , , and hotels
All breakfasts and 1 evening meal
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Headwater navigation app for your smartphone
Bike hire
Luggage transfers between hotels
How to book:
To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'book now' or 'check availability' button below.
To book this holiday call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'Book now' or 'check availability' button below.
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| 30th Sep 2023 | US$2649 | US$412 | Tour only: US$2649 Single supp: US$412 |
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| 2nd Oct 2023 | US$2579 | US$412 | Tour only: US$2579 Single supp: US$412 |
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| 4th Oct 2023 | US$2579 | US$412 | Tour only: US$2579 Single supp: US$412 |
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| 7th Oct 2023 | US$2579 | US$412 | Tour only: US$2579 Single supp: US$412 |
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| 9th Oct 2023 | US$2579 | US$412 | Tour only: US$2579 Single supp: US$412 |
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| 11th Oct 2023 | US$2579 | US$412 | Tour only: US$2579 Single supp: US$412 |
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| 14th Oct 2023 | US$2579 | US$412 | Tour only: US$2579 Single supp: US$412 |
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| 21st Oct 2023 | US$2579 | US$412 | Tour only: US$2579 Single supp: US$412 |
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| 23rd Oct 2023 | US$2579 | US$412 | Tour only: US$2579 Single supp: US$412 |
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| 25th Oct 2023 | US$2579 | US$412 | Tour only: US$2579 Single supp: US$412 |
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| 28th Oct 2023 | US$2579 | US$412 | Tour only: US$2579 Single supp: US$412 |
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The prices quoted for each individual departure supercede those published in our current brochures. Air prices are subject to change and we advise early booking to obtain the best prices. Please see our Planning your holiday and What's included in the price? pages for additional information.
Minimum group sizes
No minimum group size, however transfers are subject to at least 2 people (in total) booked on each departure.
Solo travellers
Please call for details and prices
Children
This holiday is unsuitable for children.
Holiday type
Self-guided cycling Managed locally by Headwater appointed agent.
Departures
Selected Saturdays, Mondays & Wednesdays from 30th Sep 2023 to 28th Oct 2023, for 7 nights. All dates are subject to availability, please contact us to check.
Meals
All breakfasts and 1 evening meal
Electric bikes
It is possible to hire electric bikes for this holiday at a supplement of £215 per person. As these are available on a first come first served basis, we recommend early booking to avoid disappointment.
Tandems
It is possible to hire tandem bikes for this holiday at a supplement of £292 per bike. As these are available on a first come first served basis, we recommend early booking to avoid disappointment.
Other details
Airport transfers are subject to at least 2 people (in total) booked on each departure.
Tour only
Transfers can be arranged at a supplement from Bari Airport at 11:15 and back to Bari Airport at 09:10
To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'book now' button above.
If you need further information before you book simply complete our Holiday Enquiry Form and a member of our sales team will get back to you.
To book this holiday call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'Book now' or 'Check availability' button below.
