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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 Montewith 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 del Duca
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 del Duca
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 B&B Le Stanze del Console
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 it's 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 B&B Les Suites
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. If you'd like to keep your bikes with you for any extra nights we can arrange this for you for just £ per adult per day and £ per child per day.
To find out more call our sales team on 01606 720199, use our live webchat (we open again 9am Monday) or email sales@headwater.com
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Set in the heart of the Matera Sassi, Palazzo Del Duca is the result of an important and accurate restoration and redevelopment project, which has revived the structure in all its glory respecting the original system.
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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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Room upgrades and extra nights: Contact us for details.
Our aim is to provide holidays that are unbeatable for choice and flexibility. We've listed our most popular travel options below, however you aren't limited to these - we can tailor-make virtually any holiday to suit.
To find out more about the travel options available call our sales team on 01606 720199, use our live webchat (we open again 9am Monday) or email sales@headwater.com
Air prices include our standard flights/transfers
Out: British Airways Gatwick to Bari 07:20/11:15 then transfer to hotel 75 minutes
Return: Transfer to airport 50 minutes then British Airways 12:05/14:05
Business/club/first class seats are available on request.
Alternative Air Travel
Alternative flights, onward rail to your holiday area, and connecting private transfers can be arranged from most UK airports. If you would like to use one of the many 'low cost' airlines, we can book these on your behalf. We can also book UK shuttles to connect with your onward flight, please call for details and prices.
Popular alternative routes for this holiday include:
| From | To | Airline(s) |
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| Birmingham | Bari | Lufthansa |
| London Gatwick | Bari | Easyjet |
| London Stansted | Bari | Ryanair |
| Manchester | Bari | Lufthansa |
| Other UK Airports | Bari | Various airlines |
Standard transfers
Transfers can be arranged at a supplement from Bari Airport at 11:15 and back to Bari Airport at 09:10
Alternative transfers
If you require alternative transfers (because you will be arriving at a different time to our standard flights), then we can usually arrange these for you (there may be an additional charge).
Should you require overnight airport accommodation, airport parking or even a uniformed chauffeur to take your car from your departure terminal and park it for you, we can arrange this for you through Holiday Extras. You can book airport parking, airport hotels and executive lounges directly through their website - or call us on 01606 720199 for further details of all the services on offer. Early booking is recommended to obtain the best availability and prices.
Everyone who goes on a Headwater holiday will be emailed a link to our post-holiday questionnaire where they can give us an honest assessment of all aspects of their holiday - everything from how quickly we answer the phone to how clean the hotels were - plus an overall rating and comments about their holiday.
Any feedback collected is posted to our website, so that people can make an informed decision based on past experiences before heading off on holiday. We don’t edit the reviews, the only thing we do is proofread them and alter any typos, where necessary, to ensure they are easy to read for everyone. All reviews will be published (except in certain extreme circumstances), and a member of the Headwater team will respond to any constructive criticisms/comments under the reviews, at their discretion. So, for the real tales, twists and turns of our holidays, look no further than the reviews from our previous travellers.
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
GPS route directions and maps
RideWithGPS navigation app
High quality bikes
Luggage transfers between hotels
How to book:
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 (we open again 9am Monday) or complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
Complete our holiday enquiry form - we'll get in touch when it's most convenient for you
Speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 - we open again 9am Monday
Use our live chat to ask us a question
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| 22nd Mar 2021 | £1479 | £1809 | Tour only: £1479 Including flights: £1809 |
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| 24th Mar 2021 | £1479 | £1809 | Tour only: £1479 Including flights: £1809 |
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| 27th Mar 2021 | £1479 | £1809 | Tour only: £1479 Including flights: £1809 |
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| 12th Apr 2021 | £1479 | £1809 | Tour only: £1479 Including flights: £1809 |
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| 28th Apr 2021 | £1479 | £1809 | Tour only: £1479 Including flights: £1809 |
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| 1st May 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 22nd May 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 24th May 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 2nd Jun 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 14th Jun 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 16th Jun 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 19th Jun 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 25th Aug 2021 | £1499 | £1829 | Tour only: £1499 Including flights: £1829 |
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| 6th Sep 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 11th Sep 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 13th Sep 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 15th Sep 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 18th Sep 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 20th Sep 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 22nd Sep 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 25th Sep 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 27th Sep 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 29th Sep 2021 | £1539 | £1869 | Tour only: £1539 Including flights: £1869 |
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| 2nd Oct 2021 | £1479 | £1809 | Tour only: £1479 Including flights: £1809 |
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| 11th Oct 2021 | £1479 | £1809 | Tour only: £1479 Including flights: £1809 |
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| 13th Oct 2021 | £1479 | £1809 | Tour only: £1479 Including flights: £1809 |
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| 16th Oct 2021 | £1479 | £1809 | Tour only: £1479 Including flights: £1809 |
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| 23rd Oct 2021 | £1479 | £1809 | Tour only: £1479 Including flights: £1809 |
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| 25th Oct 2021 | £1479 | £1809 | Tour only: £1479 Including flights: £1809 |
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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.
Singles
Add £274 single supplement
Children
This holiday is unsuitable for children.
Holiday type
Self-guided cycling Managed locally by Headwater appointed agent.
Departures
Selected Saturdays, Mondays & Wednesdays from 22nd Mar 2021 to 25th Oct 2021, for 7 nights. All dates are subject to availability, please contact us to check.
Meals
All breakfasts and 1 evening meal
Room upgrades
From £19 per person, per night based on 2 people sharing.
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.
The above prices include our standard flights/transfers
Out: British Airways Gatwick to Bari 07:20/11:15 then transfer to hotel 75 minutes
Return: Transfer to airport 50 minutes then British Airways 12:05/14:05
Alternative Air
Flights can be arranged from most UK airports, with connecting transfers as required, prices and details on request.
Upgraded air travel
Business/club/first class fares on request.
Tour only
Transfers can be arranged at a supplement from Bari Airport at 11:15 and back to Bari Airport at 09:10
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 (we open again 9am Monday) or complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
Complete our holiday enquiry form - we'll get in touch when it's most convenient for you
Speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 - we open again 9am Monday
Use our live chat to ask us a question
Please note: The prices and travel options shown are provided for customers based in, and travelling from/to, the UK. We are happy to arrange holidays for non-UK customers however, if you are travelling from USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, we recommend that you contact your local agent as they can provide appropriate transport options and advice.
Due to the tailor-made nature of our holidays, we need a little more information in order for us to check availability for Matera to Monopoli Cycling. Simply complete the form below (fields marked * are mandatory) and a member of our sales team will contact you (when it's most convenient for you) to provide availability information, travel options and an accurate price. Of course there's no obligation, but if you do wish to proceed with a booking they will be on-hand to assist you throughout the process.
Alternatively, you can call our sales team on 01606 720199 to discuss your requirements in more detail (we open again 9am Monday) or contact us via live chat for help and advice.
