Breakfasts are included and consist of a continental-style buffet. However, please note that the typical Italian breakfast are generally light; usually a cup of coffee and a cream-filled or jam-filled croissant.

In Puglia you will find genuine regional cooking that has strong links to the land and the sea. To give you just a small list of the types of food on offer in Puglia: Bread from the Murge, durum wheat pasta, olives, the pasta delicacy Orecchiette served with a sauce of turnip-tops or fresh tomato and sheep’s ricotta-cheese, Cavatelli with pulses, aubergine and parmesan bake, grilled fish and seafood, burrata (soft mozzarella and cream cheese), plus excellent wines. This region is a food lovers paradise and the abundance of delicious vegetables makes it a perfect destination for vegetarians! On this trip there will be many opportunities to taste the best local specialities.

Suggestions of what to do for lunch and dinner are given in the cycling route notes.

Sample Locorotondo DOC whites in a cozy enoteca or vineyard setting, discovering blends shaped by limestone soils and coastal breezes. Compare crisp, floral profiles while you learn about Apulia’s native grapes and food pairings.

The tasting deepens the landscapes you ride through—vine rows, masserie, and trulli-dotted hills. This experience is at additional cost and can be booked on tour.

Explore the whitewashed lanes of Alberobello to admire the UNESCO-listed trulli, conical dwellings clustered in the Rione Monti and Aia Piccola quarters. Stroll past limestone pinnacles and pepper-pot roofs, pausing to photograph doorways framed by geraniums and pale local stone.

Learn how these dwellings were raised using centuries-old dry-stone craft, with symbols daubed in lime and thick walls that keep interiors cool. The atmosphere feels timeless, and viewpoints reveal a rippling sea of cones across the ridge.

Pedal quiet country roads through olive groves and vineyards to the white hilltown of Locorotondo. Follow dry-stone walls past orchards and scattered trulli, with wide horizons perfect to pause for photos and reflection on Puglia’s pastoral beauty.

In the historic center, discover lanes arranged in a near-circular plan and balconies bright with flowers. This is the realm of the Locorotondo DOC—crisp whites born of limestone soils—whose viticultural heritage shapes the landscapes you ride through.

Wander the labyrinthine alleys of Ostuni, the “White City”, where sunlit walls blaze against Adriatic skies. Climb towards the cathedral quarter for breezy terraces and lanes scented with rosemary, pausing to soak in the lakeside atmosphere of distant olive-clad hills and sea.

The city’s limewash tradition reflects heat and once served as a sanitary measure. Arched passageways, stone staircases, and small piazzas reveal a blend of medieval structure and baroque flourishes that make Ostuni singularly dramatic.

Follow the Ionian shoreline past dunes and the watchful silhouettes of Salento’s coastal towers, once guarding against Ottoman raids. Roll into Gallipoli Old Town, perched on an islet and linked to the mainland by a 17th-century bridge.

Within the honey-stoned maze, find the baroque Cattedrale di Sant’Agata, artisan workshops, and a lively fish market by the harbor. Greek-rooted “Kallipólis”—“beautiful city”—lives up to its name in golden light and sea air.

Ride to Italy’s heel and stand where two seas meet at Capo di Leuca. Gaze from the cliff-edge lighthouse over water that shifts in hue between the Ionian and Adriatic, a panorama made for pause for photos and reflection.

Nearby, the Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae—“end of the land”—recalls ancient pilgrim routes. Wind-carved headlands, wave-cut coves, and villa-dotted promenades frame a headland steeped in myth and maritime lore.

Trace the dramatic Adriatic road past grottoes and sea-cliffs to Otranto, Italy’s easternmost town. Within the walls, step inside the cathedral (when open) to view the 12th-century mosaic “Tree of Life” under a soaring nave.

Stroll the bastions of the Aragonese Castle and lanes washed in salt air. History resonates here—from Byzantine trade routes to the 1480 siege—set against bright harbors where fishing boats nod at anchor.

Discover Lecce, the “Florence of the South”, where palaces and churches glow in creamy pietra leccese. Admire the lace-like facade of Basilica di Santa Croce and the enclosed drama of Piazza del Duomo, masterpieces of exuberant baroque.

In the center, descend to the Roman Amphitheatre, revealed beneath modern streets, and browse workshops of cartapesta, Lecce’s paper-mâché craft. The city’s elegance and artisanal traditions make an inspiring finale.

Join a local guide to explore Grotta Zinzulusa, where stalactites resemble fluttering rags—“zìnzuli” in dialect. Walk boardwalks and chambers echoing with dripstone formations as the Adriatic surges at the cave mouth.

Learn about coastal karst geology, paleontological finds, and pools hosting rare crustaceans. This visit is at additional cost and can be booked on tour, time-permitting during your south Adriatic riding day.

Unwind in the mineral-rich waters of Santa Cesarea Terme, a Belle Époque resort poised above turquoise coves. Choose pools or spa circuits that soothe post-ride muscles and leave time to soak in the seaside panorama.

Thermal traditions here date to the 16th century, harnessing sulfurous springs within coastal grottoes. Access and treatments are at additional cost and may be booked on tour subject to availability.

Set out by boat from the tip of the heel to cruise sea caves carved by Ionian and Adriatic swells. Slip beneath limestone cliffs, swim from the ladder when conditions allow, and savor sunset over the headland.

Crew share legends of Finibus Terrae as light paints grottos cobalt and silver. This outing is at additional cost and can be booked on tour weather-permitting.

Visit a traditional masseria or frantoio to see cold-press olive oil produced from centuries-old groves. Walk past stone presses and subterranean chambers, then sample regional oils—from delicate to peppery—paired with bread and tomatoes.

Discover how varietals, harvest timing, and milling shape flavor, and why olive culture anchors Salento’s economy and cuisine. This visit is at additional cost and can be booked on tour.

Swap cleats for sand at an Ionian beach club, with reserved sunbeds and umbrellas on soft, pale shores. Wade into calm water, unwind between swims, and soak in the seaside atmosphere after your coastal ride.

Facilities typically include changing cabins, showers, and a café for light bites. Access and services are at additional cost and can be booked on tour, subject to availability and season.

Taste Lecce’s signature pastries and café culture on a casual stroll, trying pasticciotto with warm custard and the almond-laced caffè leccese. Mingle with locals at counters where the morning buzz never quite fades.

Along the way, hear how baroque stonework and everyday flavors define the city’s rhythm. This culinary sampler is at additional cost and can be booked on tour.

Begin your journey with a professional bike fitting and briefing in the heart of UNESCO-listed Alberobello. Meet the local team, review your routes on the navigation app, and fine-tune saddle height and controls so each mile feels smooth and efficient across Puglia’s rolling countryside.

Gain practical tips on road etiquette and scenic waypoints, from vineyard lanes to hilltop villages. This session ensures you start confident and prepared, with advice on hydration stops, photo-worthy viewpoints, and how to make the most of each cycling day.