Cycle from the UNESCO town of Matera through Italy's heel to Lecce. In the deep south of Italy, nestled between the Adriatic and Ionian seas, lie the captivating regions of Puglia and Basilicata. This extensive itinerary explores the very best selection of all the cultural and natural treasures found here. Matera’s fascinating ‘Sassi’ houses and the UNESCO 'Trulli’ houses of Alberobello set the scene for the journey to come.
Exodus TravelsA single supplement is payable if travelling solo or if you wish to have your own room.
Examples of hotels used:
Matera: Hotel Belvedere and Residence Casalnuovo. Please note that due to the limited capacity of hotels in Matera the tour operator is not able to confirm the definite start hotel for each departure far in advance, and the group may occasionally be split in different accommodation of similar standards.
Alberobello: Trulli e Puglia
Ostuni: Relais Sant'Eligio or Masseria Tutuosa (approx. 10km from Ostuni)
Avetrana: Masseria Bosco
Gallipoli: Hotel 33 Baroni
Otranto: Hotel Albania
Lecce: Hotel Eos
Spend the first night in this historic center in characterful accommodation
Spend the first night in this historic center in characterful accommodation
Delightful and traditional lodgings on day 2 in Alberobello
Delightful and traditional lodgings on day 2 in Alberobello
A possible option for day 3's accommodation, offering superb comfort and a warm Italian welcome
A possible option for day 3's accommodation, offering superb comfort and a warm Italian welcome
Stay in traditional lodgings on day 4, in a typical Apulian converted farmhouse
Stay in traditional lodgings on day 4, in a typical Apulian converted farmhouse
Stay in traditional lodgings on day 4, in a typical Apulian converted farmhouse
Head to the coast on day 5 and enjoy the charms of Gallipoli
Head to the coast on day 5 and enjoy the charms of Gallipoli
Arrive in Italy's most easterly destination on day 6 and enjoy the delightful beachside location
Arrive in Italy's most easterly destination on day 6 and enjoy the delightful beachside location
Reach your final destination, the baroque city of Lecce and enjoy the last night in this lovely accommodation
Reach your final destination, the baroque city of Lecce and enjoy the last night in this lovely accommodation