Puglia Biking

The Mediterranean Flavors of Southern Italy

The map says Italy, but there’s a distinctly Greek feel to the Puglia region, nestled between the spur and the heel of the country’s boot-shaped perimeter. Sapphire skies, rolling hills, villages of whitewashed cottages, stretches of sunny Adriatic coastline and a relaxed ambience make Puglia the perfect place to experience the old-world Mediterranean. Amid acres of ancient olive groves and almond orchards, you’ll discover Roman ruins, picturesque masserie (farmhouses) and intriguing trulli structures unique to the region. In the evenings, dine on savory seafood and fresh vegetables—and overnight in historic lodgings laden with luxuries.

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Days 1-2 monopoli

Meet in Bari A sea of shimmery olive orchards confirms Puglia’s status as Italy’s largest producer of olive oil The sun-bleached port town of Polignano a Mare, with its narrow winding streets, limestone cliffs and whitewashed buildings deserves a visit Sample some of the region’s finest wines and olive oils with a local expert.

Day 3 Martina Franca

Follow rolling country roads lined with ancient stone walls up to the Murge, an impressive limestone plateau, and through the fertile Val d’Itria Explore the hilltop town of Alberobello, a World Heritage site and home to thousands of curious round stone trulli Enjoy a mozzarella-making demonstration before feasting on regional delicacies Arrive in Martina Franca, rich in Baroque and medieval architecture.

Days 4-6 savelletri di fasano

Peaceful roads lead to Ostuni—la citta bianca, or the "white city" Spanning three hilltops and crowned by a Gothic cathedral, Ostuni’s cobblestone streets and sun-splashed whitewashed houses invite exploration Spin to Egnazia, ruins of a Roman port city dating to the 5th century B.C.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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This was my 11th Backroads trip and it fulfilled all my expectations of what a great Backroads trip should be: relaxed, fun, moderate activity level, beautiful natural surroundings, lovely hotels, fantastic food, interesting local culture, and most of all, enthusiastic and knowledgable Backroads leaders.

Margaret Weglinski - Rochester, MN

Puglia Biking

TRULY TEMPTING : Premiere Inns

Il Melograno

Monópoli (2 nights): Luxurious antique-filled guest rooms and renowned Pugliese cuisine await at this historic Relais & Châteaux lodging.

Relais Villa San Martino

Martina Franca (1 night): This stylish new country resort features elegant guest rooms and a sparkling swimming pool.

Masseria San Domenico

Savelletri di Fasano (2 nights): With views of the Adriatic Sea, this luxurious haven was once a 15th-century Knights of Malta stronghold and is now a member of Leading Hotels of the World.

Masseria San Domenico

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Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1

Level 2 2 Route Options Available
12, 16 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Day 2

Levels 2 to 3 3 Route Options Available
20, 32, 40 miles
500 - 2000 feet elevation gain

Day 3

Levels 2 to 4 4 Route Options Available
17, 35, 40, 51 miles
1000 - 1500 feet elevation gain

Day 4

Levels 2 to 4 3 Route Options Available
27, 34, 55 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain

Day 5

Levels 2 to 4 2 Route Options Available
30, 41 miles
500 - 2000 feet elevation gain

Day 6

Level 1 1 Route Option Available
9 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain

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Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level	Average Time	Average Distance
		Biking	Walking & Hiking
1	2-3 hours	10-20 miles	2-5 miles
2	2-4 hours	21-30 miles	5-7 miles
3	3-5 hours	31-40 miles	7-9 miles
4	4-6 hours	41-55 miles	9-11 miles
5	5-7+ hours	56-75+ miles	11-13+ miles

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Puglia Biking

The Mediterranean Flavors of Southern Italy

Days 1-2 monopoli

Day 3 Martina Franca

Days 4-6 savelletri di fasano

Trip praise

Puglia Biking

TRULY TEMPTING : Premiere Inns

Il Melograno

Relais Villa San Martino

Masseria San Domenico

Masseria San Domenico

Puglia Biking

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Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

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