This is a beautiful Southern Visions nine (9) day self-guided cycling trip through the region of Puglia, Italy, which lies in the heel of the boot, along the sun-drenched Adriatic Sea. Puglia offers access to the freshest seafood, crowd-free open spaces, irresistible desserts and pastries, distinct wines, and the 50 million olive trees that make this region the world’s leading producer of olive oil. Come to Puglia and hear the voices of the past call out over the trulli houses…we promise, once you discover it, Puglia will leave a lasting impression.

Trip Highlights

• Exceptional cycling routes that pass through fishing villages, country lanes, ancient olive groves and vineyards, hidden coves, golden beaches, and the unparalleled Itria Valley
• A trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alberobello with its ancient trulli houses
• Optional guided walking tours of Monopoli and Alberobello
• Insider look at the region’s hidden treasures
• All luggage transfers

2012 Flexible Trip Dates

• Guests may choose to start their trip any day from Monday through Saturday, during the months of March, April, May, June, September, October and November 2012

Cost

• $2199 per person based on double occupancy
• $750 single supplement

At-a-Glance Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival in Monopoli

Cycling: Egnazia loop ride 35km/22mi (optional)
Lodging: Tenuta Chianchizza

Day 2

Cycling: Monopoli to Conversano 29km/18mi
Lodging: Hotel Corte Altavilla

Day 3

Cycling: Conversano to Alberobello 38km/24mi
Lodging: Trulli e Puglia

Day 4

Cycling: Alberobello loop ride 49km/31mi (optional)
Lodging: Trulli e Puglia

Day 5

Cycling: Alberobello to Pezze di Greco 43km/27mi
Lodging: Masseria Salamina

Day 6

Cycling: Pezze di Greco-Cisternino-Ostuni loop ride 65km/40mi (optional)
Lodging: Masseria Salamina

Day 7

Cycling: Squinzano-Otranto 68km/42mi
Lodging: Relais Valle dell’Idro

Day 8

Cycling: Otranto-Santa Maria de Leuca loop ride 55 or 110km/34 or 68mi (optional)
Lodging: Relais Valle dell’Idro

Day 9. Departure

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