Cycling holiday in Apulia - Alberobello to Lecce

The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.

On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.

Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:

1. Choose your desired start date
2. Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
3. Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).

Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.

The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.

Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.

On all our cycling holidays it is possible bring your own bike but it also possible to rent a bike for the tour. The bikes you can rent are all perfectly suited for the tour and the local terrain and all bikes are perfectly maintained. If you want to rent a bike on your holiday, then you select this on the booking form.

Equipment included in the bike rental:

• Saddle bag (water repellent)
• Handlebar bag (water repellent)
• Service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube
• Combination lock

Please note that helmets are not included and you need to bring your own.

Roadside assistance
All bikes are equipped with puncture resistant tyres which means that it is virtually impossible to puncture. No rule without exceptions, so should you experience a punctured tyre then you can quickly fix it by using the tools in the service-set. If the damage is greater than a simply puncture then you simply call us and we make sure that your bike is fixed or you will be supplied with a new bike as quickly as possible.

Insurance is included
Insurance against theft and damages are included in the bike rental. Should you have any problems of this nature then all you have to do is to let us know and we will supply a new bike as quickly as possible. Naturally, careless or mischievous behavior is exempt from this.  

Flight to/from Bari or Brindisi
The flight to/from Bari or Brindisi is not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.

Notice: We recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flight.

Get a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 2-5 working days). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight, which means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.

Getting from the airport to Alberobello
Bari and Brindisi Airports are served by both major and low-cost carriers.

Arriving in Bari, you can take a bus or a train to Bari Centrale train station and then a bus directly to Alberobello (about 1 hour).

From Brindisi you can take either a private shuttle or a train to Brindisi train station and then a train/bus to Alberobello – the journey takes about 2.5 hours.
All bus and train connections can be found on www.trenitalia.com. If it is a bus, the journey will be marked with (BUS).

You can also take train from both cities to Monopoli trainstation, and book a private transfer with us the last 20km. - Transfer can be added on the bookingformular. 

Getting back from Lecce
On departure, you can take a train from Lecce to Bari Train station and then a train to the airport.
The same to Brindisi.

We also recommend that you use this tool to easily find your way: Rome2Rio

Private transfers
On the bookingformular you can find all the transfers that we can arrange. 
These include to/from Bari and Brindisi airport or trainstations. 

Parking
Parking at the hotel in Alberobello cannot be booked in advance, but should be arranged locally. If the hotel does not have room for parking, they will apoint you the nearest option upon arriving. 

On this tour you will be accommodated in 3-4star hotels, and cozy agriturismo's with breakfast included.

In the itinerary you can see some examples of the hotels we use on this tour. Notice that the hotels are examples and you may end up staying in different hotels. It depends on availability when you book the tour.

Breakfast is included every day. It is easy to find lunch in the small villages, and you will have plenty of choices for dinner in the many restaurants.

Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.

Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.

Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.

On this tour, you will receive the following documents:

Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.

One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.

Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags, specific local vouchers and if you have rented a bike, they will also be handed out at the first hotel. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.

This tour has difficulty grade 2.

Grade 2
For cyclists who like hilly terrain and a bit longer distances. You cycle on good roads, which usually don’t have much traffic. The distance is between 35 – 60 km or 20 – 38 miles. If you are capable of riding a bike and you have a normal good health, you should not worry about going on these tours.

Read more about our Grading System

In spring (March to June) and autumn (September to October) in Apulia, you can expect mild and pleasant weather, ideal for cycling holidays. In spring, temperatures start around 12-18°C in March and gradually rise to 20-25°C by late May and June. Rain is rare, but there may still be light rain in March and April. Wind conditions are generally moderate, with gentle breezes along the coast.

From late August, temperatures can be expected to be in the mid-twenties, possibly even reaching the 30s, but as autumn sets in, the temperature quickly drops to 15-20°C. Rainfall can be slightly higher in October, but rain is still rare and mostly short-lived.

After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.

Starting in 2025, travelers from visa-exempt countries will need an ESS or ETIAS authorization to enter EU nations. This system enhances border security while simplifying entry procedures. Ensure compliance by applying online before your trip to avoid delays.
You can read more about it here.

We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.

Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.

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