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Upon arrival to Bari, individually transfer to the Hotel for your overnight stay. We suggest you to visit the City, cultural crossroads since Ancient times. Bari is an ideal starting point, a City where two souls meet. The Old Town, which is surrounded by an imposing wall and crossing with narrow streets that lead to the discovery of its rich heritage and the modern city, which was built at the beginning of the 19th Century and having endured several changes over time. Don't forget to visit the Basilica of San Nicola, a wonderful example of Apulian Romanesque. Overnight stay in Bari.
This morning, your Bike will be delivered and you will be fitted and briefed. Today, you will discover the beauty of the Apulian Romanesque Cathedrals Cycling towards the Towns of Bitonto, Terlizzi, Ruvo Di Puglia and Trani, your final destination. Trani's Cathedral, regarded by some as the 'Queen of Cathedrals in Puglia', exhibits a finely decorated Portal with a marvellous Bronze Door work of Barisano da Trani, comprising of 32 panels each portraying a Biblical Character. Overnight stay in Trani. Meals: Breakfast
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Today after breakfast, you will cycle across the Apulian Inland. Your first stop is Andria, where you can enjoy the famous Burrata, Mozzarella that's formed into a pouch and then filled with soft, stringy curd and cream. Afterwards, you will continue for about 10 kms reaching the Alta Murgia National Park. Among Hills, Pastures, Olive Trees and Vineyards, on a Hill of the Murge Plateau, you will finally get to the most important example of Swabian architecture, Castel del Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight stay in Minervino Murge Area. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you are still in the Murgia Plateau. The expanse of grassy terrain is broken up by the whiteness of the rocks, while a dense woodland changes colour according to the seasons and a network of canals, which creeks once ran, are today marked by expansive, cultivated fields. Your destination for the day is Gravina in Puglia, a land of natural Galleries, Caves and Ravines carved out by an Underground River and used as Human Dwellings in centuries past. Overnight stay in Gravina in Puglia. Meals: Breakfast
Leaving Gravina behind this morning, you will ride up to Altamura. This Town can be spotted on a spur overlooking the plateau with the Cathedral Towers standing out against the sky. Don't miss the chance to taste the famous Altamura Bread and Focaccia. At the end of the stage, your tour will lead you to another famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, Matera. Famous for its Sassi and stunning landscapes, Matera, located on the border of Basilicata and Puglia, is not only breathtaking but fascinating. Overnight stay in Matera. Meals: Breakfast
Heading out of Basilicata, you will enter Apulia again. Crossing Gioia Del Colle, home of the Mozzarella and Noci, you will reach Alberobello, universally known as the Capital of the Trulli, which are distinctive, small, dry stone buildings with a Conical roof. There are about 1,500 Trulli's scattered in Monti and Aia Piccola Districts, both listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1996. If you want you can spend the night in a Trullo. Overnight stay in Alberobello. Meals: Breakfast
Today, discover on your bike the stunning beauty of the Apulian Countryside. You will ride towards Castellana Grotte, known for its intriguing Underground Caves. Amazing Stalactites and Stalagmites give shape to a fascinating and mysterious scenery, provided with an evocative play between light and shade. Afterwards, you will start the Downhill run towards the Sea, until you reach Polignano a Mare, a shining gem on the Coast of the Valle d’Itria, perched atop 20 metre high Limestone Cliff above the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic. At this point, you can choose whether stay in Polignano a Mare or continue on to reach Bari by Train (Ticket price is not included; your bike travels for Free on Regional Trains) or by bike (Approx. 80 kms). Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before check-out. End of Services. Make you way individually to the Train Station for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and escorted tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (abt)
