From Sassi to Salento - Extended Tour



Highlights
This self-guided tour covers a small, but stunning part of Italy. Discover the beauty of Basilicata and Puglia in the south of Italy. Vibrant and green, the Puglia region forms the “tacco” or heel in the boot of Italy. Its eastern borders runs along the Adriatic Sea. Nested in the curve of the boot, the wild earth of Basilicata is bathed by two seas: the Tyrrheninan in the Gulf of Policastro and the Lonian in the Gulf of Gecko. During this trip, you will have the chance to discover beautiful cities (Matera, Alberobello, Ostuni, Manduria, Gallipoli, Leuca, Otranto...), taste traditional Italian food.
To
see
-Matera and old part of the town called the “Sassi”
-Alberobello dating from as early as the mid-14th century, these dwellings are on the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.
-Ostuni “the White”
-Oria, famous for its castle
-Gallipoli
-Otranto Cathedral is of special interest with its mosaic floor and the memorial to the Martyrs of Otranto
-Lecce
Gastronomy
Wine
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PROGRAM
Arrival in Matera

Matera - Alberobello

Alberobello - Ostuni

From Ostuni to Manduria

From manduria to Gallipoli

From Gallipoli to Santa Maria di Leuca

From Santa Maria di Leucato Otranto

From Otranto to Lecce

Departure from Lecce

CUSTOMIZED
TOUR
This is a catalog tour, it can be modified as you wish : add extra nights, extra activities (wine tastings, visits, transfers...).
ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES
-Arrive to the Bari Airport. From the airport you have a few options to get to the start of the tour.
-Direct bus connection from Bari Airport to Matera (about 75m).
- From the airport of Bari to the Central station of Bari: There is a local train every 30m that connects the airport to the Central Station (about 15m); then you can take a train from the Central Station of Bari to Matera (about 90m).
-From Bari Airport to Bari Central Station with Shuttle Bus Tempesta (About 30m, departures every hour); then train from Bari Central Station to Matera.
-Departure from Lecce to Bari or Brindisi Airports.
-Take a train from Lecce to the Bari Central Station (about 2 hours) and then a train to Bari airport (about 20 mn). Or take a bus from Lecce to Bari airport in about 2h10m.
-From Lecce you can take the train (central station of Lecce - about 30m) or a bus to the airport of Brindisi (about 40m)
BIKES

included
Your bike : Hybrid Velo de Ville (or equivalent)
More infoBike rental description
VELO DE VILLE (or equivalent)
To enable our guests to go on our tours with a peace of mind all our bicycles are equipped with: a cycle-computer, signal lamps, rear pack frame with side bags and an emergency pack (universal tools for small repairs — spare tube). The bicycles we provide come in different sizes so as to satisfy our clients’demands.
Included with your bike rental :
• 1 new bottle
• Helmet
• Odometer
• Lock
• Pump frame
• 1 Handlebar bag with rain cover containing : Tire levers / 2 Spare tubes / Toolkit
• Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request. If you want to use your bike shoes, you should bring your own pedals + pedal wrench : we will be happy to install them on your bike.
Note: "Please notice that every bike change during the trip may cause an extra cost."

optional
Your bike : Velo de Ville - Electric Assist Bike (or equivalent)
More infoBike rental description
VELO DE VILLE (or equivalent)
We have a wide range of e-bike. Most of them have a Bosch engine with 400W and 500W battery. We also have Shimano and Yamaha engine bikes, all equipped with disc brakes, Schwalbe tires and comfortable saddles. Using the right assistance you can ride up to 150 km a day.
Included with your bike rental :
• a Big saddle bag & a Handlebar bag containing : Helmet / Lock / pump / Spare tube / Toolkit
• 1 water bottle
• Odometer
• Bike charger
• Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request. If you want to use your bike shoes, you should bring your own pedals : we will be happy to install them on your bike.
Note: "Please notice that every bike change during the trip may cause an extra cost."
Rates
Tour rates vary based on hotel availability and specific start date
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