Basilicata

From the Stones of Matera to the Sea of Salento

Cycle from the ancient city of Matera to the charming Puglia’s landscapes, riding through olive groves, white villages, and countryside roads. Discover authentic southern Italian flavors with local wine tastings and unforgettable Mediterranean scenery.
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EXPERT
7 DAYS / 5 BIKE DAYS
(260Km / 160 Ml) (2800 mt / 9000 ft) (3 - 4 h) Gravel bike
CLASSIC
7 DAYS / 5 BIKE DAYS
(240 Km / 140 Ml) (2600 mt / 8500 ft) (2 - 3 h) Gravel bike & E-bike
LEISURE
7 DAYS / 4 BIKE DAYS
(180 Km / 110 Ml) (2000 mt / 6500 ft) ( 2 - 3 h) E-bike
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From the Stones of Matera to the Sea of Salento

Tour details

Start: Matera

Finish: Otranto

Wines:

Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG, Primitivo di Manduria DOCG, Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Salice del Salento DOC, Ostuni DOC, Negroamaro di Terra d’Otranto DOC, Gioia del Colle DOC.

Where to stay

Day 1 – 2 Matera
Day 3 – 4 – 5 Alberobello or Cisternino or Ceglie Messapica or Ostuni
Day 6 – 7 Otranto

Best time to ride

March, April, May, June, September, October, November

Nearest airport

Reccomended arrival airport : Bari airport 1 h, Brindisi airport 2 h,
Reccomended departure airport : Brindisi airport 1 h 15 min, Bari airport 1 h 45 min

✓ What's included

  • Expert Bike-Guide
  • Customized itineraries depending on the level selected
  • GPX tracks
  • Road Bikes, Gravel Bikes or E-bike
  • High-level mechanical support with bike fit upon arrival, daily bike maintenance and cleaning
  • Two Customized WINE RIDERS Cycling Kit
  • Water, bars, salts and Coffe breaks during the stage
  • Van to support and provided luggage service throughout the entire itinerary
  • Daily food and wine experience to selected wineries, local producers
  • Two lunches & Three typicals dinners included

× What's not included

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners not included in the organized experiences
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Extra services on request
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under “Included”

Our itineraries include routes along secondary roads, mostly paved, with little traffic and set in open countryside.

The experiences we have selected will bring you into contact with the most authentic wineries in the region, including cellar visits and food & wine tastings.

Our team will be delighted to plan your vacation with you, whether you're a couple, a family, or a group of friends, for anywhere from a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 12 people. For further requests, do not hesitate to contact us

From the Stones of Matera to the Sea of Salento

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