Puglia Cycling Holidays: 8 Days From Matera to Otranto

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, local cycling guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day Puglia cycling holiday
    • Accommodation for 7 nights in boutique hotels and wine resorts (double occupancy)
    • 6 dinners and 1 breakfast
    • Bread-making workshop (Altamura bread) or a guided wine tasting on Day 2
    • Olive oil tasting on Day 4
    • Wine tasting at Vinilia Wine Resort in Manduria on Day 5
    • Road bike rental
    • Support vehicle and luggage transfers
    • Bike fitting and technical briefing
    • Mechanical assistance during rides

  Add-ons:

  • • Single occupancy room — can be arranged at an additional fee
    • Extra nights in Matera or Lecce — can be arranged at an additional fee
    • Private transfers on request (arrival or departure, with a minimum of 6 participants) — can be arranged at an additional fee

  Not included:

  • • Flights
    • Lunches
    • Personal expenses
    • City taxes
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  To join this Puglia cycling holiday, good fitness is recommended. Expect cycling up to 72 km (45 mi) & around 4–5 hours per day, with up to 530 m (1,739 ft) of elevation gain. The terrain is mostly rolling with some flatter coastal sections, and rides take place on quiet countryside roads.

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• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • A small day bag pack for rides
    • Bike helmet
    • Cycling shoes
    • Cycling trousers
    • Eye protection (riding goggles/sunglasses)
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Light jacket for riding
    • Insulation layers for cooler conditions (puffy jacket, long-sleeve base layers)
    • Personal toiletries
    • Sunscreen
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Puglia cycling holiday, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 12:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.

  A Puglia cycling holiday can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Puglia cycling holiday on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Is a single occupancy room available?

  The price for this Puglia cycling holiday is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can leave us a note at checkout if interested.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Puglia cycling holiday is Matera. To get there, most people fly into Bari Airport (BRI). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, taxi, or rent a car to reach Matera.

  You will meet your guide on Day 1 at your hotel in Matera.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

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• Deposit and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.