Overview
This is a self-guided tour between dreamy coastal panoramas and elegant cities with a Spanish feel, with a small detour in Matera, the superb 2019 European capital of culture, in Basilicata. Come and discover this beautiful area before it gets too popular with tourists!
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Bari
- Make a stop to visit the old town of Lecce
- Explore the most beautiful coastal areas of Puglia
- Discover fascinating underground sites and then the magnificent Matera
- Visit the most suggestive and beautiful castle in Puglia
- See the splendid cliffs of white limestone of Puglia
- Ride along the beautiful coastline north of Bari
- 7 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Bari
Today is the individual arrival of all participants in the beautiful city of Bari, the capital of Puglia/Apulia, where you must visit the historic centre, rich in remains of countless foreign domination over time. Better yet, dedicate it at least a full day. - Overnight in Bari
Day 2: Bari - Vieste
You get on the bikes and the tour can begin along the beautiful coastline north of Bari and continue in the forests and along the cliffs that characterise the peninsula of Gargano, in the extreme north of Puglia. It is in the suggestive and white Vieste where you stop for the night. - Overnight in Vieste - 200 kilometers / 124 miles
Day 3: Vieste - Matera
Today, you head inland to visit the most suggestive and beautiful castle in Puglia. From there, discover fascinating underground sites and then the magnificent Matera, named European Capital of Culture 2019 by the Unesco, famous for its two very picturesque neighbourhoods called Sassi, made of dwellings dug in stone. - Overnight in Matera - 225 kilometers / 140 miles
Day 4: Matera - Gallipoli
You start your descent southbound to explore the most beautiful coastal areas of Puglia which have earned its fame and pride. Your journey will takes you to the old Taranto, rich in history and true beauties to see, before dedicating yourselves to the best beaches and maritime places. - Overnight in Gallipoli - 180 kilometers / 112 miles
Day 5: Gallipoli - Otranto
Your journey continues towards the south. It is along the coast that you will discover two beautiful seaside villages before making a stop to visit the old town of Lecce and end the day on the east coast, near Otranto. - Overnight in Otranto - 125 kilometers / 78 miles
Day 6: Otranto - Ostuni
Between history and coastal landscapes of great beauty, natural parks, and marine reserves; the day will pass too quickly. To amaze you in particular will be the splendid cliffs of white limestone of Puglia, beautiful coastal villages, often chosen as film sets, and city centres of undoubtfully baroque beauty. - Overnight in Ostuni - 150 kilometers / 93 miles
Day 7: Ostuni - Bari
You leave Ostuni and its beautiful old town to visit the "trulli", symbol of Apulia, and some of the most beautiful villages inland. From there, you pass through other seaside resorts along the jagged coast, while you ride back to your departure city, Bari, where you return the rented motorbikes. - Overnight in Bari - 110 kilometers / 68 miles
Day 8: Bari
From here, you can either go home or extend your stay further to enjoy the magic of Italy, to relax the body, after so many twists and turns through this beautiful tour. Italy on Motorbike is at your disposal if you would like them to arrange your holiday further.
Ride Details
- Terrain
- Tarmac road
- Bike
- personal bike - rental bike available on request
- Mileage
- 1,150 kilometers / 715 miles
- Daily rides
- 110 - 225 kilometers / 68 - 140 miles
- Riding gear
- CE-compliant helmet (mandatory)
- Meals
- all breakfasts
What's included
- Registration fees and branded tee-shirt
- Meticulously studied and designed daily itineraries from hotel to hotel, to ensure a maximum amount of pleasure on and off the bike, packed with beautiful bikers’ roads, as well as spectacular and interesting places to see - The itineraries are provided in GPS format for your satnav (Tom Tom or Garmin) or in Sygic (the best navigation mobile app currently available which works on any smart phone without using your internet data or connecting to the internet)
- Basic insurance policy: unlimited assistance, plus medical 5000 EUR plus luggage 1000 EUR, which covers both rider and passenger for medical expenses in Italy and repatriation assistance costs in case of accident or illness during the tour, as well as luggage theft or loss
- 7 nights accommodation (breakfasts and parking are also included)
Not included
- The rental of a motorcycle as required (please ask for a quote)
- Entrance fees to monuments, archaeological, or natural sites, etc. (all visits are optional)
- All the main meals (half board available on request)
- All the city taxes and extras in hotels
- Transfers as required (please ask for a quote)
- Motorcycle expenses and all personal expenses
- Anything not specified in "What's included"
Accommodation
You will stay in a standard room, in hotels of the chosen category (always hand- picked, charming, and with top amenities for their category).
Food
The tour includes all breakfast.
Getting There
Puglia, the heel of the boot, is a little-known area in the deep south of Italy. It’s a province of high contrast between wealth and poverty, yet it's beautiful and still authentic (which also means lacking maintenance, in places), offering a complete change of scenery. With a prevalent Baroque architecture, its unique “trullo” houses, and its turquoise sea; riding in Puglia offers a feast for the
