Cycling Adventure in Alberobello

Cycling Adventure in Alberobello Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Alberobello

Welcome to your home base for the tour, the beautiful land of Trulli, Aberobello! Thousands of 1-room drystone huts with conical roofs unfold in delicate rows along Alberobello's streets. Originally constructed as temporary field shelters and storehouses, the Trulli are now home to local residents, accommodations, and many boutique-style shops.

Settle into your accommodations before setting out on a walk to acquaint yourself with the ancient architecture and famous UNESCO-designated Trulli huts that make Alberobello one of southern Italy's most famous towns.

Discover the lively atmosphere of the Rione Monti district, enjoying its many shops and restaurants. The quieter and less-travelled streets of the Aia Piccola district are also a perfect place to explore.

Overnight Location: Hotel in Alberobello
Distance: None
Meals: None

Day 2 Guided tour of Alberobello

Today discover the history of Alberobello with a guided tour that continues into the countryside for an exciting visit to a masseria that produces cheese.
You will see how mozzarella and other delicious cheeses are made by the hands of an expert cheesemaker and then taste them together with other products from the farm.
Then in the afternoon, you can cycle through hills, tidy and colourful vineyards, olive groves, forests of oak to reach Noci, a town with a well-preserved historic centre and the coolest grocery of Puglia, Marino, where you can taste his "Divine Sandwich".

Overnight Location: Hotel in Alberobello
Distance: 35 km
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Cycle to Martina Franca

Today the bike route is almost completely flat; the only ascent will be the one that will take you to Mount San Martino which houses the old town of Martina Franca.
The town takes its name from its patron saint, San Martino. The name “Franca” is given by Philip of Anjou in the 14th century, to exempt the town from the payment of taxes in perpetuity. That’s how the centre, attracting many people from the surrounding hills, develops quickly turning it into a wellfortified city.
After strolling through the alleys of its historical centre, we advise you to sample a couple of really famous local products: the Capocollo of Martina Franca, Puglia appreciated cold cut, Slow Food Presidium since 2007, and the Bocconotto, sweet shortbread with a cream and black cherry heart, to taste strictly at Café Nuova Tripoli. Today you will have a visit and wine tasting included.

Overnight Location: Hotel in Alberobello
Distance: 30 km
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 Ride to the Finest Wines of Locorotondo and Alberobello

Few kilometres to ride with your bike to reach Lorocotondo, small white village whose wonderful balcony overlooks the heart of the Itria Valley. The lands here are devoted to the cultivation of vines, which with the help of the sun produce a light and fresh white wine of high-quality: the Locorotondo Doc. Resume your bike ride after a highly recommended “culinary research” in one of the small restaurants hidden in the charming historic center, and reach the splendid Pomona Gardens for a historical botanical itinerary through a thousand different varieties of fruit and aromatic plants. The main collection
is dedicated to figs including 600 different plant varieties!

Overnight Location: Hotel in Alberobello
Distance: 35 km
Meals: Breakfast, wine tasting

Day 5 The Castellana Caves

Your final day of cycling is an exciting one! The Castellana Caves are one of the most remarkable natural phenomena of this region. Made of karst stone rock, the formations, comprised of stalactites and stalagmites, run 3 kilometres long and over 60 metres deep.

After exploring the magical caves, enjoy lunch at one of the delectable local restaurants in the vicinity of the caves.

There is an option to extend your ride today by following a path to beautiful Monopoli. Here you can bathe in the welcoming waters of the Mediterranean Sea, refreshing yourself before returning to Alberobello.

Soak up your last moments in Alberobello with a visit to the Trullo Sovrano, Alberobello’s only 2-story trullo. The museum offers a glance into traditional trullo life and allows you to explore a recreated bakery, bedroom, and kitchen.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Alberobello
Distance: 30 km
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 Departure

Following breakfast this morning, it's time to say arrivederci to the town you’ve come to love so much over the last six days. Check out of your accommodations and head to the airport to depart.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast