Easy-to-moderate cycling featuring undulating routes with more frequent short ascents, and a mix of shorter and longer days.
The season for this holiday is:
01 April 2020 - 30 June 2020
01 September 2020 - 31 October 2020
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 14 |
| mm | 81 | 65 | 73 | 43 | 32 | 22 | 16 | 31 | 57 | 87 | 90 | 82 |
10 nights: 01 April 2020 - 30 June 2020 & 01 September 2020 - 31 October 2020
Start any day except Sunday | End by latest date(s) shown above
| Starting | Price | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 24 Apr 2020 | £1690 | £285 |
| 25 Apr - 21 May 2020 | £1795 | £455 |
| 22 - 29 May 2020 | £1830 | £465 |
| 30 May - 20 Jun 2020 | £1880 | £485 |
| 1 - 10 Sep 2020 | £1880 | £485 |
| 11 - 22 Sep 2020 | £1830 | £465 |
| 23 - 30 Sep 2020 | £1775 | £295 |
| 1 - 21 Oct 2020 | £1750 | £290 |
| 3rd & 4th person discount | -£200 | |
| Single traveller supplement | £295 |
Includes accommodation, meals, bike hire, luggage transfers and any other services integral to the holiday as described, plus cycling notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.
Electric bikes available: add £105 per person
Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.
Room upgrades (£ per person per night)
| Masseria Alcorico, Gagliano del Capo | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sea view with terrace: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2020 | £5 | |
| Sea view with terrace: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2020 | £5 |
| Masseria Montenapoleone, Pezze di Greco | ||
|---|---|---|
| Junior suite: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2020 | £12 | |
| Junior suite: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2020 | £12 |
Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room
Prices include an extra day’s hire of a standard bike and of an e-bike.| Masseria Copertini, Vernole (with dinner) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2020 | £130 | £162 |
| 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2020 | £130 | £162 |
| Masseria Panareo, near Porto Badisco (with dinner) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr - 31 May 2020 | £112 | £144 |
| 01 Jun - 30 Jun 2020 | £128 | £168 |
| 01 Sep - 11 Sep 2020 | £128 | £168 |
| 12 Sep - 31 Oct 2020 | £112 | £144 |
| Masseria Alcorico, Gagliano del Capo (with dinner) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr - 31 May 2020 | £112 | £120 |
| 01 Jun - 30 Jun 2020 | £120 | £130 |
| 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2020 | £112 | £120 |
| Al Pescatore Hotel & Restaurant, Gallipoli (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr - 31 May 2020 | £74 | £90 |
| 01 Jun - 14 Jun 2020 | £87 | £105 |
| 15 Jun - 28 Jun 2020 | £92 | £112 |
| 29 Jun - 30 Jun 2020 | £112 | £136 |
| 01 Sep - 14 Sep 2020 | £112 | £136 |
| 15 Sep - 29 Sep 2020 | £92 | £112 |
| 30 Sep - 12 Oct 2020 | £92 | £112 |
| 13 Oct - 31 Oct 2020 | £74 | £90 |
| Masseria Chicco Rizzo, Sternatia (with dinner) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr - 11 Apr 2020 | £120 | £154 |
| 12 Apr - 14 Apr 2020 | £132 | £166 |
| 15 Apr - 30 Apr 2020 | £120 | £154 |
| 01 May - 30 Jun 2020 | £132 | £166 |
| 01 Sep - 29 Sep 2020 | £132 | £166 |
| 30 Sep - 31 Oct 2020 | £120 | £154 |
| Masseria Montenapoleone, Pezze di Greco (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr - 09 Apr 2020 | £120 | £155 |
| 10 Apr - 12 Apr 2020 | £145 | £255 |
| 13 Apr - 09 May 2020 | £120 | £155 |
| 10 May - 30 Jun 2020 | £145 | £255 |
| 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2020 | £145 | £255 |
| 01 Oct - 31 Oct 2020 | £120 | £155 |
Travelling from the UK
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh - Bari (via Frankfurt) | Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh - Brindisi (via Milan Bergamo) | Ryanair |
| Edingburgh - Bari (via Munich) | Lufthansa |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Glasgow - Bari (via Frankfurt) | Lufthansa |
| Glasgow - Bari (via Munich) | Lufthansa |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Liverpool - Bari | Ryanair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Gatwick - Bari | British Airways, easyJet |
| Gatwick - Brindisi | easyJet |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Heathrow - Brindisi | British Airways |
| Heathrow - Brindisi (via Milan Linate) | Alitalia |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Luton - Bari | Wizz Air |
This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service (£60 for India and Nepal). Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.
Connecting travel options - flying via Bari
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| direct taxi Bari airport to hotel (2h) | £115 | flexible |
| rail Bari Centrale to Lecce (1h20-1h55 depending on train), taxi Lecce station to hotel (0h45) | £45 | 1600 |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
|---|---|---|
| direct taxi hotel to Bari airport (1h30) | £55 | flexible |
| hotel transfer hotel to Fasano (0h10), rail Fasano to Bari Centrale (0h50) | £18 | 1230 |
Connecting travel options - flying via Brindisi
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| direct taxi Brindisi airport to hotel (1h) | £40 | flexible |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
|---|---|---|
| direct taxi hotel to Brindisi airport (0h45) | £44 | flexible |
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We took our own helmets, gel saddle covers and padded shorts and didn't suffer any saddle soreness. I recommend carrying plasters and dressings. I had a couple of falls and grazes which really needed dressing. The bike company were very responsive when we had a problem with one of our bikes. We also had a puncture on day 2. There was no repair kit so we used the inner tube and then needed to find a replacement in case it happened again. We had not downloaded the routes onto an app or GPS like other inntravel clients that we met. I don't remember seeing this in any of the advance information but wish we had as a fallback; we were lost a couple of times in the towns. As it was the end of season we really had problems finding picnic food on at least two days. Everything had shut down by 1 pm and that was it. We couldn't even get a snack in the hotel. So suggest you advise people to carry nuts and snacks in case of emergency. Maybe you did this in the advance information that we didn't receive...
We're pleased you enjoyed the holiday, but sorry you missed the 'Preparing for your Cycling Holiday' information and also didn't spot the GPX files which were both provided via the personal 'My Innntravel' link prior to the holiday. We will also discuss the need for additional spare inner tubes with our cycle provider.
We thought the trip was fantastic. We really enjoyed staying in the Masserias because they all offered their own personal touch (some grander than others but all lovely). Swimming in the sea along the way was a bonus as was the swimming pools at the end of the day. Visiting all the traditional towns was interesting; we particularly enjoyed Locorotondo. The traffic is a bit busier than we thought but it didn't detract from the enjoyment. There is a lot of litter at the side of the road but again this didn't spoil anything. Take some midge protection as you will definitely need it.
A most enjoyable holiday with a good variety of routes and accommodation. The bikes were good; the roads mostly good, smooth tarmac; the routes a good length, with enough challenges to make you feel you'd earned a good meal and wine at the end of the day. We went in May, before the tourist season had opened, so some coastal towns were eerily quiet. Consequently though, the roads were quiet. I would not want to do this holiday in June as there would be considerably more traffic on the coastal roads which you'll be spending a lot of time on during the first part of the holiday.
We took our own helmets, gel saddle covers and padded shorts and didn't suffer any saddle soreness. I recommend carrying plasters and dressings. I had a couple of falls and grazes which really needed dressing. The bike company were very responsive when we had a problem with one of our bikes. We also had a puncture on day 2. There was no repair kit so we used the inner tube and then needed to find a replacement in case it happened again. We had not downloaded the routes onto an app or GPS like other inntravel clients that we met. I don't remember seeing this in any of the advance information but wish we had as a fallback; we were lost a couple of times in the towns. As it was the end of season we really had problems finding picnic food on at least two days. Everything had shut down by 1 pm and that was it. We couldn't even get a snack in the hotel. So suggest you advise people to carry nuts and snacks in case of emergency. Maybe you did this in the advance information that we didn't receive...
We're pleased you enjoyed the holiday, but sorry you missed the 'Preparing for your Cycling Holiday' information and also didn't spot the GPX files which were both provided via the personal 'My Innntravel' link prior to the holiday. We will also discuss the need for additional spare inner tubes with our cycle provider.
We thought the trip was fantastic. We really enjoyed staying in the Masserias because they all offered their own personal touch (some grander than others but all lovely). Swimming in the sea along the way was a bonus as was the swimming pools at the end of the day. Visiting all the traditional towns was interesting; we particularly enjoyed Locorotondo. The traffic is a bit busier than we thought but it didn't detract from the enjoyment. There is a lot of litter at the side of the road but again this didn't spoil anything. Take some midge protection as you will definitely need it.
A most enjoyable holiday with a good variety of routes and accommodation. The bikes were good; the roads mostly good, smooth tarmac; the routes a good length, with enough challenges to make you feel you'd earned a good meal and wine at the end of the day. We went in May, before the tourist season had opened, so some coastal towns were eerily quiet. Consequently though, the roads were quiet. I would not want to do this holiday in June as there would be considerably more traffic on the coastal roads which you'll be spending a lot of time on during the first part of the holiday.
Best hotel Masseria Montenapoleone. We enjoyed cycling throough the olive groves, and along the stunning coastal routes (even in a thunderstorm!) A lot of restaurants and bars had closed for the season so we struggled to find lunch stops on 2 days. We enjoyed swimming in the sea so definitely pack swimming gear/towels for the coastal days.
This was our first cycling trip and we chose Inntravel because three hiking trips with your company had been wonderful. This cycling trip was no different, just a wonderful experience. We had recommended the company to our friends who joined us and they were thrilled too. I am sure you will hear from others who have been in touch to ask how we arranged the trip. Many thanks for another memorable holiday.
We had a wonderful holiday. This is a beautiful part of Italy which often feels very ancient and where life appears to move slowly. The extension to Alberobello was well worth it. Drivers were generally considerate to cyclists and our accommodation varied in character and was mostly very good. Do get some training rides in before you go, there are a few hills, but you can always walk! Don’t forget the mozzie spray.
This is a great trip with very varied cycle experiences each day and some really lovely hotels - most having a lovely pool for post cycle relaxing. The coastal routes were our favourite and the recommended swim/beach stop was great (Marina de Salve). Distances are about right, with some hill climbs and lots of flat. The trip allows you to see a lot of the region with a different experience each day including a good mix of towns and more rural areas. The Alberobello add-on is worth doing - whilst there are more tourists around the village, this is just a short stop during a ride and it didn't make the cycle routes any busier really - and the hotel is delightful.
Cycling through quiet country lanes and sleepy villages was a delight. The hotels were all excellent and the routes well planned. If doing it again though I would consider an electric bike as some of the ascents were challenging.
Puglia is a beautiful region of Italy, a must travel to destination. The fantastic Masserias that have been lovingly restored over the last 15 years make perfect places to stay and enjoy all the excellent local food and wine. Cycling through the olive groves and coastal roads was an excellent way to work off the excesses of the night before!
Simply the best way to travel through this region stunning views beautiful accommodation en-route where on arrival you can have a well deserved swim and drink. Personal highlights would never have been in the midst of the cavalcade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Ferrari if we had done this holiday any other way. We started looking for next year as soon as we got home. We loved it and quite frankly the best holiday yet.
It was a pleasure discovering a relatively undiscovered part of Italy in the knowledge that every evening we would be staying somewhere comfortable, friendly and with excellent food. The swimming pools were particularly welcome in the June heat.
The holiday exceeded our expectations. As ever, Inntravel had done an incredible job with their usual efficiency. The flowers inland, the beautiful villages and their churches, the two different coastlines were all a real pleasure to cycle through. Alcorico and Chicco Rizzo were both memorable and outstanding, each in their own way. Thank you.
To avoid the problems which we experienced with the bicycles, the intial handover must be done personally by a representative of the hiring company so that any issues with the mechanics/comfort of the bikes can be sorted out at the start of the trip. The trip notes state that this will be the case, but it certainly didn't happen on this occasion, thus causing us inconvenience and discomfort during the trip. We would certainly have opted for more comfortable saddles than the racing bike versions which seem to have been automatically fitted to our bikes, but unfortunately there was no opportunity to choose.
The bicycles are not necessarily handed over in person on this holiday, but are checked by a mechanic prior to despatch; the bicycles usually receive good feedback. We are sorry that one bike was not well serviced, a matter we have taken up with the supplier; the bicycles should also be provided with gel saddles as standard, and the supplier has apologised that in this instance they were not.