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Experience a full-scale cycling tour in Italy
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Just cycle through the hills and villages without any worries - we'll take care of all the arrangements.
Our Cycling x Cooking tour will have you learn authentic Italian home cooking at the end of the day.
Enjoy it with wine made from local grapes.
A special experience where you can discover handed-down recipes, fresh ingredients, and heartfelt flavors.
Welcome to a carefully crafted journey filled with freedom, deliciousness, and excitement.
Puglia Gastronomy Tour
Local Japanese support is available on some dates or
Available upon request.
overview
Welcome to Luxury Gastronomic Cycling Tours Puglia.
Luxury Gourmet Cycling Tour: Experience the authentic flavors of Puglia and timeless scenery on a cycling trip
Puglia, the "heel" of Italy, is a region perfect for cycling, with wide plains and gentle hills.
The leisurely pace allows you to enjoy beautiful countryside and historic villages.
On this special tour, you will be accompanied by a local chef.
Experience the flavors of Southern Italy while learning traditional home cooking.
The orecchiette is handmade with love and has a truly moving taste.
This dish is especially delicious after feeling moderately tired from cycling.
The route takes in a landscape of centuries-old olive groves, shining white villages, and vineyards.
We drive along narrow, quiet roads, feeling the Mediterranean breeze.
The wines are also a special treat. They offer a wide range of wines, including "Primitivo di Manduria" and "Salice Salentino."
Enjoy a tasting of Puglia's signature red wines accompanied by commentary from a sommelier.
Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is dotted with 1,500 trulli (conical roof houses).
By actually staying in this historic village,
It's as if you are reliving life hundreds of years ago.
A cooking experience?
Fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables, fruity olive oil,
We will prepare delicious Mediterranean cuisine using plenty of ripe tomatoes.
Enjoy food by running and learn about the local culture through food.
Welcome to a journey to Puglia that will awaken your senses.
Starting point: Bari Central Station | Destination: Lecce Central Station | Total distance: Approximately 328 km | Elevation gain: Approximately 3,000 m | Level: Intermediate
Cycling and Cooking in Sardinia
Detailed program
Day 1 – Welcome to Puglia
Meet at Bari train station between 13:00 and 14:00 and transfer to the charming farm inn Masseria Petranima.
Upon arrival, you will receive a welcome briefing and bike fitting.
If you have time, you can also do a quick test run.
Dinner was at Taverna Gelosia in Ostuni, the "white town."
Day 2 – Alberobello & Cooking Experience
On the first day of the tour, you'll ride to Alberobello, a World Heritage Site, stopping off in the sophisticated hill town of Cisternino and enjoying the spectacular views of the Itria Valley.
We pass through beautiful rural landscapes and olive groves to Alberobello, home to rows of traditional trulli architecture.
After the tour, you will travel by car to your accommodation for a cooking lesson with a chef. After cooking together using local ingredients, you will enjoy dinner with wine.
77 km｜Elevation gained: +965m / -966m
Day 3 – Coastal Road and Torre Egnazia
Today's route is a flat coastal road dotted with olive groves and prickly pear cacti, before heading to the Egnazia archaeological site, Savelletri and Torre a Canne.
Olive oil tasting at Masseria Brancati.
57 km｜Elevation gained: +438m / -496m
Day 4 – Martina Franca & Wine Tasting
First, we took a cappuccino break at Ceglie Messapica.
Afterwards, we head to Martina Franca, home to beautiful Baroque architecture and a historic district.
At the organic winery Pastini, sample local grape varieties such as Susmaniello, Verdeca, and Primitivo.
In the evening we had a second cooking lesson and dinner.
54 km｜Elevation gained: +621m / -491m
Day 5 – Salento Wine & Lecce
Today we will fully enjoy the charm of wine. We will cycle on a flat road to the Rivelli Winery in Cellino San Marco.
After lunch in the cellar, we drove to Lecce, one of the most artistic cities in southern Italy.
Dinner at Osteria Contemporanea.
70 km｜Elevation gained: +434m / -640m
Day 6 – Santa Cesarea & Otranto
Continue to Otranto and Zinzarusa Cave via the Cesine Natural Park.
The road along the coast is quiet and beautiful, like a bicycle-only road, and the historic towns and colorful houses evoke a sense of travel.
We also pass through Santa Cesarea, a hot spring resort overlooking the southern sea.
On the last night, we all celebrate with a festa dinner!
70 km｜Elevation gained: +562m / -553m
Day 7 – See you on another bike tour!
After breakfast, transfer from Lecce Station to Bari or Brindisi Airport,
Or take a high-speed train to other Italian cities.
Price and inclusions
Price (tax included)
*The Japanese yen price shown is a guideline and may fluctuate depending on the exchange rate.
Payments are made in euros.
€3,400 (per person/double occupancy) | €690 (single occupancy supplement)
What's included in the price
Six nights' accommodation in a luxury resort and masseria; six dinners and one lunch; two cooking classes (with local chefs); one wine tasting; one olive oil tasting; maps, route instructions, and all-inclusive trip materials; all shuttle transfers and technical support; ride support with a support van; English-speaking guide; Cicloposse water bottle; transfers from Bari Station on the first day; and sales tax and VAT.
What is not included in the price
Flight to Italy | Train to Bari | Lunch (3 times) not included | Drinks | Tips | Travel insurance | Laundry | Personal expenses | Bicycle rental
Bicycle rental (during the tour)
Hybrid Bike: €190 | Road Bike, Gravel Bike, E-Bike: €260 | E-Gravel Bike: €350
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Hotel Information
Masseria Petranima, a historic farmhouse located between Ostuni and Cisternino, was built in 1840. Restored by skilled trulli craftsmen, the inn is a wellness resort nestled in the natural surroundings of the Itria Valley. It features a rock-cut pool, spacious terraces overlooking olive trees, and individual suites, as well as eco-friendly technologies like solar and geothermal energy.
End your trip at the Pollicastro Boutique Hotel. Located in the heart of Lecce's old town, this renovated 16th-century palace beautifully blends stone walls, warm lighting, and historic details. All 12 rooms are air-conditioned, equipped with minibars and Wi-Fi. A rooftop terrace, lounge bar, heated pool, and wellness facilities are also available, ensuring a luxurious stay.
What is Japanese language support?
The local guide and driver are Italian and fluent in English, but Japanese staff are always available via LINE before and after the trip.
We support you.
Japanese support via LINE (usually replies within 24 hours) | Emergency telephone interpretation +81-70-9193-0819 | Medical and transportation support |
Advance notice of allergies/dietary restrictions to restaurants. Travel information provided in Japanese. Some dates on the cycling x cooking tour.
Japanese staff will accompany you on site
Enjoy a journey through Italy and experience it to the fullest with peace of mind, thanks to Japanese support.
Even when I was trying to close my suitcase,
Even when I'm dreaming while looking at a map,
We support you every step of your journey.
The wind blowing through your face as you drive along the road, the authentic flavor of the road lingers in your mind.
A heartwarming encounter awaits you.
・Have you prepared your belongings?
Have you chosen the right bike for you?
-Are you already missing the scent of Cannonau?
We're already excited.
See you in Sardinia.
Planned to be held in 2025 and 2026
日付 | 状態 | ツアー |
|---|---|---|
2025年10月17日~23日 | 満席 | プーリア料理ツアー |
2026年5月2日~8日 | 催行決定 | プーリア料理ツアー |
2026年5月11日~17日 | 催行決定 | プーリア料理ツアー |
2026年10月10日~16日 | プーリア料理ツアー |
Status of guided tours (scheduled departures)
The availability of each tour will be displayed as follows:
CONFIRMED: The tour has reached the minimum number of participants (5-6 people). FULLY BOOKED: The tour has reached the maximum capacity (14-16 people).
