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Itinerary for lovers of nature, good food and tradition. Pedaling between Matera, Altamura and Trani (Bikepacking travel)
What to expect
This e-bike tours è un viaggio alla scoperta della Puglia più autentica, an itinerary that combines the beauty of landscapes, the historical wealth and the genuinità dei prodotti locali.
Starting from Gioia del Colle, we will cross the Murgia, a plateau characterized by a rugged and fascinating landscape, rich in trulli and farms.
We will visit historic villages such as Cassano delle Murge, Altamura and Gravina in Puglia, admiring thousand-year-old cathedrals, castles and caves.
L’itinerario ci porterà anche alla scoperta di two UNESCO sites:
- Matera, with its iconic Sassi,
- Castel del Monte, un capolavoro dell’medieval architecture.
During the tour we will have a chance to savor the local products, such as the Altamura bread and the cheeses from the farms, as well as immersing ourselves in Apulian culture by participating in workshops and tastings.
Un’esperienza unforgettable for the lovers of nature, history and good food.
HIGHLIGHTS
- A journey slow and sustainable discovering the Authentic Apulia
- Un’immersione nella Apulian culture and traditions
- Un’esperienza multisensory
- A path between history and nature
The Stages of the Tour
Day 1
Begin your journey of discovery of the Apulia so slow and sustainable!
We start with our e-bike by Gioia del Colle, an Italian municipality with a forte identità culturale, a land that gives outstanding food and wine products.
Il paesaggio che attraversiamo è un succession of hills full of olive trees, vineyards and wheat fields. The earth smells of herbs… breathe deeply!
The route seems a painted picture and takes us up to Cassano delle Murge, a small hamlet incastonato nell’altopiano, where time flows slowly.
Each stone tells a story, a fragment of a fascinating past.
Questo luogo è un true paradise for the nature lovers, circondato dall’verdant oasis of the Mercadante Forest.
Ma è anche un viaggio per il palate!
Evening, get lost in the alleys of the citadel and enjoy the typical dishes Of the Apulian tradition.
Km percorsi giornalmente: giorno 1 – 30km


Day 2
We greet the downtown and the castle of Cassano delle Murge to delve into the Apulian countryside.
Here, the silence allows you to find your inner peace and to connect with yourself and the lush nature Surrounding you.
Arriving by bicycle to Altamura non è solo uno shift, è una deep multi-sensory experience.
Here, it embraces the history of the “Leonessa di Puglia” and the pride of its inhabitants, who proudly bear this name as echo of one's origins.
La Cathedral, the historic center and the Walls will fascinate you to every meter traveled.
The strong identità di questa comunità è conosciuta in tutto il mondo anche grazie al famous Altamura bread, emblem of a tradition still strongly present today.
Il pomeriggio colma i nostri sensi con l’itinerary leading to Matera: the badlands, the countryside and the Sassi will give you a sense of wonder in front of the timeless beauty di questa città unique in the world.
Km percorsi giornalmente: giorno 2 – 46km


Day 3
The awakening in Matera è sorprendente!
The play of light and shadow between the houses, the rock churches and the caves carved into the rock creates a scenario that changes with every moment.
Questa città, Patrimonio dell’UNESCO, deserves to be discovered quietly, and you will have time until early afternoon To explore it at your own pace.
Leaving behind the Città dei Sassi, we get back in the saddle and pedal toward the Murgia, enjoying the view of a natural grand canyon, a landscape extremely fascinating.
Continuing in the heart of this rural landscape, we arrive at Gravina in Puglia, un’altra città rich in history, famous for its caves and its downtown.
Qui, una visita è d’obbligo a uno dei simboli più iconici di Gravina: il Aqueduct Bridge, an extraordinary stonework that connects the two banks of the ravine, offering a spectacular view.
Enjoy the leisure in questa città: holds underground surprises for you that you can't possibly miss!
Km percorsi giornalmente: giorno 3 – 25km


Day 4
La Murgia continually gives emotions.
Oggi sarà la volta di esplorare un’altra UNESCO Heritage Pearl: Castel del Monte.
We will ride along dirt roads and trails surrounded by nature, far from the caos della città, surrounded by trulli and dry stone walls.
L’arrivo a Castel del Monte è una vera surprise: ti ritroverai davanti un’imposing octagonal fortress, built by Frederick II of Swabia, a real capolavoro dell’architettura medievale.
This place leaves its mark: his maestosità and the veil of mystery enveloping him make him unique in the world.
But the today's surprises don't end there!
Per avvicinarti ancora di più alla tradition of this land, a cheese and dairy workshop at Masseria.
You will discover the secrets of these gastronomic products exported all over the world, actively participating in their processing.
E per concludere in bellezza, la serata sarà una vera feast for your taste buds: a typical dinner at Castel del Monte ti delizierà con i traditional local dishes.
Km percorsi giornalmente: giorno 4 – 47km


Day 5
L’last day di questa avventura ci regalerà ancora Extraordinary landscapes and unforgettable moments.
We will pedal through the Murgia, between trulli and farms, immersing ourselves in the authentic beauty of this land.
Il nostro viaggio ci porterà fino alla Adriatic coast, where the blue sea blends with the white of the cliffs and golden beaches.
Le last two pearls to visit will be Andria e Trani, due città che trasudano history and art.
With their well-preserved historic centers e monuments of great interest, offer a perfect mix of relaxed atmosphere, culture of great relevance and great food.
Il nostro viaggio è tutto questo e molto di più!
Imagine the colors, scents and sounds di questa avventura… sarà un irresistible call for Prepare your backpack now and leave with us!
Km percorsi giornalmente: giorno 5 – 37km


What is included
- Roma'n Bike Card (exclusive circuit of discounts dedicated to cycle tourists)
- 1 nt Accommodation in double room with breakfast at Bike Hotel (Hotel 3*) in Cassano delle Murge
- 1 nt Accommodation in double room with breakfast at Bike Hotel (Hotel 3*) in Matera
- 1 nt Accommodation in double room with breakfast at Bike Hotel (Hotel 3*) in Gravina in Puglia
- 1 nt Accommodation in double room with breakfast at Bike Hotel (Hotel 3*) in Castel del Monte
- Gioia del Colle Bike Tour - Cassano delle Murge
- Cassano delle Murge - Altamura - Matera Bike Tour
- Matera - Gravina in Puglia Bike Tour
- Bike Tour Gravina in Puglia - Castel del Monte
- Castel del Monte - Andria - Trani Bike Tour
- Local Experience Masseria Castel del Monte
- 1 Typical Dinner Castel Del Monte
- Dedicated guide
- Bike Assistant (group coordinator)
- Medical-baggage insurance
What is not included
- Electric Bike ( possibility to rent with us by adding it as an extra)
- Mechanical assistance and spare parts in case of own bike
- Beverages
- Meals not mentioned in "what's included?"
- Tourist tax
- Admission to Museums not mentioned in "What's Included?"
- Journey to the site, arrival at the meeting point, and journey home
- Extra nights
- Accommodation different from that mentioned above (example in single room)
- Anything not specified in "what is included?"
Information
Level
Easy
Length
5 days
Height Difference
100 mt
Road Surface
50% Asphalt 50% Dirt

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