Family tour in Salento
- Length 8 Days
- Difficulty level Easy
- Tour length 167 Km
- Price from 470 € Per person
Tour description
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Italy's enchanting Puglia region with our captivating bicycle tour. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty as you pedal along ancient olive groves, picturesque coastal roads, and charming historic towns.
Discover Charming Towns and Villages
Our meticulously crafted itinerary invites you to discover the hidden gems and timeless beauty of Puglia's quaint towns and villages. From the whitewashed trulli houses of Alberobello to the labyrinthine streets of Ostuni, known as the "White City," each stop promises to captivate you with its unique charm and character. Explore the historic centers, indulge in authentic local cuisine, and mingle with friendly locals as you soak in the ambiance of these enchanting destinations.
Savor Authentic Culinary Delights
Puglia is renowned for its delectable cuisine, and our tour ensures you savor the very best of it. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, including handmade pasta, succulent seafood, and fragrant olive oil. Enjoy wine tastings at family-run vineyards and sample the region's acclaimed wines, such as Primitivo and Negroamaro, as you toast to unforgettable moments shared with fellow travelers.
Pedal Through Breathtaking Landscapes
Cycle through Puglia's breathtaking landscapes, where the azure Adriatic Sea meets rugged cliffs and golden beaches. Ride along tranquil country roads lined with centuries-old olive trees, vineyards, and wildflowers, pausing to take in panoramic views of the rolling countryside and sparkling coastline. Feel the gentle sea breeze on your face as you pedal past historic masserie (farmhouses) and ancient watchtowers that dot the landscape, offering glimpses into the region's fascinating past.
DEPARTURES: every Friday and Saturday from 01/01/2026 until 18/7/2026 (last departure) and from 28/8/2026 until 31/12/26 (last departure).
On other days on request, paying a 100€ supplement (per person).
Itinerary
Arrival in Lecce
Show dayIn the late afternoon, meet our staff for a trip briefing and bicycle/GPS handover. Afterwards, enjoy a stroll or bike ride through Lecce’s historic centre—the “Florence of the South”—renowned for its Spanish-style Baroque architecture and Roman ruins.
A completely flat route on quiet secondary roads. First stop is Cavallino, home to an open-air museum on the Messapian civilization, followed by Calimera, where you may visit a nature museum showcasing local flora and fauna. Continue through olive groves lined with dry-stone walls to Martano, capital of the “Salentine Greece.” Overnight stay in Martano.
During the Middle Ages, Greek was widely spoken in Salento due to Byzantine influence. Today, a dialect survives in the Grecìa Salentina, a small region of nine municipalities. Cycle through several of them—Zollino, Sternatia, Martignano—exploring charming historic centres and sampling regional specialties such as sceblasti, a soft bread seasoned with vegetables.
Continue through the Grecìa Salentina to Castrignano de’ Greci and admire the ancient pozzelle—public rainwater collection basins. Ride on to Corigliano d’Otranto, known for its impressive castle (optional visit), then to an organic farm near Cutrofiano, which also produces cheese and honey. Overnight stay in Galatone.
Begin the day picking vegetables in the farm garden—or join a hands-on cooking class with Anna at her country house with a swimming pool. Learn to prepare orecchiette and pitta di patate, then relax before setting off toward Galatina. Visit the Church of Santa Caterina with its Giotto-style frescoes, explore the historic centre, and taste the famous pasticciotto, best enjoyed warm. Return to Galatone for the night.
Cycle through olive groves dotted with pajare, characteristic dry-stone huts. Possible visits include the Norman-era Fulcignano Castle in Galatone, the Messapian Museum in Alezio, or a detour to Tuglie’s Radio Museum. Continue to the seaside town of Gallipoli. Overnight stay in Gallipoli.
A leisurely coastal ride leads to Porto Selvaggio Natural Park, a protected 1,000-hectare woodland by the sea. Enjoy swimming in spring-fed waters and relaxing by the coast. On your return, stop in Santa Caterina—famous among locals for its excellent ice cream. Overnight stay in Gallipoli.
Onward travel
Show daySpend the morning exploring Gallipoli’s atmospheric old town with its narrow lanes and historic fishing traditions. Don’t miss a glass of local wine served in the former underground olive mill.
Transfer to Lecce, Brindisi, or Bari.
Services and prices
Base price (March-October / November-February)
| Adults | 550 / 470 € |
| Kids until 18 y.o. | 450 / 385 € |
Extras
| Rental bike | 90 € |
| Follow me | 50 € |
| Bike Trolley | 85 € |
| Rental e-bike (available just for adults / 150 cm+) | 190 € |
| Booking fee | 30 € / group |
| Booking fee (tailormade tour) | 100 € / group |
| Cooking class with lunch included adults/children | 50/25 € |
| Sailing boat tour half day with lunch included (2 pax / 3 pax / >4 pax) | 100 / 70 / 60 € |
Supplements
| Single supplement | 210 € |
| 4****Supplement | 140 € |
| 5****Supplement | 490 € |
| High season supplement (from 29/5 to 24/09) | 140 € |
Transfers
| from Brindisi airport to Lecce hotel (1 pax / 2,3 pax / >4 pax / >5 pax) | 60 / 35 / 30 / 25 € |
| from Bari airport to Lecce hotel (1 pax / 2 pax / 3,4 pax / >5 pax) | 180 / 90 / 75 / 60 € |
| from Gallipoli to Brindisi (1 pax / 2,3 pax / >4 pax) | 100 / 50 / 50 € |
| from Gallipoli to Bari (1 pax / 2 pax / 3,4 pax / >5 pax) | 250 / 125 / 80 / 60 € |
Extra nights
| Lecce (standard / 4* / 5*) | 40 / 60 120 € |
| Lecce, single room (standard / 4* / 5*) | 70 / 90 / 195 € |
Tour datesAny scheduled tour can be made private. Your group, your dates. Go Private
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Our rental bikes
At Europe Bike Tour, we understand that a high-quality bicycle is key to an enjoyable vacation. That's why we ensure all our bikes are regularly serviced to maintain their perfect condition. For additional equipment, please refer to the "Bike Equipment" section where you'll find items included in the bike fee or available for rent/purchase at an extra cost.
Our diverse fleet includes bikes for men and women in various sizes, electric bikes, tandem bikes, children's bikes, and even recumbent bikes upon request. If you have any special requirements or wishes, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are dedicated to meeting your needs and ensuring you have the best experience possible!
What is included and what notOn self guided idividual tours
- Individual pre-tour meeting at appointed time at client's hotel on the first day of the tour
- Accommodation in selected hotels and pensions (city standard/premium)
- Breakfast on all days
- Day by day description with altitude profiles, places to visit and local tips
- Official biking maps with highlighted routing (per room)
- Detailed tailor-made cycling maps (per room)
- Detailed town maps with highlighted routing to/from hotel (per room)
- Step by step route description (per room)
- Train tickets and train timetables (for tours where train transfer is part of a tour schedule)
- Transportation of luggage between hotels between 9-17:00 (for option including luggage transfers only!)
- Practical bike ride and safety information
- 24-hour hotline assistance service
- Personal travel and health insurance for participants in the tour
- Transportation (air tickets) to/from starting/final point of the tour
- Transfer from Prague Airport to your Prague hotel on the day of arrival
- Transfer from hotel to the airport on departure day
- Meals (except for breakfasts)
- Entrance fees to museums, castles, and chateaux
- Local touristic/spa tax (to be paid on spot directly to accommodation)
- Bike rental
On fully guided tours
- Specialized Bike Holidays bicycle tour leader during all biking days
- Pick-up from any Prague hotel on the first day of the tour at an appointed time
- Accommodation in selected hotels and pensions
- Breakfast on all days
- Dinners without drink on specific number of biking days (usually every other day but for more info, please contact your tour coordinator)
- Refreshments in the supporting vehicle (soft drinks, snacks, sweets, fruit)
- Water for bike-flasks
- Welcome briefing on the first day
- Maps of towns of accommodation on the tour (per room)
- Detailed cycling maps (on request)
- Program and detailed day-by-day description (per room)
- Practical bike ride safety training
- Technical service on the route
- First aid service on the route
- Support vehicle
- All transportation of participants and their luggage and bicycles during the tour
- Personal travel and health insurance for participants in the tour
- Transportation (air-tickets) to/from Prague – starting/final point of the tour
- Transfer from Prague airport to your Prague hotel on the day of arrival
- Transfer from hotel to the airport on the departure day
- Other meals than mentioned in "What is included"
- Entrance fees to museums, castles, and chateaux
- Local touristic/spa tax (to be paid on spot directly to accommodation)
- Bike rental
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Full-guided trip
We at Europe Bike Tour do know, that a good bike is the most important part of a nice vacation. So we let all our bikes serviced regulary so they stay in perfect condition. Under "Bike Equipment" you can find other aditional equipment that is either in the bike fee included or you can rent/buy it for adittional funds.
We offer male and female bikes with different sizes, E-bikes, Tandembikes, Bikes for kids and on request the Recumbent bike as well. Should you have a special wish/need, do not hesitate to ask us, we will make our best to fullfill your wish!
Why with us?
With a rich 12-year history, Europe Bike Tours offers more than just cycling trips; we provide immersive "Culture Biking" experiences across the Czech Republic and Central Europe. Our tours blend the thrill of biking with cultural exploration, taking you from charming local eateries to ancient, hidden castles. We handpick the most captivating locations, ensuring each bike, family, or wine holiday is an adventure in itself. Catering to diverse preferences, our tours come in various formats, from self-guided to fully guided, with options for luggage transfer and different accommodation levels. For those seeking something unique, we're always ready to craft a tailor-made tour that perfectly fits your vision of a cycling holiday.
- Self guided, fully guided or supported tours
- City standard or premium accommodation
- Tailor made maps
- More biking options for each day
- 24/7 Hotline with personal approach
- Quality bikes e-Bikes
Who we are
Lukáš SvárovskýManager
Languages spoken Czech, English, German
Guide since 2008
Lukas was born and raised in the Czech capital of Prague. His keen interest in history and sports influenced his determination to study both subjects at university in Germany. His passion for travel also led to Lukas adding a tourism degree to his studies. Biking, exploring, and discovering interesting places was one of the determining moments when in 2010 he decided to start Europe Bike Tours. Since than Lukas is keen on developing new products, improve services and above all, share his passion for traveling while guiding one of the tours!
Lukáš Svárovský
Manager
Languages spoken Czech, English, German
Guide since 2008
Lukas was born and raised in the Czech capital of Prague. His keen interest in history and sports influenced his determination to study both subjects at university in Germany. His passion for travel also led to Lukas adding a tourism degree to his studies. Biking, exploring, and discovering interesting places was one of the determining moments when in 2010 he decided to start Europe Bike Tours. Since than Lukas is keen on developing new products, improve services and above all, share his passion for traveling while guiding one of the tours!
Vitek ProchazkaManager
Languages spoken Czech, English, French, German, Slovak, Spanish
Guide since 2012
Vitek was born in Prague, Czech Republic and has remained there most of his life. During his travel and tourism studies he began guiding mostly bike and rafting trips all around Europe. Through his years in the office of a travel agency, guiding remained an important part of his life. Eventually went of for year in New Zealand and after returning started guiding and preparing programs in and around his homeland
Vitek Prochazka
Manager
Languages spoken Czech, English, French, German, Slovak, Spanish
Guide since 2012
Vitek was born in Prague, Czech Republic and has remained there most of his life. During his travel and tourism studies he began guiding mostly bike and rafting trips all around Europe. Through his years in the office of a travel agency, guiding remained an important part of his life. Eventually went of for year in New Zealand and after returning started guiding and preparing programs in and around his homeland
Our self-guided tours
Accommodation is one of the most important parts of each trip that strongly influences the final look of it. We make our best to offer you the best possible accommodation in the prefered category. The hotels we offer are either comfortable small hotels or quite guesthouses both in 3* quality, all of it rather small and with personality than big chain. All the tours have accommodation in or near the town/village centres so you can spend the afternoon and evening after biking exploring the town itself or simply enjoy the peace of the place.
TestimonialsWhat our clients say about us
26 Aug
Scott Nelson
Tour Prague - Krakow short
I did the Prague to Krakow self-guided tour.A great route with such history and two great cities! Would highly recommend not only the route, but the tour company. I was provided with Ride with GPS files in advance and a host of maps and other information upon arrival in Prague. They also use the "Trip Plans" app, which not only gives you the routes, but historical and other information about...
Scott Nelson
Tour Prague - Krakow short
I did the Prague to Krakow self-guided tour.
A great route with such history and two great cities! Would highly recommend not only the route, but the tour company. I was provided with Ride with GPS files in advance and a host of maps and other information upon arrival in Prague. They also use the "Trip Plans" app, which not only gives you the routes, but historical and other information about the towns you will be passing through and restaurant recommendations!
Great communication during the ride as well - even making a route change along the way due to road construction (they updated the Ride with GPS file in seemingly real time).
I have done a dozen or so self-guided solo bike trips around the world and often have had very little support - this team made it easy and they were always just a WhatsApp text or call away.
Looking at booking my next tour with them now...
Thanks!
Scott Nelson
26 Aug
Abe Shasha
Tour Prague - Berlin
What a pleasant and positive surprise. Europe bike tours was amazing before (Pretour-meet) during (WhatsApp) and after (followup and pickup). And the other super pleasant surprise was the wonderful country of Czechia. It is under advertised but clean, modern, friendly and the biking through rural small towns was wonderful.
Abe Shasha
Tour Prague - Berlin
What a pleasant and positive surprise. Europe bike tours was amazing before (Pretour-meet) during (WhatsApp) and after (followup and pickup). And the other super pleasant surprise was the wonderful country of Czechia. It is under advertised but clean, modern, friendly and the biking through rural small towns was wonderful.
25 Aug
Elena Montagna
Tour Prague - Vienna
We cycled from Prague to Vienna in July, crossing Bohemia and Moravia.The route took us on both bike paths and quiet country roads. The support provided by Europe Bike Tours was very helpful. The app with maps and route guidance was very effective. Their WhatsApp support was always prompt.We really appreciated the accommodations we chose, both in terms of quality and location. The locations wer...
Elena Montagna
Tour Prague - Vienna
We cycled from Prague to Vienna in July, crossing Bohemia and Moravia.
The route took us on both bike paths and quiet country roads. The support provided by Europe Bike Tours was very helpful. The app with maps and route guidance was very effective. Their WhatsApp support was always prompt.
We really appreciated the accommodations we chose, both in terms of quality and location. The locations were always convenient to the historic centers of the towns we visited or to public transportation in the major cities.
Highly recommended!
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25 Aug
Susan Straley
Tour Prague - Dresden Tour
The planned routes took us to beautiful countryside and historical city squares. Our luggage was always at our lodging waiting for us when we arrived.The Czech Republic is full of history, interesting places, and lovely scenery.Speaking of lodging! What wonderful picks! We were always close to restaurants. In Prague and Dresden we were near the trolley lines so we were able to get to the si...
Susan Straley
Tour Prague - Dresden Tour
The planned routes took us to beautiful countryside and historical city squares. Our luggage was always at our lodging waiting for us when we arrived.
The Czech Republic is full of history, interesting places, and lovely scenery.
Speaking of lodging! What wonderful picks! We were always close to restaurants. In Prague and Dresden we were near the trolley lines so we were able to get to the sites easily.
Our bikes worked well for the terrain, which was sometimes smooth and sometimes bumpy.
We were connected to staff via WhatsApp and they were quick to respond when we had a question.
We would use them again.
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25 Aug
Asaf Lupo
Tour Prague - Vienna Easy Short
This is my third trip with Euro-Bike, this time from Prague to Vienna. The trip through the Czech Republic's landscapes is simply a pleasure. The castles and the medieval atmosphere alongside nature and agriculture are simply charming. Along the way, we met deer, horses, geese, cows, and more. The trip is independent, but the help of Euro-Bike, which included bike rental, hotel reservations in ...
Asaf Lupo
Tour Prague - Vienna Easy Short
This is my third trip with Euro-Bike, this time from Prague to Vienna. The trip through the Czech Republic's landscapes is simply a pleasure. The castles and the medieval atmosphere alongside nature and agriculture are simply charming. Along the way, we met deer, horses, geese, cows, and more. The trip is independent, but the help of Euro-Bike, which included bike rental, hotel reservations in the most perfect places, and the hopping of our luggage from hotel to hotel, makes the trip easy and simple. It saved me a lot of work and took away unnecessary stress. The new app makes it even easier and more convenient. I recommend it to anyone who loves bikes.
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25 Aug
Taku Yamada
Tour Prague - Vienna Greenways Tour - Short
I participated in the Prague-Vienna Greenway with my 16-year-old son.We opted for the self-guided option, and it was a wonderful experience.My son was very excited about cycling between the well-known cities of Prague and Vienna, and he felt a great sense of accomplishment when we arrived.This was my first time in the Czech Republic, and the atmosphere was very different from other Western Euro...
Taku Yamada
Tour Prague - Vienna Greenways Tour - Short
I participated in the Prague-Vienna Greenway with my 16-year-old son.
We opted for the self-guided option, and it was a wonderful experience.
My son was very excited about cycling between the well-known cities of Prague and Vienna, and he felt a great sense of accomplishment when we arrived.
This was my first time in the Czech Republic, and the atmosphere was very different from other Western European countries I had visited.
Along the way, we were able to experience the diverse beauty of the Czech Republic, with endless wheat fields, the atmosphere of the small villages we passed, and the pure forest air.
I was a little worried about my son's physical condition, but the route allowed for shortcuts such as taking the train, so we were able to reach the finish line safely.
The choice of towns and hotels we stayed in was very well-balanced, and we had a comfortable stay. Our checked luggage was always there when we arrived, so the operation was excellent.
Even though there was no guide during the tour, support members were always available via chat, so we were able to proceed without any worries. We were provided with plenty of information about towns and dining spots before the start, and when we needed real-time support on the spot, such as choosing shortcuts, they responded immediately, making it feel like we were with a guide.
Japanese people are probably dying to go to Italy or France, but the Czech Republic allows you to fully experience Europe and there are many cyclists to be seen, so I think it's perfect for people who prefer a more unconventional itinerary.
Thank you so much to everyone at Europe Bike Tours!
I'd love to come again.
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25 Aug
Aldo Zunino
Tour Prague - Vienna Greenways Tour - Short
what we have appreciated with Euro Bike Tour in Czech- The visit of Prague with the 2 ladies- Very good and confortable bikes. In very good status.- Good hotels well located with friendly welcoming- the entire tour was very well designed, it has allowed us to visit in very good condition a country we didn’t know at all .We hope to have other opportunities to do bicycle riding with Them againhtt...
Aldo Zunino
Tour Prague - Vienna Greenways Tour - Short
what we have appreciated with Euro Bike Tour in Czech
- The visit of Prague with the 2 ladies
- Very good and confortable bikes. In very good status.
- Good hotels well located with friendly welcoming
- the entire tour was very well designed, it has allowed us to visit in very good condition a country we didn’t know at all .
We hope to have other opportunities to do bicycle riding with Them again
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25 Aug
Machteld Stoffels
Tour Iron Curtain trail West
Cycling the Iron Curtain Trail from Cheb to České Budějovice; what an amazing and beautiful tour! Cycling through the Sumava National Park, along the Schwarzenberg Canal, the Vltava and sleeping in friendly villages; we enjoyed it. It is a very quiet area, with a lot of up and down, gravel paths, and a tour with good cycling distances.Thanks to -especially- Vitek, but also Lukas, Tetiana and th...
Machteld Stoffels
Tour Iron Curtain trail West
Cycling the Iron Curtain Trail from Cheb to České Budějovice; what an amazing and beautiful tour! Cycling through the Sumava National Park, along the Schwarzenberg Canal, the Vltava and sleeping in friendly villages; we enjoyed it. It is a very quiet area, with a lot of up and down, gravel paths, and a tour with good cycling distances.
Thanks to -especially- Vitek, but also Lukas, Tetiana and the whole team of Europe Bike Tours.
We hope to see you again next year with another tour, Machteld & Maarten
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25 Aug
Barbara Schneider
Tour Prague - Passau Tour
We rode the route from Prague to Passau with Europe Bike Tours.We enjoyed a wonderfully curated tour through stunning landscapes and charming medieval towns!The hotels were great, and the morning buffets were amazing.Thanks to the app, everything was very easy to find.Everything was superbly organized and worked perfectly.A big thank you! We highly recommend Europe Bike Tours!Best regards,Barba...
Barbara Schneider
Tour Prague - Passau Tour
We rode the route from Prague to Passau with Europe Bike Tours.
We enjoyed a wonderfully curated tour through stunning landscapes and charming medieval towns!
The hotels were great, and the morning buffets were amazing.
Thanks to the app, everything was very easy to find.
Everything was superbly organized and worked perfectly.
A big thank you! We highly recommend Europe Bike Tours!
Best regards,
Barbara and Renato
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25 Aug
Joxan Zumeta
Tour Prague - Budapest short
An unforgettable cycling experience: Prague – Vienna – Bratislava – BudapestI've just completed a spectacular bike tour from Prague to Budapest, passing through Vienna and Bratislava — all organized by a small Czech company called Europe-Bike-Tours Team. They were outstanding in every way.The organization was flawless: perfectly prepared GPS tracks, comfortable and well-chosen accommodations, g...
Joxan Zumeta
Tour Prague - Budapest short
An unforgettable cycling experience: Prague – Vienna – Bratislava – Budapest
I've just completed a spectacular bike tour from Prague to Budapest, passing through Vienna and Bratislava — all organized by a small Czech company called Europe-Bike-Tours Team. They were outstanding in every way.
The organization was flawless: perfectly prepared GPS tracks, comfortable and well-chosen accommodations, great food, logistical support, and detailed tourist information. I didn’t have to worry about anything – just ride and enjoy.
The route itself was amazing: low-traffic roads, beautiful weather, charming towns like Tábor, Jindřichův Hradec, Telč, Vranov, Znojmo, Mikulov, Poysdorf, Győr, Komárom, Esztergom… all accompanied by excellent food, fantastic wines, and of course, great beer!
I highly recommend Europe-Bike-Tours Team. They don't just organize cycling trips — they create truly memorable journeys with great care and professionalism. If you're considering a bike tour through Central Europe, look no further.
A huge thank you for an unforgettable adventure!
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