Puglia, Italy

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Puglia is the sun-drenched region forming the heel of Italy's boot, stretching between the Adriatic and Ionian seas in the country's deep south. It's known for its whitewashed hilltop towns like Alberobello — famous for its UNESCO-listed trulli stone dwellings — as well as Lecce's ornate Baroque architecture and the dramatic Gargano coastline. The region draws travellers for its long sandy beaches, exceptional local cuisine (orecchiette pasta, burrata, and olive oil), and a slower, more authentic pace than northern Italy. Puglia has become increasingly popular with both road-trippers and group travellers exploring its countryside, masserie farmhouses, and coastal towns.

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Puglia, Italy · 8 days

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Self-Launched Cycling the Heel of Italy – Alberobello to Lecce

Pedal through the sun-baked heel of Italy entirely on your own terms — no tour group, no operator markup. This self-launched cycling route traces the same stunning path from UNESCO-listed Alberobello to Baroque Lecce, taking in the Valle d'Itria, the Ionian coastline, whitewashed Ostuni, and the dramatic tip of Salento at Santa Maria di Leuca. You'll hire your own bike locally, book budget-friendly guesthouses and agriturismi directly, and navigate using free apps like Komoot or Ride with GPS. All costs are approximate estimates per person.

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