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Puglia Italy Gay Bike & Culinary Tour

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Puglia, Italy Gay Bike tour

Puglia, Italy Gay Bike Tour and Culinary Experience

Bari, Ruvo di Puglia, Molfetta, Gravina, Castel del Monte, Polignano a Mare, Matera, Trani, and more!

8 Days From/To Bari, Puglia, Italy

May 04 – 11, 2024

 

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Italy gay cycling tourSpend a week cycling along ancient Roman lanes, coastal drives and mountain paths. Each night, relax at an authentic gay owned and operated agriturismo, enjoying a glass of wine from the villa's vineyards, gourmet meals, and a dip in the pool, with cute locals always stopping by to enjoy the festivities.

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A Week at 14th-century Villa Cappelli

Cycle along the ancient Appian Way and lightly traveled roads through countryside that reflects centuries of pilgrims, soldiers and other travelers. Stay in a villa that has stood since the 14th century (and some parts even older), which has been restored to its ancient splendor by a gay American with deep family roots in the soil of Puglia.

During our gay Italy bike tour in Puglia, we'll have five biking days, designed in a "roller coaster" fashion, with light days in the beginning and end and harder days in the middle.

 

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Each day you are fully supported with a van, an SUV with a bike rack and two Italian guides. Most rides take you on back roads you'd never be able to find on your own (avoiding a lot of traffic in the process), allowing you to see and enjoy the beauty of the land that few get to see. From local fishing villages to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Castel del Monte to ancient Roman bridges, you'll experience all that Puglia has to offer. Each day, enjoy the food and wine of the region, freshly prepared in the kitchen at Villa Cappelli, or at restaurants in Terlizzi and around the area.

 

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Puglia, Italy Gay Bike Tour Highlights

Reside for a week in the authentic 14th century Villa Cappelli, perched next to the fabled Appian Way.

Cycle through medieval towns and villages ranging from Adriatic coastal fishing ports to inland market towns.

Relax by our private, clothing optional pool in the villa's courtyard and enjoy a complementary cocktail hour every night.

Dine on local delicacies prepared in the villa's kitchen, using olive oil produced at the villa and exported to gourmet shops.

Taste wine produced at the villa and sample the vintage of nearby vineyards.

Meet neighbors who rarely see tourists and who enjoy mingling with the guests.

See what "La Dolce Villa" is all about: this a very authentic Italian experience without any "tourist" traps.

Travel with friends and request the top floor of the villa (three rooms that share a huge living room and one bath).

• Have seen Puglia? Join Biking Blue Coast in Portugal.

Leisure travelers may enjoy the Puglia Villa Culinary Experience, featuring the same delicious regional cuisine, with sightseeing to nearby towns and markets, historical and agricultural sites accomplished by van. Bicycles would be available for optional rides/sightseeing.

 

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Puglia, Italy Gay Bike Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Puglia
Puglia, Italy gay tourAll travelers should plan to arrive in Bari today. Upon arrival at Bari airport or the Terlizzi train station (connecting in Barletta), a transfer will be provided to Villa Cappelli, located on a quiet portion of the ancient Appian Way, a few kilometers inland from the Adriatic Sea.

After settling into our rooms, a light lunch will be available for those arriving early enough for lunch.

In the afternoon we will check out and adjust our bikes so that we'll be ready to go in the morning. The rest of the afternoon will be free to explore the grounds, then later to enjoy snacks and some local wine. We will enjoy our welcome dinner tonight at the villa, sampling the olive oil and other delicacies of the region.

 

Day 2 - Ruvo di Puglia Necropolis & Molfetta
Puglia gay biking tour - Jatta MuseumToday we ride to few neighboring towns. First, a morning bike ride through the serene countryside, orchards and vineyards to the necropolis of Ruvo di Puglia and the Jatta Museum, famous for its Grecian Urns. Many of Ruvo's Urns are on display in the Greco-Roman Galleries at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City.

Then, it's off to Molfetta. Here, bikers, if so wishing, can dip their toes in the Adriatic. After Molfetta, we lunch together in a delightful seafood restaurant right on the water.

After lunch, we'll take a quick ride to the seaside town of Giovinazzo and explore the quaint seaport and the magnificently restored medieval town center with a quick walking tour. Then we ride back inland to Villa Cappelli. For dinner tonight, we'll enjoy a local Terlizzi restaurant together.

 

Day 3 - A Gravina we will go
Puglia gay biking adventure tour - GravinaWe might need a shot of espresso with the locals to get us ready for today: one of our longer rides, from the practically "undiscovered" town of Gravina. We will bike through La Murgia with beautiful fields of grain and trulli covering the countryside.

Gravina itself features a large ravine with some spectacular views and an ancient Roman bridge is right out of a postcard. After touring the city, we will ride back to the villa, stopping for a picnic lunch halfway and enjoy dinner tonight at the villa.

 

Day 4 - Holy Cow, It's the Holy Grail
Gay Italy bike tour - Castel del MonteToday we will ride in the van to first visit Castel del Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is featured on the back of the Euro penny. Built in the 13th century by the Swabian Emperor, Frederick II, Castel del Monte is perched atop a hill, overlooking all of Puglia and the Adriatic.

The castle is featured in many myths and historic accounts, including the legend of the Holy Grail. After a tour of the castle, we will hop on our bikes to ride back to the villa, stopping along the way to visit some sights. Mostly downhill, the ride features some truly beautiful scenery. We will enjoy lunch at the villa, and then dinner is on your own tonight in Terlizzi.

 

Day 5 - Polignano a Mare & Bari
Puglia gay tour - Polignano a MareThis will be our off-day from biking, offering a chance to visit the seaside town of Polignano a Mare and Bari, the capital of Puglia.

We'll travel by mini-bus and have a chance to walk the winding ancient streets of Polignano a Mare as it juts out into the sea. Then we'll head to the nearby capital of the Puglia, where we can grab some lunch and enjoy some sites (including the church where Santa Claus, Saint Nicolas, is buried — don't tell the kids!) and do some shopping.

We'll return to Villa Cappelli to relax and enjoy and pizza party for dinner, featuring pizzas cooked right in the villa's own ancient wood-burning pizza oven.

 

Day 6 - Mama Mia, Matera
Puglia gay tour - Villa Cappelli mealToday we jump back into the van for a quick ride to Matera. We'll walk the winding ancient streets of this town so well preserved that it has been used as a movie set. One part of the town spills down a hillside, and another features homes, restaurants, and hotels built in caves in the soft "tufa" rock.

After our morning tour here, we'll lunch at a nearby agriturismo and then bike back to the villa through some more of the amazing countryside.

 

Day 7 - Trani — no not that kind
Puglia gay bike tour - TraniToday on our final bike trip, we head to the beautiful seaport of Trani.

Traveling through the backroads full of olive trees, we'll stop to admire some of the sites along the way. In Trani, we'll tour the giant cathedral that sits right on the sea. After lunch in Trani, we'll head back to the villa for our final farewell dinner.

 

Day 8 - Homeward Bound
Today we bid farewell to our friends and to Puglia. A morning group transfer will be offered to Bari Airport for flights back to Rome and beyond. Please note that for some flight routings, an overnight stay in Rome will offer the most choices of flights heading home.

 

Have seen Puglia? Bicycle in Portugal!
Portugal gay biking tourStarting near Lisbon, our gay Portugal cycling trip takes us along quiet roads from the seaside hills of the Blue Coast through the agricultural region of Alentejo to the brilliant beaches of the Algarve. While hugging the Atlantic Coast, we’ll pass charming windmills, historic nautical sites, and quaint fishing villages. Experience the beauty and warm hospitality of Portugal!

 

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Included:

• Lodging for 7 nights in double occupancy at Villa Cappelli (some rooms share a bathroom);

• Limited single rooms upon request if available;

• All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners, including local wine or soft drinks for group dinners at the villa or in Terlizzi;

• Services of HE Travel Tour Director and Local bicycling guide from Puglia;

• Van support to get luggage (and tired riders!) to destination;

• Use of bike (hybrids if available);

• Regional map and detailed route instructions for primary routes on biking days;

• Transfer from designated flight into Bari on the first tour day, and back to Bari airport for a designated flight on departure day. (Transfers at other times are on your own for the 20-minute ride between the villa and the airport.);

HE Travel provides complimentary Medical & Evacuation Insurance for every US Resident on our group tours who does not have other coverage.

 

Not Included:

• Transportation to and from Bari, Italy;

• 2 Dinners and 4 lunches;

• Personal items such as souvenirs, snacks, faxes, telephone calls and alcohol other than at included dinners;

• Admissions not described as included in the itinerary;

• Gratuities for guides.

 

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Trip FAQ

Where does the tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Bari, Puglia, Italy.

Most flights to Bari are from Rome, so North American travelers can depart home the evening before our tour starts, arrive in Rome in the morning, then connect on a late morning or early afternoon flight to Bari.

If you take the train from Milan, Rome or another location, the closest train station to Villa Cappelli is Molfetta. Some long distance trains stop there, or you may need to change trains in Barletta.

 

What is the Activity Level of This Tour?
This trip offers daily biking through countryside with few tourists. Roads near our villa are quite flat but longer rides in a hilly national park are available. Biking days cover 30-80 km, with options each day for longer or shorter days.

 

What if I am traveling alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself.

 

 

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Puglia, Italy Gay Bike Tour Prices

Tour Date Description
Per person
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Tour Only, Per Person, Double Occupancy.

$ 4,898

Tour Only, Per Person, Single Occupancy.
(You don't need to pay the single supplement if you're traveling alone. We'll be happy to match you with a roommate. Pay the single supplement only if you want a bedroom to yourself.)

$ 6,648

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Min. Deposit: $1,000. Balance Due not later than 90 days before departure

Price does not include payment card charges.

$650 Single Supplement (for solo travelers who wish to enjoy a private bedroom but share a bathroom)
$500 Upgrade to Garden Room at Villa
$500 Upgrade to Courtyard Room at Villa

 

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