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 Join Italy Gay Travels on a cycle trip like no other! The Gay Cycling Tour takes you from the north to the south of this region, allowing you to discover many of the magical places in Puglia. Puglia is fast becoming the gay destination of South Italy and that is why we are sure that the Gay Cycling Tour is perfect for you! The area is rich in culture, food, awe inspiring landscapes, white sandy beaches and some gay nightlife for good measure!
This tour is set at medium level that will suit most avid cyclists. The initial terrain is slightly hilly and we cover around 40-60km a day. This gay cycling tour is not only about biking: see yourself kayaking in the protected wild park of Porto Selvaggio, test your cooking skills in a local farmstead learning regional traditional recipes and savor the tastes and flavors of the region’s stunning wines and aperitifs. This all gay cycling tour allows you also to meet with like-minded gay men and to enjoy some free time to do what you like the most. You will have the opportunity to discover must see cities in Puglia including: Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, Ostuni, Lecce, Otranto and Gallipoli, the main gay hotspot of Puglia.
• Enjoy stunning daily bike rides!
• Cycle from the North to the South of Puglia and its beautiful changing landscape
• Visit amazing cities including Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, Ostuni, Lecce, Otranto and Gallipoli
• Taste Puglia Cuisine and Learn how to cook like a local
• Tour local olive groves and Discover the magic of olive oil
• Kayak along the wild coast of Porto Selvaggio
• Discover Incredible white sandy beaches and amazing sunsets
• Typical 3 course dinner with wine included
• Pizza and beer in Gallipoli New Town
• Make new friends from all over the world
Day 1
 Welcome to Poligano! Make your way to the hotel in Polignano a Mare. Explore this picturesque town suspended over the rocks before meeting in the evening.
The Gay Cycling Tour commences over an aperitif dinner in the Old Town. Here you get to meet your fellow bikers and tour guides and discuss the journey that lies ahead.
Meals Included: Aperitif Dinner
Day 2
 After a hearty breakfast the group meets to collect their bikes and make any final adjustments before we set off on the Gay Cycling Tour. We meander through the rolling countryside, ending up in the UNESCO world heritage site of Alberobello. Here we will have the opportunity to explore the Trulli, conical shaped buildings that give this area its particular charm.
Your luggage is transferred to the accommodation in Alberobello. Once here you have the rest of the day to wander through the history of this quirky town. Enjoy dinner on your own and grab a few drinks at the cute bars if you like!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3
 Get fully fueled at breakfast so that you are recharged for day 2! We cycle to Ostuni, known as the white city. The terrain today will have the most steep and descending parts of the tour so make sure youyr cycle legs are strong! We will also visit a local Frantoio (olive mill) learning about Olive Oil and having a tasting experience surrounded by the ancient Roman olive groves. From Ostuni you get to see the amazing 180 degree views of the Adriatic Coast and the thousands of olive trees that dominate the landscape.
Your luggage is transferred to the accommodation in Ostuni.
Free time in the evening to have dinner and see Ostuni by night.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4
 After breakfast we give our legs a bit of a rest and Transfer to Lecce by coach and take a tour of the city. Lecce is known as the Florence of the South and when you are rendered speechless by the baroque architecture you will know why. Next the Gay Cycle Tour heads to Otranto to discover the ‘East meets West’ architecture. Here we have dinner in a typical Masseria (Farmstead) where we will spend the evening.
Your luggage is transferred to the accommodation in Otranto.
Meals Included: Breakfast, and Dinner
Day 5
 After breakfast feel free to do what you like the most! This is a Free from Bike Day.
Explore Otranto at your own pace or lay by the beach. If you feel still active, join us for an Optional Cooking Class: learn how to cook like a local the authentic Puglia recipes!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 6
 After breakfast it’s back on the bikes as we head to Gallipoli, an area with a few gay bars and beaches. We explore the Old Town and try out some of the local cuisine.
Your luggage is transferred to the accommodation in Gallipoli.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 7
 After breakfast we head slightly north to Kayak in the crystal clear waters of Porto Selvaggio. Here we can swim in the protected nature reserve. Afterwards we take a short cycle to Nardo where we visit a local winery to taste the flavours of Salento wines.
Enjoy the rest of the day on the beah, in the hotel or exploring Gallipoli Old Town.
Make sure to join us in the evening for the farewell dinner, proper Italian Pizza and beer/wine as we celebrate our accomplishments from the week.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8
After breakfast, we all say goodbye (no tears hopefully) and hope that we see you the next time
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