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Independent arrival in Matera and transfer to hotel; lunch on your own in one of the typical restaurants in the Sassi. In the afternoon, a guided tour of the Sassi, the UNESCO world heritage site, and the historical centre. Aperitif with a presentation of the tour and distribution of the information. Dinner on your own and overnight stay.

bread and “focaccia”: the Park of Rupestrian Churches and Altamura - about 60 kms
A gastronomical tour with a visit to the two towns’ bakeries. After a visit to the wood-burning bakery in Matera you come to the Park of Rupestrian Churches in just a few minutes, with its beautiful view over the Sassi. Over roads inland surrounded by cereal fields, you come to Altamura, the town renowned for its bread. A visit to the beautiful Cathedral and the little streets in the historical centre and another visit to a bakery to taste the bread and focaccia again. Return to Matera. Overnight stay.

Bradano Valley - km 45 ca.
Colazione e partenza seguendo la strada che costeggia il Parco delle Chiese Rupestri.
Pedalling through the Bradano valley you come to a typical Farm, which has been turned into an agritourism. Relax in the swimming pool surrounded by orchards and olive groves. Dinner and overnight stay.

Relax in Magna Grecia - about 27 / 50 kms max
Today you deserve a relaxing day on the farm. You can pedal to the sea to visit the Archaeological Park of Metaponto, an important site of the Magna Graecia, and then spend the rest of the day at the seaside having lunching with superb grilled fish, sitting comfortably under a beach umbrella.

the Calanques land - about 55 kms

Breakfast and departure for Metaponto Borgo (hamlet). Take the train to Policoro and continue by bike towards the beach. After a swim in the waters of the Ionian Sea carry on following the course of the Sinni River that takes you to Tursi past the orchards of the Ionian coast and the lunar landscape of the Calanchi. Arrival in Tursi and a visit to the ancient "Rabatana" village. Accommodation in a hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Aliano and the “lands” of Carlo Levi - about 60 kms
The course is quite long, but it takes you to the town of the “Calanchi”. Aliano was the place where Carlo Levi, a doctor and anti-fascist, was exiled in 1935. He was extremely struck by the south and his experience led him to write his most famous novel: “Cristo si è' fermato ad Eboli” (Christ stopped in Eboli). In the town you can visit his house in exile and the museum of the peasant civilization. There is a unique view over the Calanchi. Return to Tursi, dinner and overnight stay.

The Sinni river valley orchards - about 55 kms
After going past the Sinni River enter a maze of small country roads, which cross the orchards below the village of Rotondella. There are peaches and apricots everywhere, and these can be tasted at one of the farms along the way. Head on to Policoro to your accommodation near the sea. Dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast and transfer to the train station. End of services

• 7 nights in double room with breakfast
• 5 dinners
• Luggage Transfer
• Guided tour in the "Sassi di Matera"
• Technical and Emergency Assistance
• Detailed Map, road-book

What's excluded:

Hybrid Bike Rental rental with 24/27 speed - Shimano Deore gear equipped with rear pack frames and side bags