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Margaret G
Sep 19, 2026
Fantastic holiday! Everything was organised very efficiently and the bikes were very comfortable. All the accommodation was superb and of course food recommendations were ideal for us. I would highly recommend booking with this company and I will be checking out similar trips for next year!
ITRIA VALLEY BIKE TOUR - GALLAGHER 26/464
Dear Margaret, Thank you so much for this wonderful review of your Itria Valley Bike Tour! We're delighted that everything ran smoothly and that you enjoyed our comfortable, well-maintained bikes as you rode through the trulli countryside of Puglia, from Alberobello and Locorotondo to Cisternino and the olive groves of the Valle d'Itria. Our team handpicks every accommodation, from charming masserie to boutique hotels in whitewashed hill towns, so it means a lot to hear you found them superb. And of course, we're very pleased our food recommendations matched your taste. Orecchiette, burrata and local Primitivo are just as much a part of an Apulia cycling holiday as the roads themselves! Since you're already planning next year, we'd love to welcome you back. You might enjoy our Salento bike tour to Lecce, Otranto and the Adriatic coast, our Puglia coast-to-coast routes, or a new island adventure with a self-guided Sicily cycling tour through Baroque Ragusa, Noto and the southeast. Just let us know and we'll be happy to suggest the perfect trip for you. Thank you again for choosing Apulia Bike Tours. We hope to see you back in the saddle in southern Italy very soon! Warm regards, The Bike & Hike Team
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James R
Sep 13, 2026
What a great and beautiful time. Elizabetta created a custom trip for us that exceeded our expectations. the extras including an afternoon hotel room to clean off and relax after our day of riding and before our lite flight was also great. The cooking class was phenomenal as an extra and the hotel in ALberroboro was especially good. The routes technology bikes and support were very good. The thorns on the gravel trails are particulally tough on tubes but we were really happy with the experience. While we did see a number of bike groups on the trail we really enjoyed the freedom that we had self guiding. And given the heat of the trips the gelateria were AWESOME. One suggestions. the app turns off when you are only 15 meters off of the trail And then to get back on you have to stop, back out of the map part of the app and reload it and figure out where it is. With the little roads, the slight inaccuracy of gps, bright sun on the phone. that is unhelpful it would be so much better if it just said off trail and perhaps recolored BUT KEPT the MAP on so you can figure out the easiest way back. Especially important in the cities with so many options and small roads. We also did take a few detours to either see something or find a cafe or something and we liked your map much better than google. Thanks so much again for all of the support Jim And Jennifer
Bari to Ostuni Bike Tour CUSTOMISED - RANDOLPH - 26/439
Dear Jim and Jennifer, Thank you for such a detailed and generous review — it means a lot to the whole team, and especially to Elisabetta, who loved building this custom Bari to Ostuni cycling itinerary for you. We're delighted the extras hit the mark: the day-use hotel room before your late flight, the Puglia cooking class, and the masseria-style stay in Alberobello among the trulli. And yes — on a hot Apulian summer day, gelaterie are essential route infrastructure. Your note on the thorns along the gravel sections is fair; those acacia thorns are a known nuisance on the countryside tracks, and we always pack extra tubes and sealant for that reason. Your feedback on the navigation app is genuinely useful and we've passed it to our tech team. Keeping the map visible when you drift off-route — just recoloured with an "off trail" alert instead of closing the map view — is exactly the right fix, particularly in towns where the small roads multiply. Thank you for taking the time to explain it so clearly. If you ever want to ride with us again, our self-guided tours in Sicily and Basilicata offer the same freedom with a completely different landscape. You'd be very welcome back. Buone pedalate!
By BIKE & HIKE SRL on Sep 13, 2026
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Sharon T
Aug 03, 2026
We completed this trip at the start of June and thoroughly enjoyed our trip. This was the first time we had done a self-guided using an app to follow the route and were really impressed with how it worked. I liked the way it took you up and around the point of interest in a town. It did take a bit of getting used to on some of the bends/turnings it would say and how far in advance you would get the info, but as with all of these devices use common sense along side and it works well. We also requested the files in GPX form so they could be loaded onto our garmin, one of us used the garmin and the other the app. I would however say a phone battery pack was essential as the GPS does eat the battery. We had decided to upgrade our trip and opted for the 4-5 star hotels, and they did not disappoint. All accommodation was stunning, locations superb, amazing breakfasts to start our days peddle and just so relaxing at the end of a days peddling. We did whatsapp the company a couple of times and they responded quickly and sorted out a couple of practicalities for us which was much appreciated. One being changing the company T-shirt through the luggage drop off/ pick up, they are really nice T-shirts but are very much designed for an athletic Italian body ! I am an English size 14 and needed XXL. The towns we cycling to were beautiful and really came to life of an evening. We also chose to have an extra day in Matera as our flight didn't get in until late and this was a good move. Adding wine and olive oil tasting were also winners. If I was to repeat this trip the only things I would change would be to go in May, for cooler days and an extra night at Ostuni/Maria Di Luca, to give my bottom a break and to have more time to explore those particular places. I would absolutely recommend this trip and this company.
FROM SASSI OF MATERA TO SALENTO 9D/8N - Tonks (25/000608)
Dear Sharon, Thank you so much for this wonderful review of your self-guided cycling tour from the Sassi of Matera to Salento! We're delighted that your first experience with app-based navigation went so smoothly — our routes are designed to guide you right through the historic centres and points of interest of every town in Puglia and Basilicata, and yes, GPX files for Garmin devices are always available on request for riders who prefer a dedicated GPS unit. Your tip about carrying a power bank is a good one, and we'll keep highlighting it in our pre-trip information. We're especially happy the 4–5 star hotel upgrade lived up to expectations — the accommodations, breakfasts and locations on this itinerary are something we work hard on, and it means a lot to hear they made each day of cycling even more rewarding. Thank you also for your kind words about our WhatsApp support team; solving little practicalities quickly (even a T-shirt swap via the luggage transfer!) is exactly what we're there for. And noted on the sizing — we'll make sure future guests get better guidance on fit. Your suggestions are spot on: May is indeed a beautiful month to cycle in Puglia with cooler temperatures, and an extra night in Ostuni or at Masseria Don Luca is a lovely way to slow down and explore. Both are easy to arrange, just like your extra night in Matera and the wine and olive oil tastings you enjoyed. Thank you for recommending us — we'd love to welcome you back on another cycling holiday in Southern Italy! Warm regards, BIKE & HIKE Team
By BIKE & HIKE SRL on Aug 04, 2026
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Lynne C
Jul 16, 2026
We had an amazing time. Mostly great accommodation in good locations, generally excellent routes and good itinerary
SARDINIA CLASSIC - Constantine - Pr. 25/07
Thank you so much, Lynne! We're delighted you had an amazing time on the Sardinia Classic cycling tour. Hearing that you enjoyed the accommodation, our carefully designed road cycling routes, and the overall itinerary means a lot — our team works hard to showcase the best of Sardinia by bike, from quiet coastal roads to authentic inland villages. We'd love to welcome you back for another guided cycling holiday in Sardinia or one of our other tours. Happy riding, and thanks again for choosing us!
By BIKE & HIKE SRL on Jul 17, 2026
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Daniel R
Jul 04, 2026
We had a great time and enjoyed the trip a lot. The organization, delivery and pick up of the bikes was very well organized and in time and the bikes were in good condition. The luggage transport from accomodation to accomodation was very efficient and always ahead of the promised time. The locations and qualities of the hotels were very good and central to downtown and easy to access. The provided route details and the app are very professional and easy to use. Many thanks and regards
THE FINAL STRETCH OF THE VIA FRANCIGENA - REISER 26/336
Dear Daniel, Thank you so much for this wonderful review of your self-guided cycling tour along the final stretch of the Via Francigena! We're delighted to hear that every detail of your journey came together so smoothly. We take great pride in the reliability of our bike rental and delivery service, as well as our door-to-door luggage transport between accommodations — it's reassuring to know both ran ahead of schedule and met your expectations. We also work hard to handpick centrally located, high-quality hotels along the route, so it's great to hear this added real value to your trip. And we're thrilled our detailed route notes and navigation app made it easy to explore this historic pilgrimage route at your own pace. The Via Francigena offers some of Italy's most rewarding cycling landscapes, and it's always special to share it with cyclists like you. If you enjoyed this adventure, you might also love exploring our self-guided tours through Puglia's Baroque towns and coastline, or our cycling routes across Sicily — each offering the same level of professional organization and support you experienced here. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you on another cycling adventure through Italy soon! Warm regards, The Bike & Hike Team
By BIKE & HIKE SRL on Jul 04, 2026
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