The organisation and information provided was very good, and I felt like I was very well prepared for the trip. The GPS Ride App was good, although often difficult to re-route if I strayed off course. The bike itself was well equipped other than I think disc brakes and shock absorbers on the front forks would have made quite a difference to ride comfort, particularly on some of the side roads. We opted for the 4 star accommodation and generally this was good. Having a pool at the hotel is great at the end of a day's ride. Staff at all the hotels were very accommodating and helpful.
A busy itinerary exploring a beautiful part of Southern Italy. Some stunning hillside cities with classic narrow streets and cafe culture. Lots of excellent food and local wine throughout. Whilst not strenuous in itself, it was a pretty full on itinerary, with heat, lots of steps and extensive exploring on foot, with uneven pavements/cobbles and walking terrain. Not as leisurely as the trip notes might make you believe, and not really suitable for those with limited mobility or fitness. Some parts are very busy and touristy, but easy to wander the back streets to escape the crowds and immerse yourself in Italian culture. A mix of city, rural areas and seaside to give a taste of the whole area.
Pleased to visit an area previously unknown to me. We experienced unseasonably hot weather (some days 35 degrees in May) which made walking the streets of some cities difficult. The free day at Monopoli we agreed to be shortened in order that some time could be spent viewing our base Alberobello. I was surprised not to have dedicated transport which led to some timing issues and having to walk to the meeting point. Overall a tour of varieties of cities/sea side/olive groves with some good recommendations of where to eat.