The Millennials bike tour
Overview
The tour, departing from Via Porto, in the historic center of Monopoli, is a journey through time among fortified farmhouses, ancient hypogeum oil mills, frescoed rock churches and ancient olive trees. An emotional journey that will make you discover authentic places of this foreshortening in Puglia, along country roads and ancient sheep tracks. The bike tour includes several stages, including a cave church with frescoes from the Middle Ages, a 13th century underground oil mill and a farm surrounded by over two thousand millennial olive trees. A relaxing cycle ride through nature, in the shade of centuries-old olive and carob trees, almond trees, figs and prickly pears, along secondary roads and old beaten earth paths lined with dry stone walls.
These are authentic places, private properties where it would not be possible to enter independently, but which it is possible to discover and admire in the company of our expert tourist guides.
Difficulty: low
Distance: about 20 km
Minimum age: 12 years
These are authentic places, private properties where it would not be possible to enter independently, but which it is possible to discover and admire in the company of our expert tourist guides.
Difficulty: low
Distance: about 20 km
Minimum age: 12 years
Inclusions
- Use of bicycle
- Bottled water - Each participant will have bottles of water
- Snacks - During the tour we offer typical Apulian snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages - At the end of the tour, at our store in the historic center of Monopoli with a view of the Old Port, a tasting of typical Apulian products: extra virgin olive oil, patè and excellent wine!
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Monopoli, Monopoli, Province of Bari, Puglia
We visit private farms, walk along ancient sheep tracks, admire incredible millenary olive trees, frescoed rock churches and an underground oil mill.
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Monopoli, Monopoli, Province of Bari, Puglia
We visit private farms, walk along ancient sheep tracks, admire incredible millenary olive trees, frescoed rock churches and an underground oil mill.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Odyssae
October 2023
Antonella die a very good job guiding is through the Monopoli area and have Lots of information Aboutaleb past and present. On our next visit we very likely will take another tour with them. Afterwards visit to their nice shop with tasting. Had a very nice day, Thanks to Antonella and her husband
Antonella die a very good job guiding is through the Monopoli area and have Lots of information Aboutaleb past and present. On our next visit we very likely will take another tour with them. Afterwards visit to their nice shop with tasting. Had a very nice day, Thanks to Antonella and her husbandKhotmail
September 2023
While we didn’t actually go on the tour because of a mix up, I can’t say enough how much everyone from the tour guide to trip advisor to viator were so helpful. We got a refund on our tour with no problems. Wish we would have done the tour. Sounds magical.
While we didn’t actually go on the tour because of a mix up, I can’t say enough how much everyone from the tour guide to trip advisor to viator were so helpful. We got a refund on our tour with no problems. Wish we would have done the tour. Sounds magical.Ellen_P
September 2023
Really enjoyed our ride in the olive country with Antonella. She is very informed about the olive farming and processing. Amazing to see centuries old trees and farms. Had really nice treats during and after the ride. Would highly recommend.
Really enjoyed our ride in the olive country with Antonella. She is very informed about the olive farming and processing. Amazing to see centuries old trees and farms. Had really nice treats during and after the ride. Would highly recommend.Pistill1
June 2022
This was an amazing experience, Antonella was so knowledgeable. The bike was in great condition. The cycle was through some of the most beautiful countryside. Finished of with a taste of typical Puglian products, including a professional olive oil tasting. Will never look or taste olive oil the s...
This was an amazing experience, Antonella was so knowledgeable. The bike was in great condition. The cycle was through some of the most beautiful countryside. Finished of with a taste of typical Puglian products, including a professional olive oil tasting. Will never look or taste olive oil the same again.sallyspeight
September 2020
Claire,Tim, Simon and myself went on two bike trips with Antonella and Gianni. Claire and Tim went last year.. Antonella knew so much about the area and was so informative about everything. She was just so passionate, captivating and welcoming. It Just made both our trips so interesting. We cyc...
Claire,Tim, Simon and myself went on two bike trips with Antonella and Gianni. Claire and Tim went last year.. Antonella knew so much about the area and was so informative about everything. She was just so passionate, captivating and welcoming. It Just made both our trips so interesting. We cycled over 55km over the two trips. We sampled delicious food and wine and she took us to family run businesses all of which were so fascinating. The cycling then boat trip was great fun with a dive in the sea with snorkelling was perfect and just about dodged the storm in the distance!! These trips are a must and without a doubt made our holiday. Do not hesitate to book up. We will definitely book again next time we come. Thank you Antonella and Gianni xxClaireTimFerris
September 2020
Wow, we visited Monopoli again this year and immediately decided to visit the wonderful Antonella and Gianni, to book 2 bike tours in our week’s holiday, after booking with them last year. They both remembered us and immediately made us feel welcome. We booked the Bike & Boat tour and also the B...
Wow, we visited Monopoli again this year and immediately decided to visit the wonderful Antonella and Gianni, to book 2 bike tours in our week’s holiday, after booking with them last year. They both remembered us and immediately made us feel welcome. We booked the Bike & Boat tour and also the Bike & Taste tour. We were a party of 4, 2 couples. The Bike & Boat tour took us safely through the beautiful countryside of olive trees, enjoying the smells and sights of Puglia. We visited the Egnazia trail, beaches, troglodyte caves and churches showing us amazing frescos on the walls, hidden within private residences. We visited the archeological site at Egnazia and finally arrived at Savalletri to catch our boat to return to Monopoli. We stepped on board, riding the waves stopping along the way to enjoy some local snacks, focaccia and lovely local wine, then plunging into the sea for a relaxing refreshing swim. Arriving back to Monopoli where Gianni greeted us in the harbour and walking back to their pretty authentic shop to sample more local produce available to buy. Which of course we did! The Bike & Taste tour, slightly more challenging but still manageable for our middle aged fitness levels! We caught a taxi pre arranged by Antonella and Gianni within the hills where they met us with the bikes, ready to go. Within a short distance we visited Maria on her farm, an amazing hard working woman, making her own cheese and bread, from her own cows. Luckily we were able to see her twin day old calves! She provided a wonderful tasting of her delicious products and of course we bought some cheese. A friendly, warm, welcoming lady despite the language barrier. Up and down a few hills, visiting an amazing church with incredible views. The following trail a long downhill ride through the 1000 year old olive trees until we reached a fortified farm, botanical gardens and finally reaching the Lapietra tomato farm, an innovation in farming growing without soil. The immense greenhouses with towering tomato vines, and yet again more local tasting of the delicious tomatoes. Mr Lapietra himself giving us a tour of the factory and generously giving us a punnet each of cherry tomatoes to take home. We cycled back towards Monopoli for a well earned beer and more local produce to sample at La Finestra sur Mare. Antonella is fabulous, she speaks fluent English and even laughed at our jokes! Made us feel so comfortable, like we were best of friends. Her knowledge and passion is evident, she knows everything about the local history! Gianni her husband is just as lovely, conscientious and on hand with any bike problems! They will ride at your pace and accommodate any stops along the way keeping everyone together safely. Water is provided along with helmets and high vis jackets if required. I can not recommend them enough. They are perfectly situated within the old town and nothing is too much trouble to ask. They made our holiday super special. Thank you so much Antonella and Gianni! X