Italy
Salento Bici Tour / I Slow You
About the company
Based in Lecce, we have been organising active holidays in Puglia since 2011. Cycling is at the heart of what we do, alongside walking and sailing experiences that invite travellers to slow down and get to know southern Italy. We work with tour operators across Europe and the Americas, welcoming around 1,200 guests on week-long holidays and 300 on day trips each year. Our strength is local knowledge: carefully planned routes, selected accommodation and long-standing relationships with the people who bring each journey to life. Our commitment to the region goes beyond tourism. We also run a non-profit organisation promoting sustainable mobility and environmental education. On our tours, this takes shape through visits to organic farms, encounters with local producers and time spent discovering the places between the main sights. Our main destination is Puglia, with itineraries also exploring Matera and Calabria.
Regions & tours
Quiet country lanes, dry-stone walls, coastal roads and towns worth stopping for: Puglia rewards those who take their time. Our journeys connect its landscapes and history with everyday life, from a visit to an olive oil producer to a conversation over a glass of Negroamaro. We offer guided and self-guided cycling holidays for individuals, families and groups, with accommodation ranging from welcoming three-star properties to selected upscale and luxury hotels. Our Food & Wine tours put local flavours and their producers at the centre of the journey. For travellers who want to connect through language, “Learning Italian by Bike” combines daily rides with an intensive Italian course. Beyond cycling, we organise guided and self-guided walking holidays, as well as sailing trips in Puglia and Greece. Our wider programme includes Matera and Calabria, offering more ways to explore southern Italy at a slower pace.
Contact
Salento Bici Tour / I Slow You
Viale Oronzo quarta 5, Lecce, Italy
CycleSummit history
9summits attended+ 2 ITB dinners Berlin
CycleSummit CS Sports ITB Dinner
- 2017Cesenatico
- 2018✓Arnhem
- 2019✓Nyborg
- 2020✓Online
- 2021✓Toulouse
- 2022✓Chambéry
- 2023✓Riolo Terme
- 2024✓Bern
- 2025✓ITB Dinner Berlin
- 2025✓Constance
- 2026✓ITB Dinner Berlin
- 2026Oudenaarde
- 2026✓Groningen
- 2027Gran Canaria
- 2027Pamplona