Salento Discovery Tour: 1-Day Lecce to Otranto and Gallipoli with Coastal Landscapes
Lecce

Embark on a one-day journey, complete with transfers and a guide, to explore two stunning Salento towns as you traverse breathtaking coastal scenery

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lecce - Meeting with the driver and guide and departure
  • Otranto - You will begin the guided tour of Otranto from the Aragonese Castle, built at the end of the 15th century, with its towers and walls that protected the city. You will discover the history of Otranto, one of the most beautiful towns in Italy, with a view of the sea which is located at the easternmost point of the heel of Italy, which is why it has always been considered the gateway to Italy for the populations of ‘ East.

During the guided tour you will discover its characteristic historical center with ancient palaces and churches, meeting, from time to time, glimpses of landscapes in which the village meets the famous crystalline sea. You will have the opportunity to enter the Cathedral of the Annunciation which houses one of the most beautiful mosaics in southern Italy, built in the second half of the 1100s and which represents the tree of life.
At the end of the visit you will leave for Gallipoli

  • Gallipoli - Stop in Gallipoli and free time to visit it independently. A. C. Gallipoli is one of the most fascinating cities of Salento and overlooks the crystal clear sea of the Ionian coast. No less important is its historic center which preserves ancient buildings, beautiful Baroque churches, the oldest Greek fornata in Italy and its characteristic alleys.
    Gallipoli has two areas, the modern center and the ancient village, located on a small island connected to the mainland by a masonry bridge and still surrounded by the ancient defensive walls of the 1500s. Departure for Lecce
  • Lecce - Return to Lecce and end of services
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Guided tour in Otranto
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Guided visit to Gallipoli
Additional Information
  • infant seats available on request
Location
Caffè Alvino
Piazza Sant'Oronzo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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