Tour to 4 Towns of Salento: Otranto, Leuca, Gallipoli, Galatina
Description
This tour will give you the opportunity to visit 4 of the most picturesque towns in Salento: Galatina, Otranto, Santa Maria di Leuca and Gallipoli. A scenic route from the Adriatic to the Ionian Sea, between rocky coasts, small bays and white Caribbean-style beaches.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Galatina is a real gem of art, history and traditions. The wonderful Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria is second only to the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi for the presence of many frescoes inside, which were created by Giotto's disciples. Other monuments to visit are the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, and the ancient "courtyard houses" and the buildings situated in the historic centre.
Otranto, one of the most beautiful coastal villages in Salento.The town of Otranto is full of history, and every corner highlights the passage of different civilizations, including the Romans, the Byzantines, the Ottomans and the Aragoneses. You will have free time to visit the splendid Cathedral, the Church of Saint Peter in perfect Byzantium style, the Castle, the Towers, the mighty Pelasgi Bastions and the Walls that surrounded the whole of the ancient city.
Santa Cesarea Terme
Castro
After Otranto you will reach Santa Maria di Leuca, along the wonderful Adriatic coast ,characterized by cliffs overlooking the sea, caves and bays with rocky bottom.
Gallipoli, considered the pearl of the Ionian Sea. This Greek city can be divided into two areas: the new village, where the tourist facilities and modern buildings arise, and the old city. The old part of the city is located on a limestone island connected to the mainland by a 17th century bridge. You will have free time at disposal to explore the historic center characterized by a labyrinthine weave of narrow streets, home to traditional shops of local handicrafts, numerous impressive Baroque churches and aristocratic palazzi. Also worth seeing are the Cathedral dedicated to St. Agatha, one of the best examples of Baroque in Salento, the Angevine Castle built in the 13th century and the Greek Fountain, one of the oldest fountains in Italy.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This tour offers pick-up service from Lecce. Please provide your accommodation name in Lecce
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear comfortable shoes
Reviews(431)
Fantastic days tour with an excellent, personable guide with great English and fascinating knowledge. This is a relaxing and perfect way to see some of the best sites in Southern Puglia. The restaurant recommendation for lunch was also wonderful. I got to swim in the Adriatic and Ionian sea. We saw beautiful coastal towns and memorable churches snd squares. A highlight of our trip here. Stefano- you are a top guide!
If you are in Lecce and you want to discover the local area then this trip is a must. Stefano the driver was both friendly and informative. He went out of his way to pick us up close to our accommodation and ensured that drop off and pick up points were close to local attractions. This was greatly appreciated as the temperature was in the high 30’s. The 4 towns we visited were very different and Stefano engaged us with his knowledge of the history of each and the local people. There were lots of photo opportunities and a chance to dip your toes into the soft sandy beaches. He even advised us where to eat and they did not disappoint. A truly memorable day. Thank you Stefano.
Excellent way to see the entire southern area of Salento. Four main stops with plenty of time to get a feel for each area. Some in our group even had a chance to swim in both the Adriatic and Ionian Seas! Our driver and guide Stefano was fabulous! Full of information and great personality as well. One thing I really appreciated was he pointed out about three different place to get lunch, and then just left everyone to make their own decision. Been on too many tours where they funnel everyone into a designated place. This was so much better. I would highly recommend this tour if you have just a short time in Lecce and would like to see more of the region. Thanks again to Stefano!
This was a great way to see the entirety of the Salento region. The stops were very interesting and well timed - a full day trip but with 4 main city stops and a couple picture spots as well. Stefano was an amazing guide, providing lots of information about each city. You could see how proud he is of the place he has grown up in. Thanks again to Stefano and I would highly recommend this tour.
The tour was excellent. Stefano was an outstanding guide, very knowledgeable in local history and culture and very personable.
This is the best tour we have ever done! Stephano is an incredible guide who has so much knowledge of the history of Salento region and Lecce. Definitely recommend.
Stunning day in every way! Our guide, Stefano, gave us great commentary and information about the sights we were seeing. All the stops were excellent and Stefano’s lunch recommendation at Leuca was perfect. We opted for a private tour for the two of us and were able to tailor make our stops for an Aperol Spritz or two along the way. This tour was exactly what we wanted to see in Puglia as all the coastal towns seem to have their own charm & beautiful scenery. Would highly recommend the Salento Experience with Stefano!
Wonderful way to see the coastal towns of importance along the Salento coast (and the confluence of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas) in a day from Lecce. Not only do you not need a car, Stefano was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastically showed us the key locations, enriching the experience further. Highly recommend!
Stefano was excellent at explaining the history and fun facts about the Salento region in a clear way. He gave us free time at each of the 4 spots - and gave us recommendations too. He was a lovely young man, and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour today! Grazie mille!
We had a nice trip visiting some of the most gorgeous towns in Salento. Our douse Stefano was courteous, knowledgeable and friendly. We appreciated his knowledge of all the sites of this beautiful area of Italy
