Galatina, Castro e Zinzulusa. Día completo de turismo e historia
Descripción
Este tour te llevará a descubrir 2 importantes ciudades de la península de Salento como Galatina, con su fascinante iglesia románica tardía de Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, construida en 1390, llena de impresionantes frescos de trabajadores de la escuela Giotto. Castro, que fue una antigua ciudad mesapiana a unos 20 kilómetros al sur de Otranto, donde nos dirigiremos conduciendo por la mejor ruta costera para disfrutar de los impresionantes acantilados. Se dice que fue el lugar donde Eneas, el antepasado de los fundadores de Roma, desembarcó por primera vez en Italia tras su huida de la guerra de Troya. Aquí visitarás el Castillo que alberga el museo arqueológico en su interior con varios hallazgos de colonias griegas, y lugar del mítico templo de la diosa Minerva. Por el increíble acantilado de Castro tendrás una experiencia impresionante visitando la "Cueva de Zinzulusa", donde incluso nos detendremos para nadar en el mar azul más claro que hayas visto.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Traslado de Lecce a Galatina 30 minutos. Visitarás la iglesia románica tardía de Santa Caterina d'Alessandria construida en 1390 por Raimondello Orsini del Balzo, conde de Soleto. El interior contiene frescos de artistas de la "escuela Giotto", que hacen de la iglesia la segunda en Italia, después de la Basílica de San Francesco d'Asís, por sus ciclos pictóricos.
Paseando por el casco antiguo se puede encontrar varios palacios aristocráticos construidos cuando Galatina formaba parte del condado de Soleto con "Giovanni Antonio" el Hijo de Raimondello y María d'Enghien, Reina del Reino de Nápoles de 1406 a 1414. Cerca de la plaza principal se encuentra la iglesia barroca de San Pietro reconstruida en 1633 sobre un edificio bizantino anterior (de rito griego). Muy cerca se encuentra la pequeña Capilla de San Paolo que alberga un pozo que, según la tradición, era capaz de curar a las personas picadas por tarántulas venenosas (las mordidas se llamaban tarantati o pizzicati en el dialecto local, de donde parte la famosa danza popular Italiano). Galatina también es conocida por los pasteles producidos durante generaciones en la pastelería local. En el más famoso podrás deleitarte degustando el "Pasticciotto" con dentro la deliciosa crema.
Traslado de Galatina a Soleto con una corta parada en el camino para visitar la aguja Raimondello Orsini.
Traslado desde Soleto al faro de Palascia 30 min. El faro cilíndrico blanco alto en el punto más oriental de Italia. Caminando por el sendero se puede disfrutar de la espléndida vista del coste de Otranto. Desde aquí nos trasladaremos conduciendo por el impresionante acantilado, pasando por pueblos típicos como Porto Badisco e Santa Cesarea Terme, en dirección a la Cueva de Zinzulusa (30 minutos aproximadamente).
El nombre de la Gruta proviene de los "harapos" en dialecto local "zinzuli", porque las estalactitas se asemejan a muchos trapos colgantes. La visita se divide en tres partes :"La Conca" que se caracteriza por las estalactitas y estalagmitas; "El Duomo" con su bóveda de unos 25 metros de altura; "Il Cocito" con aguas muy claras fluyen por ella en las que hay estratificaciones de agua dulce en la parte superior y agua salobre en el fondo. Es un verdadero espectáculo natural. La cueva no es adecuada para personas con movilidad limitada. Hay varios pasos para entrar en la gruta, a veces estrecha, húmeda y resbaladiza, por lo que necesita usar zapatos cómodos. La visita a la gruta dura 30 minutos y la espera para entrar depende de la cola. Aquí también puede tomar su almuerzo independiente en los restaurantes cercanos con sus hermosas terrazas junto al mar.
Traslado desde la cueva de Zinzulusa al centro histórico de Castro a 5 min. El nombre de la ciudad deriva de Castrum Minervae (del latín "castillo de Atenea"), que era la antigua ciudad de Mesapio con un templo dedicado a la diosa Minerva. Se dice que fue el lugar donde Eneas, el antepasado de los fundadores de Roma, desembarcó por primera vez en Italia tras su huida de la guerra de Troya (como también publicó el Independent en abril de 2007). Aquí visitarás el pequeño centro histórico y el Castillo que en su interior albergan el museo arqueológico con varios hallazgos de colonias griegas, y el lugar del mítico templo con el último descubrimiento de una estatua femenina que data del siglo IV a. C., presumiblemente representando a la diosa Minerva. En la sala de abajo un gran panel le mostrará todas las etapas del viaje de Eneas, relatado por Virgilio en la Eneida, antes de que se dirija a la torre para disfrutar de la increíble vista.
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Lugares y horarios de recogida
La hora de inicio se refiere a la salida de la ciudad de Lecce como punto de encuentro. Por favor proporcione su nombre de alojamiento para la recogida directa. Nos mantenemos en contacto por teléfono / whatsapp. Puedes reconocerme en un coche gris.
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- Use zapatos cómodos
- Las horas restantes del recorrido se dedicarán a viajes
- La visita a la "Cueva de Zinzulusa" no es recomendable para viajeros con problemas de espalda.
Opiniones(15)
My fiancée and I booked a tour with Bob and had a fantastic day out. As our hotel was a little out of the way, Bob offered to adjust the itinerary to make things easier which we really appreciated. He took us to the beautiful towns of Otranto and Castro, both of which are a must see for anyone interested in history. Along the way, he told us so much about the history and culture of the area as he knows the area like the back of his hand. On top of this, his friendly and enthusiastic attitude made it impossible not to enjoy the day. We would thoroughly recommend this fantastic trip to anyone visiting the area.
We had a wonderfull time with Bob our Tour guide. We went along the Coast. Where He showed us the most beautyful places along the adriatic Coast. Due to us not beeing hungry we got even more to see than we expected. Also he recommended a lot of places where you can habe very good food in lecce. Overall 12/10 experience. Would book again. Thank you Bob
It was very convenient to have a private driver who was very knowledgeable of the hystory of the places we visited.
Traveling the territory between Lecce and Santa Maria di Leuca on the east coast is an adventure filled with scenic views and astonishing experiences… Roca Vecchia, Grotta della Poesia, Torre dell’Orso, i Faraglioni di Sant’Andrea, Castro, Otranto… So if you need a transport service from or to different cities of Salento, the best way to enjoy your vacation is asking Bob to organise your immersive tour coast to coast, with no shortage of halts, including some wine tasting or swimming in turquoise Mediterranean beaches for fully enjoying the amazing landscapes that will blow your mind. I customised our trip with Bob and we had an amazing weekend. I do suggest you try this lovely experiece.
this is a great way ti see the area. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this trip for a few reasons= the tour guide is very friendly knowledgeable and it us next ti impissible to do by oneself. His wife was with us and she is a very pleasant lovely woman. They bith privided an insight into the region that would be impossible ti learn by oneself
Lovely second excursion for me with Roberto who is such a nice guide-driver.We went to Otranto and down the coast, with a few stops (Porto Badisco,Castro Marina...) I can only highly recommend this tour formula which I appreciated a lot as a solo traveler,very convenient
We had an amazing experience thanks to Roberto , and Sandra. Roberto gave us many tips and Sandra cooked a delicious meal. This couple and two friends made us feel at home. It felt like we were having lunch with friends. Thanks again. C.P.
for various reasons , I have the opportunity to spend about two hundred nights each calendar year outside my home , which makes me a veteran of the community . It is therefore with enthusiasm and realism that I express my personal assessment of " at Casa delle Salentine " . position : barycentric to every location 'of importance for a stay in the land of 'Otranto of absolute comfort' and relaxation , I leave out the centrality' in the location 'where' the "House of the Salentine " with the immediate proximity to every Public Service and commercial establishments (to remain there forever) in addition to the friendliness' of the C.E.O. Roberto. The other users of the private beach - where they accompanied us - with very friendly bathers and an indefinite 'comfort' and ease' of free public parking ; structure : wonderfully designed with architectural attention and particular combination of materials that do not alter the dating and the structure of the home-restaurant ; services of the structure : any description would be extremely euphemistic compared to the abundance of the offer in genuine cuisine served to patrons , menu 'complete with every gift of nature and able to meet the needs of every palate and taste - even refined and particular - abundant and adequate to spend the whole day ; outdoor spaces : excellent cleanliness , excellent comfort , summer breeze , harmony of the furnishings available and excellent accessibility 'and privacy ; Welcoming and greetings of goodbyes affability 'indescribable , almost familiar ; competitive prices and special attention to every need of guests . HOST : the structure is entrusted , like the guests , to the attentions of Mr. ROBERTO , a person naturally endowed with grace , kindness , elegance , availability 'and attention to others as well as professional competence of the highest level , certainly genetic qualities that manifest themselves and that create an immediate and lasting desire for further stays at the structure in the open air . The unparalleled contribution of Mrs PINA, a sunny woman with rare skills in the kitchen, a collaborator of the "Salentine" landlord, Ms SANDRA and Mrs RITA absolutely to recommend, to stay and to live! Nothing described is emphasized but , perhaps , the description may be limiting in relation to reality . A goodbye to Summer , truly lived joyfully and exciting . I recommend a stay / holiday to compare my experience , which I hope to relive soon, along with my large group of six people. THANK YOU Mr. ROBERTO and his talented " SALENTINE " Ms PINA , Ms RITA and Ms SANDRA with regard to COSIMO26 + SIX
Bob showed up on time. We were within the old city of Lecce and he sent us a picture of where we should meet within a one minute walk of our lodging. He took us as planned to a nice sandy beach on the Adriatic—Lido Circeo. He asked how long we wanted to stay at the beach and he showed back up at the appointed hour to take us to his home for lunch in the garden. We had a very nice multicourse meal prepared by his lovely wife, Sandra. Everything was exactly as advertised. He then returned us back to our lodging. He was so pleasant to deal with that we hired him a couple of days later just to drive us to the city of Gallipoli. At the designated time he then returned us to our lodging and Leche. Highly recommended!
Experience was lovely. The host and his wife made us feel very welcome and treated us as if we were family or long time friends. The garden where we had lunch was private and lovely and the food delicious
