Private tour in Gallipoli Alessandro P
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Discover and enjoy the authentic Puglia. Welcome in Puglia (or Apulia): the sunny and windy "heel of the Italian boot". We are Italy's easternmost region, right in the middle of the Mediterranean sea with culture and traditions that are the results of several different dominations, cultural and economic influences. First of all I'm a traveler (for leisure and work) and I like to discover foreign countries and their culture, traditions, food, people, etc. I have been working in tourism since 1998 as travel designer, event organizer, licensed tourist guide, nature (hike and bike) and interpretive guide, tour leader, food and wine lover (olive oil taster, wine sommelier). I'm passionate about my region and I like to share our amazing attractions and culture with other people. Puglia is an "easy region": the weather is quite warm all year long (the best time to come is from March to November but it's worth to come also in winter time), people is friendly (… but only a few people speaks English or another foreign language), there are always lots of events and things to do and our Mediterranean diet is healthy and tasty for everybody (amazing choice of tasty meat, fish, pasta, rice, legumes, vegetables and fruit recipes). Travelers who come for the first time in Puglia usually are fascinated by the Puglian daylight and the colours of the seaside and the countryside. I'll share with you the soul of Puglia, its culture, traditions, flavors, nature, scent, vibes . . . If you're looking for an hyper detailed and boring visit I'm not the tour guide for you but if you like a friendly and easy going person who will make his best, thanks to his experience and empathy, to understand and satisfy your needs, to suggest the right choices matching with your interests, to introduce in our culture and traditions, to help you in spending a very nice time … then contact me. I'm a licensed tour guide, nature (hike and bike) guide, environmental educator; wine sommelier, certified olive oil taster, tour leader. Education and training: University degree with experimental final essay (with photographic appendix) in Geography about Apulian rural buildings (masseria, villa, trullo); Master in Tourism Economics and Management; Professional training courses: tour guide, nature and interpretive guide, environmental educator, bike guide, bicycle mechanic, BLSD (Basic Life Support Defibrillation), inclusive and accessible tourism; Cooking, wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting classes; Workshop about recognition of Apulian wild orchids; Photography's workshop about show and Entertainment, nature. PLEASE WRITE ME BEFORE BOOKING (this way we will be sure the tour will match perfectly your needs in terms of price, service included, date, start time, duration, etc.). THIS WAY IS EASIER AND FASTER FOR YOU AND ME.
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I will share with you my extensive experience as tourist a guide to show you this amazing land. The "Greek beautiful colony" of Gallipoli with its fishing port, the old town protected by the ancient walls and castle, the lavish baroque cathedral, the small jewel of Chiesa della Purità with a Luca Giordano's painting, an underground olive oil mill entirely carved in the stone and dating back to the 17th century when lamp olive oil was produced and exported throughout Europe. Nardò and its Piazza Salandra (one of the most beautiful Baroque square in Italy), the charming historic city center, the cathedral and San Domenico church. Last but not least Galatina (called the Assisi of Puglia) with the elegante baroque palaces, the Basilica of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria (a beautiful example of Gothic architecture in Salento) with its astonishing frescos. Galatina is also a symbol of tarantism and pizzica (a traditional dance) and of the delicious Pasticciotto (it has been invented by Ascalone's pastry shop).
Usually the itinerary is as follow: - Galatina and its stunning basilica and the baroque city center; - old town of Gallipoli; - Nardò and its baroque architecture. There are several tasty options: a visit (winery, olive oil bar, dairy) with tasting (wine, extra-virgin olive oil, cheese), a fish restaurant by the sea or the unique culinary experience of a menu made with fish charcuterie "created" by the young and passionate chef of a small family run restaurant in the surroundings of Gallipoli. It's also possible to modify the tour with: - a swim or a boat trip to enjoy the Ionian coast and its wide sandy beaches (i. e. Lido Pizzo, Punta della Suina, Punta Prosciutto, S. Isidoro); - the Museum of Memory and Welcome of S. Maria del Bagno with the memories of thousand of Jews hosted, from 1943 to 1947, in this post WW2 transit camp for displaced person . - the eclectic liberty style villas of Le Cenate; - hiking or a stop to enjoy the breathtaking seaviews from the cliffs of the Natural Park of Porto Selvaggi
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Galatina, Apulia, 73013, Italy
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