Private tour in Otranto Alessandro P
up to 10 people
8 hours
Walking
1
Alessandro P.
Discover and enjoy the authentic Puglia. Welcome in Puglia (or Apulia): the sunny and windy "heel...
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Being a tourist guide as well as a nature (hike and bike) guide and a wine and olive oil sommelier, we can personalize this tour depending on your interests such as: - art, history and architecture (with the historic city center of Otranto listed by Unesco as a Culture of Peace Messenger Site, the fortified village of Castro with the pre-roman temple overlooking the ancient port probably mentioned by the latin writer Virgil, the apulian eclectic liberty style villas of S. Cesarea Terme and Leuca, the basilica of S. Maria de Finibus Terrae located on the southernmost cape of Puglia, etc. ); - nature: driving/biking/hiking along the Adriatic coast to enjoy the dramatic seaviews from the cliffs, iconic coastal watching towers, stunning bays with small pristine beaches, romantic lighthouses, the satured colours of a former bauxite quarry, a boat trip to enjoy the marine caves and a swim in cristal clear water; - wine and typical food tastings and culinary experiences.
Usually the itinerary starts with the picturesque fortified town of Otranto and its cathedral (with the astonishing mosaics with several hidden meanings, the chapel with the relics of the 800 martyrs), the byzanthine church of St. Peter, the terraces overlooking the port. After, depending ont eh availlable time, we can spend the biggest part of the day driving along the Adriatic coast heading to S. Maria di Leuca with stops at: - the former bauxite quarry; - the lighthouse of Palascia on the easternmost cape of Italy; - Torre Minervino wathcing tower; - Santa Cesarea Terme and its liberty style villas; - Castro and its Minervae Temple and the medeival castle; - Zinzulusa Cave (with stalactites and stalagmites); - the stunning bays of Marina Serra, Ciolo; - the picturesque port of Tricase; - S. Maria di Leuca with the promenade with liberty style villas, the basilica and the lighthouse on the southernmost cape of Puglia. It's also possible to enjoy a boat trip, a typical lunch, a wine tasting, etc.
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We will use your own vehicle. If you need it, I can arrange transportation at an extra cost. Please inquire.
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
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