Private tour in Otranto 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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Thanks to my extensive experience - as tourist guide, nature (hike and bike) guide, wine and olive oil sommelier - we can personalize an itinerary to discover the lovely area of Otranto. A must to see is the picturesque and lively old town of Otranto (listed by Unesco as a Culture of Peace Messenger Site) and its port, the castle, the ancient walls, the byzantine church of St. Peter, the Cathedral (with the chapel of the 800 martyrs and the astonishing mosaic representing the tree of life and several hidden meanings coming from different cultures). Depending on the season and your interest it's possible to design a driving/hiking/biking tour to enjoy wine and food tastings, the countryside with the dolmen and menhir (prehistoric megaliths), the lighthouse of the easternmost cape of Italy, the breathtaking views of the rugged coastline (with cliffs, watching towers, faraglioni sea stacks), the satured colours of a former bauxite quarry, pre-roman archaeological sites, a sea swim, a boat trip.
The tour usually includes: -walking tour of the old town of Otranto (with the Cathedral and the astonishing mosaic) -Palascia lighthouse (the easternmost cape of Italy) The countryside with the dolmen and menhir OR one of the following scenic driving along the coast: a) on the North of Otranto: - dramatic view of the faraglioni sea stacks of Torre S. Andrea - the legendary Grotta della Poesia next to the archaeological site of the ancient fortified city of Roca Vecchia dating back from the Bronze Age b) on the South of Otranto: - Torre Minervino watching tower; - Santa Cesarea Terme (with the liberty style villas) - Castro (with the pre-roman fortified hamlet of Castrum Minervae) It's also possible to enjoy: - a boat trip to admire the marine caves from Castro to S. Cesarea and to swim in a bay or in a marine cave with the sulphureus water coming out from the thermal spring; - hiking / biking excursions - workshop (dairy farm, winery, olive oil mill, bakery) visit with tastings or a typical fish restaurant
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we will use your own vechicle. If you like I can arrange transportation for you with an extra cost.
Otranto, Apulia, 73028, Italy
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