Private tour in Taranto Alessandro P
up to 10 people
4 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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I was born and raised in this area and - thanks to my extensive experience as tour guide, nature guide, wine and olive oil sommelier - I can design for you an itinerary tailored on your interests. Manduria is in the heart of the Primitivo di Manduria wine area and it's been always on the border of different civilizations (Messapian and and the Spartan colony of Taranto before, Byzantines and Lombards after). Here we can visit the interesting historic city center, the largest and well preserved Messapian (a pre-roman civilization) archeological site in Puglia, the museum of WW2. At about 15 km it's worth a visit to the Monks' Salt Marsh: an amazing protected area only a few meters far from a wide sandy beach. Depending on the season, it's possible to hike or bike along the coast and/or to stop and admire interesting flora (salt steppes, juniper, myrtle, broom, mastic, wild lilies, etc. ) and an amazing wildlife and migratory fauna (pink flamingos, dwarf heron, egrets, black-winged stilt, kingfisher).
With an half day you can choose 2 of the following activities (while with a full day one almost 4): a) wine tasting with: - winery visit; - vineyard visit with old alberello (bush / head) trained vines planted from 60 to 100 years ago; - wine, folk art and tradition museum; b) visit to a small brewery to taste also craft beers made with IGA (Italian Grape Ale) style; c) extra virgin olive oil tasting to learn how to recognize a good olive oil and its food pairing; d) cheese tasting at a dairy; e) typical lunch at a trattoria, a gourmet restaurant, a masseria (traditional puglian farmhouse); f) historic city center with the the duomo and the Jewish area; g) Messapian Archeological site with pre-roman fortifications, thousands of tombs carved in the rock, the Fonte Pliniano and the small and interesting Church of S. Pietro Mandurino; h) museum of World War II (nearby there was an air field); i) birdwatching at the natural park of Monks' Salt Marsh; l) hike / bike along the coast; m) boat trip / fishing
Contact your local guide to know more!!
How to reach Manduria: - by car; - by train with FSE railway line connecting Manduria with Martina Franca or Lecce. The tour of Manduria is a walking one while we'll need transportation to visit the surroundings: in case, we will use your own vehicle otherwise I can arrange the transportation for you with an extra cost.
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
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