Secrets of Southern Italy: Lecce, Otranto & Gallipoli | Private
Uncover the undiscovered treasures running down the stretch of the Italian heel.
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Tour Description
Discover the secrets of Southern Italy on this immersive full-day itinerary. Running down the stretch of the Italian heel, this region remains undeservedly undiscovered. Characterized by earthy cuisine and white-washed architecture, Puglia can feel more like a Greek island than an Italian region – making its exploration all the more adventurous.
This carefully crafted itinerary introduces you to the secrets of Southern Italy. Giving you an authentic taste of southern life at the slow and steady pace it deserves.
Visit Lecce – the ‘Florence of the South’
Lecce’s beautifully fashioned buildings have earned it the nickname “The Florence of the South”. The city owes its ornate baroque aesthetic to the influx of wealthy religious orders towards the end of the sixteenth century. Spend a few hours wandering around Lecce’s medieval centre and you’ll soon appreciate the extent to which they left their mark.
Your Secrets of Southern Italy itinerary continues in Otranto
In the afternoon, we make our way to Italy’s southernmost gem: the stunning town of Otranto. This UNESCO site’s highlight is the 11th-century cathedral with its stunning series of mosaics. The day ends with a trip to the sea to lookout over the natural stacks of Torre Sant’Andrea and enjoy an evening dip in Otranto’s cerulean sea.
Wind down the day in Gallipoli
The last stop on your Secrets of Southern Italy itinerary is Gallipoli, a white-washed walled city right at the bottom of Italy’s heel. After visiting its Baroque cathedral, 14th-century castle, and an underground olive mill dating to the 17th-century, we’ll enjoy a sit-down lunch at a family-run restaurant in the surrounding area with a delectable selection of freshly-caught seafood.
As with all our private Italy tours, your Secrets of Southern Italy tour is fully customizable. Whatever your passion – whether for food, history, or nature – we can craft the perfect private tour for you!
- Itinerary:Hotel PickupLecceOtrantoLunchGallipoliReturn journey
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- Not Included:Lunch
- Wheelchair accessible:Yes.
- Meeting Point:Hotel lobby.
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Our guides are fluent in English and have a contagious passion for the inspiring cultural heritage of our Italian cities. Experts in their fields, they will immerse you in the hidden histories and intriguing lives of history's great protagonists. So much to see, so easy to miss out: with the help of our guides, visit the most absorbing sites and uncover the stories that have changed the world. Don't miss this fascinating journey!
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Great tour Our tour guide was interesting and knowledgeable. We visited various plazas that encompass many of the areas of Rome, something we could not have done on our own.
The golf cart... read moreOur tour guide was interesting and knowledgeable. We visited various plazas that encompass many of the areas of Rome, something we could not have done on our own.
The golf cart has access to many places that are inaccessible to buses or cars, and the up close view of the city was without parallel.
I would highly recommend this tour. It was a highlight of our wonderful trip to Rome. read less - 6/06/2022chicago3
Pizza and gelato awccess What a wonderful experience with chef Roberto! It was fun to make 2 kinds of gelato and a personal pizza followed by dinner with wine and soft drinks. And we... read moreWhat a wonderful experience with chef Roberto! It was fun to make 2 kinds of gelato and a personal pizza followed by dinner with wine and soft drinks. And we got all the recipes of the food we made plus additional recipes for pastas and more. 3 young adults and 1 young at heart enjoyed every minute of it. read less - 5/18/2022
Brent D
Great experience! Pay for private or small group- worth it. Loved Julia Julia made it a great day. Met at the entrance, on time, with a sign and was wonderful right from the start. So much knowledge! I wanted her to never... read moreJulia made it a great day. Met at the entrance, on time, with a sign and was wonderful right from the start. So much knowledge! I wanted her to never stop talking. Very friendly and professional- ask for her- but I would guess all their guides are good. read less - 5/15/2022
961cristaa
Fabulous time on this food tour!! My friend and I had a personal tour by Luca around Trastevere, and he was so informative and knowledgeable and kind. The choice of restaurants was thoughtful and well-rounded; and... read moreMy friend and I had a personal tour by Luca around Trastevere, and he was so informative and knowledgeable and kind. The choice of restaurants was thoughtful and well-rounded; and we enjoyed the food and the stories behind it. Overall we had a wonderful time…the choices were perfect, and our tour guide was amazing!!! read less - 4/15/2022
EricN62
Cherry on Top We thouroughly enjoyed our experience learning to make pizza and gelato. We joined Walks Inside Rome for this fabulous cooking class on our last evening in Italy and it... read moreWe thouroughly enjoyed our experience learning to make pizza and gelato. We joined Walks Inside Rome for this fabulous cooking class on our last evening in Italy and it turned out to be the cherry on top of an extremely memorable vacation.
I would recommend this activity to anyone interested in learning to make pizza and gelato and for any group looking to have a fun time. read less - 4/06/2022