Private Tour: Castro & Otranto Day Trip from Lecce - Explore Salento

Highlights

• Castro, the pearl of Salento
• Otranto, historic and picturesque gem
• Private tour with driver

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Grotta Zinzulusa

   3h

   The pick-up will take place at 8:30am at your favourite location in Lecce. The first stop is Castro, with its mild atmosphere, the generous nature, its enchanting sea , the beautiful scenery , it is one of the most beautiful port of tourist of Salento. Castro is characterized by the particular salting buildings and pedestrian streets where you can admire the beautiful view of the bay and the Adriatic Sea up to Santa Maria di Leuca. Of particular interest is the Aragonese Castle of the XVI century and the Byzantine Church of the tenth century. Very fashinating is also the Zinzulusa Cave, sits near Castro. It is one of Salento's most impressive karstic phenomena, so we suggest you to do a boat-tour in the cave, and do a jump in for a swim in the crystal-clear water,  if the weather permits it. Tour guide is not included

2. 2

   Santa Cesarea Terme

   1h

   Driving along a coastal road, through the town of Santa Cesarea Terme and Porto Badisco, you will admire an unique landscape, our chaffeur will bring you to Otranto for lunch time at the farmer "Le Creste". After this exciting day, your chaffeur will bring you back at the favourite point. Tour guide is not included

3. 3

   Otranto

   2h

   Lying deep in Italy’s stiletto, Otranto is a mix of history, architecture, views, sea-front restaurants and white sandy beach makes it one of Puglia's most interesting, charming and picturesque towns. The imposing castle, thick perimeter walls and robust towers (built after the town was liberated from the Turks in the late 15th century) dominate much of the town, giving way to a small port, a series of sea-front promenades with  excellent fish restaurants and the town's very own beautiful white sandy beach and turquoise waters. The delightful Romanesque cathedral, dating back to 1088 and boasting extensive 12th century floor mosaics, is another highlight that should not be missed. After this exciting day, your chaffeur will bring you back at the favourite point. Note: Tour guide is not included, we recommend you to have a guidebook

Before you go

Location