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Lecce: 3-Hour Hike to Santa Maria di Leuca, the Southern Tip of Puglia

4.9(11)6 hModerately active

From

$223per person

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Overview

Duration: 6 h
Languages: English, Italian
Group size: Up to 15 travelers
Suitable for: Ages 14–80
Pace: Moderately active

Good for

Couples
First-time visitors
Groups of friends
Solo travelers

Discover history, local villages, and stunning sea and countryside surroundings on a fascinating 3-hour hike. This experience includes admission to the Basilica Sanctuary Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae, bottled water, a local hiking guide, and private transportation.

Highlights

Duration and Route
Special Inclusions
Expert Local Guide

What's included

admission at basilica santuario Santa maria de Finibus Terrae
Private transportation
Hiking local guide
Bottled water

Not included

Lunch

Itinerary

1
Lecce
1h
Meeting point. From Lecce private transportation to the start of the Hike. The drive is 1 hour long. I can also come and pick you up from anywhere south of brindisi Like Nardo, Gallipoli, Otranto etc
2
Marina di Novaglie
5min
Starting point of the Hike. Along Puglia's southly Adriatic coast, the rocky reefs highlight the intense blue of the water at Marina di Novaglie.The area saw ancient settlements by indigenous people and by the Greeks. Few traces remain now. The more recent history of basilian monks in the 9th century did leave some marks, most notably in caves that were used as rock churches.
3
Ponte Ciolo
40min
After 2.6 kms (40mins) hiking along the coastline stop at Ponte Ciolo. Ciolo is a narrow coastal inlet and a site of historical and environmental interest. Possibility to take a swim.
4

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Accessibility

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Location

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After 3,7 kms (55mins) hiking uphill along a natural canyon to Gagliano del capo. In Gagliano del Capo, an authentic Salentinian Village, we do a Coffee brake. You can try some salentinian delicatessen like Rustico and Pasticciotto and drink a traditional Caffe Leccese.

Faro di Leuca

1h 15min

After 5,7 (75mins) walk a flat path back to the coast line surrounded by olive trees, agricultural fields and Paglaras huts (salento version of Trulli). The hike ends at Santa Maria di Leuca iconic lighthouse. With its height of 47 metres, and position at 102 metres above sea level, is the second most important lighthouse in Italy, after Genova. Next to the lighthouse is the large Sanctuary, or Basilica, De Finibus Terrae ("End of the Land", 1720-1755), built to commemorate the passage of St. Peter here during his travel to Italyhe end of the Hike. The two seas meeting each other. end of the via Francigena walk.

Bar Del porto

Here you can choose 1) Light lunch Like Piadina or Puccia (salentinian sandwich) (Not included) at the most local Bar in town. OR 2) Proper fresh fish lunch in a splendid location with Harbour and sea view.[RECCOMENDED OPTION]. OR 3) No lunch -LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED-

Lecce

End of the day. The drive back to Lecce from Santa maria di Leuca is 1 hour long. I can also take you back to any of the towns south of Brindisi Like Nardo Otranto Gallipoli etc