Otranto & Gallipoli from Lecce: Salento Day Excursion

Highlights

• Guided visit to Otranto
• Air-conditioned transfer
• Salento coastal scenery

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Lecce

   Pass by

   Meeting with the driver and guide and departure

2. 2

   Otranto

   2h

   You will begin the guided tour of Otranto from the Aragonese Castle, built at the end of the 15th century, with its towers and walls that protected the city. You will discover the history of Otranto, one of the most beautiful towns in Italy, with a view of the sea which is located at the easternmost point of the heel of Italy, which is why it has always been considered the gateway to Italy for the populations of ' East. During the guided tour you will discover its characteristic historical center with ancient palaces and churches, meeting, from time to time, glimpses of landscapes in which the village meets the famous crystalline sea. You will have the opportunity to enter the Cathedral of the Annunciation which houses one of the most beautiful mosaics in southern Italy, built in the second half of the 1100s and which represents the tree of life. At the end of the visit you will leave for Gallipoli

3. 3

   Gallipoli

   2h

   You will reach Gallipoli, fascinating pearl of the Ionian. You will visit the old town, the historic port, the ancient walls, and the enchanting views of the sea aboard the characteristic Ape Calessino, with free time for walking or for lunch.

4. 4

   Lecce

   Pass by

   Return to Lecce and end of the excursion at Porta Napoli.

Before you go

Location