Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
A tour rich in history, culture, art and culinary art.
The story told through churches, monuments and architecture of the historic center of Galatina and Gallipoli; through the wine culture with a break in the L’Astore di Cutrofiano for wine tasting (at own expense); through a visit in the characteristic and well-known fish-market of Gallipoli.
Tour guide is not included.
Options
Tour by van (1-7 passengers)
8-hr Tour of Salento for those who love history and relax!
Tour by van
Tour by car (1-3 passengers)
8-hr Tour of Salento for those who love history and relax!
Tour by car
What's included
Private driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Wine tasting (optional)
Lunch
Tour guides for attractions
What to expect
Galatina
2h
The pick-up will take place at 9am in your favourite location in Lecce.
Your first stop in this driven tour will be in Galatina. Galatina is the city in which testimonies of the Latin and Greek cultures coexist in harmony, mingling with the magic-esoteric "tarantism", which is why the city rites can be called an "outdoor museum" and in 2005 was declared City of Art. One of the most important buildings is the Church of Santa Caterina, a fresco jewel in Gothic-Byzantine style and therefore declared National Monument; and the Mother Church dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.
Then there are the numerous palaces in precious and elegant Baroque style; the three gates of the city, only evidence of the ancient city walls, and the three Basilian crypts intended as places of worship and abode by the Basilian monks.
Cutrofiano
2h
After Galatina, your driver will take you to Cantina L'Astore in Cutrofiano, about 100 hectares of vineyards and olive groves, where you can have lunch and taste local wines.
Gallipoli
2h
Finally, your driver will take you to Gallipoli, the tourist center for its beautiful beaches and crystal clear water.
Gallipoli is a trendy town that still keeps the atmosphere of the ancient fishing village. Its name derives from the greek "Kalé polis", which means "beautiful city" and is in fact called Pearl of the Ionian Sea. The old town is situated on a limestone island connected to the mainland by a stone bridge, and it is a continuous overlapping of building structures of various periods and different cultural backgrounds.
After a walk downtown, we strongly recommend a stop in Piazza della Dogana, home to the folklorist fish market. Every day the fishermen open their oily fish shoals, sea bream and sea bass, groupers and octopuses. You will find a mix of perfumes and silver fish that contrast with the bright colors of the boats and the blue sea.
At the end of the walk your chauffeur will be waiting to take you back to the meeting point in Lecce at 4.30pm
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
hotel or private address
End point
hotel or private address
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
The English speaking drivers are not guaranteed and will depend on availability.
Tour guides are not included, and it is suggested for you to bring a guidebook.
Entrance fees to requested sites are not included - please ensure that you are prepared with which sites you'd like to see and their associated fees
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
