Otranto is known for its cathedral with fantastic mosaics, also for its medieval castle that inspired Horace Walpole's novel. We will visit the seaside town from where crusaders and knight templars. Castro is a gem on the Adriatic sea, with the dramatic views from its rock village and the marina.
- The well preserved mosaic in the Cathedral of Otranto
- Culture and architecture
- Stunning views over the Adriatic Sea
| Included | - Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Lecce - Guided walking tour of Otranto, Castro and Tricase. - Coffee break
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| Not included | Optional boat tour or wine tour of about two hours, at a price of 30 Euro each person. Lunch
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| Duration | 9 Hours |
| Bring along | Comfortable shoes and casual dress. Do not forget your swimsuit and a towel. |
| Participants | Tour takes place from a solo passenger to a maximum of 8 |
| Important information | Departure from your accomodation at 9.30 a.m. The tour will last about 8 hours. |
Venue
Lecce, LE, Italia
Offered by
Green Italy Experiences
Further information
Spend a day in the beautiful Salento area, famous for the sun, the sea and the wind.
Enjoy beautiful sceneries on the narrow roads where we will have few stops at safe spots to take photos.
We will spend the morning in Castro, visiting the marina and walking on the promenade. Coffee break with an iced tea or caffe' leccese, an iced coffee with a touch of almond syrup. You have the opportunity to enjoy a boat trip of two hours, around the beautiful Castro coast. Jump into the water and refresh yourself, you have plenty of time.
After lunch we will head towards Otranto, the eastern town of Italy. Admire the mosaic, most entirely well preserved, of the Cathedral, to simbolyze the union between different cultures, religions and traditions in a peaceful and equilibrate coexistence .
Vist Tricase a medieval town with a unique castle and many cafes , it also has an extremely picturesqe bay Marina Serra, where you can also take a dip.
