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LECCE AND OTRANTO FD PRIVATE TOUR
This morning walking tour includes the visit of the spectacular historic center of the town also named "The gate to the east". A breathtaking visit to the Cathedral mosaic (one of the largest in Europe), as well as the visit to the altar that contains the bones and skulls of the marthyrs. You will be also amazed by the byzantine beauties of the St. Peter Basilica and then you can enjoy a nice break on the Otranto waterfront.
In the afternoon we visit Lecce, "the Florence of the south".
Meeting Point
At your Hotel in Lecce (if downtown) or at Naples Gate arch or At The Otranto port
Meeting point
At your Hotel in Lecce (if downtown) or at Naples Gate arch or At The Otranto port
Otranto
Walking tour includes the visit of the spectacular historic center of the town also named "The gate to the east". A breathtaking visit to the Cathedral mosaic (one of the largest in Europe), as well as the visit to the altar that contains the bones and skulls of the marthyrs. You will be also amazed by the byzantine beauties of the St. Peter Basilica and then you can enjoy a nice break on the Otranto waterfront.
- Walk along Sea Gate and Bulwarks with stops to take some pictures.
- Stop at Aragonese Castle.
- Visit the Cathedral and Crypt.
- Visit St. Peter Basilica.
- Pass by Alfonsina Tower and Land Gate.
Lunch Time
Lunch break in Otranto waterfront.
Lecce
This walking tour is lead along the streets of the historic center of the town, adorned by beautiful baroques style churches and rococo buildings.
- Pass by Naples Gate.
- Stop at Duomo Square, Cathedral and Bishop Palace (from outside unless you pay Cathedral's entrance fee).
- Visit St. Irene.
- Stop at St. Claire Church, Roman Theatre (from outside unless you pay church's entrance fee).
- Photo stop in St. Oronzo Square, Roman Amphiteater.
- Holy Cross Basilica and Celestini Building (from outside, photo stop, unless you pay Basilica's entrance fee)
- Food and wine tasting.
Ending point
At your Hotel in Lecce (if downtown) or at St. Oronzo Square
Ending Point
At your Hotel in Lecce (if downtown) or at St. Oronzo Square
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Transportation fee
Lunch fee
Food tasting in Lecce
Tour Important Information
Costs to visit the paying churches in Lecce : Duomo € 6,00 pp Holy Cross Basilica €6,00pp/ Duomo+ Holy Cross Basilica €6,00 pp/ Complete visit to the paying churches(Duomo, Holy Cross Basilica, St. Matthew and St. Claire churches) €15,00 pp. I could book tkts in advance for you if necessary
Local foodies tastings : Rustico €2,50 Pasticciotto € 2,00 Leccese coffée €2,00
Important message from the guide
I do not work on Sundays only in July and August
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
