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THE HEART OF SALENTO AND ITS BYZANTINE ORIGINS
Joined 2022
I will make you discover the many traces of the Byzantine culture clearly displayed in the amazing St. Stephen Church in Soleto. An incredible evidence of the Greek background in this part of Apulia and its unique small historic center.The visit to the St. Catherine Basilica will amaze you! Its stunning fresco cycle is second only to the one in Assisi. Last but not least Gallipoli "the pearl on the Ionian sea".
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Lecce if located downtown, Naples Gate arch in Lecce or in Gallipoli
Lecce or Gallipoli
At your hotel in Lecce if located downtown, Naples Gate arch in Lecce or in Gallipoli
Soleto
We will visit the beautiful St. Stephen small church full of Byzantine frescoes, the Orsini Steeple plus the beautiful narrow streets of the historic center.
Galatina
Head to Galatina (by car) to the Pasticceria Ascalone, where Pasticciotto cake was invented.
St. Catherine Basilica
Guided tour to the beauties of Galatina and its wonderful historic center, where are located the St. Catherine Basilica - The visit to the St. Catherine Basilica will amaze you! Its stunning fresco cycle is second only to the one in Assisi because its frescos (XIII century), St. Paul Chapel, famous for the phenomenon of the Tarantate and the Mother Church.
Lunch Time
Lunch break at sea and visit of Gallipoli in the afternoon.
St. Agatha, Purity, and St. Francis
Walking tour in the narrow and windy streets of the historic center of the sea town, situated on a rock in the sea filled with wonderful churches (St. Agatha, Purity, and St. Francis) and monuments in "Gallipolino" baroque style.
Water front aperitif at sunset.
Last but not least the visit of Gallipoli and its island. We will finish the day enjoying an aperitif at my favourite place to experience also the best sunset!
Ending point
Gallipoli or Lecce if we start from there
Ending Point
Gallipoli or Lecce if we start from there
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, hotel pick up
Trasportation fee, Lunch break or costs for aperitif in Gallipoli
Tour Important Information
Costs for aperitif, pasticciotto tasting or eventual quick lunch break (if you need it) are not included in the cost of the tour
Important message from the supplier
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
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Fabio L.
« When you leave beautiful places, you carry them with you wherever you go » Welcome to Puglia!!! (or Apulia if you prefer…)
My name is Fabio, I am an experienced licensed tourist guide of Apulia and among the other things I also graduated in Foreign Languages (English and French) at the University of Salento. I have been giving tours since 2002 to English and French speaking clients from all over the world.
I love travelling all over the world especially in the USA where I also lived for awhile. I visited most of the main European capitals and the main Italian cities of course...
That was, is and hope will be... during my spare time...indeed I also worked as an employee at the Lecce Municipality tourist info point for 17 years which has given me a wide perspective of my region from both an institutional and a touristic point of view…
I have been usually involved in giving Institutional tours to Representatives (Ministers, Ambassadors and so on) during their official visits and in giving shore , private, customized and small group tours.
I work mainly in the south-center part of the region, which comprises the Salento and Itria valley areas, providing tours of LECCE, OTRANTO, LEUCA, GALLIPOLI, GALATINA, OSTUNI, ALBEROBELLO, POLIGNANO, LOCOROTONDO, CISTERNINO, BRINDISI and other beautiful smaller villages in the same area.
Half day, full day, multi days, landscape, food and wine and customized tours are provided according to your needs and tastes.
I am in love with this area and during tours I strive to transmit that same love and passion to my clients.
This part of Apulia is mostly sea, sun, sights, traditions and TASTY MEDITERRANEAN FOOD!!! Then, the question is "What are you waiting for…???!!!"
Come and visit this part of Italy with me… I will help you visit the main attractions, to learn our history , culture and most of all to immerse yourself in our traditions living what locals live and eating what locals eat.
I like giving my clients a vision of Apulia from a local guy point of view including also workshops, food and wine tastings and farmhouse's experiences during my services.
I always help visitors with my personal recommendations on what to explore (places) and where to reserve (places to eat) after my tours. In other words I do my best to help you discover the heart and soul of this beautiful part of the region.
As I always say at the end of my tours " if you have had good vibes during your stay here, tell your friends and relatives to come and visit us because Apulia has always loved tourists and always will…"
Hope to hear from you super very soon …
$430/ per group
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