Full Day Tour to Gallipoli, Galatina, Coast, Beaches and Winery

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About this activity

This tour will take you to discover the lovely Salento towns of Gallipoli and Galatina starting from Lecce and crossing the peninsula among typical villages and vineyards, also stopping, as an optional choice, in one of the most important Salento wineries for a tasting experience. There will be no shortage of halts along the Ionian coast for fully enjoying the breathtaking views that will await you. The journey will go on heading to a wonderful beach where you can swim before the visit among narrow alleys, shops and sea views of which Gallipoli will surprise you.

In the case you’ll choose not to attend the wine tasting, or depending on the cellar unavailability, like on Sundays, we'll spend more time in the place you'll prefer or we’ll stop in Nardò to visit its nice historic center.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: A casa delle Salentine

Ages: Youth (12–19 years) · Adults (20–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: The tour is only for your group with flexible schedule
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Independent tour in the cities

Not included

Not included: Wine tasting experience (optional) from 30 to 40 €/pax. Closed on Sundays and depending availability
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Centro storico di Galatina

30 min

Transfer from Lecce to Galatina 30 minutes.

We’ll stop close to the main square where you can have your independent visit to the Baroque church of “San Pietro”. Nearby, the small chapel of “San Paolo” hosts a well that, according to tradition, was able to heal people bitten by poisonous tarantula spider. That's why the town is renowned for the magic and esoteric ceremonies of "Tarantismo", from which the local folk dance “Pizzica” started.

Galatina is also well known for the delicious pastries produced for generations in the local pasticcerie. In the most famous one you can delight yourself by tasting the famous "Pasticciotto”.
Basilica di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

30 min

Walking along Galatina old town you can find out several aristocratic palaces until reaching the late Romanesque Basilica of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, built in 1390. The interior contains frescoes by artists from "Giotto school", that make the church the second in Italy, after San Francesco d'Assisi Basilica, for its pictorial cycles.
The Town of Nardo

1 h 30 min

In Nardò you can choose to have an independent wine tasting in one of the most important local wineries. The cellar offers tasting experiences of wine, produced from original vineyards, paired with appetizers; Taralli and focaccia bread come with 3 glasses tasting, adding typical cheese in the 4 glasses one. The full experience with 5 glasses of wine includes a cold cuts platter too.

The cost goes from 30 to 40 euro/person and will be paid in the winery as your needs (advance booking is required, closed on Sundays and depending on availability).

In the case the wine tasting won't be done the time will be spent in other stops, like the beaches, or for visiting Nardò historic center, a beautiful medieval town with lot of historical baroque buildings, the castle, the square and many churches. The most beautiful is the Basilica Cathedral founded in the 11th Century, but all are unique.
Spiaggia Cittadina a Santa Maria al Bagno

30 min

Transfer to the Ionian coast passing by Santa Maria al Bagno, with its lovely city beach and nice restaurants by the sea (possibility to stop here for lunch), the four towers fortification, built in Aragonese time to protect a drinkable water source, and the broken mountain, the coastal route heading the white beaches of Gallipoli.
Spiaggia Padula Bianca

one hour

Stop at Rivabella beach.

Here we'll stop in a nice pine forest where, going through it, you can find out a stunning free beach as well as private lidos, so bring your swimsuit and towels for being delighted by an amazing sea.
Il Centro Storico di Gallipoli

2 hours

Gallipoli, the Ionian pearl, is divided between the modern city and the historic one. The ancient town is located on a little island, connected to the mainland by the bridge which ends with a Greek fountain, the oldest one in Italy. Here you'll have free time to discover the historic center characterized by narrow streets with local handicraft shops, lovely baroque churches and aristocratic palaces. Also, you can walk along the castle walls enjoying a drink in some nice terraces by the sea, or having your brunch maybe tasting the typical sandwich "Puccia" dressed with sea food specialities.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Lecce Train Station.
Below Triumphal arch (Naples gate).
In front of Hotel Tiziano.

End point

Where the cruise ship docks.
Beside the skyscraper.
In front of the Mother Church of SS. Peter and Paul.
Below Triumphal arch (Naples gate).
Lecce Train Station.

Pickup points

B&B Marysol
Palazzo Flora
Residence Stella Maris
Baia Verde Summer Rooms
Palazzo Zimara - The D'Angelo Family Collection
Hotel del Mare
Hermitage Hotel Puglia
B&B Tarantola
B&B Al Teatro Lecce
Hotiday Hotel Gallipoli Porto
Arthotel e Park Lecce
IL NOCE Salento Tourism Services

and 91 more pickup points

Start time refers to Lecce town departure as meeting point.

Please provide your lodging name for direct pick-up.

We keep in touch by Phone / whatsApp.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining hours of the tour will be spent on travel

Options

Tour in Italian language

Online Translator Available: You'll be accompanied by a guide who speaks Italian and will be able to have conversation in other languages via Translator.

Pickup included
English and Italian languages

Pickup included