4-Hour Taranto Nature Tour with Salina Dei Monaci and Watchtowers
About This Tour
Go on a 4-hour tour to two famous highlights of Taranto, Italy, and visit Salina Dei Monaci, a wonderful natural park just a few meters from the seaside. Admire...
Duration: 4 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Taranto · Languages: English, Italian
Know before you go: It is also possible to extend the tour with a visit to the other natural parks nearby.; You can also add a wine and gastronomy activity such as a cooking lesson, a meal in a typical restaurant (fish menu), a fishing excursion, a visit to Maruggio (governed by the Knights of Malta for centuries), or a typical Apulian farmhouse called a Masseria.
About Taranto
Taranto
Taranto is a great place to explore Italian history. Get a local guide to help you unravel tales of Greek, Roman and Aragon rule here and explore the bridges and red-brick palazzos of the town.
What's Included
- English-speaking Italian tour guide
- Entrance to the coastal tower and its museum (free, but it is compulsory to book one day in advance)
Not Included
- Extra hours
- Typical food tasting
- Transport
- Bike rental
- Segway rental
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Salina Dei Monaci and Apulia Coastal Watchtowers
Meet your tour guide at an agreed-upon location to begin the tour. Make your way to Salina Dei Monaci (Monk's Salt Marsh), a wonderful small natural park just a few meters from the seaside. Admire interesting botanical and faunal species, including halophytic plants and Mediterranean maquis. Enjoy birdwatching and spot different species such as pink flamingos, dwarf heron, black-winged stilt, and kingfisher. Visit the well-restored old coastal watchtowers of Apulia and explore the museum inside. Travel back to your accommodation.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Taranto, Province of Taranto, Italy · Tour start: Taranto, Province of Taranto, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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