6-Hour Walking Tour of Lecce and Otranto with Food and Wine Tasting
About This Tour
Traverse the main attractions of Lecce and Otranto on this six-hour tour. Stroll through the spectacular historic centre of Otranto, also known as "The East Gat...
Duration: 6 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Lecce, Ischia · Languages: English, French
Know before you go: Beachwear is not allowed in churches.
About Ischia
Ischia
Get an Italy tour guide from Everest Global Hub to help you enjoy the bubbling volcanic baths, rich historical monuments, and craggy mountains of stunning Ischia island
What's Included
- English-speaking Italian tour guide
Not Included
- Food
- Duomo and Holy Cross Basilica entrance fees in Lecce
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Otranto Old Town and Waterfront Walk
Walk along the Sea Gate and Bulwarks, with stops to take some pictures. Stop at the Aragonese Castle, a medieval castle next to Ischia. Visit the Cathedral and Crypt. Explore St. Peter Basilica, a church built in the Renaissance style. Pass by Alfonsina Tower and Land Gate. Take a lunch break at the Otranto waterfront, lined with stunning medieval architecture and scenic harbours.
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2Day 02
Lecce Baroque Landmarks and Tasting
Pass by Naples Gate, an ancient city gate. Discover Duomo Square, the Cathedral, and the Bishop Palace from the outside, unless you pay the Cathedral entrance fee. Stop at St. Claire Church, dedicated to Saint Clare of Assisi and containing her remains, and see the Roman Theatre from the outside, unless you pay the church entrance fee. Make a photo stop at St. Oronzo Square, which was built in the 2nd century. Admire the Roman Amphitheatre, a circular or oval open-air venue with raised seating, built by the ancient Romans. Explore the Holy Cross Basilica and Celestini Building from the outside for a photo stop, unless you pay the Basilica entrance fee. Enjoy food and wine tasting at the end of the tour.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: 73028 Otranto, Province of Lecce, Italy · Tour start: 73028 Otranto, Province of Lecce, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
