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Palascia Lighthouse
Otranto Coast
Bauxite Quarry
Poetry Cave
Turks Bay Path

Full Day Tour of Otranto City and its Amazing Seacoast from Lecce

By A casa delle Salentine
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$212 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Our trip will take us in the amazing Otranto seacoast surrounded by lovely Mediterranean scrublands.

I'll drive you to Otranto, one of the most beautiful coastal villages in Salento, where you can have an independent tour enjoying the ancient city. After that we transfer to the Bauxite Lake and to Palascia Lighthouse with their breathtaking views. In Torre Sant'Andrea and Torre dell'Orso you could find out the clearest water you've ever seen in Puglia.

For last you'll visit one of the 10 most beautiful natural pools in the world. Your visit time will be very flexible and you can also get a swim in your chosen place, so carry your swim gear.

Activity location

  • Centro Storico Otranto
    • Piazza Castello
    • 73028, Otranto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lecce Stazione
    • Piazzale Oronzo Massari
    • 73100, Lecce, Puglia, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Full Day Tour of Otranto City and its Amazing Seacoast from Lecce
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
NZ$212.20 x 2 AdultsNZ$424.40

Total
Price is NZ$424.40

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedIndependent tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedThe tour is just for you with flexible visit times
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • Remaining hours for tour duration will spend on travel

Activity itinerary

Centro Storico Otranto
  • 3h
Transfer from Lecce to Otranto 40 min - Otranto, one of the most lovely coastal villages in Salento. Every corner highlight the different civilisations who lived here like Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans and Aragoneses. You'll have free time for visiting the amazing Cathedral, the Saint Peter Church in Byzantine style, the Castle and the gorgeous Walls that surround the whole ancient city.
Cava di Bauxite
  • 15m
Transfer from Otranto to Bauxite Lake 10 min - A small lake grew into an abandoned bauxite quarry characterised by an impressive red colour of the ground surrounded by Mediterranean scrublands. It has become a true must-see in the last years for all tourists. You'll enjoy the whole area with amazing viewpoints.
Punta Palascia Lighthouse
  • 15m
Transfer from Bauxite Lake to Palascia Lighthouse 10 min - Tall white cylindrical lighthouse located on the easternmost point of Italy. Walking along the path it's possible admiring the wonderful view of the Adriatic Sea.
Torre Sant'Andrea
  • 30m
Transfer from Palascia Lighthouse to Torre Sant'Andrea 30 min - This is one gorgeous sight. The water is the clearest you can find out in Puglia and the backdrop is outstanding. You could also swim here, so carry your swim gear.
Torre dell'Orso Beach
  • 30m
Transfer from Torre Sant'Andrea to Torre dell'Orso Beach 10 min - You'll visit a great long beach with very nice soft sand. You can walk through it enjoying the lovely viewpoints and the amazing sea colour or getting a swim if you wish. You can also tasting a delicious sweet in the breathtaking terrace by one of the most extraordinary local Bakery/Ice Cream Shop.
Grotta della Poesia
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Transfer from Torre dell'Orso to Poetry Cave 5 min - You'll visit one of the 10 most beautiful natural pools in the world. It's forbidden to go into the water because of safety measures. - Transfer from Poetry Cave to Lecce 40 min

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCentro Storico Otranto
    • Piazza Castello
    • 73028, Otranto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELecce Stazione
    • Piazzale Oronzo Massari
    • 73100, Lecce, Puglia, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEStazione dei bus
    • Viale Porta d'Europa
    • 73100, Lecce, Puglia, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPorta Napoli
    • Piazzetta Arco di Trionfo
    • 73100, Lecce, Puglia, Italy

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