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

5.0
(45 reviews)

7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

I'll drive you to Otranto, one of the most beautiful coastal villages in Salento, where you can have your independent tour enjoying the ancient city. After that we transfer to the Bauxite Lake and to the 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 and one of the most beautiful natural pools in the world.

The visit times will be very flexible, depending on your needs, and you could also swim in your favorite place, so bring your swim gear.

What's Included

Access to Poetry Cave
Independent tour
The tour is just for you with flexible schedule
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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. You can recognize me by grey car.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Transfer from Lecce to Otranto 45 min - Otranto, one of the most lovely coastal villages in Salento. Every corner highlight the different civilizations who lived here like Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans and Aragonese. 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.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Transfer from Otranto to Bauxite Lake 10 min - A small lake grew in an abandoned bauxite quarry characterized by an impressive red color of the ground surrounded by Mediterranean scrubland. It has become a must-see in the latest years for all tourists. You'll enjoy the whole area after a little walk on a dirt road that will take you to amazing viewpoints.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Transfer from Bauxite Lake to Palascia Lighthouse 10 min - The tall white cylindrical lighthouse on the easternmost tip of Italy. Walking along the path you can delight yourself with breathtaking views by the rocky cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Transfer from Palascia Lighthouse to Torre Sant'Andrea 30 min - The Faraglioni cove is a gorgeous sight. The water is the clearest you can find out in Puglia and the backdrop is outstanding. You can swim here, going easily down the stair into the rock or in the near little nice sandy beach, so bring your swim gear. You can even have your independent lunch in the close restaurants with their terraces by the sea.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Transfer from Torre Sant'Andrea to Torre dell'Orso Beach 5 min - You'll enjoy the best long sandy beach walking through it among amazing viewpoints and swimming in the azure sea. You should also taste the delicious typical sweets in the stunning terrace by the most rated local ice cream shop.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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 45 min

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • The remaining hours of the tour will be spent on travel
Supplied by A casa delle Salentine

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