Walk&Rail in Salento 2020

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Start and end in Lecce

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The towns I visited were lovely, the accommodations were beautiful, the swimming was great, and the gelati was delicious!!
Deidre•traveled in July5.0
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Operator: Salento Bici Tour
Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
All Ages Welcome

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Intro
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Day 1
Bari/Brindisi to Lecce
Bari/Brindisi to Lecce
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Transfer from Bari or Brindisi to Lecce
- Walking tour of old town Lecce
Landmarks
Lecce Old Town
Day 2
Lecce to Otranto
Lecce to Otranto
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit megalithic garden with Bronze Age dolmen and menhirs in Giurdignano
- Visit ancient looms at Casamassella brought back into production by Le Costantine Foundation
- Discover ancient Byzantine crypt in Idro Valley
- Visit Byzantine frescoes in church of San Pietro
- Walk on ramparts overlooking the sea in Otranto
- Visit cathedral with medieval tree of life mosaic floor
Landmarks
Giurdignano Megalithic Garden
Church of San Pietro
Otranto Cathedral
Otranto Ramparts
Day 3
Otranto
Otranto
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk to Snake Tower from Otranto port
- Visit Lighthouse of Punta Palascia
- Explore Bauxite Quarry lake
Landmarks
Otranto Castle
Porta a Mare
Snake Tower
Punta Palascia Lighthouse
Bauxite Quarry
Day 4
Otranto to Gagliano del Capo
Otranto to Gagliano del Capo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk Ciolo path to the canal
- Walk Cipolliane footpath
- Explore caves of Cipolliane
Optional Activities
- Swim at Novaglie
Landmarks
Ciolo Canal
Cipolliane Caves
Novaglie
Day 5
Gallipoli - Nardò
Gallipoli - Nardò
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Centopierre monument in Patù
- Visit San Pietro church in Giuliano
- Visit castle in Giuliano
- Visit Leuca Piccola sanctuary and hypogeum in Barbarano
- Explore old city of Gallipoli
Landmarks
Centopietre
San Pietro Church
Giuliano Castle
Leuca Piccola Sanctuary
Gallipoli Old City
Gallipoli Bridge
Day 6
Nardò
Nardò
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk from Nardò old town to Tower of Santa Maria dell'Alto
- View from Belvedere
- Explore Porto Selvaggio bay
- Visit Grotta del Cavallo archaeological site
Landmarks
Tower of Santa Maria dell'Alto
Belvedere
Porto Selvaggio
Grotta del Cavallo
Uluzzo Tower
Day 7
Galatina - Lecce
Galatina - Lecce
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Basilica of St. Catherine of Alexandria in Galatina
- Guided tour of Lecce city
- Visit historical palaces in Lecce
- Visit amphitheater in Lecce
- Visit Roman theater in Lecce
- Visit Santa Maria della Croce in Lecce
- Visit cathedral in Lecce
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Galatone (traditional Salento cuisine)
Landmarks
Basilica of St. Catherine of Alexandria
Lecce Amphitheater
Lecce Roman Theater
Santa Maria della Croce
Lecce Cathedral
Day 8
Lecce Departure
Lecce Departure
Optional Activities
- Transfer to Bari airport
- Transfer to Brindisi airport

Landmarks
Lecce Old Town

Landmarks
Giurdignano Megalithic Garden
Church of San Pietro
Otranto Cathedral
Otranto Ramparts

Landmarks
Otranto Castle
Porta a Mare
Snake Tower
Punta Palascia Lighthouse
Bauxite Quarry

Landmarks
Ciolo Canal
Cipolliane Caves
Novaglie

Landmarks
Centopietre
San Pietro Church
Giuliano Castle
Leuca Piccola Sanctuary
Gallipoli Old City
Gallipoli Bridge

Landmarks
Tower of Santa Maria dell'Alto
Belvedere
Porto Selvaggio
Grotta del Cavallo
Uluzzo Tower

Landmarks
Basilica of St. Catherine of Alexandria
Lecce Amphitheater
Lecce Roman Theater
Santa Maria della Croce
Lecce Cathedral

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Deidre5.0•July 2019
I did not do a bike tour with Salento Bici. Instead I did a Walk and Rail Tour that they had recently started...
I did not do a bike tour with Salento Bici. Instead I did a Walk and Rail Tour that they had recently started organising. A week of walking and catching the local trains around the Salento region, self guided with a GPS, along country roads and coastal paths. I travelled from Lecce to Otranto to Gagliano del Capo to Gallipoli, Nardo and back to Lecce. It was fabulous! I was on my own, but I felt safe at all times. The towns I visited were lovely, the accommodations were beautiful, the swimming was great, and the gelati was delicious!! It was very hot in June, some days the walks ( up to 20km) were quite hard due to the heat and lack of shade along the walks, but the hard work and sweat was paid off with beautiful scenery, interesting places, great swimming spots, and lovely food, and always a comfortable bed at the end of the day. I would recommend to anyone who likes walking holidays and wants to experience the Salento region and its people. The Salento Bici staff , especially Tiziana, were very helpful and supportive throughout the week. I thank them for their help, and recommend their services wholeheartedly.Show more
Traveled in May 2019

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