Itinerary
- Day 1
Lecce
LecceOptional Activities
- Visit Piazza Duomo
- Visit Piazza Sant'Oronzo and its amphitheater
- Explore Baroque architecture throughout the city
Landmarks Piazza Duomo Piazza Sant'Oronzo - Day 2
San Foca to Frassanito
San Foca to Frassanito- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided day hike from San Foca to Frassanito (approximately 14 km, 4 hours)
Optional Activities
- Swim at Torre dell'Orso
- Visit Roca Vecchia archaeological site and Grotta della Poesia cave
- View the Faraglioni rock formations at Sant'Andrea
Landmarks San Foca Roca Vecchia Grotta della Poesia Torre dell'Orso Faraglioni di Sant'Andrea - Day 3
Alimini Lakes to Otranto
Alimini Lakes to Otranto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided day hike from Alimini Lakes to Otranto (approximately 15 km, 4.5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Explore Alimini Lakes and observe native wildlife
- Walk along coastal caves: Grotta Sfondata, Grotta dell'Eremita, Grotta Verde, Grotta della Monaca
- Visit Otranto's Aragonese castle
- Visit Otranto Cathedral and view its mosaic
Landmarks Alimini Lakes Grotta Sfondata Grotta dell'Eremita Grotta Verde Grotta della Monaca Otranto Cathedral Aragonese Castle, Otranto - Day 4
Otranto to Porto Badisco
Otranto to Porto Badisco- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided day hike from Otranto to Porto Badisco (approximately 17 km, 6 hours)
Optional Activities
- View Torre del Serpe (16th-century coastal tower)
- Explore Cava d'Otranto (bauxite quarry with colorful lakes and cliffs)
- Visit Punta Palascia lighthouse
- Explore Porto Badisco coastal village
- Visit Grotta dei Cervi (prehistoric rock paintings)
Landmarks Torre del Serpe Cava d'Otranto Punta Palascia Lighthouse Porto Badisco Grotta dei Cervi - Day 5
Porto Badisco to Castro
Porto Badisco to Castro- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided day hike from Porto Badisco to Castro (approximately 15 km, 5.5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Visit Santa Cesarea Terme (thermal springs town)
- Explore Porto Miggiano Beach
- Visit Spiaggia delle Fontanelle
- View Villa Sticchi
- Explore Zinzulusa Grotto (approximately 1,500 meters with underground landscapes)
- Visit Castro castle perched on cliffs
Landmarks Malepasso Santa Cesarea Terme Porto Miggiano Beach Spiaggia delle Fontanelle Villa Sticchi Zinzulusa Grotto Castro Castle - Day 6
Castro to Tricase
Castro to Tricase- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided day hike from Castro to Tricase (approximately 17 km, 6 hours)
Optional Activities
- Stop at Marina di Andrano
- Visit Tricase Porto fishing village
- Explore the Via Francigena ancient route
Landmarks Marina di Andrano Tricase Porto Tricase - Day 7
Tricase to Gagliano del Capo
Tricase to Gagliano del Capo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided day hike from Gagliano del Capo to Leuca (approximately 17 km, 6 hours)
Optional Activities
- Visit Marina di Novaglie
- Explore Blue Grotto
- Explore Novaglie Grotto
- Hike the Cipolliane Trail (approximately 2.5 km)
- View Ciolo Channel fjord
- Visit Leuca Lighthouse
- Visit Basilica of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae
Landmarks Gagliano del Capo Marina di Novaglie Blue Grotto Novaglie Grotto Cipolliane Trail Ciolo Channel Leuca Lighthouse Basilica of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae - Day 8
Gagliano del Capo
Gagliano del Capo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning walk along the waterfront promenade
