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Discover the best top things to do in Santa Maria di Leuca, Italy including Tour in the Natural Beauties of Salento: Santa Maria di Leuca and Specchia, 5-day Puglia, Benevento, and Matera Tour from Rome, 8-day Apulia and Calabria from Rome, Santa Maria di Leuca Private tour, right at the tip of Italy's heel, Puglia - Salento coast to coast tour, Private guided tour in Santa Maria di Leuca - Puglia, Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Mediterranean Route” , Sunset excursion.
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1. Tour in the Natural Beauties of Salento: Santa Maria di Leuca and Specchia
Explore some of Puglia's gorgeous scenery with this 9-hour day trip from Lecce to Santa Maria di Leuca and Specchia. See caves and geological formations, including an underground olive press. Enjoy panoramic views and lunch (own expense) at Patù/San Gregorio.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Tour guide
Reviewed By Claire B
What a trip! Adam, our driver, was fabulous. Nothing was too much trouble for him. The day went according to plan and we had marvellous visits to both the extensive complex of Villa Adriana and then taken up the hill to Villa d’Este and its magnificent water gardens. Thoroughly recommend this out of Rome trip although pre-trip communication from the local provider could be improved.
2. 5-day Puglia, Benevento, and Matera Tour from Rome
A wonderful 5-day experience to discover Apulia, Benevento and Matera. 2 nights in Lecce. Visit of the city, excursion to Polignano, Gallipoli, Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca. Visit of Alberobello and Ostuni. 1 night in Bari. Visit of the city, excursion to Castel del Monte. 1 night in Matera with a visit. Stop in Benevento, nice town of the Roman age in the region Campania on the way back to Rome. Departures on 2021, May 17th and October 11th and 2022, May 6th and October 10th are also available with tour director in Portuguese.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights accommodation, Food tasting (wine and olive oil), Local guide, Tour escort/host, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, City taxes at the hotel, Hotel pick up and drop off, Porterage
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
3. 8-day Apulia and Calabria from Rome
Discover from Rome two of the most authentic and genunine regions of Italiy with their colour, tradition and food: Apulia and Calabria. On the way to Puglia you will visit first Polignano, the birthplace of Domenico Modugno, the author of "Volare"; then Lecce and its barroque style, the microregion of Salento, Alberobello and the Trulli, Bari, Castel del Monte and via Matera, the city of the Sassi you will arrive to Calabria. Visit of beautiful towns such as Cosenza and amazing beaches including Tropea, Le Castella and Praia. On the way back to Rome, visit of Salerno. Departures on 2021, May 17th and October 11th and 2022, April 11th, may 16th and October 10th are also available with tour director in Portuguese.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 7 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Food tasting such as oil, wine and salami, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), All activities, Driver/guide, Tour escort/host, Transport by private vehicle, 2 1/2 hour cruise to admire the Calabrian coast (from April to October)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, City taxes at the hotel
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
4. Santa Maria di Leuca Private tour, right at the tip of Italy's heel
Walking tour in Santa Maria di Leuca, the most south-eastern town in Italy and divided by the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Highlights: Discover the pretty historical center of Leuca See the port divided by the two seas Explore the basilica of Santa Maria Finibus Terrae Tour details: Pleasant visit of Santa Maria di Leuca or, as it is commonly called, Leuca. The small town is located at the south-eastern end of Italy and is important because it is symbolically located halfway between the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian. During the tour you can admire the large port with its majestic lighthouse over 48 meters high and among the most important in Italy. The pleasant walk continues until you visit the church of Cristo Re, the many nineteenth-century villas, the Corinthian column, the Monumental waterfall, completed in 1939, where the Apulian Aqueduct ends. Finally we will visit the basilica / sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae, consecrated in 1755.
Inclusions: Licensed guide
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By RomeAddict
Better condition ruins, smaller, more accessible, great glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous ancient Roman's. Poppaea was Nero's wife. Ruins are about 90% wheelchair accessible.
5. Puglia - Salento coast to coast tour
One-day tour with transfer and private guide that will allow you to visit the Salento, its beautiful towns and admire the beautiful views of the coast
Inclusions: Private transportation, guides and accompaniment in English, guided visits to Otranto, Leuca and Gallipoli
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Anthony L
The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia
6. Private guided tour in Santa Maria di Leuca - Puglia
Private guided tour of Santa Maria di Leuca, the southernmost town in Puglia. An expert guide will accompany you to discover its center, the Basilica, the monumental waterfall and the lighthouse from which you can admire beautiful sunsets over the sea.
Inclusions: tourist guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Anthony L
The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia
7. Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Mediterranean Route”
Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Mediterranean Route'', is a great possibility for travelers looking for a special experience by visiting the best of Southern Italy’s (Apennine peninsula) and the Illyrian (Balkan) Peninsula’s ancient and modern civilizations' inheritance. Which are considered to be a very important part of Western Civilisation as Central Mediterranean. In this tour you will explore and enjoy the rich cultural inheritance, nature, history, traditions, multi-ethnicity, multi-religion, etc. It is a specially designed program, trying to optimize all “must see’' places for this part of South Italy and West Albania. Important Places to be Visited: Tirana, Durres, Bari, Naples, Caserto, Pompeii Amalfi, Salerno, Cilento, Cosenza, Messina, Catania, Agrigento, Palermo, Cefalù, Reggio Calabria, Crotone, Matera, Taranto, Leuca, Lecce, Brindisi, Alberobello, and Bari.
Inclusions: Hotel: Accommodation 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places., Ferry: Tickets in cabins with private bathrooms. , Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary., Breakfast: Daily breakfast. All other meals not listed are at your expense., Guide: Professional bilingual English, speaking tour guide/leader, etc.
Exclusions: Admission/entry Fees, Travel insurance, visa fees (if applicable), Any charges for additional itinerary are not listed in itinerary, A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person). , Excess baggage charges from Airlines, Personal expenses such as room service, telephone, laundry service charges, Losses or additional expenses, Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable), Everything not mentioned in “Inclusions”
Reviewed By ArmyRangeratMIT
I love a good walking tour! It's the first thing I like to do when arriving to town since it gets you oriented to the major history and then gives you ideas of stuff to see.. We packed so much into the tour. The Square, government buildings, sculpture, orthodox church and mosque - wow so cool, and lots of other little things we eyed up to go back and enjoy.. Rate this one an "A"!
8. Sunset excursion
The unique caves of their kind, the swim in the crystal clear waters of our seats, the aperitif on board, the fantastic sunset that will accompany us until we return to the port.
Inclusions: Bottled water
Exclusions:
Reviewed By dinosoursarecool
There is no other word to describe the trip than fantastic! We saw amaznig caves and got a chance to explore some, swimming into them. Of course, the crew was extremely helpful and really took care of everybody druring the bath in the clear waters of the Ionian and the Adriatic sea. Additionaly, we got to learn about the coast's geography and history, including seeing Benito Mussolini's house, and we heard a lot of cool legends. There wasn't any problem with the English, too. As for the tips, the swimming gogles and maybe flippers could be useful (especially if you have sensitive eyes), we didn't have them, tough, and we don't feel like we have missed anything. To sum things up: everything was great! The see, the food, the views, the people. We have never experienced anything like that and would recommand it to anybody. Enjoy your trip!
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