Location: Province of Lecce
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Top 5 Archaeology Tours in Province of Lecce, Puglia
The Province of Lecce (Italian: Provincia di Lecce) is a province in the Apulia region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Lecce, which is known as the Florence of the South. The province itself is called the "Heel of Italy". Included entirely in the Salento peninsula, it is the second most populous province in Apulia and the twenty-first in Italy.
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1. Lecce. Journey to discover a charming baroque
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
The historic center of Lecce is one of the most interesting in Puglia. The particularity of its Baroque architecture derives from the ability of local artists and architects who, between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, have done something unique thanks to the quality of the tender local stone. Our tour will be a journey through time, from the splendor of the Roman Empire to contemporary Lecce. An elegant and refined city where churches and ancient buildings alternate artisan workshops (especially papier-mache), shops and places where you can taste typical products.
Inclusions: Guided walking tour
Exclusions: Entrance tickets to churches
Reviewed By AlisaTD
We had an AMAZING time with our tour guide, Fabio. He was so knowledgeable about the area and told incredible stories about the history of Otranto. We learned so much and he made it SO fun. This is definitely a must for any visit to Otranto. The city has so much history and this tour is the perfect way to see everything and learn a ton. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Puglia!
2. Walking tour Lecce
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
You'll have the opportunity to get to know a local tour guide and to walk in his company listening to the history and characteristics of Lecce.
Inclusions: tour guide
Exclusions: Churches ticket (€ 6,50 per person)
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
3. Turkey Express Tour | 7-Day
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Whether you have a love of ancient history, delicious food, exploring new cultures or even just walking amongst some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world, you’ll find what you’re looking for on one of our expert-led cultural tours of Turkey. This incredible tour follows Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, İzmir, Pergamon, Troy, Canakkale, Anzac Cove, and returns to Istanbul. We have prepared this trip with a mind so you can book at ease. No guesswork with Eskapas to make that happen, leaving you worry-free once it is booked for good. Eskapas guaranteed departures take the guesswork out of planning your adventure and give you the peace of mind to book the tour that suits you. It is time to join us! NB: Please consult us if you want to add a pre/post accommodation (with/without visits) in Istanbul.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Complimentary Whirling Dervish CEremony, Free Wi-Fi on the bus
Exclusions: Tips to the guide and driver ( suggested as 3€/p/day for the guide and 2€/p/day for the driver ) , Personal expenses (meals other than mentioned) drinks etc, visa fees, Before/after flights
Reviewed By 912brit
We had a great time! We want to come back to Turkey in the winter because we are in love with the country now. :) We really enjoyed all the places we visited and would like to travel back to spend more time exploring - especially in Cappadocia and the big cities. All the people we met were wonderful and our guides were excellent. We especially LOVED our first two. They were the nicest and most fun people to spend time with- it was like being on vacation with friends. We didn't want to go home! We will definitely do another Eskapas tour in Greece or Turkey on our next trip so I will reach out to you again in a few months when we are ready to book. Thanks for all your help! We really appreciated it.
4. Lecce the Florence of the South from Central Apulia
Explore how very different, friendly and playful Baroque style can be in the honey-colored “Florence of the South”. Visit Lecce, famed city of art and birthplace of the marvelous "barocco Leccese". Besides the mesmerizing virtuously carved fine-grained honey-colored local limestone decorations of the impressing churches, monumental monasteries and renaissance and baroque style noble houses, which made Lecce so famous, the second most important and still kept alive artisanship is papier-mâché art. Discover how local craftsmen express their art in the numerous little papier-mâché "botteghe" in the historical district.
Inclusions: Transfer in air-conditioned vehicles from hotel to destination and back,, Guided visit of the old town of Lecce and its most impressive buildings.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and beverages
Reviewed By HelentheHappyFoodie
Our travel agent in the UK used Acampora for local arrangements on the ground for a private trip. They were superb - very reliable, knowledgeable guides, really helpful and went the extra mile to accommodate what we were interested in seeing/learning about, as well as to find great views and lunch places. Always on time and very professional. We were 2 people in a Mercedes people carrier and travelled on a day trip from Positano to Amalfi/Ravello/Scala, on another day Pompeii (4 hours with a guide!), and on our final day Herculaneum. We also spent a day without a car in Naples, at the Archaeological Museum (3 hours with a guide). The transfer from Naples to Positano was in the same Mercedes. Many thanks to Ugo the guide, Leonardo the driver, and also Giulia the guide!
5. From Lecce: Ostuni, Alberobello and Polignano a Mare Independent Tour
This tour will give you the opportunity to visit three significant villages in Puglia independently: Ostuni, Alberobello and Polignano a Mare.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Kim L
We were staying in Lecce and did this tour in September. It was a great way to see the major sites of 4 nearby towns and hear some of the history. Our guide spoke very good english and he and our driver were both excellent. Highly recommended!
