What to do and see in Gagliano del Capo, Puglia: The Best Tours

With this adventurous excursion we will guide you along the Path of Capo d'Otranto to admire the Lighthouse of Punta Palascia and the naturalistic trails of the Natural Park Otranto-Leuca. We will make an exciting panoramic and extreme trekking, along the coastal paths on high cliffs, we will visit the legendary Torre del Serpe, we will walk on the Path of the Orte, we will go up the coast we will explore the ex Cava di Bauxite, its red lake and the suggestive dunes of red earth . We will continue along the path of Capo d'Otranto, we will make an adventurous trek, we will cross the fossil forest and we will explore the Grotta del Vento and the panoramic Grotta del Ciclope, we will arrive at the lighthouse to stop at the easternmost point of Italy, we will walk along the paths of the Via Francigena until you reach Masseria Cippano, from here we will travel the Sentiero delle Memorie from the Colle dei Martiri. From here we will return to Otranto to the starting point where the excursion ends.

Inclusions: Hiking / Trekking / Nordic Walking sticks / sticks, hiking helmets, flashlights / led lights, front lights, survival kits, harnesses, ropes, carabiners, descent and ascent tools, safety systems.

Exclusions:

Take home a souvenir from Puglia in the form of the new Italian cooking skill, during a three-days break and discover also a beautiful region of Italy, Salento. During this Apulian break at the hotel “Il Tabacchificio”, an ancient tobacco factory converted in a 4*** hotel,  famous for  its cooking school “COOKING PUGLIA”, you will learn the tricks behind  the traditional Italian recipes, utilizing local ingredients from your instructor, one of the hotel owners. You will roll on your sleeves and  learn to prepare the two main types of dough: egg (all’ uovo) mostly for filled pasta,  flour-and-water (all’acqua),  gnocchi and some typical sauces and vegetarian appetizers. Each night you can taste your recipes and other amazing dishes at the restaurant by the pool, tasting very good wine from the region. One boat tour is included:  you can decide if on the Adriatic rocky coast or on the white sandy coastline, called Maldives of Italy.

Inclusions: 3 nights accommodation in standard double room on half board basis (breakfast, dinner included with wine pairing), Two (2) hands-on cooking class, 1 boat cave tour, Apron and recipe book, Breakfast, Dinner

Exclusions: Transfers and local transportation (private car is recommended), Additional 'super' alcoholic drinks not included

Spend three delicious hours learning how to cook real Apulian cuisine.  Led by the owner of the cooking school, experienced and talented chef, the hands on cooking class provides instruction on making traditional dishes like grandmother’s homemade pasta, delicious Apulian appetizers, meatballs or meat rolls and eggplant parmigiana and tiramisu. We love to share our traditions that have been passed down in our family with our clients and we will get you perfectly involved in how our food is prepared. When all is prepared and cooked, sit down  by the pool to enjoy the meal you made, accompanied by wine pairings.

Inclusions: Apulian hands-on cooking class, Learn how to make an Italian meal, from first course to dessert, Sip local wine and sample local cheese, Choose from three menus: pasta making, Apulian appetizers, meat, End the experience by eating your meal by the pool with wine pairing

Exclusions: No accomodation

A unique mountain bike adventure to discover Salento, riding in a natural park along scenic cycle-hiking paths, accompanied by environmental guides expert in this outdoor activity, always supported by a mobile base for any need or technical assistance without worrying about anything, we think of everything. We will provide bikes (Mtb) and all the necessary technical equipment. We will explore the natural canyon of Porto Badisco by mountain bike riding along adventurous and panoramic stretches on dirt and rock, with adrenaline-fueled descents and points of view out of the ordinary. With this excursion you will fully experience the Outdoor emotions in Salento and you will learn how to practice this activity in complete safety accompanied and guided by our expert instructors. A 360 degree immersion in the nature of Puglia, pedaling towards adventure.

Inclusions: Bike, Mountain Bike (MTB), Bike, E-Bike (Electric Bike), Bike Helmet, Drilling Kit, Bike Storage Bags, Smartphone / Device Holder

Exclusions:

Riding our beautiful horses we will explore surprising coastal scenarios within the Otranto-Leuca Natural Park. Accompanied by an Equestrian Guide and an Environmental and Hiking Guide, on our horses we will ride immersed in the Mediterranean scrub and surrounded by centuries-old olive groves. We will ride on horseback along the route of the millenary Via Francigena. We will explore the famous Cava di Bauxite of Otranto with its red lake inside the wonderful crater. Riding our horses we will walk by the sea in the fantastic Baia delle Orte where the Adriatic sea embraces the mountains of Albania. We will ride along a timeless itinerary, retracing ancient sheep tracks and rural areas among historical testimonies in a landscape rich in history, archeology and ancient legends. We will ride until we reach the wonderful and historic Torre del Serpe, symbol of Otranto and from here we will return to the riding school for the end of the excursion.

Inclusions: Guided Horseback Riding, Environmental Hiking Guide, Guided Activities, Equestrian Guide, Accompanist, Hiking equipment for riding, Insurance

Exclusions: