Experience Salento in an unforgettable day with Puglia and Go: a comprehensive tour that takes you to discover the most iconic places in Lecce, Castro, and Otranto.

Includes private transfers, tour guide, traditional lunch, and an exclusive souvenir.

Departures every Wednesday and Saturday at 8 a.m. from your pick-up point.

Time: 8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Historical notes: Lecce, known as the "Florence of the South," is famous for its Lecce Baroque style and historic buildings. The city is an open-air museum, rich in churches and elegant squares.

What to see:

• Basilica of Santa Croce – Baroque masterpiece with a richly decorated facade.

• Piazza del Duomo – Historic center and beating heart of the city

• Roman Amphitheater – Evidence of ancient Roman Lecce.

Interesting facts: Walking through the streets of the city center, you will notice the Baroque balconies and buildings decorated with Lecce stone carvings, a symbol of local craftsmanship.

Departure for Castro: 12:00 p.m.

Time: 12:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Historical notes: Castro is a village overlooking the sea, with ancient origins and a past marked by Roman and Norman domination.

What to see:

• Aragonese Castle – Fortress overlooking the Adriatic Sea.

• Historic center – Characteristic alleys, small squares, and panoramic views.

• Zinzulusa Cave – A beautiful sea cave famous for its stalactites and stalagmites.

Gastronomic experience: Lunch in a typical local trattoria, with local specialties and fresh products from the Salento tradition.

Souvenir included: A small gift typical of the area to take home as a souvenir of the tour.

Partenza per Otranto: 16:30

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Historical notes: Otranto, a fortified city on the Adriatic Sea, is famous for its Aragonese Castle and its cathedral with its 12th-century mosaic floor.

What to see:

• Otranto Cathedral – With unique medieval mosaics and a Romanesque façade.

• Aragonese Castle – The city's symbolic fortress.

• Historic center and seafront – Stroll through narrow streets, small squares, and glimpses of the sea.

Interesting fact: Otranto preserves the memory of the martyrdom of 800 people in 1480, depicted in the mosaic in the cathedral.

Departure for Brindisi: 7:00 p.m.

Arrival in Brindisi: 8:30 p.m.

Brief history

Salento, the "heel of Italy," is a land rich in history, art, and traditions.

Lecce is famous as the "Florence of the South" for its Lecce Baroque style;

Castro preserves Roman ruins and an enchanting seaside village;

Otranto is known for its cathedral, Aragonese castle, and medieval fortifications.

Curiosity / Anecdote

Otranto is famous for the Martyrdom of the Eight Hundred, which took place in 1480 when the city was besieged by the Ottomans: today, the memory of this event is preserved in the cathedral and mosaics.

Lecce, on the other hand, is nicknamed the "Florence of the South" for its Baroque style, which is so rich that it attracts artists and tourists from all over the world.

This tour combines art, culture, and breathtaking landscapes on the Adriatic Sea

Please note:

• Tour times are flexible and can vary according to your requests. Departure can be brought forward or postponed, provided there is mutual agreement.

• Lunches are always taken at our partner restaurants

• All tours are free: you can move around as you wish, these are not group tours.

• A guide is available on request. The presence of a guide is only confirmed if all 8 passengers request one; otherwise, the tour will take place without a guide and a discount of €20 will be applied to the total price.

• All extra expenses not included in the price are the responsibility of the participants.