- Individual arrival in LECCE. Called the Florence of the South, Lecce is one of the most interesting cities in the region for its baroque architecture, typical of the 17th Century. Don't forget to visit Piazza Duomo and Piazza Sant'Oronzo with its amphitheatre. Overnight stay in Lecce.
- LECCE - GALLIPOLI 62 km / +220m (See profile). Bike delivery and orientation. Today you will cycle along the beautiful countryside of Salento. Your first destination will be Galatina. Take time to visit the Mother-Church and the Basilica of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria with its 15th-century frescoes. After lunch break, maybe with a typical Rustico Leccese, you will ride first to Galatone and then to GALLIPOLI. Don't miss the chance to spend your evening strolling around the beautiful streets of the old town. Overnight stay in Gallipoli.
- GALLIPOLI - SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA 75 km / +520m (See profile). We also offer a shorter option: 52 km / +230m (See profile). Leaving behind Gallipoli you'll cycle along the Ionian coast headed to Torre San Giovanni. Here the crystal clear sea will tempt you… but it’s time to get back on your bike! A short detour will take you inland to see the small towns of Ugento and Specchia, one of the most beautiful 'BORGHI' in Italy. Then you will continue your ride for another 35 km reaching SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA, where the Ionian and the Adriatic Sea meet; this is the southernmost point in Salento, striking the visitor’s eye for its colors and unreal silence. Overnight stay in Santa Maria di Leuca.
- SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA - OTRANTO 63 km / +650m (See profile). Today you'll start riding northward along the beautiful coastline of the Adriatic Sea. Crossing the marinas of Tricase Porto and Castro Marina, you'll finally get to one of the most amazing cities of Salento: OTRANTO. If you want you can have a delicious seafood dinner and take a walk throughout the historic centre and maybe buy some souvenirs from the local little shops. Overnight stay in Otranto.
- OTRANTO - LECCE 56 km / +285m (See profile). In the morning, if you want, there's time to visit the city. Otranto is best appreciated in its amazing cathedral, where the bones of 813 martyrs are displayed in a glass case behind the altar. Less macabre is the cathedral’s other jaw-dropper, its medieval mosaic floor, which rivals the famous early Christian mosaics of Ravenna in its richness and historical significance. Cycling along the Alimini Lakes, you’ll finally reach the seaside village of Torre dell'Orso: don't miss the opportunity to swim in the suggestive Grotta della Poesia. Before arriving in LECCE you will meet Acaya, a perfect stop for an authentic Italian espresso or for a drink at sunset in front of the castle. Overnight stay in Lecce.
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TOUR OF SALENTO
Tour name: Tour of Salento
Tour Duration: 6 days/5 nights
Tour type: Self-guided
Participants: Minimum 2
Start: Any day
Level: Easy
Accommodation: Economy or Deluxe
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Tour Duration: 6 days/5 nights
Tour type: Self-guided
Participants: Minimum 2
Start: Any day
Level: Easy
Accommodation: Economy or Deluxe
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
BIKES AVAILABLE FOR THIS TOUR:
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Price per person in double room
CATEGORY |
Low season |
Mid-season |
High season |
A - B&B/ECONOMY 3*** |
€ 740 |
€ 885 |
€ 1.060 |
B - DE LUXE (4/5 stars Hotels) |
€ 1.060 |
€ 1.360 |
€ 1.660 |
Low season: 08th Jan - 31st May/23rd Sept - 22th Dec
Mid-season: 01st Jun-14th Jul/24th Aug - 22nd Sept
High season: 06th - 10th April/15th Jul - 23rd Aug/23rd Dec - 7th Jan
Mid-season: 01st Jun-14th Jul/24th Aug - 22nd Sept
High season: 06th - 10th April/15th Jul - 23rd Aug/23rd Dec - 7th Jan
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