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This tour will take you to discover the Salento west coast with Gallipoli town starting from Lecce and crossing the peninsula among typical villages and vineyards also stopping, as optional choice, in one of the most important Salento winery for a tasting experience. There will be no shortage of halts along the coast for fully enjoying the breathtaking views that will show you up. The journey will go on heading to a wonderful beach where you could swim and have refreshment before your independent tour among narrow alleys, shops and sea views of which Gallipoli will surprise you.
In the case the wine tasting won't be done, like on Sunday days or depending on the cellar availability, we'll stop in Galatina for visiting its fascinating late Romanesque church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, built in 1390, full covered with stunning frescoes by workers from Giotto school.
This option will be also selectable as "Discovering Galatina Basilica" if you prefer to skip the cellar or the beach.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining hours of the tour will be spent on travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Independent tour
The tour is just for you with flexible schedule
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wine tasting experience (optional) from 30 to 40 €/pax. Closed on Sundays and depending availability
Lunch
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Piazza Salandra
Transfer from Lecce to Nardò 30 minutes. Independent visit to Nardò Historic Center. A beautiful medieval town with lot of historical baroque buildings, the Castle, the Square and many Churches. The most beautiful is the Basilica Cathedral founded in the 11th Century, but all are unique.
Nardò
Eventuality of wine tasting tour in the Cellar (closed on Sundays and depending on availability). In the same town of Nardò you can choose to get an independent wine tasting tour in one of the most important local winery (advance booking is required). The cellar offers experiences of 3 or 4 glasses of wine from different grapes, a little appetizer made with taralli and focaccia bread, plus typical cheese for 2nd option, and a full experience with 5 glasses of wine that includes a cold cuts platter too. The wine tasting cost goes from 30 to 40 euro/person and will be paid in the winery as your needs. In the case the wine tasting won't be done the time will be spent in the next halts, or adding another stop, as customer wish; See also the tour option "Discovering Galatina Basilica".
Pickup included
Skip the Cellar or the Beach: This option provides halt in Galatina for visiting its fascinating late Romanesque church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria.
Pickup included
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lucia B,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
Roberto and his wife, Sandra picked us up at our hotel and took us For a lovely day of sightseeing. They are both from Lecce, so they’re very familiar with the best places to see. Gallipoli was breathtaking. We followed that with a a trip to the beach. They are very special and will make your trip memorable.
liz C,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
Bob was wonderful. He was really great about communicating before the trip making sure we got to see what we wanted. There are so many sights to see in Galapoli and Galatina. I highly recommend.
Christine K,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
Bob is so passionate about his country and the history. If you love wine, he will take you to the most amazing winery with a food tasting and pairing. Great day!
Melissa C,
May 24, 2025
- Viator
We spent an amazing day with Bob and his lovely wife. They truly thought of everything and let us set the pace of the day. The wine tasting was excellent! We tried 5 wines and the food pairing was extremely generous - no lunch needed. Definitely recommend this tour!
Agostino D,
Aug 28, 2024
- Viator
Roberto was an amazing guide in coordinating the day’s activities. He was well prepared and extremely accommodating in making our day pleasurable and memorable
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