Discovering Lecce

Description

A mesmerizing feast of baroque architecture, Lecce dazzles the eye with its resplendent historical center, which is lined with buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. You’ll find dozens of striking churches and palazzi, along with a Norman-style castle and a trove of excellent museums. Lecce has been inhabited for over 2000 years, and you can see ancient Roman ruins in a horseshoe-shaped amphitheatre that once held 15,000 spectators. 


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Lecce:  the most beautiful city in Puglia, the Baroque masterpiece of southern Italy. Sometimes described as the 'Rome of the South', with a long history of rich architecture and art.

Alberobello: universally known as the capital of the ‘Trulli’, famous worldwide for its beauty and unique characteristics, and represent one of the most extraordinary examples of Italian folk architecture.


Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English-speaking guide on shared basis (Day 1, 3)

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 3 night’s accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-3 Lecce

Superior Hotel Category = Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre/Post-night in Lecce

Superior Hotel Category = Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference or similar 4*


MEALS:

  • 3 Breakfasts
  • Lunch during cooking class (Day 2)

TRANSPORT:

  • Shared transportation (Day 3)

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: evening guided walking tour in Lecce (Day 1), cooking class (Day 2), guided tour of Valle D’Itria (Day 3)

Excluded

  • Arrival and departure transfers between the airport or train station and the hotel
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Visa fees
  • International or domestic flights 
  • Meals not mentioned in the inclusions section, drinks during meals
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Tips and gratuities  
  • Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Italy. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

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