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Otranto and Surroundings Full-Day Bike Tour

Location Lecce, Puglia, Italy
$154.79
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Overview

Otranto's stunning landscapes come alive on this full-day bike tour, weaving through the enchanting surroundings of Salento. Experience the rich history and vibrant culture as you cycle past ancient sites and indulge in local delicacies.

  • 🚴‍♂️ Otranto and Surroundings Full-Day Bike Tour: Enjoy an immersive 8-hour journey led by a knowledgeable local guide, fluent in English.
  • 🗺️ Ride through the picturesque Valley of Idro, where the Byzantine crypt of Saint Angel awaits, carved into the soft rock of Salento.
  • 🌾 Visit the Costantine Foundation, a center dedicated to organic farming and traditional weaving, where you can appreciate the art of old looms.
  • 🪨 Cycle to Giurdignano, the main megalithic center of Salento, to marvel at its prehistoric dolmens and menhirs, the earliest signs of human presence in the region.
  • 🍞 Savor a delicious lunch at a local bakery featuring a stone oven, showcasing the best of typical Salento products.
  • 🏊‍♀️ Enjoy a refreshing break at Porto Badisco, where you can relax with a sweet iced coffee made with almond milk or take a swim in the inviting waters.
  • 🌊 Pedal along the breathtaking coast road to Otranto, stopping at the Punta Palascìa lighthouse, the easternmost point of Italy, and a unique lake in a former bauxite quarry.
  • 🔒 All necessary safety equipment is provided, including helmets, bags, pouches, and a repair kit, ensuring a worry-free adventure.
  • 🧀 Delight in a tasting of local specialties, including cheese and wine, to truly savor the flavors of Salento.

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Otranto and Surroundings Full-Day Bike Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

  • Use of safety equipment (helmets, bags, pouches, repair kit)
  • Use of bicycle
  • Local guide
  • A tasting of typical products / cheese / wine
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

  • Cripta Bizantina di Sant'Angelo
    We'll go up the Idro valley along a pleasant dirt patch and we'll see St. Angelo Crypt, which was carved into the soft rock of Salento at the Byzantine time.
  • Otranto
    We'll move on to Casamassella and stop at the Costantine Foundation, a center dedicated to organic farming and traditional weaving with old looms.
  • Giurdignano
    Then we'll reach Giurdignano, main megalithic centre of Salento due to the many dolmens and menhirs, first evidence of human presence in the area.
  • Uggiano La Chiesa
    Stop by a bakery with a stone oven for a delicious lunch arranged by the organization. After lunch, we'll cycle to Porto Badisco for a long break, and weather permitting, a swim. It is also possible to rent canoes.
  • Faro di Punta Palascia
    We'll then move on along the magnificent coast road to Otranto. We will stop at Punta Palascìa lighthouse, the eastern most point of Italy, and a peculiar lake in a disused bauxite quarry.  Return to Otranto in the late afternoon.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Otranto and Surroundings Full-Day Bike Tour

    Location Lecce, Puglia, Italy
    $154.79
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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