DA over 13 years with excursions, boat trips, visits to caves, the coast and the marine territory we are happy to make our customers live real experiences in Santa Maria di Leuca and Salento.
We will visit both seas, both Adriatic and Lonio.
During the route there will be a detailed description of the places that will be visited, with historical, geographical and local stories.
On the boat, there will be other guests to share experiences and socialize with.
For safety reasons and according to the new legal provisions, the boats will sail parallel to the coast, maintaining a safe distance and without entering the caves. The inside of the caves will still be clearly visible from the boat.
The tour begins with a visit to the Underground Jewish Museum, where you will discover the fascinating Jewish and medieval history of the city. Here you can admire an underground room with tanks used for the purification of the body.
You will continue the tour with a stop in front of the Church of Santa Croce, jewel of Lecce Baroque, to appreciate its exterior. You will explore the nearby Piazza Sant'Oronzo, the former market square with the Old Town Hall, the Roman Column and the remains of a Roman amphitheatre.
Walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, you will discover beautiful Baroque palaces and the Church of Sant'Irene. Finally, you will end the tour in Piazza Duomo, one of the most renowned squares in the region, where you will admire the Archbishop's residence, seminary, bell tower and cathedral from the outside.
The homemade pasta course allows you to learn the production techniques of orecchiette and sagne, typical Apulian pasta, with a real professional cook.
The course will take place in a beautiful 1400s courtyard, in the heart of the center of Lecce.
In addition to a unique experience, the production technique, once learned, will be useful for you to use it to your friends once you return home. In addition to making the pasta, it will be cooked and eaten on site.
If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Lecce, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Lecce! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!
Duration: 3 hours - 4 hours
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With this app-based audio tour, you’ll get the opportunity to explore Lecce at your own pace. You’ll have the chance to start the tour at any desirable point and discover the city’s highlights following the interactive route. You’ll be able to listen to captivating stories about the past and present of Lecce, as well as discover facts about historic streets and monuments.
We will take you to discover the magnificent caves of Santa Maria di Leuca with the possibility of taking a swim in our beautiful crystalline waters.
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Duration: 3 hours
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- Learn how to make orecchiette pasta fresca in the heart of Lecce old town with the locals and in a wonderful location over an incredible Baroque view
- Enjoy a guided wine experience with local experts and learn the ins and outs of Puglia wine production
- make pasta and taste wine with the locals in a wonderful location with a gorgeous view
Enjoy a quiet experience away from Lecce's tourist crowds.
In a cozy wine bar with an inspiring deco, learn about Puglia wines and wine culture as you sip several different types of wine while enjoying delicious local food. Learn all about the local wine culture from your wine expert.
*THIS TOUR IS IN ENGLISH
*IF YOU ARE A SOLO TRAVELER, CONTACT ME BEFORE BOOKING THE TOUR, PLEASE
*IF YOU WANT A PRIVATE TOUR CONTACT ME!
email: sara.sarabianchi@gmail.com
We'll wander around Lecce's historic center for about 2 hours. I'll show you not only the most important Roman and Baroque monuments, but we'll also discover some of the city's hidden corners. I'll tell you about its history and traditions! Lecce will surprise you!
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Use sunscreen, the sun can be very strong in summer
Take part in this experience and discover our farmhouse and our winery.
We will start by visiting our Moscato di Trani vineyard a few steps from the property. We will present the peculiar characteristics and history of Apulian viticulture in the Itria Valley.
At the end we will taste 4 of our wines and we will tell you their story and how they were born:
- Terra Viva, still red wine of Nero di Troia, IGP Puglia 13% vol .;
- Pietra Viva, still white wine from Verdeca, IGP Valle d'Itria 12% vol .;
- 1 ° Luglio, still rosé wine from Nero di Troia grapes, IGP Puglia 12.5% vol .;
- Pietro 60, still dry white wine from Moscato di Trani grapes, IGP Puglia 12.5% vol.
We will accompany everything with a taste of our products homemade.
We are waiting for you in our farmhouse, we are waiting for you at Trulli il Castagno!
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Welcome! We will take a tour of 2 through the streets and alleys of the old town, classical buildings, squares of extraordinary beauty, Baroque churches and monuments of Roman times...!
Art, history, traditions... but also good food!
it will be a pleasure to offer you our delicious 'coffee Leccese' on ice with almond extract and typical appetizers.
Lecce will surprise you and this tour will be memorable!
Duration: 2 hours
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Our tour allows you to see the caves with the colors of the sunset. The elegant boat and the atmosphere with the setting sun will make the tour unforgettable. We'll have a toast. You can go for a swim with the red sky of the sunset and listening to the sound of the sea. there will be few people who will have this experience on a boat
If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Brindisi, you've come to the right place!
With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace.
You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Brindisi! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!
Duration: 2 hours - 3 hours
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Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Brindisi cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wines.
During the lesson the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Brindisi recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.
This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Join Enza and her family in their charming Villa in Corigliano d’Otranto, a picturesque village just 15 minutes from Lecce.
Discover the joy of a traditional Apulian cooking class, learning how to make orecchiette and macaroni by hand using local ingredients and authentic family recipes.
This immersive Puglia cooking experience takes place in a welcoming countryside home where simplicity meets tradition.
Together, we’ll prepare classic regional dishes using seasonal produce, handmade pasta, extra virgin olive oil, and vegetables grown in our garden.
You’ll enjoy a delicious variety of Apulian dishes, from orecchiette with tomato and basil to maccheroni with seafood or chickpea cream and walnut crumble, all paired with excellent local wines.
We’ll finish with a homemade limoncello, a sweet jam tart, and a touch of traditional Italian music, the perfect ending to an unforgettable Lecce cooking class that captures the true flavors and warm spirit of southern Italy.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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Enjoy this 2h30-street food tasting tour into one of the most enchanting and magic cities of the Southern Italy. Walk into the old town and taste the best local street food. Be impressed by the taste of the rustico, soft puff pastry disc filled with mozzarella, tomato and bechamel, the flavour of local cheese, the crunchy tarallini, the pasticciotto freshly baked: a short pastry stuffed with custard and even more!
See the jewels of Baroque architecture like Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Sant'Oronzo with the Sedile, the old city Hall. Let yourself be attracted by the soft atmosphere in Piazza Duomo.
This tour is the perfect formula to join a visit to the city to tasting of local specialties!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Discover authentic Puglia with Venture Vibes through an unforgettable experience in the heart of the region. Explore ancient olive groves and underground olive mills, uncovering the secrets of extra virgin olive oil. This journey blends history, culture, and unique flavors to offer an unparalleled sensory and cultural experience.
Begin your tasting program with a scenic walk among centuries-old olive trees, symbols of Puglia's agricultural heritage. Accompanied by experts, visit an underground olive mill, where oil has been traditionally produced for generations.
Following the visit, participate in a guided tasting of high-quality extra virgin olive oils, learning to distinguish the aromatic nuances and unique characteristics of each variety. Discover why Puglian olive oil is renowned worldwide and immerse yourself in local culture through fascinating stories about traditions and the evolution of olive oil production in the region.
Start with us from Marina di Felloniche for a 3-hour adventure among the caves of the Ionian side, with two bathing stops and the opportunity to snorkel in crystal clear waters. The excursion is suitable for everyone, thanks to a brief initial briefing that will guide you step by step. A unique experience between sea, nature and fun!
Leucamarine Excursions offers the possibility 'to make 3-hour tours during which you will see both the caves of the Ionian and Adriatic coasts
During the tour there will be several bathroom stops.
our very professional SKIPPER will help you make this experience unique and special
This tour will give you the opportunity to visit 4 of the most picturesque towns in Salento: Galatina, Otranto, Santa Maria di Leuca and Gallipoli. A scenic route from the Adriatic to the Ionian Sea, between rocky coasts, small bays and white Caribbean-style beaches.
Discover the landscape of the Murge, between alleys and stone houses The best way to spend a day in Matera, starting at 9.00AM from Lecce, the first stop is Grottaglie after about 50 minutes of travel, the city of Taranto famous for its its colorful ceramics, the historic center is a pleasant intermediate stop before reaching Matera. The famous city of the Sassi shows itself in all its ancient beauty. Here you will have plenty of time to visit the maze of narrow streets where worship and tradition create a unique atmosphere made up of churches and dwellings carved into the rock, the location of many famous films. Matera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, European Capital of Culture 2019. At about 6.00PM we return to Lecce. Daily tour with Van 9 seats, comfortable and equipped with air conditioning, conducted by professional drivers, able to convey the passion for the territory.
The family atmosphere, the variety of dishes and wines offered, the dinner in the vineyard with sunset will make the afternoon spent together unforgettable!
There will also be the opportunity to take a walk in the vineyard where we will talk about the traditions of our land and vine cultivation techniques.
Mother Beatrice's cuisine will make you relive the flavors of your grandmother!
In case of intolerances we vary the menu according to your requests.
This private experience will take you into the home of a cesarina – one of Italy's traditional culinary ambassadors. You'll discover the secrets of Alberobello cuisine as you assist with the preparation of three courses, using age-old recipes.
When your creations are ready, you'll sit down to tuck into a starter, first course, second course, then dessert, with drinks like wine and coffee included.
Starting from the Canneto marina just below the Angevin Castle, we will sail along the city of Gallipoli, passing between the islets of the field with destination the island of S. Andrea. We will visit the lighthouse and make a swimming stop with snorkeling service to swim and admire rare fish species. We will continue towards the southern side to skirt the coast and make another swimming stop near the ancient tower of San Giovanni. On the way we will taste the Salento aperitif with local products and then return to the port. after the duration of 3 hours
On this walking tour of Lecce, you’ll have the opportunity to see some of the city’s most famous sights and visit the Jewish Museum. After meeting your guide, you’ll head off to see the Basilica of Santa Croce, Palazzo del Sedile and the Roman Amphitheatre in Piazza Sant’Oronzo. Along the way, you’ll pass palaces that date back to the 16th century and the many monuments that line Piazza Duomo including the Episcopal Palace, Lecce Cathedral and the Bell Tower.
You'll also visit the underground Jewish Museum, which is located on the site of an ancient synagogue. As you stroll through the subterranean rooms, you’ll learn more about Lecce during medieval times and its Jewish history and heritage.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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An elegant Sun Odyssey 37 for sailing excursions (daily, weekend, sunset aperitifs) and personalized boat events (dinners, team building, birthday parties) based in Gallipoli.
We are in Gallipoli, pearl of the Ionian Sea;
Our formulas are:
Full day: full day on a sailing boat visiting the bay of Gallipoli, Isola di S. Andrea (snorkeling), Lido Pizzo and old Gallipoli.
Total hours 7h - approximately 8 miles
Sunset: exit at sunset to enjoy its magical colors from the bow of AlmaLibre - Total hours 3h. approximately 4 miles
Weekend on a sailing boat: two nights and three days on a sailing boat to discover the Ionian coast of Salento: Galllipoli, Torre Suda, Ugento, Felloniche and Leuca - approximately 30 miles
Our services are cared for and attentive to each individual traveller.
The experience is personal and must be unique!
We do our utmost to make it so.
This tour will give you the opportunity to visit three significant villages in Puglia on a comfortable minivan with air conditioning and a professional driver who will give you information about the history of the towns and the places to visit
A complete guided tour of the historic center of the town for tourists who want to discover its beauties.
A 3 hours walking tour lead by some of the best tourist guides, showing you the most important sights and telling about the stories and the secrets of the so called “Florence of the South”.
Visit the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic Brindisi recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.
Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from Puglia cellars and coffee).
This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Begin your journey through the streets and alleys of medieval Lecce, focusing on its Jewish community. Visit Via della Sinagoga, the ancient path that led to one of the most important synagogues in Salento. Next, discover Vico della Saponea and walk along Via Abramo Balmes, a street dedicated to one of the city's most influential Jewish figures.
Visit the basement of the old synagogue which now houses the Jewish Museum. Here you will find purification tanks, mikvehs and a mezuzah. Learn more about the Jewish community, including why Jews were forced to leave Lecce.