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Lecce : 3 hours Hike in maria di Leuca the southern Tip of Puglia
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Lecce
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This interesting and fascinating 3 hours Hike embraces History, local villages, sea and country side surroundings.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
admission at basilica santuario Santa maria de Finibus Terrae
Private transportation
Hiking local guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Giuseppe Libertini, 3
The meeting point's at the square outside one of the main gates of the old town. The gate is called PORTA RUDIAE. In front of Caffe Rudiae.
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Lecce : 3 hours Hike in maria di Leuca the southern Tip of Puglia
(10) Reviews
Lecce
About
This interesting and fascinating 3 hours Hike embraces History, local villages, sea and country side surroundings.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
admission at basilica santuario Santa maria de Finibus Terrae
Private transportation
Hiking local guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Giuseppe Libertini, 3
The meeting point's at the square outside one of the main gates of the old town. The gate is called PORTA RUDIAE. In front of Caffe Rudiae.
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Itinerary
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Lecce
Meeting point. From Lecce private transportation to the start of the Hike. The drive is 1 hour long.
I can also come and pick you up from anywhere south of brindisi Like Nardo, Gallipoli, Otranto etc
1 hour
2
Marina di Novaglie
Starting point of the Hike. Along Puglia's southly Adriatic coast, the rocky reefs highlight the intense blue of the water at Marina di Novaglie.The area saw ancient settlements by indigenous people and by the Greeks. Few traces remain now. The more recent history of basilian monks in the 9th century did leave some marks, most notably in caves that were used as rock churches.
5 minutes
3
Ponte Ciolo
After 2.6 kms (40mins) hiking along the coastline stop at Ponte Ciolo. Ciolo is a narrow coastal inlet and a site of historical and environmental interest. Possibility to take a swim.
40 minutes
4
Gagliano del Capo
After 3,7 kms (55mins) hiking uphill along a natural canyon to Gagliano del capo. In Gagliano del Capo, an authentic Salentinian Village, we do a Coffee brake. You can try some salentinian delicatessen like Rustico and Pasticciotto and drink a traditional Caffe Leccese.
55 minutes
5
Faro di Leuca
After 5,7 (75mins) walk a flat path back to the coast line surrounded by olive trees, agricultural fields and Paglaras huts (salento version of Trulli). The hike ends at Santa Maria di Leuca iconic lighthouse. With its height of 47 metres, and position at 102 metres above sea level, is the second most important lighthouse in Italy, after Genova. Next to the lighthouse is the large Sanctuary, or Basilica, De Finibus Terrae ("End of the Land", 1720-1755), built to commemorate the passage of St. Peter here during his travel to Italyhe end of the Hike. The two seas meeting each other. end of the via Francigena walk.
1 hour and 15 minutes
6
Bar Del porto
Here you can choose
1) Light lunch Like Piadina or Puccia (salentinian sandwich) (Not included) at the most local Bar in town.
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2) Proper fresh fish lunch in a splendid location with Harbour and sea view.[RECCOMENDED OPTION].
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3) No lunch
-LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED-
1 hour
7
Lecce
End of the day.
The drive back to Lecce from Santa maria di Leuca is 1 hour long.
I can also take you back to any of the towns south of Brindisi Like Nardo Otranto Gallipoli etc
