Tourist itineraries in Salento

Tourist itineraries of Salento and guided tours in Lecce, and throughout Puglia

The tourist itineraries of Salento and the guided tours and visits are useful for admiring a thousand different landscapes, of over one hundred small towns in the province of Lecce, each with its own square, historic centre or bell tower that tells its particular story.

Salento.it, through the technical direction of its partner, offers you the opportunity to choose one of our tourist itineraries, and also offers the opportunity to discover the art of Lecce's Baroque style through a guided tour of Lecce , known as the Florence of the South, so unique and sumptuous.

The tourist itineraries of Salento and the guided tours and visits are useful for admiring a thousand different landscapes, of over one hundred small towns in the province of Lecce, each with its own square, historic centre or bell tower that tells its particular story.

Salento.it, through the technical direction of its partner, offers you the opportunity to choose one of our tourist itineraries, and also offers the opportunity to discover the art of Lecce's Baroque style through a guided tour of Lecce , known as the Florence of the South, so unique and sumptuous.

Itineraries and guided tours in Lecce

Here is a series of visits to discover:

  1. Guided tour of Lecce with tasting
  2. Tour Roman Lecce, strolling through the historic center
  3. Guided tour of Byzantine Lecce
  4. Guided tour of Rococo Lecce
  5. Tour “the secrets of a thousand-year-old city”

You can book guided tours , horseback rides, food and wine tours in various languages, and walking tours online directly with tour operators and experiential travel agencies, paying on site.

Also available are the most beautiful boat trips and catamaran excursions.

Here are a series of examples:

  1. guided tour in Lecce
  2. Trekking to the Bauxite quarry of Otranto
  3. Trekking to Ciolo and Cipolliane trail
  4. Guided tour of the Porto Selvaggio park
  5. Guided tour of the Grotta della Poesia
  6. Bike tour in Otranto and in the hinterland visiting the dolmens and menhirs
  7. bike tour in the cape of Leuca
  8. Primitivo and Negramaro wine food and wine tour
  9. guided tour of Nardò and its churches
  10. horseback riding in a Salento nature reserve

Booking of guided tours, tours and tourist itineraries in Puglia and Basilicata

The service offered by our partner agencies includes the best tourist and cultural itineraries in Salento and throughout Puglia.

Find the best price because the booking is made directly with the tour operator and the guide who will take care of making you discover our territory.

Professional and knowledgeable tour guides who will help you discover Basilicata , Salento, and Puglia.

Choose a cultural, naturalistic and fun excursion.

We wish you a good day discovering these territories.

here is a series of guided tours:

  1. and bike tour in Alberobello
  2. hiking in the parks of Puglia
  3. e bike in Monopoli, with food tour
  4. Bike tour, wine and focaccia in Puglia
  5. day by bike and lunch in a farmhouse in Savelletri
  6. Bike tour in Itria Valley
  7. bike tour in Leuca, and the pilgrims' way
  8. Bike trip to Otranto

Choose your experience

You can choose itineraries, guided tours and boat tours from our list of experiences in Salento, Puglia and Basilicata.

Book with confidence

Book or give an experience as a gift, and you will come into direct contact with the organizers of the guided tours.

Free cancellation

Once booked, you can get in touch with the tour operators and conveniently choose the time and date to participate in the experiences.

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Guided tours and tourist itineraries of Salento

Here's a list of guided tours and tourist itineraries to enjoy in Salento. You can book the best experiences online on our website Salento.it experience and meet up with the other tour participants.

What to see and what to do in Salento? Here is a list:

  •             Guided tour of the most beautiful churches in Salento
  •             Itinerary among the Castles: Corigliano d'Otranto Castle, Copertino Castle and Acaya
  •             Itinerary in the Salento food and wine
  •             Trekking to discover the Dolmens and Menhirs
  •             the most beautiful beaches of Salento
  •             Caves of Salento
  •             Museums in the province of Lecce
  •             Itinerary on Tarantism

Other guided tours and excursions to enjoy during your holiday in Salento :

  •         Guided tours of the Leuca caves with boat trips
  •         Itinerary of Lecce and Lecce Baroque
  •         Visits to the Salento craft workshops
  •         Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area
  •         Palude del Capitano and coastal dunes of Porto Cesareo
  •         Porto Selvaggio Park and Uluzzu Tower
  •         Sant'Andrea Island in Gallipoli and Ionian coast of Punta Pizzo
  •         WWF protected natural oasis “Le Cesine”
  •         Woods and swamp of the Rauccio Park
  •         Natural oasis of the Alimini, Frassanito and Conca Specchiulla lakes (Otranto)
  •         Punta Palascia, Beach Baia dei Turchi and Baia delle Orte Otranto
  •         Porto Badisco and the Deer Cave
  •         Tricase Forest and Vallonea Oak
  •         Oasis of the Acquatina basin in Frigole
  •         Natural Park of the Serra di Supersano
  •         Natural Park “La Mandra” in Calimera
  •         Canoe itinerary in San Foca
  •         Cellini Lake in Melissano
  •         Split Mountain and Four Columns in Santa Maria al Bagno, in the Nardò marinas
  •         Fossil Park in Cutrofiano

Our walks and trekking in contact with the smells and flavours of the Salento countryside are also highly recommended.

Below we present video itineraries of the Salento coast and a journey through the monuments, watchtowers, and churches of Salento.

There are a number of tourist itineraries available on:

Otranto, Gallipoli, Porto Cesareo and Torre Lapillo, Ugento, Santa Maria di Leuca and Capo di Leuca, Tricase, Ciolo bridge and Novaglie marina, Castro marina and the Zinzulusa cave, Santa Cesarea and its thermal baths, Torre dell'Orso, Sant'Andrea and San Foca, Roca vecchia and the Poesia basin.

Itineraries available on Lecce city and its marinas: San Cataldo, Frigole and Casalabate.

Here are some more ideas to discover:

  1. horseback riding near Lecce
  2. Soleto Sant Caterina and Galatina
  3. guided tour of Otranto
  4. the split mountain and San Mauro
  5. visit to the basilica of Galatina
  6. Cooking class in the farmhouse
  7. Trekking to the Captain's Marsh, in the Porto Selvaggio park
  8. Minivan tour to Otranto and the Poetry Cave
  9. Otranto city tour
  10. Trekking to Ciolo and the Cipolliane trail

Excursions and visits in Puglia and Basilicata

On Salento.it experience there are a series of excursions and tours in Puglia and Basilicata.

The locations where you can book a tour are Monopoli, Alberobello, Bari, Polignano a Mare, Fasano, Altamura, Trani and Gravina in Puglia.

In Basilicata, guided tours are available in Matera and other cities in the region.

In Metaponto there is a cultural tour of great archaeological value.

And finally Maratea is also a place where you can spend a nice experience in the company of friends.

Here is a series of experiences:

  1. Guided tour in Trani
  2. Walking tour in Polignano a Mare
  3. Guided tour of the Basilica of San Nicola in Bari
  4. excursion to underground Bari
  5. Tourist guide and visit to Brindisi
  6. excursion to Alberobello
  7. Alberobello – Matera tour
  8. Itria Valley Tour
  9. Polignano Ostuni and Alberobello tour
  10. tour in Gravina in Puglia
  11. Monopoli tour
  12. walk through Ostuni
  13. tour in Altamura
  14. Trekking in Castellaneta
  15. Taranto discovery tour

Boat trips in Salento and Puglia

Here is a list of boat trips in Salento and Puglia

  1. Tours and mini cruises to the caves of Leuca
  2. Boat party in Leuca
  3. cave tour
  4. catamaran excursions
  5. Tours and mini cruises to the caves of Leuca
  6. Boat party in Leuca
  7. cave tour
  8. catamaran excursions
  9. boat rental
  10. excursion in rubber dinghy
  11. adriatic and ionian caves tour
  12. Boat trip to the caves of the Adriatic Sea
  13. Sunset cave tour, 30 minutes
  14. 6-hour excursion with skipper to the caves

guided tours in Puglia

FAQ Salento.it Experience

You can pay directly through the Salento.it Experience website, by credit card or bank transfer.

You have the option to Give a voucher and get in direct contact with the operator. Together you can choose the time to do the experience.

Simply by directly contacting the tour operator offering the Tour. Once you have made your reservation, you will also receive an email and telephone number for direct contact.

Yes of course, we invite you to contact us in chat to request a quote. In the system, however, you can also book for larger groups

Each tour operator has opening dates for excursions, and for each individual experience you can select the date and time.

Yes, you can book by choosing the price of the offer and you will immediately receive a voucher with the direct telephone numbers of the agency that organizes the guided tour.

Salento and its nature, the pine forest and Mediterranean scrub. The Roman amphitheatre of Lecce and the monuments of the city Grotta della Poesia and the archaeological area of ​​Roca vecchia Faraglioni of Sant'Andrea Castle of Otranto. Punta Palascia lighthouse and the bauxite quarry Santa Cesarea Terme and the bay of Porto Miggiano the Zinzulusa cave and the port of Castro

The cities to see in Salento all year round, through a guided excursion are: Lecce Otranto Santa Maria di Leuca Gallipoli Galatina and Nardò Specchia and its historic village Copertino and its Castle

Unforgettable experiences in Salento

Salento, one of the most precious gems of southern Italy, offers a range of unforgettable experiences that combine the beauty of nature with the richness of local culture and food and wine.

This region, located between the Ionian and Adriatic Seas, is famous for its crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and breathtaking landscapes.

However, experiences in Salento are not limited to the contemplation of its natural beauties;

Visitors can immerse themselves in local history and traditions through guided tours of the charming ancient villages, where time seems to have stopped.

For those seeking an authentic Salento experience , a visit to a masseria is a must.

These ancient farms offer the opportunity to discover the secrets of local cuisine through traditional cooking courses or tastings of typical products such as olive oil and wine.

There is no shortage of opportunities to participate in local festivals that celebrate Salento folklore with music, dance and typical traditional dishes.

The Salento coast is perfect for boat excursions that allow you to discover hidden sea caves and unique panoramic views.

Culinary adventures complete the picture of experiences in Salento:

from local markets where you can enjoy fresh produce to restaurants offering innovative dishes based on traditional ingredients.

Every experience in Salento promises to leave an indelible mark on the hearts of visitors, making this corner of Italy a dream destination for those seeking authenticity and beauty.

Top Activities to Try and Guided Tours

Salento offers a wide range of experiences that combine nature and taste, making it an ideal destination for those seeking authentic adventures.

One of the unmissable activities is a boat tour along the Salento coast, where the crystal-clear waters and hidden caves offer a breathtaking spectacle.

Sailing between the bays of Porto Cesareo or exploring the wonders of the Grotta della Poesia in Roca Vecchia are just some of the experiences in Salento that leave an indelible memory.

For lovers of good food, Salento does not disappoint with its culinary experiences.

Taking a traditional cooking class is a great way to immerse yourself in local flavors, learning to prepare typical dishes like orecchiette with turnip tops or the tasty pasticciotto.

Guided tours of the farmhouses allow you to discover the production of olive oil and wine, two of the region's finest products, offering tastings that excite the senses.

Finally, for those who want to connect with nature, trekking in the Costa Otranto – Santa Maria di Leuca Regional Natural Park is an unmissable Salento experience.

Here you can admire spectacular landscapes and encounter a varied fauna along paths immersed in greenery.

These activities not only enrich your trip with unforgettable memories but also allow you to experience the area in an authentic and engaging way, ensuring a truly memorable experience in Salento .