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PugliaExploration
May 1, 2024
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The wild charm of Puglia is an adventurer’s delight. From rocky coastlines to pristine olive groves and breathtaking gorges, the region’s unique landscape testifies to the power and glory of Mother Nature.
Our exclusive scooter tour lets you explore the Salento region with a focus on picture-perfect locations off the beaten track, hand-picked for you by our local experts and passionate bikers. With the added comfort of heart-warming traditional cuisine and cosy accommodation at a typical farmhouse in the pristine Puglia countryside, you’ll experience the hospitality for which Puglia is known and cherished.
Shuttle transfer from Bari or Brindisi airport and check-in to the farmhouse. Welcome drink and tasting of local wines. In the afternoon, free short-distance scooter tour to the Faraglioni (coastal rock formations in the form of stacks). Dinner at the farmhouse with a selection of regional specialities.
Video: The Faraglioni
Breakfast at the farmhouse followed by departure for the daily tour, which touches several picturesque locations on the road to the lowest point of the “heel”: Santa Maria di Leuca.
Tour highlights:
An important Messapian seaport during the classical age, Torre San Giovanni is now a sought-after tourist destination with posh resorts and a lively promenade. A few kilometres south, the 16th-century tower of Torre Mazza watches over the pristine white shores.
The wild and lustrous Mediterranean flora of Torre Pali leads to the dazzling golden shores of Pescoluce, known as the Maldives of Salento for their exotic look and appeal. Moving away from the seaside, we’ll drive through Torre San Gregorio – whose eponymous tower is now a private mansion – to reach Santa Maria di Leuca with its iconic 48.6-metre lighthouse (erected in 1866), the Sanctuary De Finibus Terrae and the Corinthian Column. On the way back to Ugento, we’ll stop by the village of Presicce, with its peculiar maze of narrow roads hiding remains of ancient underground oil mills.
Dinner at the farmhouse with a selection of regional delicacies.
Breakfast at the farmhouse and departure for the daily tour: an exploration of the breathtaking natural wonders of the Adriatic coastline of Salento.
Tour highlights:
Starting in Otranto, the tour includes a selection of historical landmarks such as Porto Badisco – said to be the place where Aeneas first touched land after fleeing from Troy – and the caves of Castro Marina, which bear witness to the area’s Palaeolithic inhabitants. The Zinzulusa Cave (accessible by land) is known for its peculiar limestone concretions that resemble silhouettes of linen cloth hanging in the sun (called zinzuli in the local dialect). In the afternoon, a guided tour of the castle in Castro and free time.
Dinner at the farmhouse with a selection of regional specialities.
Breakfast at the farmhouse. Check-out and shuttle transfer to Bari or Brindisi airport.
For extra peace of mind, ask us about options for travel, medical, and trip cancellation insurance.
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For inquiries and reservations, contact Puglia Exploration at info@pugliaexploration.com
This tour is organised and managed by tour operator specialising in Apulian holidays and luxury accommodation for alone travellers, families, and groups.
Puglia Exploration is your expert guide to the best places to see in Puglia, one of Italy’s most fascinating regions. We’re proud to showcase the rich heritage and unique beauty of our homeland. To do that, we partner with local tour operators to create made-for-you package holidays that will transform your Italian experience into the best memories of your life.
