Discovering Lecce

Discovering Lecce

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Tour Overview

Embark on a cultural journey through the enchanting city of Lecce, often hailed as the "Rome of the South" for its rich history and stunning Baroque architecture. This tour offers a unique blend of art, history, and culinary delights. Begin with a guided walking tour of Lecce's historic center, exploring its magnificent churches, monuments, and artisan shops. Dive into the local culinary scene with a private cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare traditional Leccese dishes. Venture out to the picturesque Valle D’Itria, visiting the charming towns of Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, Locorotondo, and Ostuni, each offering its own unique beauty and cultural heritage. Enjoy comfortable accommodations at the Grand Hotel Tiziano or a similar 4-star hotel, with optional pre/post-night stays available. This tour promises an unforgettable experience in one of Italy's most captivating regions. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Lecce: the most beautiful city in Puglia, the Baroque masterpiece of southern Italy

  • Sometimes described as the 'Rome of the South', with a long history of rich architecture and art

  • Alberobello: universally known as the capital of the ‘Trulli’, famous worldwide for its beauty and unique characteristics

  • Evening guided walking tour in Lecce, including Piazza Sant'Oronzo, the Duomo, and the Basilica of Santa Croce

  • Private cooking class to learn the secrets of Leccese cuisine, including a visit to local markets

  • Full day tour of Valle D’Itria, including Polignano a Mare, Locorotondo, and Ostuni

Itinerary

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Day 1 : ARRIVAL LECCE

Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).
The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).
The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).
The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy
Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy

Location: Lecce

Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Tiziano or similar 4*

Upon your arrival in Lecce reach the hotel on your own and check in (transfer available as an optional extra).  In the afternoon, enjoy a small group walking tour of the city (the tour starts at 15.00 hrs). In the evening, enjoy a private walking tour of the city. Discover the elegance and refinement of Lecce, a city that echoes history and art, on a 3-hour walking tour! Begin your walking experience in Piazza Sant'Oronzo and stroll through the historic center admiring Lecce's Baroque churches and monuments. During the tour, you will come across many artisan shops, that produce artefacts practicing the ancient art of papier-mâché. Your guide will tell you all you need to know about the importance of the city's Baroque art and the historical influences from the Roman era. Admire the Duomo, the Basilica of Santa Croce, the amphitheatre, and the Roman Theatre. Continue walking by the Castle of Charles V and have a look at its exterior as well as the facades of various ancient buildings.

Overnight in Lecce.

Day 2 : LECCE

Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy
Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).
The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy
Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).
Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).
Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).
Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy
The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy

Location: Lecce

Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Tiziano or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast you will enjoy a small group tour to discover the famous culinary culture in Apulia. Attend a private cooking class in the morning or in the afternoon, learn the secrets of the Lecce recipes and have fun by learning how to reproduce the Italian specialities at home. Connect with local people, meet the Cesarina at her home and learn all her secrets to prepare local specialties. Finally, taste the fruit of your labor and experience the authentic flavors of Lecce cuisine paired with a selection of local red and white wines, as the Cesarine offer only wines of the territory.Le Cesarine is Italy’s first network of home cooks coordinated at a national level by a dedicated staff. The Cesarine are welcoming ambassadors of the Italian culinary heritage, animated by an authentic passion for traditional Italian cuisine. Every Cesarina has been carefully selected by experts to host gastronomic events in their own homes with local produce and refined menus, the result of authentic local recipes, handed down from generation to generation.Overnight in Lecce.

Day 3 : LECCE – POLIGNANO A MARE – ALBEROBELLO – LOCOROTONDO – OSTUNI – LECCE

The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).
The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).
The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy
The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy
Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).

Location: Lecce

Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Tiziano or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel enjoy a full day of a small group tour of Valle D’Itria. Depart from Lecce, the first stop is Polignano a Mare, the town of Puglia, which has a great charm for its uniqueness, with the cliffs that overlook the sea, the historic center that "tells" the civilizations that have inhabited these places and the food and wine of the area. The tour continues for Alberobello, one of the Italian sites included by UNESCO in the World Heritage List and the capital of the Trulli. The historical center is in fact made up entirely of these pyramid-shaped buildings that make it unique in the world. The next stop is Locorotondo, in the circuit of the most beautiful ancient villages of Italy, with its flowered balconies. Continue to Ostuni, also known as the White City, due to its quaint old town that was once entirely painted with white lime. The return to Lecce is scheduled in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Lecce.

Day 4 : DEPARTURE LECCE

The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).
The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
The Sanctuary of the Most Holy Crucifix of Piety (Santissimo Crocifisso della Pietà) in Galatone, province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy
Rocky beach of Santa Cesarea Terme
Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy
Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
Ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, Puglia region, southern Italy
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).
Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy
Lecce, Italy - Piazza del Duomo square and Virgin Mary Cathedral , Puglia region, southern Italy
The most beautiful coast of Apulia: Torre Dell'Orso Bay, ITALY (Lecce).

Location: Lecce

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy your last breakfast in Lecce and if time permits take the last walk to say “arrivederci” to the city or do some shopping. Transfer to the airport or train station is available as an optional extra.

What's Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English-speaking guide on shared basis (Day 1, 3)

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 3 night’s accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-3 Lecce

Superior Hotel Category = Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre/Post-night in Lecce

Superior Hotel Category = Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference or similar 4*


MEALS:

  • 3 Breakfasts
  • Lunch during cooking class (Day 2)

TRANSPORT:

  • Shared transportation (Day 3)

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: evening guided walking tour in Lecce (Day 1), cooking class (Day 2), guided tour of Valle D’Itria (Day 3)

What's Not Included

  • Transfers

    Arrival and departure transfers between the airport or train station and the hotel.

  • City Tax

    City tax not included, payable on the spot.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa fees are not included.

  • Flights

    International or domestic flights are not included.

  • Meals and Drinks

    Meals not mentioned in the inclusions section, drinks during meals.

  • Optional Tours

    Optional tours (if any) are not included.

  • Unmentioned Visits

    Any visit not mentioned in the program.

  • Tips and Gratuities

    Tips and gratuities are not included.

  • Personal Expenditures

    Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program.

  • Drinks and Fees

    Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any).

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Italy. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

  • Please note that for some tours/activities you will need to reach the meeting point on your own if the transportation is not specified in the itinerary.
  • Please note that only the activities will be shared with other guests.
  • Only one bag per person is allowed (any size) plus one hand luggage.
  • We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
  • Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
  • No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed  

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS



Day 1-3 Lecce

  • Superior Hotel Category = Grand Hotel Tiziano or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Pre/Post-night in Lecce

  • Superior Hotel Category = Grand Hotel Tiziano or similar 4*



Mode of Transport

Shared transportation is provided on Day 3 for a full day tour of Valle D’Itria.

Accommodation

Enjoy 3 nights of accommodation at the Grand Hotel Tiziano or a similar 4-star hotel in Lecce, with an option for pre/post-night stays.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS



Day 1-3 Lecce

  • Superior Hotel Category = Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Pre/Post-night in Lecce

  • Superior Hotel Category = Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference or similar 4*



Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of guided tours are included in the Discovering Lecce tour?

    The Discovering Lecce tour includes an evening guided walking tour of Lecce on Day 1, a guided tour of Valle D’Itria on Day 3, and a cooking class with a local Cesarina on Day 2.

  • What meals are provided during the Discovering Lecce tour?

    The tour provides 3 breakfasts and lunch during the cooking class on Day 2.

  • What kind of accommodation is included in the Discovering Lecce tour?

    The tour includes 3 nights' accommodation in Lecce at a superior hotel category, specifically the Grand Hotel Tiziano or a similar 4-star hotel.

  • Are airport or train station transfers included in the Discovering Lecce tour?

    Arrival and departure transfers between the airport or train station and the hotel are not included but are available as an optional extra.

  • What activities are included in the Discovering Lecce tour?

    The tour includes an evening guided walking tour in Lecce on Day 1, a cooking class on Day 2, and a guided tour of Valle D’Itria on Day 3.

  • What is the itinerary for Day 3 of the Discovering Lecce tour?

    On Day 3, after breakfast, you will enjoy a full day small group tour of Valle D’Itria, visiting Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, Locorotondo, and Ostuni, before returning to Lecce in the late afternoon.

  • What should I wear when visiting religious or official buildings during the Discovering Lecce tour?

    Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious, or official buildings.

  • Are there any optional extras available for the Discovering Lecce tour?

    Yes, optional extras include pre/post-night accommodation in Lecce at the Grand Hotel Tiziano or a similar 4-star hotel, and arrival and departure transfers.

  • Do you offer any travel insurance?

    We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure. 

  • When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

    Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.

  • What does the price include?

    What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.

  • Are Visa fees included in the price?

    No, visa fees are not included

  • Is there any option for solo traveller?

    Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.

  • Are flights included in the tour?

    No, they are not included

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Discovering Lecce

4 Days Starting and ending in Lecce, Italy

Visiting: Lecce

Tour operator:

Tui Italia

Tour code:

774107

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Physical rating:

VERY_EASY

Age range:

10-

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Interests:

Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, History

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $1063 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 13-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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