Why choose this Lecce tour ?
Riding through secondary roads and a pleasant dirt patch, we will discover one of the most fascinating and typical areas of Salento: the surroundings of Otranto.
Crossing the Valley of Idro we will bump into his Byzantine crypt of Saint Angel, and we will reach the foundation “Le Costantine” a center dedicated to organic farming and traditional weaving with old looms. We will cycle towards the megalithic garden of Giurdignano, to admire his prehistoric dolmen and menhir, than we will see a small lake in a disused bauxite quarry.
Stop by a bakery with a stone oven for a delicious lunch with typical products, but also by Porto Badisco for a sweet coffe with ice and almond milk and for a fresh swim.
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What makes Otranto and Surroundings Full-Day Bike Tour a unique experience ?
We’ll go up the Idro valley along a pleasant dirt patch and we’ll see St. Angelo Crypt, which was carved into the soft rock of Salento at the Byzantine time.
We’ll move on to Casamassella and stop at the Costantine Foundation, a center dedicated to organic farming and traditional weaving with old looms.
Then we’ll reach Giurdignano, main megalithic centre of Salento due to the many dolmens and menhirs, first evidence of human presence in the area.
Stop by a bakery with a stone oven for a delicious lunch arranged by the organization. After lunch, we’ll cycle to Porto Badisco for a long break, and weather permitting, a swim. It is also possible to rent canoes.
We’ll then move on along the magnificent coast road to Otranto. We will stop at Punta Palascìa lighthouse, the eastern most point of Italy, and a peculiar lake in a disused bauxite quarry.
Return to Otranto in the late afternoon.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Otranto and Surroundings Full-Day Bike Tour
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- Local guide
- Use of safety equipment (helmets, bags, pouches, repair kit)
- Use of bicycle
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by I Ciclopi srl.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 25 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund