Lecce Visit and Full-Day Wine Tour – Apulia, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Our expert multi-lingual guides will lead you through verdant landscapes brimming with ancient vineyards responsible for creating the famous Primitivo, Negromaro, Sussumaniello, Aglianico e Bombino Bianco wineffs. The sounds, scents and flavours of Puglia will awaken your senses through your unique experience. You’ll enjoy a day of exploring the fantastic scenery and appreciate the centuries-old traditions that have remained largely unchanged.

We begin our tour in Lecce, home of baroque architecture and a history dating back to the Trojan War.  See an amphitheater dating back to the glory days of the Roman Empire and discover the “Florence of southern Italy.”  From Lecce, we’ll travel down the heel of the boot via winding coastal roads overlooking the sea to charming Castro.  Sip cappuccino on the water and dip your toes in the crystal clear aquamarine waters of the Adriatic.

Near Castro, we’ll tour Castel Di Salve winery, created by the Duke of Salve in the 19th century.  Castel Di Salve brings together wines produced from four of their vineyards which, though geographically very close, actually fall into four distinct microclimates and soil environments.  The differing conditions give birth to incredible whites where it’s a bit cooler and deep reds which ripen to perfection in the late, warm summers down by the sea.  You’ll have a chance to taste them all!

When we reach the tip of the boot, we’ll feast at the Trattoria Hosteria del Pardo on fresh, traditional Pugliese cuisine such as mussels, fish, local cheeses, fresh-baked bread, and pasta.  We’ll open up a red blend from Castel Di Salve, chat with the chef, and practice our Italian.

After lunch, we will visit beautiful Gallipoli, which lies on the Ionian sea and is home to breathtaking beaches and quaint shopping. If you desire, we’ll show you a centuries-old underground olive mill that lies beneath the downtown streets.

Our tours are private, and we’re absolutely willing to customize our day tours to accommodate any special requests or stops you’d like to make.  We provide an unmatched level of customer service and are always open to doing anything we can do to make your time in Italy an unforgettable experience!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore fantastic scenery and appreciate centuries-old traditions that have remained largely unchanged
Sample and purchase wine from all the wineries we visit, as well as other products
Try fantastic local food in one of the best Apulian restaurants in Lecce,Trattoria Casereccia, or Puritate Restaurant in Gallipoli

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