1st day: Arrival in nardò, welcome and accommodation in Masseria. Typical dinner with local products. Overnight stay.
2nd day: departure for a full day excursion with local guide to Copertino, Galatina and Gallipoli (alternative a boat trip in the Protected Marine of Porto Cesareo).
Copertino, the birthplace of St. Jospeh of Copertino, the saint of flights and protector of students. The city is rich of artistic and architectural reminders easy to see along the narrow streets of the old town. The castle built between 1530 and 1540, was erected in order to defend the family Castriota-Scanderbeg for the attack of Turkish people who tried to occupy the region.
Completely restored now is possible to visit this magnificent Castle and his temporary exhibitions.
Galatina is the third largest town in the province of Lecce. The real origin of the city goes back to the second Byzantine colonization, that took place between the ninth and tenth centuries.
The most important thing to see is the Church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (XIV century) and the Mother Church of Saints Peter and Paul, built in the XVII century. Galatina is most know such as the city of “taranta” phenomenon, a typical dance of Salento.
Gallipoli. Its name comes from two Greek word “Kale” and “Polis”, that means “beautiful city”. This city is divided in the new town and old town; the historical center was built by the Greek people as a labyrinth, now the streets of the ancient town is full of palaces with houses with blue and Baroque churches cornices.The old town is connected to the new town by a stone bridge.
Gallipoli is know expecially for the coast and his sandy beaches.
The Marine Protected of Porto CEsareo was established in 1997, is placed in the esternal part of the Taranto’s Gulf and is full of rocky inlets and sandy coves. The busy marine area is about 17.000 hectares and stretches for about 18 km. During the boat trip you will have a nice view from the sea to the coast.
Return to the hotel for the overnight.
3rd Day: Breakfast and free time for the guest. Late in the morning wine taste in one’s of the best cellars and winery in Nardò. Overnight in Masseria.
4th Day: Breakfast. End of services.
Tips: during spring and summer time we suggest to extend your journey in Masseria to appreciate the sea of this area.