Gallipoli, which comes from the Greek kalle polis, meaning beautiful town, is very aptly named. Located on the heel of the boot, the town known as “the pearl of Puglia” has many attractions. The whiteness of its façades recalls its Greek origins while its architecture echoes its multiple influences. Its old town, perched on a limestone island, concentrates the cultural heritage of this city with a thousand faces, alternately a Roman colony, then Byzantine, the property of the Popes, Norman, under the rule of Taranto… By itself, it tells the story of the different civilizations of the Mediterranean Sea.
Excursion Included
WALKING TOUR OF GALLIPOLI, PEARL OF THE IONIAN SEA
Visit through its enigmatic lanes is like a journey back in time, a living exploration of the cultural strata that make Gallipoli such a rare pearl. This excursion includes three hours of walking on uneven surfaces. This visit is not accessible for persons with reduced mobility or in a wheelchair. We recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes and sun protection
LECCE, A BAROQUE JEWEL
Stroll around Lecce, the "Baroque Florence", and discover the countless churches, palaces, and monuments carved out of this soft and almost golden limestone that gives the city a glowing look, like the chubby cherubins that decorate its facades.