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A coastal town with buildings along a cliff overlooking turquoise waters. 1
An interior view of a church with a fresco of a religious figure and child, arched columns, and a stone wall. 2
A marina with numerous boats docked in a curved layout. 3
A marina filled with various boats. 4
A lighthouse with a metal railing and a ladder, overlooking the sea. 5
By Italygonia Travel T.O.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £250 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Wander the historic streets of Otranto on the Salentina Peninsula
    • Discover the world's largest mosaic inside the Romanesque cathedral
    • Visit the Castle of Otranto for panoramic views across the Adriatic
    • See the bones and relics of the Martyrs of Otranto

Activity location

    • Otranto
    • Otranto, Provincia di Lecce, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • LE, Via del Porto, 1, 73028 Otranto LE, Italia | Meet your guide outside Di Bolina cafè (Port area)
    • Otranto, Puglia, Italy

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Otranto private tour: stunning town overlooking Adriatic Sea

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
£249.61 x 1 Traveller£249.61
Total
Price is £249.61

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private walking tour of Otranto with licensed tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Visit the Otranto Cathedral
  • Inclusions
    Admire the mosaic floor and the relics of the Martyrs of Otranto
  • Inclusions
    Discover the Church of St. Peter
  • Inclusions
    Walk through the charming historic centre of Otranto
  • Inclusions
    Admire the majestic Aragonese Castle (external visit)
  • Inclusions
    Enjoy the panoramic view of the coasts of Greece and Albania

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Described as the “Gateway to the East” and the most oriental of all Italy’s cities, Otranto was founded by Greeks from Crete thousands of years ago. Explore this fascinating history on a 2-hour walking tour of all its main sights.

    Discover the Norman cathedral (Cathedral entrance ticket is not included). It was consecrated in 1088 and is still the largest Romanesque building in Apulia. Admire the mosaic floor, formed of thousands of pieces of stone that depict scenes from the Old Testament and figures from Breton legends.

    Admire columns that are said to have come from a Temple of Minerva, and the bones and relics of the Martyrs of Otranto, who perished in the 15th-century siege of the city. Marvel at the 42 marble columns that support the crypt, and more.

    Continue to the Church of St. Peter and the Aragonese Castle, reinforced by Emperor Frederick II and rebuilt by Alphonso II of Naples in 1485-1498. Look at the irregular plan of 5 sides, with a moat that runs along the entire perimeter.

    Enjoy the panoramic views out to sea. If the weather is good you can see all the way across the Adriatic to Greece and Albania.

Location

Activity location

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    • Otranto
    • Otranto, Provincia di Lecce, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • LE, Via del Porto, 1, 73028 Otranto LE, Italia | Meet your guide outside Di Bolina cafè (Port area)
    • Otranto, Puglia, Italy