Framing the best of Salento in a weekend

Price

€ 1030 per person

Tour introduction | Detailed program | Booking conditions | Reservation form | Itinerary

Tour introduction

From the stunning city of Lecce to the very "Heel of the Boot", where the Adriatic and the Ionian seas meet, this introductory photography holiday will see some of Italy’s most breathtaking vistas filling your viewfinder.

You will enjoy your workshops in natural settings such as Porto Selvaggio and the coastline to Leuca, but also have a relaxing afternoon throught the historical towns of Gallipoli and Alezio.

Every evening you will get your energy back with amazing dinners and wine tastings.

Detailed program

Day 1

• Arrival at the airport - Pick up and Transfer to your b&b.
• On arrival we will enjoy a glass of Prosecco and some nibbles at Palazzo Tamborino, one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Lecce. Before dinner the tutors will give a brief introduction to the holiday with an aperitif, of course, and then it’s down to a typical restaurant for your first of many mouth-watering meals.

  After dinner stroll in Lecce, discovering the wonders of Baroque art in town.

• Overnight stay.

Day 2

• Morning: Regional natural reserve of Porto Selvaggio. Meeting with the tutor at 9.30 in Porto Selvaggio. First nature park in Puglia, whith one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy, Portoselvaggio is the place where you meet nature and prehistory, due to its numerous caves and remains.
• 1pm: lunch break on your own.
• Afternoon: Gallipoli and Alezio: Baroque and Messapian art. The tour will go through the alleys, courtyards and the baroque architecture of the old town of Gallipoli, that looks like an island in the sea; the second inland stop will be the ancient hill of Alezio (75 m), a village that preserves memories of the Messapian people and a charming shrine of the XIII century.
• Evening: Dinner in a typical masseria. Local wine tasting with a selection of typical dishes.
• Overnight stay.

Day 3

• Morning: Full day tour in the Leuca area. Meeting with the tutor at 9.30 in Castro. Walk along the coast to Gagliano del Capo, observing a cross section of Earth's history, ancient shorelines, prehistoric caves, wild orchids and distant islands on the horizon.
• 1pm: lunch break on your own.
• Afternoon:continue to Ruffano and Supersano along the foot of the greenhouse and to its top, this trek describes a ring that affects crops and spots, caves, crypts and highly scenic views.
• Evening: Dinner in a typical winery. Local wine tasting with a selection of typical dishes.
• Overnight stay.

Day 4

• Transfer to the airport and Returning flight.

Booking conditions

The price refers to the total cost per person. At the time of booking only 25% of the amount will be required as deposit.

Minimum of 8 partecipants.

Quote includes

• Transportation on GT Minicoach for the whole tour.
• Professional tour guide.
• Professional photo tutor.
• Accommodation in B&B, double room basis.
• Overnight stay and rich breakfast, welcome drinks and dinners as stated in the program.
• Typical products tasting.

Quote does not include

• Single supplement €30.
• Flight.
• Drinks and beverage and all the admissions where otherwise specified, porterage and everything not expressely mentioned in "Quote includes".

Reservation form

Itinerary