Weekend in Lecce among baroque, hiking, wines
Be captivated by the baroque charm of Lecce and discover the ancient art of local papier-mâché. Stroll through the vineyards, visit the winery and taste fine wines at an authentic Apulian masseria in Cellino San Marco. Enjoy guided hiking in the Porto Selvaggio Nature Reserve and enchanting views of the Ionian Sea.
Private Tour: 2 people – duration 4 days / 3 nights
Price per person: from € 810
Customise this tour directly with the Local Expert
| Where | Lecce, Cellino San Marco, Porto Selvaggio |
| When | All the year |
| Included | Art, Culture, History, Food & Wine, Sea, Nature |
| Not included | International flights |
Day 1: Lecce
Arrival to your accommodation in Lecce for check-in. Dinner at a restaurant in Lecce.
Visited: Lecce
Included: Dinner at a restaurant, accommodation
Day 2: Papier-mâché & Baroque
Breakfast. Meet with your guide to attend a private papier-mâché workshop.
After lunch, discover Lecce with your local guide. The city is an important stop for lovers of art and culture. It is indeed the main Baroque city in southern Italy. Strolling through the city centre is a plunge into the past, past churches and ancient palaces that preserve precious details and decorations. Dinner on your own in Lecce.
Visited: Lecce
Included: Private papier-mâché workshop, guided tour of Lecce, accommodation and breakfast
Day 3: Wine tour & Hiking
In the morning, transfer to a renowned masseria in Cellino San Marco. You will take a full tour of the masseria to discover its history and admire the vineyards. The visit includes an explanation of the winemaking process, ageing and bottling. The experience concludes with a tasting of a selection of vintages and lunch at the masseria.
In the afternoon, transfer to the Porto Selvaggio Regional Nature Park. You will go hiking with a guide in the park, which covers an area of 1100 hectares in Nardò. You will venture into the dense pine forest surrounded by the beautiful Ionian Sea and admire the beautiful sunset. Dinner on your own and return to Lecce in the evening.
Visited: Cellino San Marco and Porto Selvaggio
Included: Wine tasting and lunch at the masseria, guided hiking, accommodation and breakfast
Day 4: Goodbye!
Breakfast and check out from the accommodation.
Included: Breakfast
Itinerary:
| What’s included: |
| 3 nights in a double room with breakfast at t B&B in the centre of Lecce |
| 1 welcome dinner in Lecce |
| 1 papier-mâché workshop in Lecce |
| 1 guide tour of Lecce |
| 1 wine tasting with lunch in Cellino San Marco |
| 1 guided hiking in Porto Selvaggio |
| What’s not included: |
| Tips to guides (not compulsory in Italy) |
| Entrance fees |
| All other services not mentioned in the “what’s included” |
Price per person:
- From € 810 – without car rental
- From € 1110 – with car rental
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Payment terms: 100% upon confirmation
Cancellation terms:
- Full refund – 2 weeks prior to arrival
- 50% refund – 1 week prior to arrival
- No refund – after 1 week prior to arrival
We strongly recommend that you secure appropriate insurance for travel cancellations. No changes in the food tour can be made once clients are in Italy. Read the Terms and Conditions of Italia Delight (art. 11).
What’s included:
- 3 nights in a double room with breakfast at t B&B in the centre of Lecce
- 1 welcome dinner in Lecce
- 1 papier-mâché workshop in Lecce
- 1 guide tour of Lecce
- 1 wine tasting with lunch in Cellino San Marco
- 1 guided hiking in Porto Selvaggio
What’s not included:
- Tips to guides (not compulsory in Italy)
- Entrance fees
- All other services not mentioned in the “what’s included”
Price per person:
- From € 810 – without car rental
- From € 1110 – with car rental
To request a tailor-made quote, contact the Local Expert
I founded the tour operator together with my wife.
I am Italian and my wife is Filipino. We have worked and lived on three different continents (Asia, America, Europe) and have been independent travellers for many years.
Curiosity and exploration have always been in our DNA. We work every day to share our vision of life made of happiness, freedom and self-determination.
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