• Cripta Bizantina di Sant’Angelo - The journey begins by ascending the Idro Valley along a charming dirt path to visit the St. Angelo Crypt, an ancient site carved into the soft rock of Salento during the Byzantine era.
• Otranto - The next stop is Casamassella, where the Costantine Foundation awaits. This center is dedicated to organic farming and the art of traditional weaving using historic looms.
• Giurdignano - The tour continues to Giurdignano, renowned as the main megalithic center of Salento, featuring numerous dolmens and menhirs, marking the earliest signs of human habitation in the region.
• Uggiano La Chiesa - A visit to a bakery with a stone oven is planned for a delightful lunch organized by the hosts. Post-lunch, the journey proceeds to Porto Badisco for an extended break, with opportunities for swimming, weather permitting, and canoe rentals.
• Punta Palascia Lighthouse - The adventure continues along the stunning coastal road to Otranto, with a stop at the Punta Palascìa lighthouse, Italy’s easternmost point, and a unique lake in an abandoned bauxite quarry.

The return to Otranto is scheduled for late afternoon.

• Lunch
• Local guide
• Use of bicycle
• Use of safety equipment (helmets, bags, pouches, repair kit)

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

We’ll traverse along the back roads and a charming unpaved path to explore one of Salento’s most captivating and representative regions: the vicinity of Otranto.

As we traverse the Idro Valley, we will encounter its Byzantine crypt, dedicated to Saint Angel, and arrive at the establishment “Le Costantine”, a hub for organic farming and traditional loom weaving. We’ll journey towards Giurdignano’s megalithic garden, to marvel at its ancient dolmen and menhir, followed by a visit to a petite lake nestled in an abandoned bauxite quarry.

Our trip includes a stop at a bakery featuring a stone oven where we’ll enjoy a scrumptious meal with local delicacies, as well as a visit to Porto Badisco for a refreshing iced almond milk coffee and a delightful swimming experience.

• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.