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Otranto Private Tour: scenic town overlooking Adriatic sea
(8) Reviews
Otranto
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Described as the “Gateway to the East” and the most eastern of Italy’s cities, Otranto was founded thousands of years ago by Greeks from Crete. Explore this fascinating history through its main attractions.
Discover the Otranto Cathedral, consecrated in 1088 and still the largest Romanesque building in Apulia. Admire the mosaic floor, made of thousands of tiles depicting scenes from the Old Testament and figures from Breton legends.
Observe the columns believed to come from a Temple of Minerva and the bones and relics of the Martyrs of Otranto, killed during the 15th-century siege. Also admire the 42 marble columns supporting the crypt.
Continue to the Church of St. Peter and the Aragones...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Discover the Church of St. Peter
Private walking tour of Otranto with licensed tour guide
Enjoy the panoramic view of the coasts of Greece and Albania
Walk through the charming historic center of Otranto
Admire the majestic Aragonese Castle ( external visit )
Visit the Otranto Cathedral
Admire the mosaic floor and the relics of the Martyrs of Otranto
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Points
Departure
Di Bolina Cafè
(port area)
Return
Itinerary
1
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunziata
otranto
45 minutes
2
Chiesa di San Pietro
otranto
10 minutes
3
Centro Storico Otranto
otranto
45 minutes
4
Castello Aragonese
otranto
30 minutes
Otranto Private Tour: scenic town overlooking Adriatic sea
(8) Reviews
Otranto
About
Described as the “Gateway to the East” and the most eastern of Italy’s cities, Otranto was founded thousands of years ago by Greeks from Crete. Explore this fascinating history through its main attractions.
Discover the Otranto Cathedral, consecrated in 1088 and still the largest Romanesque building in Apulia. Admire the mosaic floor, made of thousands of tiles depicting scenes from the Old Testament and figures from Breton legends.
Observe the columns believed to come from a Temple of Minerva and the bones and relics of the Martyrs of Otranto, killed during the 15th-century siege. Also admire the 42 marble columns supporting the crypt.
Continue to the Church of St. Peter and the Aragones...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Discover the Church of St. Peter
Private walking tour of Otranto with licensed tour guide
Enjoy the panoramic view of the coasts of Greece and Albania
Walk through the charming historic center of Otranto
Admire the majestic Aragonese Castle ( external visit )
Visit the Otranto Cathedral
Admire the mosaic floor and the relics of the Martyrs of Otranto