Apulia and Salento

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A wonderful gay friendly tour in Puglia, reaching the most appreciated destination of the region, the old Trulli and some of the most beautiful villages, in Italy: ancient Baroque proofs, amazing beaches and a town between two seas. Let the tour begin!

A wonderful gay friendly tour in Puglia, reaching the most appreciated destination of the region, the old Trulli and some of the most beautiful villages, in Italy: ancient Baroque proofs, amazing beaches and a town between two seas. Let the tour begin!

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Itinerary

Arrive and check-in.

Free lunch.

In the afternoon private transfer to the Village of Polignano, a nice place with narrow and fascinating alleys and wonderful views on the sea.

Tour of the Village and the grottoes created by the fresh and salty water.

Return to the hotel, free evening and overnight stay.

Breakfast in hotel and departure to Alberobello. Meeting with the guide in the village of Trulli, typical local ancient houses, and tour of the town. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, visit of the grottoes of Castellana, a labyrinth of stunning tunnels that heads to one of the most beautiful grottoes of the area, the one called the Grotta Bianca, “the brightest in the world”.

Return in hotel.

Free evening.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Locorotondo, one from the list of the “most beautiful villages in Italy” and meeting with the guide. You are going to visit this nice place with the main feature of being around town, as its name suggest (loco=place – rotondo=round).

Locorotondo ‘white town’ because of its buildings, with hanging roofs. Once in the main square of the town you will see the church of San Giorgio Martire, a neoclassic church with relief depiction on the façade of San Giorgio and the dragon. The round shape and its architectural gems make this place one of the most beautiful of the Itria Valley.

Free time for lunch.

In the afternoon visit Ostuni, another “White Town”. The old part of the town is a maze of narrow streets where it is pleasant to lose oneself. You are going to walk among its narrow streets, squares and typical alleys. Another gem is the presence of olive trees, that, along with its white houses, make this place something similar to a fairy tale. Return to the hotel for dinner time and overnight stay.

Breakfast in hotel.

In the morning transfer to Gallipoli, check in in hotel.

Free time for lunch.

In the afternoon, meeting with the guide for the visit of the town and olive oil tasting. In the evening a gourmet dinner. You will taste the specialties of Salento, starting with the traditional ‘frise’ (wheat or barley crispy donuts without hole, usually eaten with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, salt and oregano) or fish specialties with the excellent extra virgin olive oil, a good pasta dish, the pugliesi ‘orecchiette’ with tomato sauce, with pesto or with turnip tops, the famous Tajedda, a potato and mussels dish.

Overnight stay in Gallipoli

Full relax day in this wonderful Salento destination, rich in gay bars and beaches.

Gallipoli is known also as the ‘Salento gay club’ and represents one of the most appreciated sea destination for gays and heterosexuals. You are going to spend your day at punta Pizzo, a protected area plunged in nature and in the wonderful white beaches of Gallipoli.

You will live the gay life of Gallipoli at the Caffe Bellini, on the main street, and spend the rest of the night visiting Makò, where you can enjoy a tasty aperitif in good company. Overnight stay in Gallipoli.

Breakfast.

Transfer to Lecce.

Meeting with the guide and visit of this outstanding Baroque city. The architectural richness of its buildings is the added value of Lecce, with XVII century and old Baroque period palaces and churches. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, visit of the Castle and of the Museum of Carta Pesta.

Return in Gallipoli, free time for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast in hotel and departure to Santa Maria di Leuca, for a relaxing day at sea. At the arrival in Santa Maria di Leuca Port, you will meet your tour guide that will take you to visit the most particular grottoes of the Jonian Coast, during the tour there will be time to have a swim in a beautiful spot.

Free time for lunch.

The afternoon is free to relish the sea of Puglia.

Return to Gallipoli.

Free time for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast in hotel and end of services.

What's Included

Accommodation
Boat tour
Car Rental
Escorted Tours
Oil tasting
Professional gay-friendly guide

What's Excluded

Everything not clearly mentioned on what's Included
Flights
Fuel, extra insurance and motorway fees
Meals
Personal extras
City tax (to be paid on the spot)

Additional Information

  • CAUTION: verify wheter your driving licence may be used in Italy or if you need an international one
  • The tour is fully customizable to suit your needs.

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Ian
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First I would like to thank you and your company and all involved for a wonderful trip. From beginning to end we continued to be amazed by all the wonder service we received from all of you. We had a fabulous time for our anniversary. All the guides were great and all better than we expected. It is hard to pick a best as they were all awesome, that being said, three stand out for being most personable and had a excellent sense of how to move us along our tours. Quiiky gets 5 out of 5 for all other ratings. Yes, we would positively reccommend for anyone considering travel to Italy. AND, Giovanna, you’re the best.
 John Bindlechner-Wigan
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Greg Brady
Greg Brady
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First had a wonderful pre-cruise Quikky tour in Venice. Our guide was super friendly, knowledgeable, and a great deal of fun. Then I went on a tour of the Vatican and our tour guide was incredible. He is an expert on the Vatican and on the pertinent gay history (which turns out to be much more than you might even think). He literally made the Vatican come alive and provided one of the more fascinating tours I have taken anywhere. And the two wonderful owners of Quiiky picked us up and took us on a vehicular tour of Rome. Others got back from Rome complaining of the crowds and the heat... we got back energized, happy, and filled with fascinating information after an afternoon filled with fun and personalized care. Don't make the mistake thinking you will get an equivalent tour from a straight guide/company -- if you are gay, Quiiky is the way to go.
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Apulia and Salento

From € 1,762

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Destination: Puglia
Inspiration: Adventure

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