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Santa Maria di Leuca Private Tour: Salento’s most scenic town

3.83(6)Puglia· Whitewashed towns · trulliEnglish, Italian

The tour in Santa Maria di Leuca begins with a visit to the Sanctuary of Saint Maria de Finibus Terrae, consecrated in 1755 and an important pilgrimage site, set in a panoramic position on the promontory and characterized by a sober façade In the same square, you will also find the Marian Column, topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary, and the impressive Lighthouse, over 48 meters high, offering scenic views over the meeting point of the two seas; nearby stands the Monumental Waterfall of the Apulian Aqueduct, marking the final point of the aqueduct The walk continues towards the Tourist Port, a lively harbor with elegant boats, a panoramic waterfront, and coastal architecture that creates a charming atmosphere Finally, the tour ends with a visit to the Church of Cristo Re, a neo-Gothic building with stained-glass windows and bright interiors, followed by a stroll among elegant 19th-century villas with ornamental details, wrought balconies, and well-kept gardens

Languages
English, Italian

What's included

Admire the Monumental Waterfall of the Apulian Aqueduct
Admire the Marian Column and the majestic Lighthouse ( external visit )
Stroll among elegant 19th-century villas
Private walking tour of Santa Maria di Leuca with licensed tour guide
Visit the Church of Cristo Re
Visit the Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae on the promontory
Discover the Tourist Port

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

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

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Santa Maria di Leuca Private Tour: Salento’s most scenic town

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Where this sits in Puglia

Puglia is about 1 hr 4 min by road from Brindisi Salento Airport. The heel: whitewashed towns, trulli, olive groves and a coast on both sides. Slower and cheaper than the north, best in a car, and at its finest either side of high summer.

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