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WALKING & HIKING
4 Nights 1 Great Hotel
La Fiermontina
DAYS 1–2 Feel the sea breeze and admire the lapping turquoise water as you trek beside the beach from charming San Foca to Torre dell’Orso • View the impressive art collection on display and unpack once at our elegant property, carefully selected for this unique Home Base trip • Be warmly welcomed by our gracious hosts • Pause and admire some of Europe’s most ornate baroque architecture, Barocco Leccese • Visit typical Salento villages on a hike that begins along a coastal bluff • Pugliese specialties and local wines are the first of our trip’s multitude of culinary treats! DAYS 3–5 Get to know the region’s tight rocky coastlines • Visit Otranto, a charming port town with a well-preserved historic center and brightly painted houses • Be sure to look out for St. Peter’s Basilica! • Hike along the Adriatic coastline to the easternmost point of Italy, the lighthouse of Punta Palascia • A mozzarella master shows us how this cheese is made • In Lecce, spend an evening on your own and stroll through the quiet streets, dine on local delicacies and discover the many captivating facades of this historic city • Board a private boat for an exploration of this remarkable coastal landscape • Join our informative local guide for a walking tour of Lecce to learn about its fascinating story. » La Fiermontina - Premiere shown top left Hike amid rocky coastlines, turquoise water and sandy beaches. Savor flaky Italian pastries in the baroque town of Lecce. Culinary wonders and seaside trails. Italy’s boot is made for walking! A Singular Hotel Experience in Ancient Lecce PUGLIA HOME BASE
ITALY
Adriatic Sea
Lecce
San Foca
Torre dell'Orso
Otranto
PORTO SELVAGGIO NATURAL PARK
Punta Palascia ROME
Ionian Sea
5 Days Activity Levels 1-3 Premiere Hotel $5,299 to $5,799 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search PLPW on backroads.com
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