Private tour: Traveling between Dolmen and Menhir
The Association is part of a context of promotion of the territory by proposing a guided tour of dolmens, menhirs and underground structures in Giurdignano, called the "Megalithic Garden of Italy".
Between the historic center and the surrounding countryside there is the highest concentration of megalithic monuments in Italy, which have represented places of worship since prehistoric times.
The excursion lasts about 2 hours and takes place on foot, respecting sustainable tourism. The departure is scheduled near the San Paolo menhir, a unique witness of a syncretism between Christian, pagan and ancestral worship. Two wonders of stone are offered to visitors in an exceptional way because they are normally closed to the public: the Byzantine crypt of San Salvatore (8th century) and the underground oil mill "Trappitello del Duca" (16th century). The visit ends with the discovery of the dolmen Li Scusi in Minervino, majestic and imposing for its architecture.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cripta San Salvatore, Via San Vincenzo, 73020 Giurdignano Italy
Byzantine crypt of San Salvatore (VIII century) normally closed to the public
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Frantoio Ipogeo, Trappito del Duca, Giurdignano Italy
The "Trappitello del duca" hypogean oil mill (16th century) used until the middle of the last century. Normally closed to the public
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Menhir San Paolo, Via Enrico Toti 1, 73020 Giurdignano Italy
The menhir is the only witness of a syncretism between Christian, pagan and ancestral worship
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Il Giardino Megalitico, Dolmen e Menhir a Giurdignano, Giurdignano Italy
The departure is scheduled near the San Paolo menhir, the only witness of a syncretism between Christian worship, pagan and ancestral and then it continues with the visit of the two menhirs Vicinanze, on which we can observe some curious peculiarities, such as "the eye of the menhir ”.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Dolmen Li Scusi, Strada Provinciale 60 56, 73027 Minervino di Lecce Italy
The dolmen, one of the largest in Puglia, is inserted in a suggestive and unique area that is worth visiting and lingering.
Duration: 20 minutes
Inclusions
- Entrance included - San Salvatore Crypt
- Admission included - Dolmen Li Scusi
- Entry/Admission - Cripta San Salvatore
- Entry/Admission - Dolmen Li Scusi
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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