Excursions should be booked on the premises at the Discovery desk
The peace of mind of all-inclusive holidays by Club Med :
- 1 At extra cost and where possible
2 Transfers only in case of purchase of the Club Med Package including transport, exceptions for some Resorts
3 Depending on the Resort
4 Depending on the dates
5 Except for the hammam (Bali, Trancoso, Phuket, Cervinia, Val d'Isère) & Sauna (Bali, Trancoso, Cervinia)
6In Chamonix Mont-Blanc the Brévent and Flégère ski domains close on 22 April 2012, and Club Med snow sports end on the same day.
7 In Val d'Isère, Chamonix Mont-Blanc, Méribel 3 resorts and Arcs Extrême, our group lessons from 12 years.
Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts
Italy - Otranto
Excursions desk
A stay at Club Med is always the perfect opportunity to leave everyday realities behind and experience something completely new.
The excursion programme is given as an indication.
The Club Med has drawn up a Responsible Tourismcharter for all the destinations it serves, to guarantee responsible practice towards the environment, both natural and cultural, and ethical participation towards local economic development.
We kindly invite you to download the "Responsible Tourism in Italy" charter.
Please click here: Charte "Responsible tourism in Italy"
Alberobello (1 day)
Recommended by our Excursions desk.
This UNESCO World Heritage site lies in the middle of the countryside and olive groves; the Trulli houses are typical of this village. After the meal, a visit to the caves of Castellana.
For information:
●Cultural excursion
●Transport by bus
●Travel time: 2 hours
An afternoon in Lecce
Visit Lecce, admire its Baroque architecture and fabulous sunsets. Guided city tour, with free time.
Boat trip (à la carte)
Ride out in a boat or RIB to discover the beauty of the Salento coast, the magnificent deep blue sea, creeks and caves. Morning, afternoon and evening outings: sunset, swimming. Pre-dinner drinks and/or meal at sea.
Gallipoli fishing village (1/2 day)
Gallipoli in Greek means "The beautiful city". You'll fall in love with this ancient fishing village on the Ionian Sea.
Visit and free time for shopping.
For information:
● Cultural excursion
● Transport by bus
● Travel time: 1 hour
Lecce (1/2 day)
Recommended by our Excursions desk.
Known as the Florence of the south, Lecce is the capital of Italy's Baroque period, with delightful churches, squares and alleyways.
Guided tour and free time for shopping.
For information:
● Cultural excursion
● Transport by bus
● Travel time: 45 minutes
Maglie market (1/2 day)
Traditional life in southern Italy. The local market is a joy to see and hear; if something catches your fancy, try your bartering skills with the stallholder!
For information:
● Transport by bus
● Travel time: 30 minutes
Otranto (1/2 day)
Close to the Club Med Resort, a typical village steeped in history. Guided visit of the town and free time at the weekly market.
For information:
●Cultural excursion
●Transport by bus
●Travel time: 15 minutes
The Heel: discover the southern Italian coastline (1 day)
Recommended by our Excursions desk.
Discover the extreme southern tip of Italy and its splendid coastal landscapes. Enjoy a boat trip where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet. Free time in Otranto, and a gourmet stop-off in a Masseria for lunch.
For information:
● Cultural excursion
● Transport by bus and boat
● Travel time: 75 minutes