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Mediterranean Nights: Stargazing in Rudiae Countryside
5.0
32 Ratings
Lecce
Unwind in Rudiae’s archaeological park at sunset. Explore ancient ruins, stargaze, and delve into myths and cosmology under Mediterranean skies.
Unwind in Rudiae’s archaeological park at sunset. Explore ancient ruins, stargaze, and delve into myths and cosmology under Mediterranean skies.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Parco Archeologico di Rudiae - The tour begins with an exploration and explanation of the main monuments in the archaeological park, including the Roman road, the remnants of the sacred temple, the underground tomb, and the amphitheater.
- Parco Archeologico di Rudiae - In the second part of the tour, we will descend to the arena of the…
- Parco Archeologico di Rudiae - The tour begins with an exploration and explanation of the main monuments in the archaeological park, including the Roman road, the remnants of the sacred temple, the underground tomb, and the amphitheater.
- Parco Archeologico di Rudiae - In the second part of the tour, we will descend to the arena of the amphitheater. There, we will gaze at the sky. As we discuss history, constellations, and mythology, we will embark on a journey through time and once again savor a timeless Mediterranean night.
What's Included
- Guided tour of the Archeological Park of Rudiae
- Entrance to the Archeological Park of Rudiae
- Guided tour of the Archeological Park of Rudiae
- Entrance to the Archeological Park of Rudiae
What's Not Included
- As we can provide just some flashlights, we ask participants to come with their mobile phones fully charged; therefore, they could use them as flashlights for moving when it gets dark.
- We suggest participants to bring a beach towel or fabric for covering the floor in case they would like to lye or sit on the ground while we are at the arena of the…
- As we can provide just some flashlights, we ask participants to come with their mobile phones fully charged; therefore, they could use them as flashlights for moving when it gets dark.
- We suggest participants to bring a beach towel or fabric for covering the floor in case they would like to lye or sit on the ground while we are at the arena of the Roman amphitheater.
- We suggest participants to bring some mosquito repellent spray.
Additional Information
After a warm and busy day in Puglia, it is time to relax and enjoy the magic of Mediterranean nights. This tour starts at sunset, continues during twilight and finishes at night. It takes place in the beautiful and peaceful countryside of Rudiae. First, we will visit the archaeological park, then, surrounded by nature, olive trees and remains of ancient…
After a warm and busy day in Puglia, it is time to relax and enjoy the magic of Mediterranean nights. This tour starts at sunset, continues during twilight and finishes at night. It takes place in the beautiful and peaceful countryside of Rudiae. First, we will visit the archaeological park, then, surrounded by nature, olive trees and remains of ancient civilizations, we will enjoy some stargazing and talk about myths, constellations, history, cosmology and more.
- This tour is intended for everyone. As it occurs with dark or little light, participants need to dress comfortable and pay attention when moving.
Location
Parco Archeologico di Rudiae
Via A. Mazzotta
The archeological park is 3.5km far from the city center of Lecce. We suggest to reach it by car/taxi. There is plenty of space for free parking.
From Lecce go southward along Via San Pietro in Lama (SP 16). You will find Via A. Mazzotta on your right. Turn into it and find the parking lot after 70m
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Victorde5066yq
Aug 10, 2025
If your in Lecce you need to take this tour! - Mauricio’s archaeological tour was the highlight of our trip! His knowledge and storytelling brought history to life, and he was incredibly attentive to my 8-year-old son—making the tour fun, interactive, and easy for him to follow. Highly recommend for both adults and kids!
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14julietac
Aug 7, 2025
Super recommended experience - It was very good experience! Rating: Mauritius knows a lot and ES very passionate POR the knowledge it provides. He was super attentive during the tour (he even tried to give us a hand with a failed accommodation). The contents of the tour I loved, thank you!
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Mmm0122
Jul 15, 2025
Memorable experience! - I’ve done a lot of tours, and this one was unique and special. Mauricio’s passion for and knowledge of Roman and Messapian history shone through. There’s nothing quite like walking into a Roman amphitheater through the gladiators’ entrance and then looking up at the night sky and talking about the constellations. (We also got the benefit of a lovely sunset.) Highly recommend!
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E2271iselenac
Jul 7, 2025
Unique and for everyone - It was a high-level sensory experience that involved us completely. The guide, by mome Maurizio, touched on different areas: the territory (the ancient Rudiae) with the intoxicating scent of medicinal herbs together with the observation of the starry sky, showing in both areas a high level of competence and involvement. Absolutely to recommend to everyone, without thinking!!!
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G3576fxangelicap
Jul 1, 2025
An evening under the stars - The visit to the archaeological park, a few days ago, together with my friends, turned out to be much more interesting than I imagined and all this was possible thanks to the explanations and stories of our guide, Mauricio, who catapulted us into history, into our history .. through important stories and anecdotes ... to end the visit under a starry sky, to which was added a lesson on the stars .. Bravo Mauricio!🤗
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Z8353opchristopherl
Jun 28, 2025
observation of the stars on the ancient Roman steps - An amazing experience and a perfect activity to do while cooling off in the summer night. I went with my friends after hearing about this tour from a local during a visit. Initially we didn’t think much about it, but we were pleasantly surprised by the level of history behind the stars and the stories they tell in the context of Roman civilization. Really fascinating. A wonderful offer of the city and people of Lecce.
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W8840lzbeatrizm
Jun 23, 2025
Discovering the hidden pearls of our territory - A very well organized tour where I discovered the real hidden pearls of our territory!! With Mauricio, a highly trained, attentive and motivating guide, we were transported into the history of the places, into a past steeped in charm and mystery: The backdrop is a night sky, a source of inspiration for fascinating descriptions of stars and much more. I highly recommend this tour.
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Mariarosariaz443
Jun 22, 2025
In the magic of a place and a story - Yesterday, June 21 at 8:30 pm, I visited the Archaeological Park of Rudiae. The guide was Mauricio who, literally taking us by the hand, took us inside an incredibly suggestive story, full of value and charm. The initial introduction of Mauricio, the sudden discovery of a Roman amphitheater that opens before your eyes, the wait for the sun to set to live another adventure made of alchemy between man, nature and stars, made it all unexpected, almost magical.
The hidden pearls along with the type of narrative, have undoubtedly sweetened the bitterness to see this gold mine of the territory and these operators so prepared, left completely alone by the institutions.
I hope that the Municipality of Lecce will take such a priceless asset to heart starting from a greater consideration of those who take care of it, inserting clearly visible signs along the way and taking care of the maintenance of the Park.
What you will experience during this guided tour is an authentic direct contact with the value of history and the wisdom of the great civilizations of the past.
Maria Rosaria
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B6992feandreac
Jun 20, 2025
Beautiful experience - The place is beautiful, it transmits a great calm and allows you to relax a bit, away from the crowds of people on the beaches and streets of Lecce. The guide was fantastic, taking us back in time thousands of years with imagination as we visited what archaeologists found of the ancient city of Rudiae. In the last part of the tour we talked about the sky and it was very instructive as well as fun. I absolutely recommend it. Surely it was one of the best experiences of my trip to Puglia.
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L3021amgiannis
Jun 20, 2025
A unique evening - It was a wonderful experience. I recommend this tour to anyone who likes history, archaeology and nature.
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