Sightseeing tours

All excursions must be booked at least 72 hours in advance

22/10 – 09.00 am: Sightseeing Gallipoli Old town
Half-day excursion to ‘Gallipoli – Old Town’, with English-speaking guide.

Bus transfer for participants staying at Grand Hotel Costa Brada, Ecoresort Le Sirenè, Joli Park Hotel.
Walking transfer for Hotel Club Bellavista and Hotel del Corso.
Departure at 9:00 a.m. – Return at 1:00 p.m.
Meeting point at Ecoresort Le Sirenè at 9:00 a.m.
Meeting point at Grand Hotel Costa Brada at 9:10 a.m.
Meeting point at Joli Park Hotel at 9:30 a.m.
Meeting point at Hotel Club Bellavista at 9:45 a.m.
Tourist excursion begins at 9:45 a.m.
Return to hotels by 1:00 p.m.
Minimum number of participants required: 20 – Maximum number of places available: 50 (with a guaranteed attendance of between 10 and 19 people, the excursion can still take place but without a guide)
Cost per person: € 40,00
Registration from 20th September to 19th October only by the digital form on this page
Registration will only be complete after payment of the participation fee by bank transfer

24/10 – 09.00 am: “Discovering Lecce Baroque”
Half-day excursion to Lecce ‘Discovering Lecce Baroque’, with English-speaking guide.

Bus transfer for participants staying at Grand Hotel Costa Brada, Ecoresort Le Sirenè, Joli Park Hotel, Hotel del Corso and Hotel Bellavista.
Departure at 9:00 a.m. – Return at 1:00 p.m.
Meeting point at Ecoresort Le Sirenè at 9:00 a.m.
Meeting point at Grand Hotel Costa Brada at 9:10 a.m.
Meeting point at Joli Park Hotel at 9:30 a.m.
Meeting point at Hotel Club Bellavista (also for those staying at Hotel del Corso) at 9:45 a.m.
Tourist excursion begins at 9:45 a.m.
Return to hotels by 1:00 p.m.
Minimum number of participants required: 20 – Maximum number of places available: 50 (with a guaranteed attendance of between 10 and 19 people, the excursion can still take place but without a guide)
Cost per person: € 60,00
Registration from 20th September to 21st October only by digital form on this page
In-person registration from 20th October to 21st October at 8 p.m. at tourist desk located in Grand Hotel Costa Brada
Registration will only be complete after payment of the participation fee
Payment by bank transfer or cash money at tourist desk located in Grand Hotel Costa Brada

27/10 – 08.30 am: Polignano a Mare
Full-day excursion to Polignano a Mare, with English-speaking guide.

Bus transfer for participants staying at Grand Hotel Costa Brada, Ecoresort Le Sirenè, Joli Park Hotel, Hotel del Corso and Hotel Bellavista.
Departure at 8:30 a.m.
Return at 6:30/6:45 p.m.
Meeting point at Ecoresort Le Sirenè at 8:30 a.m.
Meeting point at Grand Hotel Costa Brada at 8:40 a.m.
Meeting point at Joli Park Hotel at 8:50 a.m.
Meeting point at Hotel Club Bellavista (also for those staying at Hotel del Corso) at 9:00 a.m.
Start of sightseeing tour at 9:00 a.m.
Return to hotels by 6:30/6:45 p.m.
Minimum number of participants required: 10 – Maximum number of places available: 50 (with a guaranteed attendance of between 10 and 19 people, the excursion can still take place but without a guide)
Cost per person:  € 80,00
Please note: lunch is not included in the entry fee
Registration from 20th September to 24th October only by digital form on this page
In-person registration from 21st October to 24th October from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at tourist desk located in Grand Hotel Costa Brada
Registration will only be complete after payment of the participation fee
Payment by bank transfer or cash money at tourist desk located in Grand Hotel Costa Brada

29/10 – 09.00 am: Otranto
Half-day excursion to Otranto, with English-speaking guide.

Bus transfer for participants staying at Grand Hotel Costa Brada, Ecoresort Le Sirenè, Joli Park Hotel, Hotel del Corso and Hotel Bellavista.
Departure at 9:00 a.m. – Return at 1:00 p.m.
Meeting point at Ecoresort Le Sirenè at 9:00 a.m.
Meeting point at Grand Hotel Costa Brada at 9:10 a.m.
Meeting point at Joli Park Hotel at 9:30 a.m.
Meeting point at Hotel Club Bellavista (also for those staying at Hotel del Corso) at 9:45 a.m.
Tourist excursion begins at 9:45 a.m.
Return to hotels by 1:00 p.m.
Minimum number of participants required: 20 – Maximum number of places available: 50 (with a guaranteed attendance of between 10 and 19 people, the excursion can still take place but without a guide)
Cost per person: € 60,00
Registration from 20th September to 26th October only by digital form on this page
In-person registration from 21st October to 26th October at 8 p.m. at tourist desk located in Grand Hotel Costa Brada.
Registration will only be complete after payment of the participation fee
Payment by bank transfer or cash money at tourist desk located in Grand Hotel Costa Brada

Payments

Account holder
Comitato Org. Manifestazioni Scacchistiche
Cristina Pernici Rigo
Via Venezia 3/c Arco di Trento (TN) Italy

Bank name
Cassa Rurale Alto Garda Arco
Via delle Magnolie 1 Arco di Trento (TN) Italy

EU IBAN
IT74O 08016 34310 000000 300235
(after the number 4 there is a letter O then all zeros)

Additional info

For any further information on site please contact the Reception of your hotel or the “Logistic & Sightseeing Service” located by desk station in the lobby of Grand Hotel Costa Brada (at the entrance right-hand side)

Booking form

All the fields marked with * are mandatory
Please send one form for each tour you wish to book

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GRAND HOTEL COSTA BRADA - Gallipoli (LE)

10 Benefits granted to chess players and companions staying at official hotels

1. No charge on collective arrival and departure shuttle bus transfers from Brindisi airport and Lecce railway station

2. Access on demand to shuttle bus transfers from Bari airport * (*charged at convenient prizes)

3. Free access to hotel facilties as private beach, tennis court and SPA* (*charged at convenient prizes)

4. Free access to car parking areas located at Grand Hotel Costa Brada and Ecoresort Le Sirenè

5. No charge safekeeping of your mobile phone at Grand Hotel Costa Brada reception during daily playing session

6. Participation to all collateral social activities organized

7. Free participation to two Masterclass managed by GM Oskar Wieczorek

8. Participation to guided excursions* and sightseeing trips* organized (*charged at convenient prizes)

9. Customized support to arrange all your visits to Gallipoli downtown or whatever you need* (*charged at convenient prizes)

10. Access to EBike rent* available at your official hotel (*charged at convenient prizes)

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