DESCRIPTION
Also called “The Florence of Southern Italy”, Lecce is the city of Baroque churches and old palaces located among small alleys surrounded by the three old entrances: Porta Rudiae, Porta San Biagio and Porta Napoli. Visit to the Cathedral of Santa Croce and the amazing Piazza Duomo; you can admire the castle of Charles V (from the outside), the Roman amphitheater and Piazza Sant’Oronzo, which give a suggestive view on the history of this city. During the walk, a small moment of pleasure awaits us, tasting a typical Salento sweet, the “pasticciotto leccese“, made with shortcrust pastry and filled with custard and other variations.
After, visit to Ostuni, perched on three hills and called the “White City” because of the peculiar white lime washed houses of the old town. Visit to the old town with its 15th-century, Romanesque and Gothic Cathedral, and Piazza Beato Giovanni Paolo II (“piazzetta Cattedrale”) where the 18th-century buildings of Palazzo Vescovile and of the old Seminary face each other.
Visiting an oil mill in Puglia means to discover the roots and the beauty of this territory. An expert in extra virgin olive oil will let us discover the oil mill. Here, we will learn more about the machineries, techniques and production process of the Extra Virgin Olive oil (EVO), from ancient times to the present days. We will also observe all the bottling and packaging phases. The tour in the mill ends with the tasting of some extra virgin olive oils served with Apulian bread to exalt their flavour.
* Appetizer in a location in Polignano a Mare is optional.
The experience ends with the tasting of unique and unequivocal products of Puglia, surrounded by an incredible scenery that only a sea view location can offer. The appetizer consists of crunchy taralli and slices of bread stuffed with tomato and olive oil, appetizing local olives, crudités and salty croissants stuffed with local salami along with an indispensable glass of local wine.
PLAN
08:45 a.m.
Meeting with the participants and departure for Lecce
10:00 a.m.
Arrival and guided visit of the city
12:30 p.m.
Stop for free lunch. Free time
01:30 p.m.
Departure to Ostuni
02:30 p.m.
Arrival in Ostuni and City tour
03:45 p.m.
Visit and tasting in an olive oil mill
04:45 p.m.
Return to the meeting point
05:15 p.m.
End of the experience
THE PRICE INCLUDES
- means of transport: Mercedes/Ford car or minivan
- english/italian Language guide
- expert EVO oil
- Pasticciotto Leccese tasting
- tasting of extra virgin olive oil
- RC insurance
- TEDI assistance
WHERE
Meeting point: c/o hotel accomodation
TO REMEMBER
Experience guaranteed for min. 2 persons
Medium/low difficulty level – suitable for adults and children
Free Private Roundtrip transfer included, from the accommodation to the experience starting. Max range 40 km
On request:
Guide in different language
Appetizer or lunch
Accident policy
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WHEN
Everdy day
