Foodie Tour With Wine Tasting In Lecce

We will meet at the time indicated in Vico de Argenteris 16A, the starting point of our visit to a cellar in Lecce. Are you ready to discover the fine wines of Salento? Then we go! We will immerse ourselves in the historic center of Lecce to learn the secrets of the wine tradition and culture of this beautiful region of Puglia. We will taste a negroamaro, a primitivo and a susamaniello. Health! While we let ourselves be inebriated by the notes and aromas of these wines, we will have the opportunity to get to know the rich heritage of Lecce in front of monuments such as Porta Napoli or the Basilica of Santa Croce. We will leave behind the Roman ruins of the theater and the amphitheater and conclude our visit in Piazza Duomo after a three-hour experience.

THE Lecce Food and Wine Tour will make you taste the typical foods and drinks of the city, during a detailed explanation of the cultural attractions. – We start with "Caffe Leccese" plus the typical sweet "Pasticciotto". – Explanation of Churches, historic buildings and squares. – Tastings of "Pizzi" and "Taralli" – Tasting of typical savory "Rustico" accompanied by a glass of Salento wine of your choice.

Explore the Lecce countryside and surrounding ancient villages in a eco-friendly and healthy way by riding a top-quality E-bike. Enjoy the authentic experience of a guided tour of an underground ancient Olive oil Mill. At the bar stop try the traditional "Leccese Coffee" and the delicious Pasticciotto! You will also visit 2 of the 9 small villages part of the "Salentine Greek" an area inhabited by the Griko people, an ethnic Greek minority. Very interesting!! In Galatina we visit one of the most beautiful Basilicas of Puglia (Basilica di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria). Here the Opportunity to have Wine taste of Primitivo Wine OR a Traditional Puglian Lunch (ONLY IF IS A PRIVATE GROUP AND REQUESTED ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE). Finally you experience a small local train for the way back to lecce (50 mins ride).

This tour will take you to discover the Salento west coast with Gallipoli town starting from Lecce and crossing the peninsula among typical villages and vineyards also stopping, as optional choice, in one of the most important Salento winery for a tasting experience. There will be no shortage of halts along the coast for fully enjoying the breathtaking views that will show you up. The journey will go on heading to a wonderful beach where you could swim and have refreshment before your independent tour among narrow alleys, shops and sea views of which Gallipoli will surprise you. In the case the wine tasting won't be done, like on Sunday days or depending on the cellar availability, we'll stop in Galatina for visiting its fascinating late Romanesque church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, built in 1390, full covered with stunning frescoes by workers from Giotto school. This option will be also selectable as "Discovering Galatina Basilica" if you prefer to skip the cellar or the beach.

We will meet at the time indicated in Vico de Argenteris 16A, the starting point of our visit to a cellar in Lecce. Are you ready to discover the fine wines of Salento? Then we go! We will immerse ourselves in the historic center of Lecce to learn the secrets of the wine tradition and culture of this beautiful region of Puglia. We will taste a negroamaro, a primitivo and a susamaniello. Health! While we let ourselves be inebriated by the notes and aromas of these wines, we will have the opportunity to get to know the rich heritage of Lecce in front of monuments such as Porta Napoli or the Basilica of Santa Croce. We will leave behind the Roman ruins of the theater and the amphitheater and conclude our visit in Piazza Duomo after a three-hour experience.

Lecce is known for its baroque architecture and excellent street food. With this experience, you can discover the best of both without tiring your feet, combining sightseeing and food tasting in one bike or rickshaw tour. Speed through the picturesque alleys of the old town to admire the historic buildings and churches, stopping to taste local delicacies such as puccia, taralli and pettole, washed down with Apulian wines, or even specialties such as sweet "pastiers" and "caffè leccese".

Stroll around Lecce old town and taste local foods. In a friendly atmosphere discover Lecce's popular foods and enjoy every bite of it immersing in the local food scene.

Indulge in a chauffeured tour and enjoy the spectacular landscape of Puglia. Savour some of the best wines and get a glimpse of some of the region's architectural gems. You'll travel in comfort and style on this tour to visit Lecce and Gallipoli.

A tour rich in history, culture, art and culinary art. The story told through churches, monuments and architecture of the historic center of Galatina and Gallipoli; through the wine culture with a break in the L’Astore di Cutrofiano for wine tasting (at own expense); through a visit in the characteristic and well-known fish-market of Gallipoli. Tour guide is not included.

This private tour will allow you to visit the most attractive places in Puglia and Matera. It includes transfers on board a comfortable minivan with a local driver, guided tours with certified guides, selected hotels in the city center and unique local experiences