Taste Olive Oil And Wine In Lecce

Taste olive oil and wine in the heart of the old town, walking distance from hotels and B&B in Lecce. Enjoy this informative experience which is ideal just for everyone who likes Italian olive oil and wine.

Join Enza and her family in their charming villa in Corigliano d’Otranto, a picturesque village just 15 minutes from Lecce and one of the most beautiful historic towns in Salento. Discover the joy of making orecchiette and macaroni using traditional Apulian techniques and fresh local ingredients. This immersive cooking class takes place in an authentic and welcoming Salento home, where simplicity meets tradition. Together, we'll prepare classic regional recipes using seasonal produce, handmade pasta, extra virgin olive oil, and vegetables grown in our garden or sourced from local farmers. You'll enjoy a rich table of traditional dishes passed down through generations, from orecchiette with tomato and basil to maccheroni with seafood or chickpea cream and walnut crumble – all paired with excellent local wines. We'll end the evening with a delicious jam tart, a sip of homemade limoncello, and a touch of traditional music – the true flavors and authentic spirit of Puglia.

From Lecce we will reach Alberobello, the city of trulli, and then move, after the tour, to Locorotondo and finally to Ostuni, the white city. An expert guide will accompany you through alleys, squares, buildings and fantastic views, optimizing the routes and telling you the history of these magical places. At the end of the visit you will have the opportunity to wander around the shops on your own or maybe stop at a bar for an excellent coffee. Delight yourself with our BRUNCH based on typical Apulian products (included) and take part in the OLIVE OIL TASTING!

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 famous for the frescoes in Giotto style (Basilica di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria). In Galatina you have opportunity to have Wine taste of Primitivo Wine OR a Traditional Puglian Lunch (NOT INCLUDED and ONLY IF IS A PRIVATE GROUP AND REQUESTED ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE). Finally you experience a small local train taking us back to Lecce (50 mins ride).

Discover by E-bike the legendary origins of olive trees and the history of olive oil production from the 1300 to today. Cycle very little traffic country side roads surrounded by olive oil trees and majestic farm houses (Masserias). Visit Sternatia, one of the nine towns of Grecìa Salentina (Greek minority area in Puglia) where the greek dialect Griko is spoken. Experience a guided tour in an underground ancient olive oil mill. Visit and try the olive oil from a today olive oil small local producer.

I am considered by many an expert in wines and atoria and traditions of Salento. My main activity is to sell Salento wines all over the world. Now I am ready to offer you the opportunity to taste the best local wine labels and traditional dishes with me to discover together all the secrets of Salento wine and food.

Is the first time you visit Lecce and want to know the city and its food specialties? This outdoor street food tour is perfect for you! Stroll into the city center and taste the best known local street food. Your guide will tell you the histories related to the main highlights such as the Basilica of Santa Croce, considered the emblem of Lecce baroque style, the Cathedral and many palaces you will find on the way. From a highlight to another, you will stop and delight your palate with the most famous and tasty delicacies of Salento, like the "rustico": soft puff pastry disc filled with mozzarella, tomato and bechamel, "frisella": roll bread, twice-baked and topped with fresh tomato, olive oil, or the pastry star "pasticciotto": a short pastry stuffed with custard and other fantastic sample of Salento specialties. Choose to take this tour either at lunch or dinner time, as it is an ideal way to do some sightseeing while having a light meal as you make your way through the city.

Balu' has some things going for it as an aperitivo destination in Lecce. First it is a Bistrot Shop, which means that you also find some great local foods you can purchase and savor at home, second it is a bistrot, third it is a culinary place to be that many locals and visitors have on their radar. What better way to relax in Lecce with a glass of wine or spritz, the sunset on the Baroque monuments and some socializing? And the Board!!

Location: Balù Bistrot Shop (where you can find a selection of local wines and olive oils) Instructor: an experienced cooking class teacher (Puglia native and food wine olive oil connoisseur) Tuition: an immersive and learning experience for everyone Buffet Tastings: a selection of food and wine

Discover the essence of Salento cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in a local's home in Lecce! Prepare an iconic regional recipe with guidance from your friendly host, using fully equipped cooking stations. After the class, enjoy your homemade pasta dish along with another delightful course prepared by your host, such as an appetizer, dessert, or main course. The experience includes still and sparkling water, a glass of wine per person, and coffee. Learn to cook like a local, enjoy a hearty meal, and create lasting memories in Lecce. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of more than 1000 home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

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