4 Hours Orecchiette Cooking Experience Near Otranto

With the help of your local host, you will learn to make pasta from scratch and cook it according to our local recipes. Our host will teach you about the regional traditions, culture, and history. You will make your dough from scratch and learn how to work it to shape it in traditional ways. Once ready, we will cook it according to local recipes and enjoy our meal all together in real Italian fashion!

This tour will take you to discover 2 important cities of Salento peninsula such as Galatina, with its fascinating late Romanesque church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, built in 1390, full covered with stunning frescoes by workers from Giotto school. Castro, which was an ancient Messapian town about 20 kilometers south of Otranto, where we'll be heading driving along the best coastal route for enjoying the breathtaking cliffs. It is said that it was the place where Aeneas, the ancestor of the founders of Rome, first landed in Italy following his escape from Trojan war. Here you’ll visit the Castle which houses the archeological museum inside with several finds of Greek colonies, and spot of the mythic temple of the goddess Minerva. Down the amazing cliff of Castro you'll have a stunning experience visiting the "Zinzulusa Cave" where we'll even stop for swimming in the clearest azure sea you've ever seen.

Highlights – Explore fantastic Unesco World Heritage Site. – Step back in time and discover the history of this unique village with an insight into how the trulli were lived in 600 years ago. – Visit Polignano a Mare charming village on the Adriatic cliffs with outstanding views of the azure sea. – Breathtaking views of our wonderful region.  Description Summary The Itria Valley is a magical place, teeming with ancient olive trees, villages full of history and colours, with delightful scenery and wonderful gastronomy.