Tour of Lecce and Ostuni between history and taste

Thousands of years of history and solid traditions enclosed in breathtaking landscapes: discovering Salento means falling in love with its villages, the incredible blue waters and a cuisine with exquisite flavours. Walk with an expert guide in Lecce, the beating heart of Salento, with its baroque historic centre combined with monuments from the Roman era. Immerse yourself in the streets enclosed by the ancient gates of the city: Porta Rudiae, Porta San Biagio and Porta Napoli. Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce, emblem of the Salento baroque and Piazza Duomo. Be enchanted by the Roman amphitheatre, an elliptical jewel that hosted tragedies and comedies. During the walk, recharge your batteries with a “pasticciotto”, a typical Salento dessert made from shortcrust pastry and filled with cream. Continue your journey towards Ostuni, with the white stone buildings of its historic centre that reflect the sun's rays and offer an almost mystical vision. Admire the fifteenth-century Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral and Piazza Beato Giovanni Paolo II, with the eighteenth-century Palazzo Vescovile and Seminary. Then, reach an ancient oil mill, to experience first-hand the roots and traditions of the area. Together with an expert, delve into the entire production process and learn the bottling and packaging phases of extra virgin olive oil. End with a tasting of oils on Apulian bread. A journey of authentic flavors that only Salento can offer.