Tour of Lecce and Ostuni between history and taste

Thousand-year-old stories and solid traditions enclosed in breathtaking landscapes: discovering Salento means falling in love with its villages, incredible blue waters and cuisine with exquisite flavors. Walk with an expert guide in Lecce, the beating heart of Salento, with its baroque historic center combined with monuments from the Roman era. Immerse yourself in the streets enclosed by the ancient city gates: Porta Rudiae, Porta San Biagio and Porta Napoli. Visit the Basilica of Santa Croce, emblem of Salento baroque and Piazza Duomo. Be enchanted by the Roman amphitheater, an elliptical jewel that hosted tragedies and comedies. During the walk, refresh yourself with a "pasticciotto", a typical Salento dessert made with shortcrust pastry and filled with cream. Continue the journey towards Ostuni, with the white stone buildings of its historic center 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 Bishop's Palace and Seminary. Next, 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. Finish with a tasting of oils on Apulian bread. A journey of authentic flavors that only Salento can offer.