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Lecce : Half day E-Bike tour to Old Olive Mill & Olive Oil Taste
Lecce, Puglia, Italy
$117.71
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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.
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.
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Lecce : Half day E-Bike tour to Old Olive Mill & Olive Oil Taste
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Private Guide
- Admission fees ancient olive oil mill
- Olive oil taste
- Helmet, Pannier and Bike phone holder
- Use of E-bike
- Water bottle
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
You will see me and the bikes waiting for you.
Return details
You will see me and the bikes waiting for you.
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LecceThe tour starts with Cycling through the narrow alleys of Lecce old town.
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SternatiaYou will cycle for one hour (18km) surrounded by ancient olive trees plantations and beautiful Masserias (Farm houses) till you arrive to the Town of Sternatia. Sternatia is one of the 11 towns that form an area called Grecia salentina. Grecìa Salentina is an area in near the town of Lecce which is inhabited by the Griko people, an ethnic Greek minority in southern Italy who speak Griko, a variant of Greek. The Greeks have been establishing settlements in Southern Italy from prehistoric times up to the Byzantine era. In Sternatia you will: - Visit a 15th century olive oil mill - Visit Palace Granafei and the main church of Sternatia - Visit an oil Producer (OLIVE OIL TASTE) - Bar Brake for a Leccese coffee and Pasticciotto (Local Snack)
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Frantoio IpogeoVisit with a local guide from Sternatia an ancient (15th century) underground olive oil mill carved into the soft limestone rock. This mill as many others in the area was used for the production of Lamp oil. The Lamp oil was exported to the rest of Europe. All the big cities such as London, Amsterdam etc were illuminated by it. With the installation of gas light in the 19th century, the fast decline of the oil lamps started. After this you will Visit a now a day olive oil producer that will offer you a TASTE of the delicious Extra virgin olive oil made in this area.
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Chiesa Parrocchiale di Maria Santissima AssuntaVisit the Chiesa Parrocchiale di Maria Santissima Assunta church stands as an embodiment of the Baroque architecture and splendor in the heart of old town of Sternatia. Erected in the elegant XVIII century, this church weaves a rich tapestry of cultural and ecclesiastical heritage through its majestic architecture. The interior boasts exquisite frescoes that adorn the walls, each telling their own silent story from centuries past.
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LecceBy taking a different route you will cycle (18kms) back to the shop in Lecce.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Lecce : Half day E-Bike tour to Old Olive Mill & Olive Oil Taste
Lecce, Puglia, Italy
$117.71
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!