Lecce to Galatina E-Bike: Olive Mill & Wine Tasting + Taxi back

5.0(61)4 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Puglia Bike Experience

About this activity

Explore the Lecce countryside on a premium E-bike along an easy flat 28 km (17-mile) route. Ride through quiet rural roads to ancient villages and discover Salento’s traditions. In Sternatia, meet Gaetano—a storyteller and poet who speaks Griko, the ancient Greek dialect of the Grecìa Salentina. With him, explore a 15th-century underground olive oil mill, hear a poem in Griko, and learn stories about lamp-oil traders, village life, and this unique cultural enclave.

Continue through two villages of the Grecìa Salentina, home of the Griko people, a Greek-speaking community with 3,000 years of history.

In Galatina, visit the Basilica of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria, famous for its 14th-century Giotto-style frescoes.

Stop at Pasticceria Ascalone, birthplace of the Pasticciotto (1740)

At 1 PM, a private taxi (included) takes you back to Lecce.

NOTE: Optional Primitivo wine tasting and traditional Puglian lunch (extra cost; private groups only; request one week in advance).

What's included

✓Free water bottle
✓Ortlieb Rear Pannier Bag (25 liters)
✓Premium Quality E-Bike (HiBike)
✓Professional Local Guide
✓Helmet (Specialized or Scott)
✓Taxi return to Hotel (20 mins ride)
✓Bike Phone holder
✓Entrance fee at Olive oil Mill

Not included

✕Lunch or wine taste (only if requested in advance)

Meeting and pickup

You will see me with the bikes waiting for you just outside our shop.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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