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

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Ancient olive oil mill — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Lecce to Galatina E-Bike: Olive Mill & Wine Tasting + Taxi back, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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).

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Italian, Dutch
Operated by: Puglia Bike Experience

Ages: Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Lunch or wine taste (only if requested in advance)

Itinerary

Sternatia

one hour

After a one-hour bike ride (18 km) through the Lecce countryside—surrounded by ancient olive trees and majestic masserias—you’ll reach Sternatia, one of the nine towns of the Grecìa Salentina, where the Greek dialect Griko is still spoken today.

Here you’ll enjoy a 40-minute guided visit to an ancient underground olive oil mill (Frantoio Ipogeo). Our local guide, Gaetano, will share stories of his Greek heritage and even recite a traditional poem in the Griko language, offering an authentic window into this unique cultural community.
Centro storico di Galatina

one hour

After a 40-minute bike ride (10 km), welcome to Galatina!

Your first stop is the Basilica di Santa Caterina d’Alessandria, a true masterpiece of medieval art and architecture. Inside, you’ll admire extraordinary Giotto-style frescoes and a unique blend of Romanesque, Gothic, Norman, and Byzantine elements—making this one of Puglia’s most remarkable churches.

Next, we visit Pasticceria Ascalone, the historic pastry shop where the very first pasticciotto was created back in 1740. Here you can taste the original recipe and experience a true local tradition.

Afterward, enjoy 30 minutes of free time to explore Galatina at your own pace.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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