Discover the soul of Ceglie Messapica, the renowned gastronomic capital of Puglia, with a guided walking tour of gastronomy, art, and culture.
We'll kick off the day with an authentic Italian ritual. We'll head to a local bar for a coffee and the first tasting: the Ceglie Biscuit. This sweet treat, recognised as a Slow Food Presidium, will win you over with its soft almond paste heart, cherry jam, and light icing. Next, we'll wander into the maze of whitewashed alleys in the medieval old town. Between historical anecdotes about the Ducal Castle and panoramic views of the Itria Valley, your guide will reveal the secrets of this Messapian village.
The tour continues with a tribute to local talent. We'll visit two artisan shops:
A pottery workshop, where you'll admire how clay comes to life following age-old techniques.
A workshop of illuminations, to discover how these iconic light sculptures that illuminate the Apulian festivals, appreciated all over the world, are born.
We'll wrap up the morning with a typical local lunch. In a historic deli, we'll taste the legendary Panino Cegliese: a historic recipe that expertly combines tuna, spicy provolone, mortadella and capers, an explosion of flavours that tells the rural storey of this land.
Enjoy a complete and authentic experience that will make you feel like a true local for a day.