E bike tour to make pasta orecchiette

Details

• Duration: 4h
• Difficulty: easy
• Ground: mixed asphalt dirt roads
• Route: ring of 30 km

Excursion

The e bike tour to make pasta orecchiette with seasonal vegetables from the garden is a unique culinary experience for food and nature lovers. We then set out to discover the rural landscapes of Puglia, pedaling along quiet roads and enjoying the scenery. The first point of interest on the route is Madonna della Scala Abbey, an ancient Benedictine abbey dating back to the 9th century. This place of worship has witnessed important historical events. The route continues through the gentle slopes of the Apulian hills, where one can admire the vineyards and olive groves that characterize the local countryside. The tour continues to an ancient masseria where you can participate in an Apulian pasta workshop. In this experience, participants will have the opportunity to harvest seasonal vegetables directly from the garden and use them to prepare delicious homemade pasta. The experience begins with harvesting seasonal vegetables from the garden under the guidance of an experienced grower. You will taste the fresh vegetables and learn to recognize the different varieties and their characteristics. After harvesting, you will enter the kitchen to learn how to make fresh pasta with the freshly harvested vegetables. Under the guidance of a professional chef, you will learn the technique of making fresh pasta, such as the famous orecchiette, choose the right ingredients and create a delicious first course. Lunch will be an opportunity to enjoy the fruits of your labor accompanied by quality wine. The experience “Making pasta with seasonal vegetables from the garden” is a unique opportunity to learn how to prepare delicious dishes with fresh and natural ingredients. It is an experience suitable for everyone, both cooking enthusiasts and those who want to discover the pleasure of cooking with seasonal vegetables. The tour ends upon arrival at the starting point.

Tasting

• Fresh pasta with garden produce
• Wine

Where

Gioia del Colle (Bari)

Included

E-bike, helmet, liability insurance, assistance, expert guide, cooking class and wine tasting

Not Included

Transfer

More info

Suitable for people aged 14 and over in good physical shape, and rear bike seats are available for children up to 4 years old. Make sure to bring enough water and appropriate clothing for the activity and season.

• • • Meeting point: Acquaviva delle Fonti (Bari) train station  (how to get: BY CAR About 20 minutes from Bari, Matera and Taranto or BY TRAIN About 30 minutes via the Bari Taranto line)
    • Meeting time: 8.30 (short briefing);
    • Departure of the tour: 9.00
    • The tour ends at start point