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Falconer for a day in the province of Lecce

Falconer for a day in the province of Lecce

Duration
3,5 hours

Difficulty
Easy

Cancellation
Last minute

Participants
From 1 to 15

Highlights

  • Learn more about the world of birds of prey with a 3½-hour experience in the heart of Salento
  • Visit the aviaries, among majestic American eagles, eagle owls, cute owls and barn owls
  • Welcoming Harris's falcon on your arm with a falconer's glove after a flight through the Lecce skies
Activity available in
French English Spanish

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Full description

If I say 'De arti venandi cum avibus' do you know what I am talking about?

If the answer is no, perhaps the time has come to learn about the ancient practice of falconry, originated by a Spanish emperor and a UNESCO Intangible Heritage Site since 2010.

Take part in an unforgettable experience in the heart of Salento. In 3 and a half hours, you will learn the basics offlight training and glove calling and experience a spectacular adventure in contact with magnificent birds of prey!

What we will do

We will meet in Salice Salentino (LE), a quarter of an hour before the time selected at the time of booking. The falconer will welcome us and show us theenchanting estate with over 50 aviaries.

We will be taken on an introductory tour of the world of birds of prey among the aviaries scattered around the estate, discovering the characteristics of each bird of prey, from the majestic American eagles to the eagle owl and the fascinating owls and barn owls.

We will get to the heart of the matter, discovering everything there is to know about the biology, nutrition and life of birds of prey. We will learn the secrets of training, flying and caring for these fascinating creatures.

But it doesn't end there. Once all this information has been received, the highlight of the 'Baptism of the Glove' will come. Wearing the equipment that the falconer will provide us with (glove), we will be able to hold the Harris Hawk and watch its flight. This last part will last about an hour.

The activity will last about 4 hours in total.

Who it is aimed at

The activity is open to all and the minimum age is 8 years. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

Other information

The activity is carried out all year round.

Companions can stay in the courtyard, where a bar is also available.

The meeting place cannot be reached by public transport.

Recommended clothing

Comfortable clothing suitable for the season

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What is included

  • Falconer
  • Equipment (glove)

How it works

  • Book
  • Gift
  1. 1
    Send a booking request

    We will only pre-authorise the payment

  2. 2
    Receive confirmation within 48 hours

    In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

  1. 1
    Buy a gift voucher

    Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.

  2. 2
    Choose your preferred date

    Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

Meeting point
Salice Salentino, Lecce

Salice Salentino
Exact location provided after booking

Frequently asked questions

What happens in case of bad weather?

If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!

If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?

For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.

What payment methods do you accept?

On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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