How many days do you need in Bari, Alberobello & Lecce?
- Most travelers spend 8-12 days in Bari, Alberobello, and Lecce combined
- Visiting Bari, Alberobello, and Lecce in 7 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 13 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extension is Naples
How Many Days to Spend in Italy
Recommended Itineraries for Bari, Alberobello & Lecce
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Puglia, Transfer to Alberobello | Alberobello |
| Day 2 | Morning Tour of Matera, Free Afternoon | Alberobello |
| Day 3 | Free Day in Alberobello | Alberobello |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Lecce, Afternoon Cooking Class | Lecce |
| Day 5 | Lecce City Tour | Lecce |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Bari, Afternoon Food Tour | Bari |
| Day 7 | Afternoon Exploration of Grotto di Castellana | Bari |
| Day 8 | Depart Bari |
Spend a relaxing eight-day exploring medieval architecture and enjoying nature in Puglia. Begin your trip in Alberobello, where storybook trulli homes pack the town center. Take a day trip to Ostuni, spend the afternoon on a beach, and learn to cook a Pugliese meal in Lecce. Finish in Bari, where narrow city streets, a vibrant religious presence, and freshly-baked focaccia barese await. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Puglia, Day in Alberobello | Alberobello |
| Day 2 | Morning Tour of Matera, Free Afternoon | Alberobello |
| Day 3 | Free Day in Alberobello | Alberobello |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Lecce, Afternoon Cooking Class | Lecce |
| Day 5 | Lecce City Tour | Lecce |
| Day 6 | Free Day in Lecce | Lecce |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Bari, Afternoon Food Tour | Bari |
| Day 8 | Afternoon Exploration of Grotto di Castellana | Bari |
| Day 9 | Depart Bari |
Spend nine days on the "heel" of the Italy boot on this packed Puglia itinerary. Start in Alberobello, where trulli homes, prehistoric caves, and ancient olive groves dot the landscape. Head down the coast to Lecce for Baroque architecture, sun-soaked towns, and rocky beaches. End in Bari to see religious icons, try delicious street food and explore the medieval city center. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Puglia, Transfer to Alberobello | Alberobello |
| Day 2 | Morning Tour of Matera, Free Afternoon | Alberobello |
| Day 3 | Free Day in Alberobello | Alberobello |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Lecce, Afternoon Cooking Class | Lecce |
| Day 5 | Lecce City Tour | Lecce |
| Day 6 | Free Day in Lecce | Lecce |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Bari, Afternoon Food Tour | Bari |
| Day 8 | Afternoon Exploration of Grotto di Castellana | Bari |
| Day 9 | Free Day in Bari | Bari |
| Day 10 | Depart Bari |
If you've explored Italy's famous highlights and want to see more, this 10-day Puglia itinerary is the perfect option. Explore Alberobello's history from medieval Trulli to prehistoric caves, then head south to Lecce for sunny beaches, sleepy fishing villages, and Baroque architecture. End in Bari in the north for 12th-century churches and delicious street food. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Puglia, Transfer to Alberobello | Alberobello |
| Day 2 | Morning Tour of Matera, Free Afternoon | Alberobello |
| Day 3 | Free Day in Alberobello | Alberobello |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Lecce, Afternoon Cooking Class | Lecce |
| Day 5 | Lecce City Tour | Lecce |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to Otranto & Castro | Lecce |
| Day 7 | Free Day in Lecce | Lecce |
| Day 8 | Transfer to Bari, Afternoon Food Tour | Bari |
| Day 9 | Afternoon Exploration of Grotto di Castellana | Bari |
| Day 10 | Free Day in Bari | Bari |
| Day 11 | Depart Bari |
If spending 11 relaxed days in the sunny Puglia region sounds like a dream come true, this packed itinerary is yours. See storybook Trulli in Alberobello, visit the 9,000-year-old Matera caves, and lounge on warm beaches. Explore Lecce's Baroque city center and spend a day in the lovely coastal town of Otranto before ending in Bari to see beautiful historic churches and a medieval city center. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 12 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Puglia, Transfer to Alberobello | Alberobello |
| Day 2 | Alberobello Tour, Rione Monti & Aia Piccola | Alberobello |
| Day 3 | Morning Tour of Matera, Free Afternoon | Alberobello |
| Day 4 | Free Day in Alberobello | Alberobello |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Lecce, Afternoon Cooking Class | Lecce |
| Day 6 | Lecce City Tour | Lecce |
| Day 7 | Day Trip to Otranto & Castro | Lecce |
| Day 8 | Free Day in Lecce | Lecce |
| Day 9 | Transfer to Bari, Afternoon Food Tour | Bari |
| Day 10 | Afternoon Exploration of Grotto di Castellana | Bari |
| Day 11 | Free Day in Bari | Bari |
| Day 12 | Depart Bari |
Explore Roman theaters, relax in small coastal towns, and soak in the sunshine on this twelve-day itinerary of the incredible Puglia region. From Baroque castles in Lecce and fairy tale Alberobello to the whitewashed buildings in Otranto, this trip hits the region's highlights with a focus on authentic Italian life. You'll learn to make a typical Pugliese meal and swim on rocky beaches, then eat delicious fried street food on the winding medieval streets of Bari. Read more
Chat with a local specialist who can help organize your trip.
Extended Itineraries
2-Week Itinerary Including Syracuse, Taormina, Palermo & Agrigento
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Puglia, Transfer to Alberobello | Alberobello |
| Day 2 | Alberobello Tour, Rione Monti & Aia Piccola | Alberobello |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Matera | Alberobello |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Lecce, Afternoon Cooking Class | Lecce |
| Day 5 | Lecce City Tour | Lecce |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Bari, Afternoon Food Tour | Bari |
| Day 7 | Fly to Palermo, Pick up Rental Car | Palermo |
| Day 8 | Guided Tour of Palermo | Palermo |
| Day 9 | Drive to Agrigento, Stop in Monreale | Agrigento |
| Day 10 | Drive to Syracuse, Guided Tour of Valley of the Temples | Syracuse |
| Day 11 | Free Morning in Syracuse, Afternoon Trip to Noto | Syracuse |
| Day 12 | Drive to Taormina, Guided City Tour | Taormina |
| Day 13 | Guided Mount Etna Hike & Wine Tasting | Taormina |
| Day 14 | Drive to Catania, Depart |
This two-week holiday combines anthropology and history with a road-trip adventure in two of Italy's most unique regions. First, you'll tour Puglia, Italy's "heel of the boot," which is home to beautiful beaches and ancient cities. Then you'll fly to Sicily for a road trip from the cultural melting pot of Palermo to ancient Greek and Roman ruins—plus enjoy a jaunt to Mount Etna. Read more
How to travel between Bari, Alberobello & Lecce
How to get from Lecce to Bari
Whether you travel from Lecce to Bari by train, car, or bus, there's plenty to see along the way. Taking the train is the fastest option, though you can also travel by car or bus. The cities are 95 miles (153 km) apart, so hiring a private driver or taking a taxi is also feasible. Read more
How to get from Alberobello to Lecce
Alberobello and Lecce are just 67 miles apart, and the fastest ways to get from between them are to drive yourself, hire a private driver, or take a train from Alberobello to Bari and from Bari to Lecce. Alberobello, known for its iconic trulli, has limited bus and train service. Driving from Alberobello to Lecce involves navigating narrow streets in the towns between the two cities. Read more
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