Itinerary
- Day 1
Bari
You'll arrive in Bari and get settled into your accommodation. An optional airport transfer can take you directly to the city if you need it, so you won't have to worry about sorting out transportation right away.
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
- Day 2
Polignano a Mare - Bari
Start the day heading to Alberobello to see the UNESCO-listed trulli houses with their distinctive cone-shaped roofs. After that, you'll move on to Polignano a Mare, which sits on dramatic Adriatic cliffs. The narrow streets are worth wandering through, and you'll get nice coastal views before heading back to Bari for the evening.
Included Activities
- Visit Alberobello and its UNESCO trulli houses
- Visit Polignano a Mare and explore coastal cliffs
- Guided tour of historic sites
Landmarks/POIs Alberobello Polignano a Mare - Day 3
Bari
A scenic bus ride takes you to Matera, where you'll see the ancient Sassi cave houses built into the hillside. You'll get some background on the city's history, and then you have free time to walk around the winding streets on your own. Later, the bus returns you to Bari.
Included Activities
- Visit the Sassi cave houses in Matera
- Guided tour of Matera's ancient history
- Free time to explore Matera
Landmarks/POIs Sassi di Matera Matera - Day 4
Bari to Lecce
You'll take the train from Bari down to Lecce, a charming Baroque city in the heel of Italy. This is where you'll stay for the next couple of nights, so you can settle in and get your bearings once you arrive.
- Day 5
Lecce
Spend the day exploring Lecce's Baroque architecture and historic sites. In Duomo Square, you'll see the Cathedral, Bell Tower, Bishop Palace, and Seminary. After that, head to St. Oronzo Square to check out the Roman Amphitheatre, the Church of the Holy Cross, and Celestini Palace. You'll also have chances to sample local products throughout the day before another night in Lecce.
Included Activities
- Discover Lecce's Baroque architecture
- Visit the Cathedral in Duomo Square
- Visit the Bell Tower in Duomo Square
- Visit the Bishop Palace in Duomo Square
- Visit the Seminary in Duomo Square
- Visit St. Oronzo Square
- Visit the Roman Amphitheatre
- Visit the Church of the Holy Cross
- Visit Celestini Palace
- Taste local products of Lecce
- Guided tour of historic sites
Landmarks/POIs Lecce Cathedral Duomo Square St. Oronzo Square Roman Amphitheatre of Lecce Church of the Holy Cross Celestini Palace - Day 6
Lecce
Continue your exploration of Lecce by wandering through Piazza Sant'Oronzo and along Via Appia. The historic alleyways have plenty of Baroque buildings to take in. You'll try local specialties like pasticciotto, local beer, and gelato. Stay another night in Lecce after you've finished exploring.
Included Activities
- Discover Piazza Sant'Oronzo and Via Appia
- Walk storied alleyways and explore Baroque architecture
- Taste local specialties including pasticciotto, local beer, and gelato
- Guided tour of historic sites
Landmarks/POIs Piazza Sant'Oronzo Via Appia - Day 7
Departure from Lecce
It's time to leave Lecce and head out. You have options for getting back: an optional train transfer to Bari or an airport transfer to either Bari International Airport or Brindisi Airport depending on your flight details.
Optional Activities
- Train transfer to Bari
- Airport transfer to Bari International Airport (BRI)
- Airport transfer to Brindisi Airport (BDS)
