Bari, Alberobello & Lecce: Best Itinerary Ideas

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

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

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

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

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

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

Extended Itineraries

2-Week Itinerary Including Syracuse, Taormina, Palermo & Agrigento

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