Lecce in a Day: Small-Group Guided Tour from Bari into the Heart of Baroque

🕘 Departure at 9:00 AM – Teatro Petruzzelli, Bari
Your driver and guide will meet you in front of the iconic Teatro Petruzzelli in the heart of Bari. After a brief welcome and group introduction, you’ll board a comfortable minivan for your journey south.

🚐 Transfer to Lecce
Enjoy a scenic drive of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes through the picturesque Apulian countryside. Along the way, your guide will share stories, historical context, and tips to help you appreciate what you’re about to see in Lecce, the “Florence of the South.”

🏛️ Arrival in Lecce – Guided Walking Tour (approx. 2 hours)
Once in Lecce, you'll take a leisurely walking tour through its magnificent historic center.
Highlights include:

• Piazza Sant’Oronzo, with its Roman amphitheater and the column of the patron saint
• The stunning Basilica of Santa Croce, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture
• The elegant and secluded Piazza Duomo, with its cathedral and bell tower
  As you stroll through the charming streets, your guide will introduce you to Lecce’s unique baroque style, rich artistic heritage, and local traditions such as papier-mâché craftsmanship.

🍝 Free Time for Lunch or Shopping (approx. 1 hour)
After the tour, enjoy some personal time to experience Lecce your way.
You can:

• Have lunch at a typical trattoria, tasting regional specialties like “ciceri e tria” or “orecchiette alle cime di rapa”
• Explore local artisan shops, boutiques, or grab a coffee and pasticciotto in one of the sunny piazzas
• Visit a small museum or simply relax and take in the atmosphere of the city

🚐 Return to Bari
At around 2:00 PM, you’ll regroup and board the minivan for the return journey to Bari. Arrival is expected around 4:00 PM, right where the day began: in front of the Teatro Petruzzelli.