4-Hour Christmas Tour in Apulia with Lecce Markets and Alberobello

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Learn about the interesting traditions of a typical Apulian Christmas
• 02 Visit the Christmas markets in Lecce, also known as the St. Lucy markets
• 03 Explore Christmas cribs in Salice Salentino and Matera
• 04 Stroll through Alberobello, famous for its whitewashed stone huts with conical roofs

Travel to the Apulia region during Christmas and discover the interesting traditions and magical atmosphere of an Apulian Christmas. Visit the Christmas markets in Lecce, also known as the St. Lucy markets, to buy typical food and handicraft items such as ceramics, wood objects, Christmas decorations, and 'pupi', the small statues for the Christmas crib. Also see the Roman amphitheatre in Lecce, explore Matera, and take a stroll through Alberobello.

Travel to the Apulia region during Christmas and discover the interesting traditions and magical atmosphere of an Apulian Christmas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Lecce, Matera, Alberobello

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Apulian Christmas Markets, Matera and Alberobello

• Meet your tour guide at a mutually agreed location in Lecce.

• Visit the Christmas markets in Lecce and buy typical food items and special handicrafts such as ceramics, wood objects, typical Christmas decorations, and 'pupi', the small statues for the Christmas crib.

• See several artistic and unusual Christmas cribs.

• Visit the Roman amphitheatre located in Lecce.

• Explore Matera, which achieved the Guinness World Record for the most living figures in a nativity scene.

• Take a stroll through Alberobello, famous for its picturesque whitewashed stone huts with conical roofs.

• Travel back to your hotel in Lecce after the tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Italian tour guide

What's Not Included

• Extra hours

• Lunch, dinner, or typical food tasting

• Entrance tickets to museums or nativity scenes, if any

• Transport

  • Private car (Ford Focus, 5 doors) for up to 3-4 adults plus driver: 0,50 € per km

  • Rented minivan for up to 8 people plus driver: to be quoted

  • Minivan for up to 7 passengers plus driver plus guide: to be quoted

Know before you go

• The Christmas market begins on 13 December.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Lecce, Province of Lecce, Italy

Tour start

73100 Lecce, Province of Lecce, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.