
KATY & GREG
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • LECCE, ITALY
KATY & GREG
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • LECCE, ITALY
KATY & GREG
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • LECCE, ITALY
Travel Info
Puglia is located in the southern peninsula of Italy, and is commonly referred to as the “heel of Italy’s boot.”
There are many ways to get to Puglia including by train, car and through two major airports: Bari and Brindisi, which have flights connecting to nearly every major city in Europe and the UK.
Bari is about a 2-hour drive & Brindisi is about 45 minutes drive to our wedding venue, Masseria Lilei.
However, if you are joining us in Matera on Thursday, Matera is in the northern part of Puglia, making it closer to Bari or even Naples.
Flying to Puglia
Main Puglia Airports
Bari Airport | BRI - 45 minutes by car
Brindisi Airport | BDS - 2 hours by car
*Brindisi is the closest airport to our venue if you are not going to Matera on Thursday.
For our New Yorkers, beginning in June, Neos Airline will offer affordable direct flights to Bari from New York City.
Other Major Nearby Airports:
Naples International Airport | NAP - 3 hours by car
Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | FCO - 5 hours by car, 5.5 hours by train, 1 hour flight
Getting Around
There are a lot of cute towns and mini adventures throughout the region, and if you'd like to explore things beyond our wedding events, you really do need a car. Both local airports are serviced by major car rental companies (e.g. RentalCars, Herts, Sixt, AVIS*).
However, there are trains from Rome, Bari and Brindisi to Lecce's city center and we will have select pickup and drop-off spots locations in Lecce city center and locations along the way to get to our wedding events on Friday and Satuday.
Trains from Rome/Bari/Brindisi to Lecce
Rome: A high-speed train from Rome Termini to Lecce | ~5.5 hours
Bari: Trains from Bari Centrale to Lecce | ~1.5 hours
Brindisi: A direct train to Lecce | ~20 minutes
Please be sure to confirm train times based on your specific arrival day & time
Please note that taxis are rare and expensive! The best and most affordable way to get around Puglia is by driving. If you prefer to use a taxi service, we recommend pre-booking -- our wedding planner can help coordinate this for you.
*We have heard it's best to avoid rental cars from Noleggiare.
Where to Stay
A few ideas to get you going
For September 26-28 we highly recommend staying in Lecce's historic city center - it is a beautiful town with great bars, cafes and restaurants. Lecce is the closest city to our venue. If you prefer a larger space for a group, we recommend looking for accomodations like Masserias or small B&Bs outside of the city.
If you are joining us on Thursday, September 25, in Matera, please note it is 2 hours from our wedding venue and we will stay the night in the Matera area on Thursday. We'll be staying here!
Airbnb, Masserias & Other Stays
There are countless places to stay in the surrounding area and we highly recommend you check AirBnB, VRBO, Booking.com, Hotels.com or Google maps for the best place for your budget and stay expectations.
For a true Apulian experience, consider staying at a local Masseria. A masseria is a fortified farmhouse on an estate built around the 16th century.
Lecce City Center
Torre Del Parco
$$ | Via de Chirico Giorgio, 8, 73100 Lecce
Torre Del Parco, just outside the walls of the historic center, is a monumental complex from the fifteenth century built in 1419 by Giovanni Antonio Orsini del Balzo, prince of Taranto and son of the countess of Lecce Maria D'Enghien. Inside: halls, terraces, courtyards, gardens and the historic residence that occupies part of the ancient prince's palace and which then became a convent in 1600..
Palazzo Sant Anna Lecce
$$$ | Via Santa Maria del Paradiso, 8, 7310, Lecce
Gorgeous luxury suites in the historical centre of Lecce. More than a luxury hotel, Palazzo Sant'Anna is a newly renovated historical building in the centre of Lecce. With its exquisite architecture, impeccable service, and luxurious amenities, this hotel offers a truly unforgettable experience for discerning travelers. Spa & restaurant onsite. About $350 per night.
Glasshouse
$ | Via Duca d'Aosta, 32, 73100 Lecce
Simple, modern & affordable rooms with digital concierge. Glasshouse is located exactly between the Mazzini district, the beating heart of the homonymous square, and the historic center of the city of Lecce. A perfect location to visit the entire city without having to use any means of transport. There is no shortage of new contemporary places such as art spaces, cocktail bars and trendy shops nearby. Rates 115-130 euro per night.
Palazzo Console B&B
$$$ | Via Colonnello Archimede Costadura, 47, 73100 Lecce
A charming five room luxury residence located a few minutes walk from the beautiful historic center of Lecce, as well as close to the most beautiful beaches of Salento. Located exactly between the old town and the shopping area, a few minutes from both. Negotiated rate may be available, ask Katy.
Outside of Lecce
listed by distance to venue
San Lorenzo Rooms & Suites
$$ | Contrada S. Lorenzo, s.n, 73023, Lizzanello
A 10-minute drive to our venue & 15-minutes to Lecce city center. This property has comfortable rooms with garden views. Guests can relax by the saltwater swimming pool, enjoy the lush garden, and unwind on the terrace. A buffet breakfast is served daily. There is are on-site beauty services for those looking to get spruced up before the wedding and a coffee shop.
Masseria & Spa Luciagiovanni
$ | Via Antonio Fogazzaro, 73100 Lecce LE, Italy
15-minute drive to our venue. This hotel featuring ornate Moorish-style decor is set on the outskirts of Lecce. It's 3.4 km from Basilica di Santa Croce and the 16th-century Castello Carlo V.
Breakfast and parking are complimentary. The hotel has a restaurant, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool with a bar. Amenities at the spa include a fitness room, a hammam and a sauna, plus beauty and cosmetic surgery treatmentsMasseria Paralupi
$$$ | Via de Chirico Giorgio, 8, 73100 Lecce
A 10-minute drive to our venue, Paralupi is a 19th-Century fortified farmhouse in the countryside, with luxury rooms and a private 2.5-acre garden in Lecce, Puglia. This is a classic local masseria experience, with a pool & breakfast included.
Day Of Guest Transportation & Parking
Details TBD!