Lecce

Private car transfer
from Matera to Lecce

Door-to-door
in 2 h 10 min
From ...
per seat
Comfortable
car
One way
Cancel for free 24 hours before departure
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2024
Excellent
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Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Matera.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 2 h 10 min.

  • Optional sight-seeing
  • Clean, comfortable car
  • Professional driver
  • Bottled water
  • Child seats
  • Prepared for handicapped
  • Smoke-free
  • Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Lecce.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage
In total
  • 177 km
  • 2 h 10 min

Visit these sights on the way

Crypt of the Original Sin

Crypt of the Original Sin

Accessible by reservation, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the Sistine Chapel of cave art. The Cave of 100 Saints 

Gioia del Colle

Gioia del Colle

Packed with culture, from baroque churches to a medieval castle, and the popular Primitivo wine, this historic village is literally a jewel. A Primitivo Gem 

Castellaneta

Castellaneta

Seeming to rise from the rocky cliff face, this charming town is home to historic monuments, and the silent film star Rudolph Valentino. Of Stars and Stone 

Alberobello

Alberobello

The traditional, cone-roofed 'Trulli' houses in this picturesque village are so distinctive, they're a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Cone Heads 

Castello Ducale

Castello Ducale

Beginning with a Norman tower, this medieval castle was regularly expanded and refined to create a worthy defense and noble home. Boom and Bust 

Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate

Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate

Once one of the most important cultural complexes in the region, this medieval abbey showcases several hundred years worth of architectural styles. Centuries of Glory 

Why people love Daytrip

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  • 164 travelers took this route with us
Dec 4, 2024

Excellent service for transfers in Thailand

I was unsure about this company but a few good reviews on Trip Advisor made me take the chance. I am so happy that we did. We needed a ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. Our driver Saksun was an excellent driver - it's not a long distance to drive (by Texas standards!) but the road is challenging and there are a lot of places where improvements to the road are being made. It took around 3 hours with a stop at a place with very clean bathrooms, very interesting hot springs and a place to get a snack and cold drinks. Saksun had a vehicle that was fantastic for this type of drive - a very comfortable ride indeed and was obviously well maintained and very clean. I highly recommend this company. I used to post on trip advisor as "lakekariba" but got out of the habit of doing so. This company was so easy to use and the result was so enjoyable that I felt that the company Daytrip and the driver Saksun had earned our trust and a glowing review. Gillian and Ted Pearsall Austin, Texas

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler lakekariba
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lakekariba

Dec 4, 2024
Dec 3, 2024

Excellent option to get to Vienna to Budapest!

We used Daytrip to travel between Budapest and Vienna with a 2 hour stop for lunch in Bratislava. Our driver Zsombor arrived on time at our hotel in Budapest and was very friendly and informative throughout our trip. His vehicle was roomy and clean and he was kind enough to provide us with some bottled water for the trip. Our quick visit stop in Bratislava was very nice as well. He gave us plenty of time to explore the city and have lunch before meeting him again when it was time to head for Vienna. Daytrip provided us with a happy and trouble free transfer between Budapest and Vienna. Many thanks to your team and especially to your driver Zsombor!

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler pgh1125
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pgh1125

Dec 3, 2024
Nov 9, 2024

Great communication with an actual person! They will take you ANYWHERE, No pre-set routes to choose from!

Last minute plan change and Daytrip was our last resort so I chatted with them and had an immediate response from a real person, best situation ever. Never used Daytrip before but the reviews were incredible so we took the chance and booked a driver at like 11-12pm and by 7am the next morning when we woke, they found us a driver and the driver had already texed us making contact! Very impressed and will definitely use them again. We went from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Tivat, Montenegro.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler James B
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James B

Nov 9, 2024
Jun 28, 2019

Seamless transaction & Superb Service

Our Daytrip experience was outstanding. We secured a car through Daytrips to travel from Lecce Italy to Matera Italy. Other than driving yourselves via a daunting route, it is a 5 hr trip via train. Daytips delivered us in 2 hrs 15 minutes as advertised in style. What a time saving and scenic trip. Pasquale contacted us approx 45 minutes prior to our scheduled pickup time saying he was waiting outside. A bit early, but he was fine waiting while we checked out of our hotel. He was well groomed, dressed and professional. The Mercedes was extremely clean and comfortable. The 2+ hr drive was beautiful and arrived in Matera at the scheduled time. He assisted with loading and unloading our luggage. Seamless online and face to face transaction. We especially liked your email communication including name and photo of driver. When the driver changed the day before, we received a prompt email with the new drivers photo. We shared our positive experience to other travelers we met on our vacation. We will definitely utilize your service in the future. Thanks to the Daytrip team for making our somewhat difficult trip from Lecce to Matera so easy and memorable. What was essential for us going to Matera Sassi is that the location of our hotel is in a limited traffic zone, not assessable except for NCC licensed cars. It was fantastic for us to be delivered to the door of our cave hotel, otherwise, we would have had to take a daunting 1/2 mile walk with luggage through ancient stairs and cobblestones. So pleased. You have a great company, best of luck.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Sibs_Travels
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Sibs_Travels

Jun 28, 2019

Vehicle options for this trip

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sedan

Sedan

Comparable to aVolkswagen Passat
Passengers and luggage
  • 1-3
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  • Clean
  • Comfortable
  • Air conditioned
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Child seats
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free
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mpv

Compact MPV

Comparable to aVolkswagen Touran
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  • 4
  • 4x
  • 4x
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van

Van

Comparable to aMercedes Vito
Passengers and luggage
  • 5-7
  • 7x
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The Daytrip driver advantage

Daytrip driver
  • Local knowledge about the route from Matera to Lecce
    Including available sights:
  • English speaking*

    All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.

  • Safety first!

    We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.

World-class customer support

  • Available 24/7
  • Close relationship with drivers
  • Experts on the route from Matera to Lecce

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
  • Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

  • Big luggage
  • 29x21x11 inches
  • 74x53x28 cm
  • Small luggage
  • 22x14x9 inches
  • 56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

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