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The best time to visit is May through June, when temperatures are warm and rain is less frequent. July is the hottest and driest month, while November and December are the rainiest. Spring and early autumn offer the most comfortable conditions for exploring the trulli.

Stay in the Trullis Zone to be among the iconic cone-roofed houses, close to the main sights like Rione Monti and Trullo Sovrano. The City Center is convenient for restaurants and shops, and puts you near Trullo Siamese and Casa D'Amore. For a quieter stay, the area around Via Monte Sabotino and Via Cadore has several trulli-based lodgings like Trullidea and Trulli in Corte. Most travelers pick the Trullis Zone for the atmosphere, while the City Center suits those wanting easy access to everything.

Start with the Trulli, Rione Monti, the hillside district of conical-roofed trulli houses that define Alberobello. The Trullo Sovrano, a two-story trullo and museum, offers insight into this unique architecture. Trullo Siamese, with its unusual shared wall, is a quick stop nearby. Casa D'Amore, a former home turned museum, shows daily life in a trullo. The Territory Museum House Pezzolla focuses on local history and rural traditions.

From Alberobello, full-day tours head to Matera, famous for its ancient cave dwellings, and to the whitewashed towns of Ostuni, Cisternino, and Polignano a Mare along the coast. Other tours combine Alberobello with Martina Franca and Locorotondo, both known for their historic centers. These trips are bookable as guided or independent tours from nearby Bari or Monopoli.

Plan 2 days in Alberobello: one to explore the Trulli of Rione Monti, Trullo Sovrano, Trullo Siamese, and the Territory Museum House Pezzolla, plus a second for a relaxed walk through Casa D'Amore and the town's lanes. If you add a full-day tour to Matera, Ostuni, or Locorotondo, extend to 3 days total.