ItalyCoasts and lakes · Cities and culture · Slow travel
Puglia · 6 days of trulli and coast
Travel from Bari through Polignano, Alberobello and Ostuni to Lecce. Give one region six days, with time to enjoy each town.
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Places along the way
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Bari
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Polignano a Mare
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Alberobello
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Ostuni
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Lecce
Pace, season and who it suits
Pace A progressive regional route · Two or three stays
Season Late spring and early autumn; beach activities depend on season and weather
Who it suits Travellers who enjoy small towns, photography and a slower pace
Move south without daily backtracking
Separate time for trulli and the white town
Two final days for Lecce and nearby places
01 Day 1
Bari
Begin in Bari Vecchia
Settle luggage, then explore Bari Vecchia and the seafront. Choose dinner within walking distance and keep the first day simple.
02 Day 2
Polignano a Mare
A proper pause on the coast
Explore Polignano and its sea-facing viewpoints. Check conditions separately for swimming or a boat trip, without treating either as automatically included.
03 Day 3
Alberobello and Valle d’Itria
Through the trulli streets
Make Alberobello the main visit. Add one nearby town only if transport allows, or spend the afternoon resting in the countryside.
04 Day 4
Ostuni → Lecce
The white town, then south
Walk and have lunch in Ostuni before continuing to Lecce. Account for slopes and paving, reducing stair-heavy detours where needed.
05 Day 5
Lecce
Baroque streets and city life
Choose two main visits in Lecce, leaving time for lanes, coffee and a break. Confirm availability and language before adding a craft experience.
06 Day 6
Lecce and departure
Finish around your departure point
Plan around your airport or station. Add nearby coastline only with sufficient time, avoiding a distant beach on the day of an early flight.
DATES, COMPANIONS AND STOPS
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- Plan differently for driving and public transport
- Between towns, consider schedules and transfers rather than distance alone; reduce backtracking and luggage moves.
- Avoid changing stays for every beach
- Use each base for nearby coast, progressing through Bari, Valle d’Itria and Lecce according to available days.
- Rest through the hottest hours
- In summer, put longer walks in the morning or evening, with indoor time or rest at midday; do not assume shops stay open all day.
Itinerary and preparation
The itinerary can adapt to your dates, companions and interests. Bookings, transport and services are confirmed for the actual plan.
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