12 days in Italy Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Italy trip planner
Start: Bari
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Polignano a Mare
— 2 nights
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Monopoli
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3
Alberobello
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Locorotondo
— 4 nights
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5
Ostuni
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Lecce
— 3 nights
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7
Otranto
Drive
8
Marina di Pescoluse
Drive
9
Gallipoli
— 2 nights
Drive
10
Taranto
Drive
11
Matera
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End: Bari
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Polignano a Mare — 2 nights
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Polignano a Mare is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy, located on the Adriatic Sea. On the 28th (Sun), make a trip to Statua di Domenico Modugno. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Lama Monachile, take in the views from Ponte Borbonico di Lama Monachile, get outside with Outdoor Activities, then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and finally don't miss a visit to Centro Storico di Polignano a Mare.
To see reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Polignano a Mare online road trip planner.
Bari to Polignano a Mare is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Monopoli.
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To see reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Polignano a Mare online road trip planner.
Bari to Polignano a Mare is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Monopoli.
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Monopoli is a town and municipality in Italy, in the province of Bari and region of Apulia. For reviews and more tourist information, go to the Monopoli trip itinerary planner.
Monopoli is very close to Polignano a Mare. May in Monopoli sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C at night. You will leave for Alberobello on the 30th (Tue).
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Monopoli is very close to Polignano a Mare. May in Monopoli sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C at night. You will leave for Alberobello on the 30th (Tue).
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Alberobello is a small town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy. To find maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Alberobello trip planner.
Alberobello is very close to Monopoli. In May in Alberobello, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 13°C at night. You'll set off for Locorotondo on the 30th (Tue).
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Alberobello is very close to Monopoli. In May in Alberobello, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 13°C at night. You'll set off for Locorotondo on the 30th (Tue).
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Locorotondo — 4 nights
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Locorotondo is a town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy, with a population of about 14,000. Locorotondo is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: awaken your taste buds at I Pastini, admire the verdant scenery at Valle d'Itria, admire the striking features of Piazza Maria Immacolata, and don't miss a visit to Via XX Settembre.
To find out how to plan a trip to Locorotondo, use our trip itinerary maker.
Locorotondo is just a stone's throw from Alberobello. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Alberobello in May since evenings lows in Locorotondo dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Ostuni.
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To find out how to plan a trip to Locorotondo, use our trip itinerary maker.
Locorotondo is just a stone's throw from Alberobello. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Alberobello in May since evenings lows in Locorotondo dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Ostuni.
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Ostuni is a city and comune, located about 8 km from the coast, in the province of Brindisi, region of Apulia, Italy). To see ratings, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read Ostuni travel route planning app.
You can drive from Locorotondo to Ostuni in an hour. In June in Ostuni, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 26°C at night. On the 3rd (Sat), you'll travel to Lecce.
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You can drive from Locorotondo to Ostuni in an hour. In June in Ostuni, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 26°C at night. On the 3rd (Sat), you'll travel to Lecce.
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Lecce — 3 nights
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Florence of the South
Known as the Florence of the South, Lecce is distinguished for its elaborate Baroque monuments.Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Centro Storico, Lecce, pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Lecce, then don't miss a visit to Piazza del Duomo, and finally admire the striking features of Basilica di Santa Croce. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, explore the ancient world of Anfiteatro Romano, then make a trip to Piazza Sant'Oronzo, then admire the striking features of Il Sedile, and finally take an in-depth tour of Museo Faggiano.
To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Lecce trip itinerary site.
Traveling by car from Ostuni to Lecce takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Ostuni in June, Lecce is slightly colder at night with lows of 20°C. On the 6th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Otranto.
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Otranto is a town and comune in the province of Lecce (Apulia, Italy), in a fertile region once famous for its breed of horses.It is located on the east coast of the Salento peninsula. For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Otranto trip itinerary tool.
Traveling by car from Lecce to Otranto takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in June, and nighttime lows around 20°C. On the 6th (Tue), you're off to Marina di Pescoluse.
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Traveling by car from Lecce to Otranto takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in June, and nighttime lows around 20°C. On the 6th (Tue), you're off to Marina di Pescoluse.
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On the 6th (Tue), stop by Azienda Agricola Boccarello - Olio del Salento.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Marina di Pescoluse itinerary builder app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Otranto to Marina di Pescoluse. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Gallipoli.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Marina di Pescoluse itinerary builder app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Otranto to Marina di Pescoluse. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Gallipoli.
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Gallipoli — 2 nights
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Ionian Pearl
Deriving its name from the Greek for "beautiful city," Gallipoli retains the charm of an old fishing port.On the 6th (Tue), examine the collection at Frantoio Ipogeo di Palazzo Granafei.
For reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Gallipoli trip itinerary maker tool.
Traveling by car from Marina di Pescoluse to Gallipoli takes an hour. In June in Gallipoli, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to drive to Taranto.
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Città dai due mari (City with Two Seas)
Taranto is a coastal city in Apulia, Southern Italy. To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Taranto route site.
Drive from Gallipoli to Taranto in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Gallipoli in June, Taranto is a bit warmer at night with lows of 26°C. You will leave for Matera on the 8th (Thu).
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Drive from Gallipoli to Taranto in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Gallipoli in June, Taranto is a bit warmer at night with lows of 26°C. You will leave for Matera on the 8th (Thu).
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Subterranean City
Famous for its resemblance to the ancient settlements of Jerusalem and Cappadocia, Matera remains one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Matera tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Taranto to Matera in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Taranto in June, Matera is little chillier at night with lows of 19°C. On the 8th (Thu), you'll travel back home.
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