How long is the Puglia's Trulli and Baroque: An 8-Night Loop from Bari route?

This route takes 9 days taking in 8 stops.

Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Bari to Bari in Puglia, Italy.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is May to June or September.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Relaxed — plenty of time to linger at each stop.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Coastal, Culture, Food & drink, Classic road trip.

Puglia's Trulli and Baroque: An 8-Night Loop from Bari

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The route · 8 stops

7 overnight bases · 1 stop on the way

Bari

1 night

A working Adriatic port with a labyrinthine old town worth a half day of wandering. Explore the Basilica di San Nicola, the 11th-century cathedral, and the narrow alleyways of Bari Vecchia. The waterfront Piazza del Ferrarese is good for an evening aperitivo before the drive south begins tomorrow.A working Adriatic port with a labyrinthine old town worth a half day of wandering. Explore the Basilica di San Nicola, the 11th-century cathedral, and the narrow alleyways of Bari Vecchia. The waterfront Piazza del Ferrarese is good for an evening aperitivo before the drive south begins tomorrow.

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35m · 42 km drive to Polignano a Mare

Polignano a Mare

1 night

A medieval village on limestone cliffs above a jade-green sea. Walk the boardwalk above Cala Porto, take the clifftop Terrazza Santo Stefano viewpoint, and swim at Lama Monachile beach if the season allows. Arrive early — coach tours fill the alleys from 10am.A medieval village on limestone cliffs above a jade-green sea. Walk the boardwalk above Cala Porto, take the clifftop Terrazza Santo Stefano viewpoint, and swim at Lama Monachile beach if the season allows. Arrive early — coach tours fill the alleys from 10am.

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25m · 30 km drive to Alberobello

Alberobello

1 night

The Rione Monti quarter holds over 1,500 trulli: dry-stone dwellings with whitewashed conical roofs unique to this valley. UNESCO-listed since 1996. Avoid the 10am to 4pm peak; the evening light across the rooftops is the best the town offers. Two hours is enough.The Rione Monti quarter holds over 1,500 trulli: dry-stone dwellings with whitewashed conical roofs unique to this valley. UNESCO-listed since 1996. Avoid the 10am to 4pm peak; the evening light across the rooftops is the best the town offers. Two hours is enough.

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32m · 38 km drive to Ostuni

Ostuni

1 night

The White City sits high on a ridge, its tightly packed whitewashed buildings visible from 20 km away across the coastal plain. Walk up to the Gothic cathedral terrace for panoramic views over olive groves and out to the Adriatic. More relaxed than Alberobello, with good restaurants in the old quarter.The White City sits high on a ridge, its tightly packed whitewashed buildings visible from 20 km away across the coastal plain. Walk up to the Gothic cathedral terrace for panoramic views over olive groves and out to the Adriatic. More relaxed than Alberobello, with good restaurants in the old quarter.

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1h 49m · 131 km drive to Otranto

Otranto

1 night

The easternmost town in Italy, with Albania visible across the strait on clear days. The 12th-century cathedral has a mosaic floor covering the entire nave — one of the most remarkable medieval interiors in Italy, free outside Mass times. The Aragonese Castle ramparts overlook the harbour.The easternmost town in Italy, with Albania visible across the strait on clear days. The 12th-century cathedral has a mosaic floor covering the entire nave — one of the most remarkable medieval interiors in Italy, free outside Mass times. The Aragonese Castle ramparts overlook the harbour.

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38m · 46 km drive to Lecce

Lecce

2 nights

Lecce earns the 'Florence of the South' tag with a density of baroque architecture that takes a full day to absorb. The Basilica di Santa Croce facade, Piazza del Duomo, and Roman amphitheatre are the set pieces. Two nights gives time to eat well and walk without rushing — the aperitivo scene is excellent.Lecce earns the 'Florence of the South' tag with a density of baroque architecture that takes a full day to absorb. The Basilica di Santa Croce facade, Piazza del Duomo, and Roman amphitheatre are the set pieces. Two nights gives time to eat well and walk without rushing — the aperitivo scene is excellent.

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39m · 47 km drive to Gallipoli

Gallipoli

1 night

The medieval old town sits on a small island connected by a 16th-century causeway. The castle view over the Ionian Sea is one of the route's best moments. Strong seafood culture; the fritti (fried snacks) sold from the old town walls are a Salento institution. Baia Verde beach clubs line the coast south of town.The medieval old town sits on a small island connected by a 16th-century causeway. The castle view over the Ionian Sea is one of the route's best moments. Strong seafood culture; the fritti (fried snacks) sold from the old town walls are a Salento institution. Baia Verde beach clubs line the coast south of town.

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On the way

Bari
2h 44m · 197 km
The loop closes with the 2.5-hour drive north from Gallipoli on the E90. If your flight allows, the morning fish market near the old port is worth a quick stop before returning the hire car to the airport.The loop closes with the 2.5-hour drive north from Gallipoli on the E90. If your flight allows, the morning fish market near the old port is worth a quick stop before returning the hire car to the airport.
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Puglia's Trulli and Baroque: An 8-Night Loop from Bari

The route · 8 stops