Ciao!
My friend and I are taking about a 9 day road trip in May, mostly in Puglia and Abruzzo. I have much of it planned but need to fill the itinerary with 1 more stop, which is where I'm hoping you come in.
Current itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Naples -> train to Salerno. Spend afternoon and night there.
Day 2: Rent car -> Matera by early afternoon. Spend 2 nights here.
Day 3: Matera.
Day 4: -> Aberobello by late morning. Spend 1 night here.
Day 5: OPEN. (Bari? Foggia? Notably not choosing Lecce as this is opposite our route).
Day 6: -> Abruzzo to spend 2 nights at an agriturismo. Leaning towards Emidio Pepe just north of Pescara but also open to suggestions!
Day 7: Abruzzo/more wine.
Day 8: -> Rome for 2 nights before flying out.
Before anyone jumps in, I just did my honeymoon in the Amalfi area a few months back, so while I know there are other gorgeous spots near Salerno, we're choosing Salerno for ease as it seems like a reasonable journey by public transit from the airport. I certainly don't want to begin my car rental in Naples!! haha
Also open to various recommendations (restaurants, excursions, museums, etc) in these other towns.
Thank you all in advance!