I am wondering what would be the preferable order of cities to visit. After a cruise we are heading south to the Amalfi Coast then Puglia. We are starting in Rome and ending in Bari. Matera is a definite place we want to visit. We are a group of 4 and renting a car. Our first night we have a room booked in the Pompeii area. Our last 2 nights we have booked in Bari. We have a total of 11 nights. Any advice on a good plan of travel? We love food, wine, art, history and adventure.
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Are the two nights in Bari your only time in Puglia? Look at Polignano, Monopoli and Lecce.
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lexington, il
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This is one of the most comprehensive lists I've found anywhere. It's like going down Alice's rabbit hole. We've visited a large number of her recommended towns and found her to be spot on.
https://www.neverendingvoyage.com/8-towns-not-to-miss-in-puglia/
Do look at her recommendation on Locorotondo.
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We intend to spend most of our time in Puglia.
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lexington, il
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Puglia is a region in Italy.
Since you want to start in Matera (Basilicata )
Spend 2 nights. It's a fascinating city deserving a 1 night stay, but much better with two.
These are the towns/villages you might want to research. These are just ideas from two previous trips.
From Locorondo as a base, you have easy day trips to Alberobello, Martina Franca, and Ostuni. 3-4 nights.
From Lecce as a base, Otranto, Nardo and Gallipoli. 3 nights.
Polignano a Mare and Monopoli need 2 nights.
Choose 1 drive to the other.
As do Bari and Trani. Stay in Bari day trip to Trani
Use https://www.rome2rio.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7szW0ai14QIVgluGCh3cpwOQEAAYASAAEgIXk_D_BwE
To get an idea of travel times between your base locations and your other villages/Towns
Hope this helps.
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