Itinerary of 2, 3, 4 or 5 Days in Puglia

How to spend 2 or 3 days in Puglia

Whether it is for a weekend or more, the splendid natural landscapes , the walks by the sea , the historic towns and the villages with their very particular architecture await you for a stay full of discovery!

To help you prepare your 2 to 5 day circuit in Puglia , I have prepared itineraries for you according to your length of stay.

To organize your trip to Puglia, it’s very simple:

  1. Choose your route based on duration.
  2. Click on the links to all of our in-depth articles for each step. What to do and see, where to sleep, where to eat, you will know everything!
  3. Book your hotels with our selection of the best accommodation in each city and for all budgets.

Let’s go!

2 day weekend in Puglia

For your 2-day stay in Puglia , the international airport where you will land is the city of Bari .

If you only have a weekend in Puglia, the best way to visit will be to focus on discovering the city and its surroundings.

Here is an idea of ​​program for your first day in Bari:

For the second day , explore the surroundings of Bari. 

Start by reaching Polignano a Mare , just 35 minutes by car or 40 minutes by train from Bari central station.

Polignano is famous for its houses with white facades , built directly on the sides of cliffs . A landscaped promenade with several viewpoints and panoramic terraces allows you to admire them.

If the season allows it, you can also take the opportunity to swim on the town’s pebble beach . It is located at the bottom of the cliffs, near the entrance to the city when arriving from Bari.

After a lunch break, head to Monopoli, the village after Polignano, just 15 minutes away by car or train . In Monopoli, you can stroll through the historic center to admire the many monuments.

At the end of the day, return to Bari.

To find all our ideas for visiting Bari and its surroundings in 2 days , do not hesitate to consult our article: The Top 12 things to do in Bari . You will also find our selection of the best hotels in the city and tips for eating well!

The white houses perched on the cliff of Polignano a Mare, near Bari

3 days in Puglia

To visit Puglia in 3 days, you will be able to push the discovery a little further while still staying in the vicinity of Bari so as not to travel too much.

Arriving in Bari , in addition to visiting the city, you can include in your program the villages of Ostuni and Alberobello , 2 must-sees on a trip to Puglia.

I then recommend the following route:

Find our tips for visiting Alberobello in our article: What to do in Alberobello.

The Trulli, traditional dwellings of the Itria Valley

4 days in Puglia

For a 4-day stay in Puglia , in addition to Bari, Polignano, Ostuni and Alberobello, I suggest you choose to visit 2 emblematic cities: Lecce or Matera .

For the program with a visit to Lecce , you can for example organize your 4-day circuit like this:

The Duomo of Lecce, in Puglia

The other possible option for a 4-day trip to Puglia is not to visit Lecce and prefer Matera instead . The city is not really located in Puglia but right next to it in the region of Basilicata. However, it is only 1h10 drive from Bari and can therefore be integrated very easily into your circuit.

I therefore recommend the following visits:

The Sassi of Matera, Italy

5 days in Puglia

To visit Puglia in 5 days , 2 options are available to you: an itinerary centered on the tourist towns and villages of Puglia or a circuit more oriented towards landscape and nature.

For the typical towns and villages of Puglia version:

For nature and park lovers , the second choice for these 5 days in Puglia is to visit the Gargano Natural Park , the largest national park in Italy. The gateway is the town of Manfredonia which is about 1h40 by car from Bari. 

Huge park, the Gargano allows you to make beautiful hikes in nature, to swim and enjoy the beach, but also to discover very small typical villages whether by the sea or in the mountains.

4 days is a good time to visit Gargano , you will have time to do and see everything I tell you about in my detailed article: Top 10 things to do in Gargano. 

The fifth day will be devoted to the return to Bari , because, especially if you are staying near Vieste (at the top of the park), it will take about 2h45 to reach Bari . Depending on the day and time of departure of your plane, you can take the opportunity to visit the city a little.

Vieste, in the Gargano Natural Park

Rent a car in Puglia

For your 2, 3, 4 or 5 day tour in Puglia, you will definitely want to rent a car. This is the best way to see as many things as possible during your stay!
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