10-day itinerary
Amalfi Coast & Puglia Magic
Sun, sea, and southern Italian soul
Wind along dramatic coastal cliffs dotted with pastel villages before crossing to Puglia's whitewashed trulli towns and turquoise Adriatic coves. This 10-day southern Italian journey blends world-class scenery, ancient history, and some of Italy's finest food and wine.
Morning: Fly into Naples Capodichino, collect luggage and transfer to your hotel in the historic centre.
Afternoon: Fuel up with a classic Neapolitan pizza at Di Matteo on Via dei Tribunali and stroll the UNESCO-listed Spaccanapoli alley.
Evening: Enjoy an aperitivo at a rooftop bar with views over the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius.
Morning: Take the early SITA bus from Naples to Positano and check into your cliffside accommodation.
Afternoon: Hire a small boat or join a group tour to explore hidden sea caves and snorkel in crystal-clear coves.
Evening: Dine on fresh grilled seafood at a terrace restaurant watching the sun melt into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Morning: Catch the ferry to Amalfi town and explore the stunning Arab-Norman Cathedral and its peaceful cloister.
Afternoon: Wind up by bus to hilltop Ravello and wander the breathtaking gardens of Villa Rufolo above the sea.
Evening: Return to Amalfi for limoncello tasting and a leisurely dinner in the piazza.
Morning: Take a hydrofoil from Amalfi to Capri and ride the funicular up to the chic Piazzetta for coffee.
Afternoon: Join a boat tour around the island to visit the dazzling Blue Grotto and the Faraglioni rock arches.
Evening: Return to the mainland and enjoy a relaxed dinner before an early night ahead of your journey east.
Morning: Drive or take a train from Naples to Bari — a scenic 4-hour journey through the Apennine mountains.
Afternoon: Drop bags at your hotel in Bari Vecchia and get immediately lost in the labyrinthine medieval old town.
Evening: Join a local nonna for a hands-on orecchiette pasta-making class followed by dinner with the family.
Morning: Visit the Basilica di San Nicola in Bari, one of southern Italy's most important Romanesque churches.
Afternoon: Drive 30 minutes south to Polignano a Mare, a dramatic cliff-top village with turquoise sea far below.
Evening: Eat gelato from the famous Gelateria Creameria Polignano while watching the sunset over the Adriatic.
Morning: Head inland to Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with hundreds of whitewashed trulli cone-roof houses.
Afternoon: Tour a trulli interior, then hike the Rione Monti district for the densest and most photogenic cluster of cones.
Evening: Stay overnight in a converted trullo guesthouse for a truly unique Puglian sleeping experience.
Morning: Drive two hours south to Lecce, known as the Florence of the South for its ornate golden-stone baroque architecture.
Afternoon: Visit the Basilica di Santa Croce, the Roman amphitheatre, and join a local papier-mâché craft workshop.
Evening: Eat at a masseria-style restaurant serving Puglian classics like fave e cicoria and roasted lamb.
Morning: Drive 40 minutes east to Otranto, a walled coastal town with a spectacular mosaic cathedral floor and a Moorish castle.
Afternoon: Explore the turquoise Baia dei Turchi beach and the rocky coves of the Salento peninsula on a scooter.
Evening: Return to Lecce for a final Puglian dinner with local Primitivo or Negroamaro wine.
Morning: Drive 40 minutes to Brindisi, stroll the harbour-front Corso Garibaldi and visit the Roman column marking the end of the Appian Way.
Afternoon: Transfer to Brindisi Airport for your return flight home, or connect via Rome.
Evening: Reflect on 10 unforgettable days over a final espresso at the airport.
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