Gallipoli

From the Valle d’Itria countryside to the Salento’s stunning coastline, Puglia is an idyllic summer destination perfect for a relaxed road trip. This itinerary is for the design minded + culturally curious traveler looking for planning guidance and hard-to-find recommendations that get to the heart of Puglia. Even those who have traveled here before will find hidden gems and detailed insights for the next time. Unlock for access to: 🚗 A flexible day by day itinerary for 9 days in Puglia with logistics/transportation details. Easily rearrange, shorten, or extend with extra options to choose from. 🛌 Places to stay (boutique hotels + rustic farm stays) 🍝 Places to eat, with a list of local specialties to try 🏖 Things to do (towns, beaches, wine tastings, artisan shops, tours/classes) Each recommendation includes a description with detailed insights. Check the guide below or use the interactive map to look through the options. It’s mobile-friendly and easy to use on the go. This is a living guide. You will receive future updates without paying more later!

A flexible one-week guide for a road trip around Puglia, down the Adriatic Coast. (It also can easily be applied to a train trip, hopping from city to city with local transport!) This guide assumes you land on "day 0" and fly out on day 8, accounting for 7 full days in Puglia. It includes locations in: - Bari -Monopoli -Ostuni -Lecce -Gallipoli You might also consider extending your stay and exploring nearby Matera for a day or two! Recommendations include: 🛎️10 accommodation options for different budgets 😍 20 activities & sites to see (beaches, churches, and wine tastings !) & many, many recommendations for food and wine! Since I prefer not to waste time changing hotels, I have mapped it out for three main stays: one near Bari, one near Ostuni, and one in Lecce. Enjoy your trip to Puglia & contact me at evelyn@collineallemontagne.com if you’d like a more personalised trip! ‼️ For the months of November & December, 100% of profits from all guides and 50% of profits from services will be donated to Doctors without Borders. ‼️

Known as "the Florence of southern Italy," Lecce is gorgeously baroque around every corner! This historic city begs to be wandered in the quiet morning. It makes for a great base if you want to explore the Salento region or spend days at the beach and evenings in a small historic gem. In this guide, you’ll get: - 15 of the must-see spots in town, including my favorite shop for souvenirs! - the best tours of Lecce if you want a guide (walking tour and food tour editions) - 12 restaurants at varying price points - 5 coffee bars, enoteca, or cocktail bars - the best gelato in town - 5 beach day trips, including which are car or train accessible - the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking - an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot - recommendations on typical dishes to order