30 days in Puglia & Taormina Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Italy sightseeing planner
Start: Cluj-Napoca
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Lecce
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Vieste
— 5 nights
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Martina Franca
— 5 nights
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Taormina
— 9 nights
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Bari
— 6 nights
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End: Cluj-Napoca
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Lecce — 4 nights
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Florence of the South
Known as the Florence of the South, Lecce is distinguished for its elaborate Baroque monuments.Get some historical perspective at Duomo di Lecce and Centro Storico di Gallipoli. We've included these beaches for you: Spiaggia della Grotta Verde and Baia dei Turchi. Get out of town with these interesting Lecce side-trips: Gallipoli (Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata, Lido Punta della Suina, &more), Cantele (in Guagnano) and Porto Selvaggio (in Nardo). Next up on the itinerary: stop by Azienda Olearia Schirinzi, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Santuario di San Giuseppe da Copertino, Head underground at Grotta della Poesia, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cappella Folgore.
For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Lecce online trip itinerary planner.
Cluj-Napoca, Romania to Lecce is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cluj-Napoca to Lecce. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Cluj-Napoca in April: high temperatures in Lecce hover around 23°C and lows are around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Vieste.
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Vieste — 5 nights
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Vieste is a town, comune and former Catholic bishopric in the province of Foggia, in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. Do some cultural sightseeing at Cantine Merinum and Santuario di San Michele Arcangelo. Get some historical perspective at Tomba di Rotari and Church of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Vieste: San Giovanni Rotondo (Chiesa di Sant’Orsola & Convento Santa Maria delle Grazie), Foresta Umbra (in Monte Sant'Angelo) and Parco Archeologico di Siponto (in Siponto). On the 7th (Fri), enjoy a perfect day by the water at Spiaggia di Vignanotica. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia del Pizzomunno, tour the pleasant surroundings at Spiaggia di Scialmarino, learn about winemaking at Cantina del Macchiatello, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Vieste vacation planner.
Getting from Lecce to Vieste by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, daytime highs in Vieste are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Martina Franca.
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For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Vieste vacation planner.
Getting from Lecce to Vieste by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, daytime highs in Vieste are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Martina Franca.
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Martina Franca — 5 nights
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Martina Franca, or only Martina, is a town and municipality in the province of Taranto, Apulia (Puglia), southern Italy. Visiting Mahi Sportfishing Puglia and Grotte di Castellana will get you outdoors. Do some cultural sightseeing at L'Acropoli di Puglia and Masseria Brancati. Get out of town with these interesting Martina Franca side-trips: Taranto (Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Castello Aragonese, &more), Monopoli (GiuInLab & Chiesa e Convento di San Francesco da Paola) and Mercato Settimanale del Sabato (in Ostuni). Next up on the itinerary: indulge your taste buds at I Pastini, take a stroll around La Casbah della Valle d'Itria, wander the streets of Centro Storico Locorotondo, and learn about winemaking at Damati.
To find reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Martina Franca vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Vieste to Martina Franca takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Vieste in April, Martina Franca is a bit warmer at night with lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can fly to Taormina.
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To find reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Martina Franca vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Vieste to Martina Franca takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Vieste in April, Martina Franca is a bit warmer at night with lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can fly to Taormina.
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Taormina — 9 nights
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With its warm island weather and cliffside location overlooking the Ionion Sea, Taormina has been one of Sicily's most popular getaway destinations since the early 19th century.Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Ancient Theatre of Taormina and Museo del Carretto Siciliano. Piazza del Duomo di Acireale and Lungomare Falcomata will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Taormina: Parrocchia Sant'Antonio Abate (in Aci Sant'Antonio), Reggio Calabria (Pinacoteca Civica, Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria, &more) and Etna Passion (in Zafferana Etnea). There's much more to do: slough off your stress at Bagni Arabi, admire the masterpieces at Casa Cuseni, head off the coast to Isola Bella, and shop like a local with Museo Francesco Messina-Salvatore Incorpora.
For maps, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Taormina trip maker website.
Getting from Martina Franca to Taormina by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can fly to Bari.
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Bari — 6 nights
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Gateway to Apulia
Puglia's capital city, Bari, is a growing metropolis of industry and one of the country's most important commercial ports.Head to Confetti Andria and Mercatinofor some retail therapy. Your inner history buff will appreciate Basilica San Nicola and Castel del Monte. Venture out of the city with trips to Cattedrale di Trani (in Trani), Museo Archeologico Nazionale Canosa di Puglia (in Canosa di Puglia) and Andria (Museo del Confetto Mucci Giovanni & Piazza Porta La Barra di Andria). The adventure continues: indulge your senses at La Cantina Frrud - Museo del Vino, take in the exciting artwork at Baart Gallery, see the interesting displays at Palazzo Baldassarre, and look for all kinds of wild species at Oasi Mirko Variato in Lama San Giorgio.
For ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Bari travel planner.
You can fly from Taormina to Bari in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Bari can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.
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Puglia travel guide
Situated at the southeastern tip of the country, Puglia forms the heel on the "boot" of Italy. First colonized by Mycenaean Greeks, the region flourished during Roman times as a major producer of grain and oil. Today, Puglia remains a predominantly agricultural part of the country, though its warm and sunny coastal weather makes it a favorite holiday destination with an ever-increasing number of tourists. The long coastline features attractions like sun-kissed beaches and lively resorts, many of which are overlooked by limestone cliffs. Deeper inland, Puglia is largely flat, a land of charming villages and world-class cuisine. Here, you'll find olive oil, grapes, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, and fresh seafood to give you sustenance as you continue sightseeing. Despite its reputation as a producer of some Italy's best food and wines, Puglia still has numerous rural corners that most tourists have yet to explore.
