6 days in Southern Italy, Monopoli & Bari Itinerary

Famous for its resemblance to the ancient settlements of Jerusalem and Cappadocia, Matera remains one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.

On the 5th (Thu), appreciate the extensive heritage of Sassi di Matera and then see the interesting displays at Museo Laboratorio della Civilta Contadina.

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Edmonton, Canada to Matera is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Edmonton to Matera is 8 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Edmonton in May: high temperatures in Matera hover around 25°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Monopoli.

Monopoli is a town and municipality in Italy, in the province of Bari and region of Apulia. On the 6th (Fri), relax in the rural setting at Masseria Brancati, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa San Michele in Frangesto, then admire the landmark architecture of I Trulli di Alberobello - World Heritage Site, and finally take in the exciting artwork at GiuInLab.

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Traveling by car from Matera to Monopoli takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May in Monopoli, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Bari.

Puglia's capital city, Bari, is a growing metropolis of industry and one of the country's most important commercial ports.

On the 7th (Sat), pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale Maria SS. Assunta and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica San Nicola.

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Getting from Monopoli to Bari by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to drive to Amalfi.

Known for its impressive hillside cascade of colorful stone buildings down to the Mediterranean shore, Amalfi is the cultural and commercial heart of southern Italy's Amalfi Coast.

On the 8th (Sun), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Ravello, don't miss a visit to Villa Rufolo, stroll through Villa Cimbrone Gardens, then get a tailor-made plan with Amalfi Coast Drive, then examine the collection at Museo della Carta, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Sant'Andrea.

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Traveling by car from Bari to Amalfi takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from Bari in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 21°C in Amalfi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can drive to Pompeii.

Pompeii has been a tourist destination for more than 250 years.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Mon): explore the ancient world of Pompeii Archaeological Park and then delve into the distant past at Teatro Grande.

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You can drive from Amalfi to Pompeii in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Amalfi in May, plan for slightly colder nights in Pompeii, with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.