Location: Bari
Day 1 - 1 May 2019
Bari International Airport-Karol Wojtyla
Content: Our flight landed at Bari International Airport-Karol Wojtyla. Airport terminal was clean but toilet was dirty and security staff was not on their best behavior. We took a rental car and headed towards our stay.
Oriente Hotel Bari
Content: We took 20 mins ride from airport to Oriente hotel Bari. We checked in hotel. The location of the hotel was perfect. Staff was courteous and service was nice. Rooms were small and there was no transfer of fresh air through window that was discomforting.
Riva Restaurant
Content: For dinner we visited Riva Restaurant. The decor of the restaurant was lovely. Staff was amiable and service was great. Food was delectable and well plated. After dinner we returned back to our hotel.
Location: Polignano a Mare
Day 2 - 2 May 2019
Lama Monachile Polignano A Mare
Content: Started our day with tasty breakfast and left our hotel. We took 30 mins drive to Lama Monachile Polignano A Mare in Polignano a mare. Beach was beautiful and water of the sea was clean like crystal. Great touristy spot. We enjoyed swimming there.
Macelleria dello Sport Braceria
Content: For lunch we visited Macelleria dello Sport Braceria restaurant. Staff was affable. Service was good. We ordered meat and baked potatoes both were cooked well and tasted heavenly.
Monastero di San Benedetto
Content: Monastero di San Benedetto is a alluring Monastery. Cloisters were captivating. The exhibition inside the monastery was artistic. We spent great time there.
Museum of Contemporary Art Pino Pascali
Content: Museum of Contemporary Art Pino Pascali is a classy museum dedicated to artist Pino Pascali. The collection of the contemprory art was fascinating. Staff was friendly.
Location: Monopoli
Day 2 - 2 May 2019
Locanda Don Ferrante
Content: We checked in hotel Locanda Don Ferrante. Location of the hotel was excellent. Staff was genial and service was nice. Room was wonderful and view of the sea was spectacular.
Locanda Don Ferrante
Content: Dinner on the roof top terrace was romantic. Dining was amazing and view of the sea was enchanting. Service was great. Food was absolutely divine. We enjoyed every bit of it.
Location: Egnazia
Day 3 - 3 May 2019
Borgo Egnazia
Content: Started our day with delightful breakfast and took 30 mins ride to Borgo Egnazia. The place was lively. The architectue of the place was serene. Staff was nice. There were many activities one could do like golf club, pools , cycling tennis and also beach. We went to beach and spent some relaxing time there.
La Frasca
Content: For lunch we visited La Frasca. Location of the place was incredibly beautiful. Service and staff both were nice. For lunch we ordered pasta and pizza both were delish.
Museo Archeologico Di Egnazia
Content: Museo Archeologico Di Egnazia is a magnificent museum. Staff was cordial. The place is well maintained. We saw ancient Roman city and learned about history of Roman and Mississippi history. Audio guides are available here.
Parco Archeologico di Egnazia
Content: Parco Archeologico di Egnazia is a charming archaeological site. We saw the excavations of the ancient roman city , it was fascinating. We also went to explore the necropolis, national museum of Egnazia and ruins of the acropolis. We spent great time learning about history.
Location: Ostuni
Day 3 - 3 May 2019
Hotel Ostuni Palace
Content: We took 30 mins drive to Ostuni and checked in hotel Ostuni Palace. Location of the hotel was nice. Staff was sociable and service was nice. Room was clean and comfortable.
Dish restaurant
Content: For dinner we visited Dish restaurant. The place was wonderful. Staff was excellent. Service was great. Food has authentic Italian taste. We enjoyed our food. After dinner we returned back to hotel.
Location: Porto Cesareo
Day 4 - 4 May 2019
Porto Cesareo Beach
Content: We started our day with lovely breakfast and left our hotel. We took 1 hr drive to Porto Cesareo Beach in Porto Cesareo. The beach was fantastic. It was clean but crowded with lot of people. The view of the sea was incredible. Water of the sea was warm and glib.
La Tavernetta - Braceria
Content: La Tavernetta - Braceria is a nice restaurant. Ambiance was nice. Staff was and service were good. For lunch we ordered meat and sausage and grilled vegetables. The food was fresh and cooked with pleasant flavor.
Spiaggia di Torre Lapillo
Content: Beach was beautiful with amazing white sand. Sea has clear water like a crystal. The place was filled with many people. We took a sunbed and spent some relaxing time there.
Location: Nardo
Day 4 - 4 May 2019
Grand Hotel Riviera - CDSHotels
Content: We took 30 mins drive to Nardo. We checked in Grand Hotel Riviera - CDSHotels. Location was nice. Staff was convivial and service was nice. Room was clean with nice facilities. The view of sea was incredible.
La Pergola
Content: For dinner we visited La Pergola restaurant. Staff was good and service was fantastic. We ordered fish and octopus, both tasted luscious. After dinner we returned back to hotel.
Location: Nardo
Day 5 - 5 May 2019
Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio
Content: Started day with tasty breakfast and headed towards Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Selvaggio. The place was adventurous. There were many things to explore. We parked our car and started our hike towards the pine forest. The surrounding was serene. Took around 20 mins to reach the beach.
Porto Selvaggio Beach
Content: Beach was beautiful but filled with rocks. It is recommended to bring flip-flops. Beach was small and surrounded by crystalline sea water. We went for snorkeling and swimming it was so much fun. We spent great time there.
Torre Uluzzo
Content: The place is absolutely stunning and a wonderful historical landmark. We climbed on the top of the cliff. Tower was serene and the surrounding view of the sea was magnificent.
Torre dell Alto
Content: Torre dell Alto is also known as Salto della capra. The place is a incredible and well maintained tower. Landmark was awesome. The place is surrounded by lively sea and beautiful trees. We clicked many pictures there.
La Dispensa Dei Raccomandati
Content: For dinner we visited La Dispensa Dei Raccomandati. Location of the place was lovely. fantastic decor. Courteous staff and nice service. We ordered octopus with potato cream sauce and grilled prawns. They tasted divine. After dinner we returned back to our hotel.
Location: Marina di Andrano
Day 6 - 6 May 2019
Beach Botte
Content: Started our day with delish breakfast and took 1 hr drive to Beach Botte in Marina di Andrano. Beach was serene. We rented umbrella and enjoyed spending relaxing time on beach. Afterwards went for swimming in the sea. Water was clean and we had lot of fun swimming there.
Grotta Verde
Content: Grotte Verde is one of the wonderful wonder of the nature. We reached cave by swimming through beautiful sea. Cave was panoramic. Water inside the cave was emerald green, it was truly enchanting. The place is worth visiting.
Castello Aragonese e Museo Archeologico Castro
Content: Castello Aragonese e Museo Archeologico Castro is a serene castle. The place is well maintained. The place is filled with immense history and culture. Archaeological excavations were fascinating. Guide explained us well about the place.
Location: Otranto
Day 6 - 6 May 2019
Hotel Otranto Albergo San Giuseppe
Content: We took 30 mins ride to Otranto and checked in Hotel Otranto Albergo San Giuseppe. Location was amazing. Staff was welcoming and service was great. Rooms was alluring, clean and comfortable.
ArborVitae - Otranto
Content: For dinner we visited ArborVitae - Otranto restaurant. Place was simply awesome and staff was nice. They suggested us well about dishes. We ordered pasta and fish. Both were cooked well and were toothsome. After dinner we returned back to hotel.
Location: Otranto
Day 7 - 7 May 2019
Spiaggia di Baia dell Orte
Content: Started day with ambrosial breakfast and headed towards Spiaggia di Baia dell Orte. After parking car we walked for 30 mins to reach the beach. Place was surrounded with rocks. Beach was beautiful. Water was clean, we enjoyed snorkeling and saw beautiful fish. We spent great time there.
Laghetto Cave di Bauxite
Content: The place was exquisite. We saw a beautiful lake surrounded by exotic red landscape. View was mind-blowing. It is a picturesque spot.
Lighthouse Punta Palascìa
Content: Lighthouse Punta Palascìa is also known as "Capo d Otranto". Lighthouse was captivating. Guide imparted us with interesting information. View of sea was bustling. We clicked lots of pictures.
Aragonese Castle of Otranto
Content: Aragonese Castle of Otranto is a impressive castle. Exhibitions inside the castle were astonishing. History was engrossing. We visited underground basement, it was amazing. View from the terrace was stunning.
Vecchia Otranto
Content: Vecchia Otranto is a amazing place for dinner. Service was excellent. Appetizers were lovely. Dumplings were delicious and tuna was cooked nicely and tasted heavenly. After dinner we returned back to our hotel.
Location: Carovigno
Day 8 - 8 May 2019
Torre Guaceto beach
Content: Started day with nice breakfast, Later on headed towards Carvigno. We took 1 hr drive to Torre Guaceto beach. White sand beach was mesmerizing. Dunes and plants surrounding the beach were beautiful, Facility like public toilet was available on beach. We took guided tour of the natural reserve.
Centro visite Al Gawsit
Content: The place was wonderful museum. Staff was helping and nice. The exhibition was interesting. Guide explained us about marine and archaeological information of the Torre Guaceto reserve.
Castello Dentice di Frasso di Carovigno
Content: Castle is located in the center of the city. Place is well maintained. Inside the castle we saw spacious rooms and beautiful art. The place is a picturesque spot. Staff was nice. We learned about history of castle. The view of surrounding streets was fascinating.
Location: Bari
Day 8 - 8 May 2019
Nicolaus Hotel Bari
Content: We took 1 hr drive and returned back to Bari. We checked in Nicolaus Hotel Bari. Location of the place nice. Staff was hospitable. Room was clean but bed was not comfortable, wi-fi was not working properly.
Gola Gourmet
Content: Ambiance of the place was beautiful. Staff was good-natured. They had many choices for starters. For main course we ordered spaghetti, burger and fish fries, they tasted yummy. We enjoyed dinner and returned back to hotel.
Location: Bari
Day 9 - 9 May 2019
Bari International Airport-Karol Wojtyla
Content: We started day with breakfast. Left hotel and headed towards airport. We ended our journey with 2 hr Lufthansa flight from Bari International Airport-Karol Wojtyla to Frankfurt Airport.