The first encounter with Bari has a slow and pleasantly relaxed rhythm that gradually wins you over. You will visit Bari Vecchia, a lively labyrinth of narrow streets where the daily life of locals mixes with the authentic character of the old city. The first taste of Puglia comes in the form of focaccia barese or panzerotti. Simple street food that is an integral part of Bari and you can taste it directly in the streets, fresh and still warm. You can end the day with an aperitif and light refreshments in the historic center.

Bari draws you into the atmosphere of its historic center, where life unfolds directly in the narrow streets. Here, you can come across local grandmothers who handcraft and sell fresh homemade pasta – one of the typical symbols of the city. During the day, you will visit the Basilica di San Nicola and the Cattedrale di San Sabino, two of the most important monuments of the old city. Don't miss a stop for Italian espresso and a fresh cornetto. For lunch, you'll have traditional orecchiette, pasta typical of the Puglia region, and then stroll along Lungomare Nazario Sauro with sea views. You can end the evening at an iconic pizzeria, which is one of the most popular establishments in the city and which you may know from the movie "Eat, Pray, Love" with Julia Roberts.

The day belongs to one of the most photogenic places in all of Puglia. Polignano a Mare welcomes you with dramatic cliffs, views of the turquoise sea, and a unique location that seems almost unreal. The historic center is small but full of life – narrow streets, white houses, and sea views at every turn. You'll often encounter street musicians playing and singing "Bella Ciao" in the streets. During the day, have a real Italian gelato and stop at a small bistro in the narrow streets of Polignano, where you can taste traditional homemade focaccia. The main highlight of the day is Lama Monachile beach, hidden among the rocks directly under the bridge. The Terrazza Monachile bridge offers an iconic view of the beach and surrounding cliffs.

The last day is for the final moments in the city. A short walk, a last stop in the alleys of Bari Vecchia, and a moment to soak up the atmosphere of Puglia one last time. Of course, there's also a last coffee – a simple Italian espresso that belongs to the city as much as the narrow streets and the sea. If there's time left, you can buy small souvenirs or local products for the trip home. Then it's just a transfer to the airport and the return journey. And perhaps it's here that one realizes that "dolce vita" is not a place, but a way of looking at the world.