On arrival, pick up your car at the airport and set off to one of the most unique places not only in Italy, but in the whole world. Along the way, you'll discover the art of baking in the town of Altamura, before crossing into the province of Basilicata to the prehistoric town of Matera. It's worth spending a night here, because in the evening it takes on a completely different atmosphere.

The morning is ideal to enjoy the city a bit more and then drive to Monopoli, which is about an hour away. Depending on the route you choose, you can stop for lunch in the town of Putignano, where there is an amazing restaurant called Scinua. They exclusively use local ingredients and traditional recipes in a modern and very original way. Monopoli will then be your home for the next 4 days.

After a busy two days, it's time to relax and enjoy the seaside. In the morning, it's the perfect time to head to the town beach - in the afternoon, there may be seaweed. There are other beaches further to the south-east, and it's wise to wear water shoes at the smaller ones because of the rather sharp rocks. However, the water there is crystal clear.
The next hours can be spent wandering around the historic centre. Don't hesitate to get lost in the alleyways, there is always a charming nook or cute place to have a coffee or a drink. There are countless restaurants in Monopoli, and of course they specialise in fish and seafood, but for a light lunch there's an even better option - go to one of the "caseficio" or cheese shops, where you'll find the freshest mozzarella, fragrant hams, pickled vegetables and much more... Have you tasted the cheese called "burrata"? Just buy a few small red tomatoes or a salad, add this cream cheese filled ball to your plate, and you won't need anything else.... well, maybe a drop of local olive oil.
There are small local agencies in the centre which also offer boat or bike trips to the surrounding charming olive groves.
Then in the evening, just stroll around town like all the locals and visitors do, enjoy the view of the old harbour, and don't forget to have a gelato!

Most people go to Ostuni, but because of that, there are... clouds of people. Of course, Ostuni is a beautiful town too, and if you have the time and inclination, by all means go, but in Martina Franca you will find a much more relaxed atmosphere and much much less people. And it's no less beautiful. Depending on your mood, you can do this trip and the program for day 5 in one day (all places are in the same area) and have an extra day to spend relaxing in Monopoli or maybe visiting another town (like Ostuni).

Today is going to be such a smurf day... I mean, you'll spend it wandering around places where you'll find unique buildings called "trulli". A trullo (plural trulli) is a traditional Apulian dry stone hut with a conical roof, typical of the Itria Valley in the Apulia region of Italy. Trulli were usually built as temporary field shelters and storehouses or as permanent dwellings for smallholders or agricultural workers. In the town of Alberobello in the province of Bari, entire neighbourhoods have dense concentrations of trulli.
> From this very popular location you then move on to the small and picturesque town of Locorotondo, an ideal place for lunch and possibly wine tasting. Here, the concentration of trulli is lower (it is often worth it on its own, especially in the vineyards and farmhouses}, but this also means that there is a lower concentration of people, while not lacking in charm. 

Today will be a day best spent relaxing and soaking up the atmosphere in Monopoli... There's a good chance you won't want to leave, which is understandable. Maybe you're even looking for a property to buy? Stay as long as you can, the only obligation today is to return the car at Bari airport and move to the centre.

The last day of the tour will be dedicated to the capital of Puglia. 

Take the train from Bari Centrale to the airport. You can buy a ticket for EUR 5.30 online here, enter Bari Centrale and destination Aeroporto K.W. You can also buy a ticket on site. It is wise to monitor the website for up-to-date information.