Rione Monti, early
Start in the trulli quarter before the tour groups arrive. At the top stands the Church of Saint Anthony, built in the shape of a trullo.
1 day: Alberobello
The trulli town at an easy pace, on foot, from morning to sunset.
Day 1Alberobello on foot
- Morning
- Morning
Rione Aia Piccola
Across the square, quieter and still lived in: this is where you get a feel for everyday life in the trulli.
- Lunch
Lunch
Orecchiette, bombette and other Itria Valley dishes. The Where to eat page shows who's open right now.
- Afternoon
Trullo Sovrano and the Basilica
The only two-storey trullo, open as a house museum, and a short walk away the Basilica of the Holy Physicians, the main church.
- Afternoon
Or an experience
An orecchiette cooking class or an e-bike ride among the country trulli, with local operators.
- Sunset
Santa Lucia viewpoint
The best view over the roofs of Rione Monti, as the lights come on.
2 days: the villages
Alberobello, then Locorotondo, Martina Franca and an evening in Cisternino. You'll need a car.
Day 1Alberobello on foot
Same as in “1 day: Alberobello”. See the stops
Day 2Itria Valley villages
- 15 min · 9 km by car
- Morning
Locorotondo
The round, all-white old town, one of Italy's most beautiful villages. From its edge the view opens over the valley.
- 15 min · 7 km by car
- Lunch
Martina Franca
Baroque streets and palazzi, plus Martina's capocollo, a Slow Food presidium: the right place for lunch.
- Afternoon
A winery
Locorotondo white and the other local wines, tasted where they're made: many wineries lie between Martina and Locorotondo.
- 15 min · 10 km by car
- Evening
Cisternino, for dinner
Dinner at a 'fornello pronto': pick your meat at the butcher's and they grill it on the spot. Then 25 minutes back.
3 days: caves and the sea
On day three, Castellana Caves, Polignano and Monopoli.
Day 1Alberobello on foot
Same as in “1 day: Alberobello”. See the stops
Day 2Itria Valley villages
Same as in “2 days: the villages”. See the stops
Day 3Caves and the sea
- 25 min · 18 km by car
- Morning
Castellana Caves
One of Italy's most spectacular cave systems. Visits are guided only: book your slot ahead.
- 30 min · 17 km by car
- Lunch
Polignano a Mare
The clifftop town and the Lama Monachile cove. It gets crowded in summer: it's worth seeing from a boat too.
- 20 min · 14 km by car
- Afternoon
Monopoli
The old harbour, the seafront old town and, just to the south, small coves. Back to Alberobello in half an hour.
If you have more time
Two longer trips, a full day each.
Ostuni≈45 min
The white city on a hill, looking out over olive groves to the sea. Pairs well with Cisternino, 25 minutes away.
Matera≈1 h 30
The Sassi, over in Basilicata, 68 km away: the most popular long day trip, worth a full day.
Without a car
Alberobello is easy on foot. Locorotondo and Martina Franca are on the Ferrovie del Sud Est line, with trains on weekdays: check that day's times before you set off.
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Things to do in AlberobelloThe trulli, day trips nearby, food to try.
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