{"id":22163,"date":"2026-05-27T18:41:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T18:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/20-day-road-trip-through-southern-italy-rome-to-puglia\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T16:48:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T16:48:45","slug":"20-day-road-trip-through-southern-italy-rome-to-puglia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/20-day-road-trip-through-southern-italy-rome-to-puglia\/","title":{"rendered":"20-day road trip through southern Italy: Rome to Puglia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Optimized route through southern Italy: 20 days exploring historic cities, coastal towns, and stunning roads. Ideal for a road trip from Rome to Puglia, avoiding unnecessary journeys and constant hotel changes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sur de ITALIA I La mejor ruta en coche de 20 D\u00cdAS.\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pXpLhtHPOng?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rome \u2014 3 nights<\/strong><br>Perfect base to start your trip. It&#8217;s best to explore on foot and rent a car only after leaving to avoid problems with the ZTL (Limited Traffic Zones). Must-sees: <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/ar\/roma\/tour-coliseo-arena-gladiadores\/?aid=10563&amp;cmp=postrutasur\">Colosseum<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, St. Peter&#8217;s Basilica, <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/ar\/roma\/visita-guiada-vaticano\/?aid=10563&amp;cmp=Postsuritalia\">Vatican Museums<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and Trastevere.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-rome-in-5-days\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"14801\">Complete Rome Itinerary<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ROMA-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ROMA-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ROMA-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Indice: <\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a7c9154eec6f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a7c9154eec6f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/20-day-road-trip-through-southern-italy-rome-to-puglia\/#%F0%9F%9A%97Rome-Naples\" >&#x1f697;Rome-Naples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/20-day-road-trip-through-southern-italy-rome-to-puglia\/#%F0%9F%9A%97Naples-Sorrento\" >&#x1f697;Naples-Sorrento<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/20-day-road-trip-through-southern-italy-rome-to-puglia\/#%F0%9F%9A%97Amalfi_Road\" >&#x1f697;Amalfi Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/20-day-road-trip-through-southern-italy-rome-to-puglia\/#%F0%9F%9A%97_Vietri_sul_Mare-_Matera\" >&#x1f697; Vietri sul Mare- Matera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/20-day-road-trip-through-southern-italy-rome-to-puglia\/#%F0%9F%9A%97Route_through_Puglia\" >&#x1f697;Route through Puglia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/20-day-road-trip-through-southern-italy-rome-to-puglia\/#Quick_summary_of_nights\" >Quick summary of nights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/20-day-road-trip-through-southern-italy-rome-to-puglia\/#Map_with_the_route\" >Map with the route<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/20-day-road-trip-through-southern-italy-rome-to-puglia\/#How_many_days_does_it_take_to_travel_around_southern_Italy\" >How many days does it take to travel around southern Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/20-day-road-trip-through-southern-italy-rome-to-puglia\/#Is_it_worth_exploring_southern_Italy_by_car\" >Is it worth exploring southern Italy by car?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/20-day-road-trip-through-southern-italy-rome-to-puglia\/#Where_is_the_best_place_to_rent_a_car_in_Italy\" >Where is the best place to rent a car in Italy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/20-day-road-trip-through-southern-italy-rome-to-puglia\/#What_is_the_best_time_to_travel_to_southern_Italy\" >What is the best time to travel to southern Italy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%97Rome-Naples\"><\/span>&#x1f697;Rome-Naples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rome \u2192 Naples<\/strong><br>&#x1f697; 230 km \u2014 2h30<br>&#x1f684;Optional high-speed train: 1h10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where we stayed &#8211; <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/locanda-parlamento-roma1.es.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Locanda Parlamento<\/a><\/em><\/strong> &#8211; <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/rhoma-luxury-suite.es.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Rhome Luxury Suites<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Car rental: <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trayectis.com\/es\/?utm_source=EUAC&amp;utm_medium=Videos&amp;utm_campaign=Descripcion_EUAC\">Trayectis<\/a><\/em><\/strong> (personalized experience, family cars, full insurance included) Discount coupon: EUROPAACOMPANADA5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search engines <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/go\/europa\/?a_aid=europaacompanada\">Discovercars<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. Other car options and offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Naples \u2014 4 nights<\/strong><br>We recommend choosing a hotel with parking. Ideal base for visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/how-to-visit-pompeii-a-complete-guide-to-make-the-most-of-your-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"15280\"><strong><em>Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius<\/em><\/strong><\/a>,  <a href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/royal-palace-of-caserta-italy\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"15116\"><em><strong>Caserta Palace<\/strong><\/em><\/a> y las islas de <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/procida-the-enchanted-island-of-the-gulf-of-naples\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"15229\">Procida<\/a><\/em><\/strong> e Ischia. Ciudad intensa, ca\u00f3tica y con much\u00edsimo encanto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ticket pass: <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/ar\/napoles\/campania-pass\/?aid=10563&amp;cmp=Postsuritalia\">Campania Pass <\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-naples-italy\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"15042\"><em><strong>Complete Naples itinerary<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NAPOLES.jpg\" alt=\"Ruta por el sur de Italia en 20 d\u00edas\" class=\"wp-image-15136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NAPOLES.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NAPOLES-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%97Naples-Sorrento\"><\/span>&#x1f697;Naples-Sorrento<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Naples \u2192 Sorrento<\/strong><br>&#x1f697; 50 km \u2014 1h approx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where we stayed &#8211; <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/real-paggeria-napoli1.es.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Real Paggeria<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sorrento \u2014 2 nights<\/strong><br>An excellent alternative for exploring the <a href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/route-along-the-amalfi-coast\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"15938\"><em><strong> Amalfi Coast<\/strong><\/em><\/a> without paying Positano prices. Ferry to Capri and spectacular sea views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where we stayed &#8211; <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/the-night.es.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">The Night Guest House<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/amalfi4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/amalfi4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/amalfi4-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%97Amalfi_Road\"><\/span>&#x1f697;Amalfi Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ruta Amalfitana<\/strong><br>&#x1f697; Sorrento \u2192 Positano: 14 km<br>&#x1f697; Positano \u2192 Amalfi: 17 km<br>A few kilometers, but lots of traffic and a slow road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Amalfi \u2014 1 night<\/strong><br>Highlights: Amalfi Cathedral, the coastal atmosphere, and sunset in the main square. Parking is very limited; a hotel with parking is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where we stayed &#8211; <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/holidaysamalfiview.es.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Baia de Amalfi<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/amalfi-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/amalfi-7.png 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/amalfi-7-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Amalfi \u2192 Ravello \u2192 Vietri sul Mare<\/strong><br>&#x1f697; Ravello: 7 km<br>&#x1f697; Amalfi \u2192 Vietri: 20 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vietri sul Mare \u2014 1 night<\/strong><br>A strategic stop before continuing south. A town famous for its handcrafted pottery. Optional visit to Salerno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where we stayed &#8211; <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/maretere-vietri-sul-mare.es.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Mareter\u00e9<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%97_Vietri_sul_Mare-_Matera\"><\/span>&#x1f697; Vietri sul Mare- Matera<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vietri \u2192 Matera<\/strong><br>A complete change of scenery heading inland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Matera \u2014 2 nights<\/strong><br>Sleeping in a cave house is part of the experience. Must-sees: the Sassi and the Murgia Timone viewpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where we stayed &#8211;<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/19-52-matera.es.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">19.52 Matera<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/matera.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/matera.jpg 800w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/matera-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/matera-italy\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"15867\"><strong><em>Full itinerary for Matera<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Matera \u2192 Lecce<\/strong><br>&#x1f697; 200 km approx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%97Route_through_Puglia\"><\/span>&#x1f697;Route through Puglia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lecce \u2014 2 nights<\/strong><br>The \u201cFlorence of the South\u201d. Ideal base for visiting Gallipoli and Otranto without constantly changing hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Route through Puglia<\/strong><br>&#x1f697; Lecce \u2192 Ostuni \u2192 Cisternino \u2192 <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/alberobello\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"15819\">Alberobello<\/a><\/em><\/strong>: 100 km approx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Puglia-ostuni.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Puglia-ostuni.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Puglia-ostuni-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/en\/beautiful-villages-in-puglia-italy\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"15764\"><strong><em>Complete route through Puglia<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alberobello \u2014 2 nights<\/strong><br>Sleeping in a trullo is mandatory. From here you can visit Locorotondo and Martina Franca..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where we stayed &#8211;<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/trullo-monte-santo-50.es.html?aid=2008743&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Trullo Mont Santo 50<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Puglia-alberobello-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ruta por el sur de Italia en 20 d\u00edas\" class=\"wp-image-15792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Puglia-alberobello-2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/europaacompanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Puglia-alberobello-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alberobello \u2192 Polignano a Mare<\/strong><br>&#x1f697; 33 km<br>Recommended stop in Monopoli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Polignano a Mare \u2014 1 night<\/strong><br>Cliffs, panoramic terraces and the famous Lama Monachile cove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Polignano \u2192 Bari<\/strong><br>&#x1f697; 35 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bari \u2014 1 or 2 n<em>ights<\/em><\/strong><br>Ideal end of the trip. Bari Vecchia, focaccia barese and authentic southern Italian atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option to return to Rome<\/strong><br>&#x1f697; Bari \u2192 Rome: 450 km<br>Possible intermediate stop in Foggia to rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_summary_of_nights\"><\/span>Quick summary of nights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">20-day itinerary through southern Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rome \u2014 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naples \u2014 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sorrento \u2014 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amalfi \u2014 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vietri sul Mare \u2014 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matera \u2014 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lecce \u2014 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alberobello \u2014 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polignano a Mare \u2014 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bari \u2014 2 ( o 1 y otra en Roma)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Map_with_the_route\"><\/span>Map with the route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1qZdrbH7oPBJohkxXY5bNcSzOdQ084L4&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:56px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_does_it_take_to_travel_around_southern_Italy\"><\/span>How many days does it take to travel around southern Italy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, you should allow 15 to 20 days to combine Rome, Naples, the Amalfi Coast, and Puglia at a relaxed pace. 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