Day Itinerary
9 Activities
Day 1
66 mi2 mi
Castels of Pulglia and a Detour in Matera
Today, after leaving Bari you are going to visit the magnificent Castel del Monte before paying a visit to the Alta Murgia National Park. You are going to bond with nature and see animals at the park. You will make a stop in the town of Matera, explore the town and walk around its famous Tramontano castle before resigning for the night in a suite with a perfect Puglia setup.
Get your hiking shoes ready and a camera and let's get this Puglia trip started!
Get your hiking shoes ready and a camera and let's get this Puglia trip started!
09:002 hrs
Castel del Monte
Right from Bari, drive to the Castel del Monte. There is parking available here, so find a convenient spot just near the entrance.
There are amazing views inside this castle built in the 1200s by King Frederick II.
Take a stroll inside and relish and admire the amazing architecture and very welcoming atmosphere. Take about 2 hours to hike up and explore.
For more details on visiting and reservations, please visit the official website here.
Open hours; Monday - Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
There are amazing views inside this castle built in the 1200s by King Frederick II.
Take a stroll inside and relish and admire the amazing architecture and very welcoming atmosphere. Take about 2 hours to hike up and explore.
For more details on visiting and reservations, please visit the official website here.
Open hours; Monday - Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
17.1 mi
30 min
11:301 hr 30 min
Alta Murgia National Park
One of the most notable landmarks features in Southern Italy and neighbouring the Castel Del Monte, this will be your next stop.
The breathtaking views here will take your breath away. Take time to immerse in the fresh air, take the opportunity to shoot those candid photos of the underlying hills and hike around the park.
Features expansive land rich in stone-walled medieval buildings. This is a perfect spot to relax whether you come alone or with family.
Spend at least 1-2 hours here.
Click here to book a visit and learn how to experience the park safely.
The breathtaking views here will take your breath away. Take time to immerse in the fresh air, take the opportunity to shoot those candid photos of the underlying hills and hike around the park.
Features expansive land rich in stone-walled medieval buildings. This is a perfect spot to relax whether you come alone or with family.
Spend at least 1-2 hours here.
Click here to book a visit and learn how to experience the park safely.
33.6 mi
1 hr
14:0015 min
Parcheggio Matera
From the national park, drive to the town of Matera and park at the Parcheggio Matera which is convenient and spacious.
Leave your car here and head to the Trattoria Lucana for lunch .
Leave your car here and head to the Trattoria Lucana for lunch .
0.4 mi
10 min
14:301 hr
Trattoria Lucana
The Trattoria Lucana is one of the must-visit food spots while in Matera and you will take the 10-minute walk from your parking and head here.
Order some nice Italian cuisine from the friendly chefs and taste the best of Puglia!
Happy lunch!
Open hours; Monday 12:30 – 15:00, 8:00 – 22:00 Sunday - Closed
Order some nice Italian cuisine from the friendly chefs and taste the best of Puglia!
Happy lunch!
Open hours; Monday 12:30 – 15:00, 8:00 – 22:00 Sunday - Closed
0.4 mi
10 min
15:4530 min
Matera Centrale railway station
Your next stop is the Matera Centrale railway station, which is extremely scenic.
You are going to spend 30 minutes here admiring this small town and learning about this areas of Puglia.
You are going to spend 30 minutes here admiring this small town and learning about this areas of Puglia.
0.6 mi
15 min
16:301 hr
Tramontano castle
Although you won't be able to get in, you can walk around and enjoy the view of the underlying village of Matera.
This controversial medieval castle was built by Giovanni Carlo Tramontan. It is a major landmark in Matera you should not miss!
0.6 mi
15 min
18:0015 min
Parcheggio Matera
After spending your evening enjoying the Tramontano castel and all its beauty, walk back to your car and drive to Mama Puglia suite and breakfast where you are going to spend the night.
14.3 mi
30 min
19:001 hr 30 min
Braceria Laertina
You must be tired and hungry from your excavation up in the hills and villages of Matera.
Drive directly from your parking for about half an hour and get to the Braceria Laertina restaurant.
While this restaurant is squeaky clean and has a variety, if you are a meat lover you are going to have the best steak/meat in Puglia - at least the rumours have it the chefs here are the best in the region and far beyond!
Settle here, and eat to your fill ready for the night.
You will drive from Matera for just over half an hour and arrive here.
Monday - 8:00 – 13:30, 16:30 – 00:00 Sunday - Closed
Drive directly from your parking for about half an hour and get to the Braceria Laertina restaurant.
While this restaurant is squeaky clean and has a variety, if you are a meat lover you are going to have the best steak/meat in Puglia - at least the rumours have it the chefs here are the best in the region and far beyond!
Settle here, and eat to your fill ready for the night.
You will drive from Matera for just over half an hour and arrive here.
Monday - 8:00 – 13:30, 16:30 – 00:00 Sunday - Closed
1.5 mi
10 min
21:0010 hrs
Mamma Puglia Suite & Breakfast
The most authentic way to end your day when visiting Puglia is to spend a night in a setup that represents its culture, and the Mamma Puglia Suites offer you just that.
Your host here is Mario, and he is friendly and very welcoming.
The exquisite homely setup with parking on location will amaze you. The food is also amazing, so you are going to have dinner here before retiring to bed.
Your host here is Mario, and he is friendly and very welcoming.
The exquisite homely setup with parking on location will amaze you. The food is also amazing, so you are going to have dinner here before retiring to bed.