10 days in Bari & Southern Italy Itinerary

Puglia's capital city, Bari, is a growing metropolis of industry and one of the country's most important commercial ports.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): get to know the fascinating history of Lungomare e Murat, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cattedrale di Bari, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di San Giacomo, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cattedrale Maria SS. Assunta. Here are some ideas for day two: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia, then steep yourself in history at Centro Storico di Monopoli, then kick back and relax at Lido Ottagono, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Lama Monachile.

For other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Bari day trip planning site.

Dublin, Ireland to Bari is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Dublin to Bari. Traveling from Dublin in August, expect Bari to be a bit warmer, temps between 35°C and 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Matera.

Famous for its resemblance to the ancient settlements of Jerusalem and Cappadocia, Matera remains one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): wander the streets of Villa Comunale, contemplate the long history of Gravina Sotterranea, contemplate the long history of Gravina Di Puglia, then don't miss a visit to Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli (o delle Tombe), then wander the streets of I Claustri di Altamura, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cattedrale. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Lido Franco, then kick back and relax at Lido Zanzibar, and then identify plant and animal life at Master Wave.

Plan my day in Matera using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

You can drive from Bari to Matera in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In August, daytime highs in Matera are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive to Maratea.

Maratea is a town and comune of Basilicata, in the province of Potenza. Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): pause for some photo ops at Statua del Cristo Redentore di Maratea, enjoy the sand and surf at La Secca, then head off the coast to Island Dino, then don't miss a visit to Arco Magno, and finally stroll through Il Mirto Solarium Bar.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Maratea road trip planner.

Drive from Matera to Maratea in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Marina di Camerota.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): Head underground at Grotte Marine di Capo Palinuro, see what you can catch with Cooperativa Cilento Mare, then look for all kinds of wild species at Area Marina Protetta Costa degli Infreschi e della Masseta, and finally kick back and relax at Cala Bianca Beach.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Marina di Camerota driving holiday planner.

Getting from Maratea to Marina di Camerota by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Capri.

The island of Capri encompasses all the magical allure of the Mediterranean--dramatic blue waters, lush mountainous landscape, and picturesque island villages.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Villa San Michele, tour the pleasant surroundings at Monte Solaro, take in the local highlights with Tours of Capri, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Giardini di Augusto, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa San Michele.

To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Capri online trip builder.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Marina di Camerota to Capri in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. August in Capri sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to ride a ferry to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Explore hidden gems such as Gallerie di Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano and Parco Sommerso di Gaiola - Area Marina Protetta. Appreciate the collections at LAES - La Napoli Sotterranea and The Neapolis Buried. There's lots more to do: find your balance on the water with Kayak Napoli, take in the spiritual surroundings of Pio Monte della Misericordia, take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Domenico Maggiore, and stroll the grounds of Cimitero delle Fontanelle.

To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Naples trip tool.

Getting from Capri to Naples by ferry takes about 1.5 hours. August in Naples sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.