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  1. stevesayskanpai avatar

    Matera vs Lecce

    by stevesayskanpai 26 April 2012

    Hi all, We have four nights to split between Lecce and Matera - although the first night is literally just a night as we will arrive…

  2. sassysngl avatar

    Re: Best public transport from Sorrento to Matera

    by sassysngl 25 April 2012

    I too am trying to find the best and least time intensive route to Matera. In May, I plan to travel from Torca (small village south of…

  3. stevesayskanpai avatar

    RE: Itinerary for Puglia - 9 days in June

    by stevesayskanpai 11 April 2012

    Ok that was probably a silly question. We are getting closer to deciding where to go! 1. Lecce 2. Gallipoli 3. Gallipoli 4. Otranto 5…

  4. Helloapulia avatar

    Re: Itinerary for Puglia - 9 days in June

    by Helloapulia 11 April 2012

    monopoli is a good base. It has a few good sites and is a thriving fishing village so you can get fresh seafood. You can take a bus…

  5. mr_saddlebags avatar

    Re: A week in Puglia

    by mr_saddlebags 26 March 2012

    Haven't been to all the places in your post but Lecce is great for Baroque architecture, I spent a night in Matera and wanted to stay…

  6. stevesayskanpai avatar

    A week in Puglia

    by stevesayskanpai 26 March 2012

    Hi all, we are going to Puglia for one week (Thursday to Thursday) in early June, and have a list of way too many places that we’d like…

  7. sophotec avatar

    RE: Itinerary for Puglia - 9 days in June

    by sophotec 18 March 2012

    Agree that you should skip Monopoli, choose Alberobello or Ostuni. I would skip the coastline until Otranto and check beween Otranto…

  8. neckervd avatar

    RE: Itinerary for Puglia - 9 days in June

    by neckervd 13 March 2012

    What do you want to do at Monopoli? I would rather visit the Castellana caves, Alberobello, Cisternino and Lecce (all along the same railway…

  9. neckervd avatar

    RE: Southern Italy

    by neckervd 13 March 2012

    You told us in a previous thread that you will fly from Athens to Split in August. Now you tell us that you will land at Bari in July.…

  10. rangamashi avatar

    RE: PUGLIA

    by rangamashi 18 February 2012

    Thanks all for your suggestions ... and particularly neckervd for all the specific help on travel. The consensus seems to be Ostuni…

  11. neckervd avatar

    RE: PUGLIA

    by neckervd 17 February 2012

    Luca, Artemis: Rangamashi got all the Trenitalia, FAL, FSE, http://www.arem.puglia.it/ http://www.sitabus.it/wps/portal/OrariPuglia http:…

  12. artemis2 avatar

    RE: PUGLIA

    by artemis2 17 February 2012

    I agree, one day and a half should do for Lecce. As for Alberobello, i regret having stayed overnight there. It probably has the largest…

  13. rangamashi avatar

    PUGLIA

    by rangamashi 17 February 2012

    Hi , Would like some advice on which places to see in Puglia and how much time to spend in each 1. Is a day and a half adequate to…

  14. rangamashi avatar

    Re: Basilicata and Puglia by public transport

    by rangamashi 04 February 2012

    Thanks all for the detailed information . Does the train or bus from Matera to Bari go via Alberobello ? Can't seem to make this out…

  15. rangamashi avatar

    Basilicata and Puglia by public transport

    by rangamashi 01 February 2012

    Hi am planning a trip to Basilicata and Puglia . Plan to visit Matera , Alberobello, Leece and Ostuni . Any other places of historically…

  16. artemis2 avatar

    RE: Base of Operations in Puglia or Basilicata

    by artemis2 30 January 2012

    Lecce is lovely but lucapal, i honestly think it is not a convenient base with a car. Puglia has a lot to offer but don't expect to find…

  17. neckervd avatar

    RE: Travelling north from Corfu ( towards Dubrovnik, Split)

    by neckervd 19 January 2012

    Most comfortable itinerary: Ferry Corfu - Ancona (ferry change) - Split More interesting itineraries: Ferry Corfu - Brindisi - train -…

  18. neckervd avatar

    RE: East coast of Italy or or Adriatic Coast by bicycle?

    by neckervd 05 January 2012

    The Croatian side is by far more scenic than the rather flat Italian Adriatic coast. You may also cycle over some Croatian Islands, using…

  19. Arcodiprato avatar

    RE: Lecce to Alberobello

    by Arcodiprato 12 October 2011

    If you want any informations about Lecce and Salento in Apulia Region, you must visit this site: http://www.arcodiprato.it

  20. neckervd avatar

    RE: 1 and a half days to spend in North/Central Italy

    by neckervd 10 October 2011

    A ryanair flight from Venice Marco Polo airport to Brindisi and back will cost 85 EUR with hand luggage only. Venice dp 16.25 - Brindisi…

  21. neckervd avatar

    RE: Need some tips please check out

    by neckervd 08 October 2011

    2 days is bay far not enough for a somewhat decent visit of Rome. I suggest to visit the gems around Bari: Matera (Unesco world heritage…

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    RE: 14 days in Italy

    by neckervd 06 August 2011

    Skip 5 Terre: everything there is mega crowded and the Amalfi area is a very scenic hiking area too. I would leave Nice in the evening…

  23. neckervd avatar

    RE: Spending money for an itinerary such as the one included in this post.

    by neckervd 03 August 2011

    The TGV fare Paris - Strasbourg for 30 EUR is nothing special. You can also book TGV tickets Paris - Geneva for 25 EUR and Paris - Turin…

  24. neckervd avatar

    RE: travel plans - help!

    by neckervd 31 July 2011

    Maratea - Trani (45-60 EUR) takes between 8 and 10 hrs by train and Trani - Terni (45-65 EUR) another 6 to 7 hrs. Maratea - Terni (40-70…

  25. bummers4eva avatar

    RE: Sicily, Alberobello and Southern Italy

    by bummers4eva 20 June 2011

    +I've read Palmero is gross so should we choose another arrival city+ haha, sorry but i get what people mean by this. I kinda thought…

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