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Weekend in Puglia’s wine towns

Explore Puglia’s quiet towns and wine producers. Enjoy tastings at your own pace and let a private driver handle the winding coastal roads.

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Spend 2 days exploring the best of Puglia’s wine regions

Fresh white wines

Sip on local favorites like Bianco Locorotondo DOC in the towns that created them. Pair with seafood and fresh regional cheeses.

Coastal views

Soak up sea breezes and swim in crystal-clear water at stops like Polignano a Mare.

Whitewashed villages

See the lime-coated buildings of the famous “white city” of Locorotondo and the old town of Ostuni.

How it works

1
Book your multi-city trip

Choose your pickup and drop-off locations, and add optional sightseeing stops.

2
Meet your first driver

Your driver will meet you at your door and begin day one of your trip.

3
Stop to sightsee

On the way to your first destination, your driver will stop at the sightseeing sites you booked and wait while you explore.

4
Arrive for your first night

After a relaxing drive and optional sightseeing stops, you’ll arrive at your first overnight destination.

5
Repeat

The next morning, you’ll meet your driver for day two and start the adventure again.

1
Book your multi-city trip

Choose your pickup and drop-off locations, and add optional sightseeing stops.

2
Meet your first driver

Your driver will meet you at your door and begin day one of your trip.

3
Stop to sightsee

On the way to your first destination, your driver will stop at the sightseeing sites you booked and wait while you explore.

4
Arrive for your first night

After a relaxing drive and optional sightseeing stops, you’ll arrive at your first overnight destination.

5
Repeat

The next morning, you’ll meet your driver for day two and start the adventure again.

Day 1: Bari to Ostuni

Stop 1: Locorotondo (1.5 hours)

Explore Locorotondo, a quiet town known for its steep-roofed “cummerse” houses. 

  • Sip on Bianco Locorotondo DOC, crisp and dry, perfect with seafood or snacks
  • Stroll the peaceful Centro Storico for cobblestones, flowers, and whitewashed homes
  • See the neoclassical Chiesa Madre di San Giorgio

Arrival in Ostuni

Spend the night in Ostuni, a bright hilltop town with a laidback pace.

  • Try the rare Ottavianello Ostuni DOC, a spicy-fruity red unique to the area
  • Wander the old town, where buildings are required to stay white
  • Grab a bite to eat in the Piazza della Libertà

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Cobblestone alleyway in Ostuni surrounded by bright white buildings with plants under a blue sky.

Day 2: Ostuni to Bari

Stop 1: Polignano a Mare (1.5 hours) 

See this quiet alternative to towns on the Amalfi Coast; Get all the cliffside beauty without the crowds. 

  • See the pebble cove framed by cliffs, Lama Monachile
  • Find a local wine bar in the maze-like Centro Storico 
  • See the monument to local singer-songwriter Domenico Modugno 

Arrival in Bari

End your journey in historic Bari, home to medieval architecture and rich local traditions.

  • See local women craft orecchiette pasta in the old town
  • Visit the massive Basilica of Saint Nicholas
  • Sample local favorites like the spicy, full-bodied Negroamaro wine

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Bari’s seaside promenade with benches and lampposts on the right, blue water to the left.

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Your questions, answered

On the main Daytrip booking page, input your origin, destination, and other travel details. You'll then see a "Customize your trip with stops" page, where you can pick sightseeing stops. Create a custom itinerary or follow our suggestions.
A private car transfer is convenient and comfortable. Public transport in Puglia can be unpredictable, especially in the shoulder seasons. With a private car, you can easily reach vineyards and small towns.
Take at least two days to explore Puglia's wine centers. Stay in Bari or Ostuni and visit quiet wine towns like Locorotondo. Stop in wine bars in your "home base" cities to sip on locals' favorites paired with small bites.
On the Daytrip booking page, click on "multi-city" and "add transfer" to add all of the stops in your chosen itinerary. You can customize the journey with additional sightseeing stops and easily book the whole trip in one easy step.

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