Puglia Travel Forum

I arrive in Bari airport at 17.50 on a Saturday do I have enough time to get to the train station for a train leaving at 19.08.

Hi there. I am wanting to get from Paros(Greek Island) to Brindisi. Which is the easiest route? So far, the best I can do is- Paros-Athens-Rome-Brindisi.
Do any of the airports on the Islands offer a flight across to Italy?
Thanks

We'll be docking at the cruise pier on Sunday, April 20th. We are desirous of renting a car to get to Alberbello and view the trulli edifices. So far, it appears that the downtown rental car offices are closed on Sunday. We are slated to dock at 10 am and must be back on board by 2:30. The airport is North of Bari and we need to go South. Can't imagine that we'd have time to go the opposite direction to get a car and then have to do the same thing upon return. Does anyone know of a place to rent a car on a Sunday other than at the airport? Or, is the frequent, reliable public transportation we could take to get to Albobello from the pier? Thanks for the hope.

I am going to visit Napoli and Alberobello in May.
I am with my senior parents, therefore I wonder if there is any sightseeing tours from Napoli or Sorento to Alberobello.

If there is any, I would be grateful if you could let me know the contact web site or e-mail address for me to confirm.

Thank you very much for your cooperation!!

Hello, i will be traveling from Rome to Bari 16th of july n i dont know how to get from Rome to Bari, my plane will be in rome at 15.30.. Where i can find if i can travel by train or by bus? Please help me:):)

http://wwitv.com/portal.htm?http://wwitv.com/television/index.html?

Referencing the Italy link at the URL above, which of these TV stations are at or near Bari? Thanks!

What options does one have to get to Brindisi from Rome (and back)? I want to meet some friends in Corfu while I am travelling in Italy.

Elle

hi there everyone - i need some help please!

i'm travelling from corfu to brindisi this august by ferry - i think it takes eight hours. does anyone know how long it takes to get to napoli by rail from brindisi?

thanks.

I am visiting on 5th march for 5 days with elderly parents......... can anyone suggest places to see and things to do other than visiting the shrines. What is the transport like? where can you travel to from San Giovanni

I am visiting Bari from March 11th to 18th(tickets already purchased) and did not do my research before choosing these dates. I had my heart set on visiting Dubrovnik for a few days, but have come to find that the only ferry that runs in the Winter only runs on Wednesdays, which makes this virtually impossible.

Are there any other options for travel to Dubrovnik that runs more often in March? Or are there any other cities across the Adriatic to visit where travel from Bari is more realistic in this time frame?

Any advice is much appreciated...Thanks!

I would like to hear of any VT'ers experience who vacationed in the Ostuni area of Villa Nova/Diana Marina. Also has anyone ever booked reservations through a company called villen-apulien ferien am meer. It is a company that operates out of Germany/rents vacation rentals in the Puglia area of Italy. I would be interested in comments concerning any experiences in this area of Italy Thanks!

Hi,

I will be spending 2 nights in Bari in February.

1) Do you know of any centrally located hostel / room that doesnt cost too much for one person?
2) What are the must-sees in Bari?
3) Are there any possible half-day trips out of Bari? I read about Matera, how far is that and how much would it cost?
4) There doesnt seem to be alot of information on the Internet about Bari, any good sites to recommend?

Thanks in advance.

I am making (mental) long range plans to visit Bari next September and will be traveling from the USA (Knoxville, TN). How are the plane fares during this time from the USA?

Hello all,

please can you help me with some info on this resort that I'm considering.What would be the attraction be nearby it?I know it's in the Puglia region and it has great food ( one of our main priorities ).
How far is this from Sicily?By car or flight is better? How far from Naples ?
Thank you in advance.So excited to go to Puglia :-)The address of the resort is

Serra Degli Alimini 1 (name of resort)
Localita' Alimini
Otranto, (LE) , 73028 , Italy

Thank you in advance,
lengleng

Do any of the several train systems run from Fiumancino Airport in Rome to a destination in Puglia? Is it necessary to go into Rome Termini before catching the train? I'm trying to save time and the 11 euros for taking the train from FCO to Termini

Does anyone know of a locally owned car rental agency in Lecce, Alberobello, Bari, Brindisi.......? The usual suspects, Avis, Hertz, Kemwel, AutoEurope, Alamo offer rates with insurance inclusive with deductible. I buy a $50,000 policy when I purchase trip insurance so would prefer not to buy insurance at pickup. Or is $70-80 per day for the smallest car a good rate?

i am lookign to travel from Bari to Alberobello, and was thinking of doing Ostuni as well and perhaps Cisterno - can this be done in one day trip???
only snag is that I can catch a train Bari to Alberobello, or Ostuni but i cant seem to do Bari - ALberobello-Ostuni - Bari without backtracking to Bari. It seems ridiculous as Alberobello - Ostuni or even to Locorotondo looks to be sooo close to one another. Is there another train system within these lovely towns....

audrey

Greetings All:

Is there anyone who is familiar with I Giardini di Atena, a city resort near Lecce. There are 462 flats/apartments with restaurants, bar, entertainment, shuttles, etc. Would be interested in specilfic owner experiences and pricing.
Thanks in advance for any info.

to this island. We are thinking of going for a day or two in December. Will any boats be running then from the mainland? Should we wait for spring or summer?

I am a single girl arriving in Bari on the 14th...I will not get to my hotel till about 10 30 pm...is there anywhere that I can get a late night pizza or more at this time ? It is my first visit to Italy in 15 years and I will be very dissapointed if I cannot eat on my first night !

I will also stay the next night and would like a recommendation for the best food in Bali (nothing touristy please) family trattoria with exceptional cooking !!
I am renting my car on the Sunday (hoping the traffic will be easier to negotiate) I am going down to Polignano a mare..does anyone know of a great Sunday lunch venue? Will I have to reserve?
I do speak Italian (or at least I did 15 years ago !!)..I have not booked my hotels yet iether...any recomendation for good B & Bs or 3 star hotels in Central Bari where I can walk to the historic center on saturday would be appreciated.. Is there a market on Saturdays?

Thankyou..mille grazie...

while my husband is attending conference in Bari, I was thinking of venturing out of Bari.

I am looking for do-able day trips from Bari - out in the early morning and back by 8pm.... is there anything worth considering??

thanks

I need some information on the best way to get from Rome airport to Bari.
I shld arrive early in the morning - was wondering if there is a direct train from the airport to Bari town. And from Bari what are the best option to visit sicily

Hello! We are planning to visit Puglia in mid August. Is it a good or bad idea? Too many tourists???

I'll be stopping in Bari on a cruise. Are there any public beaches walking distance from the port/old town?
Thanks,

Hi, I`m going to Puglia in August. The news say that fires are devastating some regions in Puglia, mainly Gargano - Vieste. Do you know if other regions of Puglia are afflicted, too? We are staying somewhere between Ostuni and Martina Franca. Thanks for your help !

Hi...Has anyone tried to find cemetary plot locations in Italy. Do I contact the city hall or department of records. Will be in Sannicadro Di Bari next week and would like to have a heads up. My Italian is fair to good so I will be able to comminicate. Any info would be great..Thanks to all in advance...

Hello hello...I am finally travelling to Sannicandro di Bari where my parents are from. I will be driving from Sorrento...This is my first trip to Italy and would welcome comments or must see locations...

We are planning to arrive in Bari via train and would like to rent a car. Does anyone know if there are nearby car rentals? For example, Avis' website lists the following locations in Bari, and I'm not sure if any are near the train station: Bari Amendola, or Via L Zuppetta, or Via Cardinale A. Ciasca. Or is it easier to go from the train to the airport and pick up a car there?

In spring 2008 I will be again traveling to the town of Grumo Appula I hope to find in neighboring area/town a hotel by the Adriatic sea. /does anyone have any suggestions? Also is there any special restaurants/ Churches in Grumo? Grazie!

we will not have a car but we are resourceful, how far from santa maria de leuca is la suina? is there a bus route there? how's the snorkeling? or is this more a swim, lie in the sun beach? thanks.