Here is a detailed 7-day itinerary for visiting Bari, Italy, including historical monuments, gardens, nature, shopping, and gastronomy, with options for nearly free accommodation and dining.

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**Day 1: Discovering Bari’s Historic Center**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Caffè Schiuma**, known for its traditional Italian coffee.
- **08:30 - 10:30**: Explore **Piazza del Ferrarese** and **Piazza Mercantile**.
- **11:00 - 13:00**: Visit the **Basilica di San Nicola** and **Cattedrale di Bari**.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **La Uascezze**, a cozy place for traditional Pugliese dishes.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Wander around the **Bari Vecchia** (Old Town) and its charming narrow streets.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Relax at the **Lungomare** (seafront promenade) with views of the Adriatic Sea.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Ristorante Al Sorso Preferito**, offering local specialties.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Dessert or coffee at **Caffè Colaci**.

**Accommodation in Bari**:
- **Hotel Boston** or **B&B La Muraglia** - budget-friendly options with great locations.

**Day 2: Art and Culture**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Boccia**.
- **08:30 - 11:00**: Visit the **Pinacoteca Metropolitana di Bari**, the city’s art museum.
- **11:30 - 13:00**: Explore the **Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica**.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Trattoria da Paolo**.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Discover the **Teatro Petruzzelli**, one of the most prestigious opera houses in Italy.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Explore the **Bari Waterfront** and its nearby gardens.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **La Tana del Polpo** for a seafood experience.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Enjoy coffee or gelato at **Pasticceria Martinucci**.

**Day 3: Day Trip to Matera**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Caffè Garibaldi**.
- **08:30 - 10:30**: Travel to **Matera** by train or car.
- **11:00 - 13:00**: Explore the **Sassi di Matera**, the ancient cave dwellings.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Ristorante Francesca**.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Visit the **Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario** and **Matera Cathedral**.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Return to Bari.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Osteria del Borgo Antico**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Evening coffee at **Caffè L’Antico**.

**Day 4: Nature and Relaxation**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Piccolo**.
- **08:30 - 11:00**: Visit the **Parco 2 Giugno**, a large park perfect for a morning walk.
- **11:30 - 13:00**: Explore the **Orto Botanico di Bari**, the botanical garden.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Ristorante La Tana**.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Enjoy the **Murat District** for shopping and cafes.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Relax at **Bari’s Beaches**, such as **Pane e Pomodoro Beach**.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Ristorante Da Raffaele**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Evening gelato at **Gelateria La Dolce Vita**.

**Day 5: Day Trip to Alberobello**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria Caffè Di Pietro**.
- **08:30 - 10:30**: Travel to **Alberobello** by train or car.
- **11:00 - 13:00**: Visit the **Trulli houses**, unique stone dwellings.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Ristorante Trullo d’Oro**.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Explore the **Trullo Sovrano** and local shops.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Return to Bari.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Ristorante La Piazzetta**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Coffee or dessert at **Caffè Novecento**.

**Day 6: Historical Exploration**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Caffè Vecchia Bari**.
- **08:30 - 11:00**: Visit **Castello Normanno-Svevo** and its surroundings.
- **11:30 - 13:00**: Explore the **Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini**.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Trattoria Il Brigante**.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Visit **Museo Diocesano di Bari**.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Explore **Via Sparano**, a shopping street.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Dinner at **Ristorante La Lampara**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Evening coffee or gelato at **Gelateria Vito**.

**Day 7: Day Trip to Polignano a Mare**

- **06:00 - 08:00**: Breakfast at **Pasticceria L’Artigiano**.
- **08:30 - 10:00**: Travel to **Polignano a Mare** by train or car.
- **10:30 - 13:00**: Explore the **cliffs** and **beaches** of Polignano a Mare.
- **13:00 - 14:30**: Lunch at **Osteria dei Due Archi**.
- **15:00 - 17:00**: Visit **Grotta Palazzese** (cave restaurant) if possible.
- **17:30 - 19:00**: Return to Bari.
- **19:30 - 21:00**: Farewell dinner at **Ristorante Bistrot 23**.
- **21:30 - 22:00**: Final evening coffee or gelato at **Caffè Montebello**.

### Accommodation in Bari

- **Hotel Boston** or **B&B La Muraglia** - affordable and centrally located.

### Dining Tips

- **Local Restaurants**: Look for trattorias and osterias popular with locals for the best experience at reasonable prices.

Enjoy your week in Bari with this rich itinerary filled with history, nature, shopping, and delicious cuisine!

 

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