The morning of the wedding and the day after you will have some time to explore!

Here are some nearby cities that we recommend for a morning or afternoon: Ostuni, Alberobello, Brindisi, Locorotondo, Castellana Grotte, and Monopoli.

I've linked a pasta making class for lunch in Ostuni! This would be a great morning of the wedding activity or for the day after!

There are some great sights right in town! The town isn't huge, so you'll likely be able to see them all in a day! For those of you that arent big on walking, there are bike rentals readily available as well as guided tours.

I've linked a great blog with some good information on visiting Ostuni on the 'website' link below. If you need restaurant recommendations, Natasha has a great list she can send to you!

Ostuni is close to some beautiful beaches! Here are a few we recommend! We've also linked a website with more info!

1) Lido Morelli (8km from city centre)

2) Villanova. OK this isn't quite a beach, but its a small fishing port that represents the centre of the Ostuni coastline. There is a castle here!

3) Rosa Marina. This is a seaside village about 8km from Ostuni. There are several beautiful beaches around this area.

4) Torre Pozzella. This consists of a succession of small inlets protected by cliffs all covered with a beautiful Mediterranean vegetation. It is about 9km from Ostuni.

We've attached a great travel blog with good Puglia recommendations, we well as linked some others we love!

Here are some other cities we recommend visiting:

Lecce: Also known as the ‘Florence of the South’, Lecce is a major attraction for culture-seeking guests.

Monopoli: Here you'll find some great picturesque beaches! Polignano a Mare is a town just north of Monopoli and is known for its picturesque beaches. Some say this is the best place to stay in Puglia.

Valle d’Itria: Great for our guests who love to explore by bike! This town is known for its trulli and really looks like it is out of a storybook. Numerous operators in the Valle d’Itria offer e-bike rental and guided cycling tours.

Alberobello: This UNESCO world heritage site is SO COOL. You really only need about 4 or so hours here. It's a quick drive from Ostuni and makes a great morning or afternoon trip.

Bari is the capital of Puglia and definitely worth a visit before or after our wedding. It's easy to train to from Ostuni, and you can fly into Bari from most international/ domestic airports.

We'd recommend staying in Bari Vecchia (old town).

Weve attached a travel blog with lots of good tips for exploring Bari! In our opinion this is a do not miss place. You really only need 1-2 days there