The day flew. The small town is quite affordable in my opinion, having vacationed in other touristy Italian destinations. The meals were cheap and had a home-cooked quality to them, and the people are friendly and talkative, just the way I like them. We found it to be a perfect base for our trip but you could also stay in Ostuni, another great option.

Here’s a roundup of 1 day in Alberobello –

Morning

·         Explore Rione Monti (Trulli District) preferably Via Monte San Michele for the best views of the trulli.

·         Visit Trullo Siamese, a distinctive double-coned trullo with an interesting story about two brothers who allegedly quarreled over a woman.

·         Visit Trullo Sovrano, the largest trullo museum with two floors.

·         Visit the Church of Sant'Antonio (if time permits)

·         Visit the Museo del Territorio, House of Love (if time permits)

Have lunch in a Traditional Trullo Restaurant – go for Trattoria Terra Madre or L'Aratro - we went to the latter.

Late Afternoon

·         Visit the Belvedere Santa Lucia for the best panoramic view of Rione Monti and its clustered trulli rooftops. This is the perfect spot for photography.

·         Souvenir shopping

Evening

·         Have a relaxing aperitivo in Piazza del Popolo or in any open café along Largo Martellotta

·         Explore Rione Aia Piccola, the quieter side of Alberobello with fewer tourists. This area has about 400 trulli, many of which are still residential

·         Have dinner at Casa Nova for mouth-watering food in a unique cellar experience or go for Il Pinnacolo for open terrace and authentic pizzas. We tried both on separate nights and loved them. Don’t forget to try the traditional Puglian dessert, Sporcamussi.

Alberobello has a quaint vibe - people gather in the square, singing, drinking and dancing. At night, the moon lights up the place like a black and white movie frame. The walk in the town feels surreal, and the sight of these trulli continues to mesmerise.