DAY 01: ISTANBUL AIRPORT – BARI
Enter through Gate 3 of Istanbul Airport and meet our valued guests at the Turkish Airlines (THY) international flights F counters (counters 1–27) at 15:30 for check-in procedures. We will depart for Bari on THY flight TK1465 at 18:20. Arrival at Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport at 19:30 local time. After arrival, we will transfer to our hotel via our private vehicle. After check-in, we will settle into our rooms. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 02: BARI – POLIGNANO A MARE – BARI
After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Bari city center with our private vehicle. Bari is a historic port city on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, one of Italy's 20 administrative regions and the capital of the Puglia region. With a population of 1.3 million, it is the third-largest city in Southern Italy. During our panoramic tour of Bari, we will visit the Old Town (Vecchia Bari), the Basilica of San Nicola dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Myra (11th century), Teatro Petruzzelli (Europe's largest private opera house), Palazzo di Città (City Hall), Il Palazzo della Provincia (Provincial Government Building), and Lungomare di Bari (harbor promenade).
After the tour, we will proceed to Polignano a Mare. Polignano is known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic" due to its crystal-clear sea, pristine white houses, and natural beaches carved into the cliffs. It is a captivating town with poetic streets and breathtaking views. It is also the birthplace of Domenico Modugno, famous for the song "Volare."
After visiting Polignano, we will return to our hotel in Bari. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 03: ALBEROBELLO – MONOPOLI – BARI
After breakfast, we will begin our full-day tour at the time previously specified by our guide. We will head to Alberobello, which is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In this town, famous for its traditional conical-roofed stone houses known as Trulli, we will take a walk through history. Trullo Sovrano and the Trulli Museum are among the places to visit.
After the tour, we will move to Monopoli on the Adriatic coast. Monopoli is a typical southern town with its harbor, fishing boats, small squares, and colorful houses lined along the shore. After a short walk and free time in Monopoli, we will return to Bari. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 04: MATERA – LECCE – BARI
After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our full-day tour. Our first stop is Matera. We will take a walk through the Sassi district, protected by UNESCO, known for its rock-cut houses and cave churches. Matera is one of the most impressive historical settlements in Southern Italy.
Next, we will head to Lecce. Known as the "Florence of the South," Lecce features the Santa Croce Basilica, Sant'Oronzo Square, and an amphitheater from the Roman era among its must-see sights.
After the tour, we will return to our hotel in Bari and spend the night there.
DAY 05: BARI – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
After breakfast at the hotel, we will vacate our rooms and transfer to the airport at the time specified by our guide. After completing ticket and baggage procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1466 at 20:15. Arrival in Istanbul at 00:20 local time, marking the end of our tour.