South Italy (Amalfi Coast Bari Puglia) Tour with Thy (September 5 & October 17, 24, 2026) 5 nights (BRI-NAP) Amalfi Coast & Bari Puglia

1st DAY Istanbul - Bari (Matera Tour) Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. After luggage and ticket processing, we depart for Bari by Turkish Airlines scheduled flight. Arrival in Bari according to local time. Together with our waiting private vehicle and guide, we start our city tour in Bari. During the tour, places of interest include Basilica Di San Nicola, the port, and Bari Cathedral. After the tour, we head to our hotel for check-in and free time. For guests who wish, we will proceed with an additional Matera tour (€75). We arrive at Matera, the 2019 European Capital of Culture, located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This city, known as "Sassi di Matera", means "the stones of Matera" and was created by carving caves and tuff rocks on both sides of the Gravina Canyon valley. Being an ancient city, its living conditions and appearance have attracted Hollywood filmmakers. Thus, films such as Pasolini's "The Gospel According to St. Matthew", Ferrara's "Mary", Beresford's "King David", Hardwicke's "The Nativity Story", and Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" have been shot here. It has also hosted Ferzan Özpetek's films. After our tour with the guide, we head to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 2nd DAY Bari (Puglia Triangle Tour) After breakfast at the hotel, a free day awaits you. Guests who wish can participate in the extra tour known as the Puglia Triangle (Alberobello & Castellana Grotte & Polignano a mare) for €145. We first move to Alberobello. Alberobello, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995, will create a fairytale effect with its uniquely shaped white houses and roofs. The trulli houses are built without mortar, using stones stacked on top of each other. During the reign of the King, the residents built their houses this way after the royal tax increase, and when the royal officials came for inspection, they would pull a rope inside to collapse the conical roof. We continue our tour with the Castellana Caves, the oldest cave in the world. The cave system is made of limestone and rocks known as Altamura limestone. The length of the cave system reaches 3348 meters, and its depth is 122 meters. Our last stop is the coastal city of Polignano a Mare. As we reach the beach through the narrow streets of the town, high cliffs, white houses on them, and a deep blue bay greet us. After sightseeing and a swimming break, we return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 3rd DAY Bari (Puglia Treasures Tour) After breakfast, it will be a free day. For guests who wish, we go on an additional Puglia Treasures (Martina Franca – Ostuni - Monopoli) tour for €145. If you love discovering hidden and lesser-known but rich and surprising places, Martina Franca is just for you. The city, which boasts a perfect combination of art, history, and natural beauty among its centuries-old olive trees, will dazzle you with its Baroque architecture. The Palazzo Ducale, San Martino Church, and St. Anthony Church will be among the places to visit during our tour. Afterwards, we head to Ostuni. Ostuni is a charming Italian town with a small population of 32,000, where tourism constitutes a large portion of its income, thanks to its 8 km long coastline, olive and grape trees. During our tour, we will have the opportunity to see many intriguing details such as white architectural examples of Mediterranean architecture, narrow streets, arched passages, spiral staircases, and more. Our final stop will be the historic city of Monopoli, one of the most beautiful cities in the Puglia region, located by the Adriatic Sea. During our visit, we will see Piazza Settembre, the colorful permanent market, Monopoli Cathedral, and its bell tower located in the heart of the city's historical center. After our tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 4th DAY Bari - Amalfi Coast – (Naples & Designer Outlet La Reggia Tour) After breakfast and hotel check-out, we head towards our hotel located in the Naples region. After arrival, we will check into the hotel and have free time for the rest of the day. For guests who wish, we can join the extra half-day tour of Naples & Designer Outlet La Reggia for €125. In this tour, you will have the opportunity to shop at Italy's most famous Designer Outlet chain Mc Arthur Glen La Reggia, where you can find various world and Italian brands with discounts of up to 70% (Armani, Moschino, Furla, Ralph Lauren, Boss, etc.). Afterwards, we continue with a tour of Naples, where we will see the Royal Palace built in the 16th century, the San Carlo Theatre, the famous Umberto 1 Gallery with its cafés and shops, the San Francesco Di Paolo Church inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, the Plebiscito Square, and Angioino Castle. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 5th DAY Amalfi Coast (Amalfi & Positano & Sorrento Tour) After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, a free day awaits you. Guests who wish can participate in the extra Amalfi Coast & Sorrento tour for €145. During our tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beach while also experiencing history and taking postcard-like photos. We first begin our tour in Sorrento, a beautiful Mediterranean town built on cliffs. You will be introduced to the area by your guide while being fascinated by lemon trees and its sparkling sea. After our visit, we head to Positano, a town famous for its colorful houses and steep descent to the sea, for a photo break at a panoramic terrace. We then continue our way to Amalfi. The town, named after a figure from Greek mythology, has played an important role as a port throughout history. The most important site in the town is the Sant'Andrea Cathedral, while the square where the cathedral is located, the Flavio Gioia square, is among the main places you can visit. There will also be a short swimming break for those who wish. After free time, we will return to the hotel at a time determined by your guide. Overnight at the hotel. 6th DAY Amalfi Coast – Istanbul After breakfast and checking out of the rooms, transfer to Naples Airport. We depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight. Arrival in Istanbul according to local time and end of our tour.