South Italy (Amalfi Coast Bari Puglia) Tour with Thy (September 26 & October 03, 10, 2026) 5 nights (BRI-NAP)-Evening Tour 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 with the scheduled flight of Turkish Airlines. Arrival in Bari according to local time. We meet our private vehicle and our guide. We begin our **Bari city tour**. During the tour, places such as Basilica Di San Nicola, the port, and Bari Cathedral will be seen. After the tour, we will proceed to our hotel for check-in and free time. Guests who wish can join our guide for the **extra Matera (75€) tour**. We arrive in **Matera**, the European Capital of Culture in 2019, located in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This city, which was carved on both sides of the Gravina canyon during the prehistoric period, is known as “Sassi di Matera,” meaning the stones of Matera. Due to its ancient history, living conditions, and appearance, it has attracted the attention of Hollywood filmmakers. Thus, films like 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 filmed here. It has also hosted Ferzan Özpetek's films. After our tour with the guide, we will return 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 of **Puglia Triangle**, known as the **Alberobello & Castellana Caves & Polignano a mare (145€)**. We first head to Alberobello. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, Alberobello will create a fairytale effect with its uniquely shaped white houses and roofs. The Trulli houses were built without mortar, stacking stones on top of each other. When the royal tax increased excessively during the king's time, people built their houses this way, and when royal officers came to check, they would pull a rope inside the house to collapse the cone-shaped roof. We continue our tour at the Castellana Caves, the world's oldest cave system. Composed of limestone known as calcium carbonate, the cave system is 3348 meters long and reaches a depth of 122 meters. Our final stop is the coastal town of Polignano Amare. As we reach the beach through the narrow streets of the town, we are greeted by high cliffs, white houses on them, and a crystal-clear cove. After the tour and a break at the beach, we return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 3RD DAY Bari (Puglia Treasures Tour) After breakfast, a free day. Guests who wish can join our guide for the **extra** **Puglia Treasures Tour (Martina Franca - Ostuni - Monopoli) (145€)**. If you love discovering hidden and surprising places, Martina Franca is for you. Nestled among ancient olive trees, the city is a perfect combination of art, history, and natural beauty, enchanting you with its Baroque architecture. Among the places to visit during our tour are Palazzo Ducale, San Martino Church, and St. Anthony Church. We then proceed to Ostuni. Ostuni is a charming Italian town with a population of about 32,000, supported primarily by tourism, featuring an 8 km long coastline, olive, and grape trees. During our tour, we will have the opportunity to see the white houses of Mediterranean architecture, narrow streets, arched passageways, spiral staircases, and many other interesting details. Our day concludes with a visit to the historic town of Monopoli, one of the most beautiful cities in the Puglia region located on the Adriatic coast. Places to see in the city's historic center include Piazza Settembre, the colorful permanent market, Monopoli Cathedral, and the Bell Tower. We return to our hotel after the tour. Overnight at the hotel. 4TH DAY Bari - Amalfi Coasts – (Designer Outlet La Reggia Tour) After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we head towards our hotel in the Naples region. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Guests who wish can participate in the **extra** half-day **Designer Outlet La Reggia tour (55€)**. 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 global and Italian brands (Armani, Moschino, Furla, Ralph Lauren, Boss, etc.) at discounts of up to 70%. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 5TH DAY Amalfi Coasts (Amalfi & Positano & Sorrento Tour) After breakfast at the hotel, a free day awaits you. Guests who wish can participate in the **extra** tour of **Amalfi Coasts & Sorrento (145€)**. In our tour, you will have the chance to enjoy the sun, sand, and sea while also experiencing history and capturing postcard-like views. We start our tour from **Sorrento**, a beautiful town on the Mediterranean built on cliffs. With your guide, you will discover the area and be amazed by the lemon trees and the sparkling sea. After this visit, we move on to **Positano**, a town famous for its colorful houses and steep descents to the sea, where we take a scenic break for photos at a panoramic terrace. Then we set off towards **Amalfi**. This town, named after Greek mythology, has historically played an important role as a port. The most significant site in the town is the Sant’Andrea Cathedral, located at the Flavio Gioia square, one of the main sites to visit in the city. There will be a short beach break for those who wish. After some free time, we will return to the hotel at the time specified by your guide. Overnight at the hotel. 6TH DAY Amalfi Coasts – Istanbul – (Napoli & Pompei Tour) After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, guests who wish can join the **extra** half-day **Napoli & Pompei tour (125€)**. During our tour, we will visit **Pompei**, one of the world's most famous archaeological sites. Pompei lies at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, which erupted in A.D. 79 and destroyed the city. Following long-term excavations starting in 1748, the city has emerged in all its vitality. Places to see include the Basilica, Forum, Faun House, restaurants, baths, and bakeries. Our tour then continues with a visit to **Naples**, where we will see landmarks including the Royal Palace built in the 16th century, the San Carlo Theatre, the famous Umberto 1 Gallery with its cafes and shops, the San Francesco Di Paolo Church inspired by Rome’s Pantheon, Plebiscito Square, and the Angevins' Castle. After the tour, we will transfer to Napoli Airport. Depart for Istanbul with the scheduled flight of Turkish Airlines. Arrival in Istanbul according to local time, and end of our tour.