Meeting with our valued guests at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 14:40. After baggage drop, passport control and check-in procedures, we depart for Bari on Turkish Airlines flight TK1465 at 18:40. Arrival at Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport at 19:40 local time. Following arrival, we transfer to our hotel via our private vehicle. After check-in, we settle into our rooms. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 02 BARI – POLIGNANO A MARE – BARI
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Bari city center by our private vehicle. Bari is the administrative capital of Puglia, one of Italy’s 20 regions, and a historic port city on the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the largest cities in Southern Italy. During our panoramic tour of Bari, highlights include the Old Town (Bari Vecchia), San Nicola Basilica (11th century), Teatro Petruzzelli, Palazzo della Città, Palazzo della Provincia, and the Lungomare di Bari promenade. After the tour, we proceed to Polignano a Mare. Known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” Polignano a Mare features its crystal-clear blue sea, pristine white houses, and natural beaches nestled among cliffs. With its narrow streets and breathtaking views, it is a captivating coastal town. It is also the birthplace of Domenico Modugno, famous for the song “Volare.” After visiting Polignano a Mare, we return to our hotel in Bari. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 03 MONOPOLI – LECCE – BARI
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour at the time specified earlier by our guide. Our first stop is Monopoli. We take a short walk and enjoy free time in this typical Southern Italian town, known for its harbor, fishing boats, small squares, and colorful houses lining the coast. Then, we head to Lecce. In Lecce, known as the “Florence of the South,” panoramic views include Santa Croce Basilica, Sant’Oronzo Square, and the amphitheater dating back to Roman times. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Bari. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 04 MATERA – ALBEROBELLO – BARI
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour at the time specified earlier by our guide. Our first stop is Matera. We walk through the Sassi district, a UNESCO-protected area famous for its rock-cut houses and cave churches. Matera is one of the most impressive historical settlements in Southern Italy. Next, we head to Alberobello, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In this charming town, renowned for its traditional conical-roofed stone houses called trulli, we will enjoy a pleasant walk. Highlights include Trullo Sovrano and the Trulli Museum. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Bari. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 05 BARI – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out and proceed to the airport at the time indicated by our guide. After ticket and baggage procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1466 at 20:35. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:35 local time, marking the end of our tour. We look forward to meeting you again on our next tour.