Southern Italy 2026 Tour (BRI-NAP) Lecce (1) & Alberobello (2) & Naples (2)
Day 1 ISTANBUL – BARI – LECCE
Meet your valuable guests in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage and ticket procedures, fly from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines scheduled flight to Bari. Upon arrival, panoramic city tour including St. Nicholas Basilica, Margarita Theater, Petruzzelli Theater, and the Old Town. Then, depart for Lecce. Upon arrival, city tour including Santa Croce Basilica, the historic city center, Duomo Square, Oronzo Square, and Napoli Gate. After the tour, return to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 LECCE – ALBEROBELLO
After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish can join an optional extra tour of Otranto (60 Euro). Otranto is where the Ottoman fleet, led by Gedik Ahmet Pasha, first landed in Italy during the 1480 campaign. After the sudden death of Mehmed the Conqueror, Gedik Ahmet Pasha was summoned back to Istanbul, ending the campaign. During the tour, see the Otranto Cathedral where remains of Ottoman soldiers who died during the siege are buried, the Old Otranto Castle, Aragonese Castle, and San Pietro Church. Then, move to Alberobello. Upon arrival, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Trulli houses (mushroom-shaped stone houses) in Alberobello. Afterward, transfer to the hotel in Alberobello. Overnight stay.
Day 3 ALBEROBELLO
After breakfast, free time. Guests can join an optional extra tour called Puglia Villages (95 Euro). This tour includes visits to Locorotondo, one of the region’s most famous villages, starting with the Basilica in the town center, and seeing its historic district, San Nicola and San Giorgio churches. Then, proceed to Ostuni. Upon arrival, start the city tour, including Ostuni Cathedral, Vescovile Palace and courtyard, Ostuni city walls, San Orozzo obelisk, and the Town Hall. The final stop will be the seaside town of Polignano a Mare, where you will tour the old town center and enjoy the coast. Guests can enjoy free time on the stunning shores of Polignano a Mare. Return to the hotel at the designated time. Overnight stay.
Day 4 ALBEROBELLO – NAPLES
After breakfast, depart for Naples. On the way, guests have the option to join an optional tour of Matera (40 Euro). A UNESCO World Heritage site, Matera is famous for its cave dwellings and churches carved into the rock, visited by Carlo Levi before his exile. After the tour, continue to Naples. Upon arrival, city tour including the Royal Palace from the 16th century, San Carlo Theater, Umberto I Gallery, inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, San Francesco Di Paola Church, Plebiscito Square, Aragonese Castle, and Naples Port. Then, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 5 NAPLES
After breakfast, free time. Guests can join an optional extra tour of the Amalfi Coast (105 Euro). On this trip, enjoy breathtaking views along the high cliffs, colorful charming villages overlooking the sea, winding and steep roads, beautiful gardens, and turquoise waters, experiencing one of Italy’s most beautiful coastlines—the Amalfi Coast. The tour begins in Sorrento, known for its lush streets and flower-filled squares, then proceeds to Positano, where all the houses are stacked together and lemon groves cover the city. Guests will have free time for photos, lunch, and shopping in Positano. Afterwards, head to Amalfi, where optional visits include Amalfi Cathedral or exploring the lovely streets. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 6 NAPLES – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, free time. Guests can join an optional tour to Pompeii (65 Euro). Pompeii is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Discovered in 1748, the city is well-preserved, with sights including the Basilica, Forum, House of Fawn, cafes, baths, and bakeries. After the tour, transfer to Naples airport. Complete check-in procedures and board Turkish Airlines flight back to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul marks the end of the tour.
What's Included
- Economy class airline tickets for Turkish Airlines scheduled flights between Istanbul (IST) and Bari (BRI) / Naples (NAP) routes
- Airport taxes
- 3 and 4-star hotels with 5 nights bed-and-breakfast accommodation
- Airport-hotel-hotel transfers
- All intercity transfers
- Panoramic Bari, Alberobello, and Naples city tours
- City taxes (€25)
- Professional Turkish guiding services
Not Included
Tourist fee and service charge
Travel health insurance
Overseas exit fee
Lunch, dinner, and other meals
Hotel extras and personal expenses
Additional tours, on-route extra tours, and optional activities
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
All services not specified as included in the price
Venice tourist tax
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