1. DAY ISTANBUL – VENICE
We meet you, our esteemed guests, in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport. After the luggage and ticket procedures, we fly with the scheduled flight of Turkish Airlines. Following our arrival, we head to the city of Venice with our private bus waiting at the airport. Upon arrival, we start a panoramic city tour of Venice. During our city tour, famous places such as St. Mark's Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs where prisoners took a last look at Venice before entering jail, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge on it, the Doge's Palace, the Bell and Clock Tower, and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore will be among the sights to see. After the city tour, guests who wish can participate in the optional activity, the Gondola Tour (40€ per person), which will be organized by our guide symbolizing Venice. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
2. DAY VENICE – MILAN
After breakfast, we head to the city of Milan. Guests who wish can join our guide’s extra excursion organized along the route, the Verona & Lake Garda Tour (60€ per person). During our tour, we will see the house of Romeo & Juliet, the Verona Arena, the uniquely designed Scaliger Bridge, and the Verona Cathedral. After the Verona tour, we will visit Lake Garda, one of the most beautiful lakes in Northern Italy. We will then continue our journey to the city of Milan. Upon arrival, we start our panoramic city tour of Milan. During this tour, we will see the Milan Cathedral, which took about 500 years to complete and is the second largest church in Italy, the Fortress Castle, and the famous shopping Vittorio Emmanuele Gallery. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
3. DAY MILAN – FLORENCE
After breakfast, we depart for the city of Florence. Guests who wish can join our guide's extra excursion along the route, the Bologna Tour (35€ per person). On our Bologna city tour, we will see the Piazza Maggiore, which is considered the center of Bologna, the Neptune Fountain located immediately behind the square, the Old Stock Exchange Building, Europe's first university building, the Quadrilatero (the old market), and the Garisenda and Asinelli towers, which have become symbols of Bologna. After our tour, we continue our journey to Florence. Upon arrival, we will start our panoramic city tour of Florence. During this tour, we will see the Arno River that divides Florence, the Ponte Vecchio bridge famous for its jewelers, the Palazzo Vecchio where the Medici Family ruled Florence, the Piazza Della Signoria hosting masterpieces of the Renaissance such as the Hercules and David statues, and the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, which has the third highest dome in Italy, along with its famous Baptistery. After the tour, transfer to our hotel located in Montecatini. Overnight at our hotel.
4. DAY FLORENCE
After having breakfast at the hotel, we have free time. Guests who wish can join our guide’s extra excursion organized as the Pisa & Portofino Tour (110€ per person). During our tour, we will visit the leaning Tower of Pisa and the Miracle Square, after which we will take a boat to the world-famous Portofino village, which has inspired many songs. You will not want to miss this small town located within a national park. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
5. DAY FLORENCE – ROME
After having breakfast at the hotel, we head to Rome. Guests who wish can join our guide’s extra excursion organized along the route, the Orvieto Tour (35€ per person). After seeing the central ancient town and the Orvieto Cathedral, which holds a significant place in Italy's art and general history and features extraordinary natural beauty, we continue our journey to Rome. Upon arrival, we conduct a panoramic city tour of Rome. During our city tour, we will see Castel Sant'Angelo where Cem Sultan was imprisoned, St. Mark's Square where Mussolini addressed the public, the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, the Colosseum that hosted gladiatorial battles, the Trevi Fountain famous for its film "La Dolce Vita," and the Spanish Steps which have 135 steps and feature a sunken ship fountain. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
6. DAY ROME
After having breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join our guide's extra excursion organized as the Outlet & Lakes Region & Vatican Tour (80€ per person). After visiting the region where the Popes spent their summers and the charming Nemi Village renowned for its wild strawberries, we will have free time for shopping at the Castel Romano Outlet, Italy's most famous shopping area. We will then head to St. Peter's Square, which is considered the center of Christianity. After our arrival, we will have free time to visit the Basilica and the Square. Guests who wish can participate in our guide’s extra excursion organized as the Rome by Night Tour (35€ per person). Overnight at our hotel.
*The extra tours offered today will be carried out as part of combined operations. If taken separately, the transportation to the starting/ending points of the tours will be done independently.
7. DAY ROME
After having breakfast at the hotel, we have free time. Guests who wish can join our guide’s extra excursion organized as the Naples & Pompeii Tour (105€ per person). The first stop will be the city of Pompeii, which was buried under 7 meters of ash for 18 centuries following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. We will have the opportunity to see the houses, palaces, and the preserved bodies from the archaeological excavations conducted after this date. After visiting the open-air museum in Pompeii, we will head to Naples. Upon arrival, we will conduct a panoramic city tour of Naples. During this tour, we will see the main square of Naples, Piazza Plebiscito, the Royal Palace built in the 17th century, Castel Nuovo (New Castle), the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, inspired by St. Peter's Square and the Pantheon in Rome, Galleria Umberto I, home to various shops, and Teatro di San Carlo, built in 1737 and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, along with the Naples Harbor. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
8. DAY ROME – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel early in the morning and transfer to Rome Airport. After completing our luggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul on the scheduled flight of Turkish Airlines. With our arrival, the tour and our services come to an end.