Great Italy Tour with Turkish Airlines for 5 Nights 6 Days (FCO - LJU)

Day 1: Istanbul - Rome Meeting with our valued guests at 04:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. Departure to Rome at 07:40 on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1861. Upon arrival at 09:20, we meet our private coach and set off for our city tour. After arrival, we will begin discovering the most important historical sites of Rome, the capital of world history and Italy, through a panoramic city tour. Our first stop is the Colosseum and the nearby Arch of Constantine. Then we continue with views of the Roman Forum and the city’s panoramic scenery from Capitoline Hill. We see the statue at Piazza della Bocca della Verità, pass in front of Teatro Marcello from the ancient period, and reach the banks of the Tiber River. Our tour ends with a view of Castel Sant’Angelo decorating the river. After the tour, guests who wish may join the optional Angels & Demons Tour. Transfer to our hotel and check-in to our rooms. Overnight in Rome at our hotel. Optional Tour: Angels & Demons & Vatican Tour – Per Person 40 Euro On our Angels and Demons tour, the most important squares, monuments, and religious structures reflecting the spirit of Rome await us. Our first stop is Piazza della Repubblica, one of Rome’s liveliest areas. Then we visit Piazza Venezia, the administrative and historical center of the city, and view the magnificent Vittorio Emanuele II Monument panoramically. We take a short photo break at Piazza Navona, one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture, with Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers. Our next stop is the ancient Pantheon, captivating with its architecture. Then we reach Fontana di Trevi (the Trevi Fountain), one of Rome’s symbols, and perform the traditional wish ritual. Our walk continues to the romantic Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo, known as the northern gate of Rome. In the final part of our walk, we head to the Vatican, the center of the Christian world, and see the magnificent St. Peter’s Square, surrounded by Bernini’s colonnades. Then, accompanied by our guide, we enter St. Peter’s Basilica. You will have the opportunity to explore individually the magnificent dome designed by Michelangelo, the Pietà sculpture, and the unique works of art inside the basilica. No guided commentary will be provided inside; the visit will be in the form of personal exploration. This walk, where you will discover Rome’s atmosphere intertwined with history, art, and faith, will offer an unforgettable experience. Optional Tour: Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Tour – 30 Euro Located approximately 25 km from Rome city center, Castel Romano Designer Outlet is one of Italy’s most popular outlet centers, offering world-famous brands at advantageous prices. During our tour, guests will enjoy spending time along spacious shopping streets and have the opportunity to purchase products from many famous brands at outlet prices. Inside the outlet, there are stores such as Prada, Gucci, Burberry, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Guess, Nike, Adidas, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani, Levi’s, Diesel, and many more international brands. In addition to store discounts on end-of-season products, attractive prices ranging from 30% to 70% throughout the year are offered. After free time for shopping, we gather at the designated point and head to our hotel or the next destination in our program. Day 2: Rome – Naples & Pompeii – Rome After breakfast in the morning, the day is free at leisure. Guests who wish may join the Pompeii Ancient City and Naples City Tour or, in the evening, the Rome by Night tour. Overnight in Rome at our hotel. Optional Tour: Pompeii Ancient City and Naples City Tour – Per Person: 120 Euro Pompeii, one of Italy’s most impressive archaeological sites, was suddenly buried by the lava of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and later unearthed centuries afterward as an ancient Roman city. On this tour, accompanied by a licensed local guide, we will walk through stone streets and closely observe the traces of Roman life; you will experience daily life firsthand through baths, houses, frescoes, shops, and mosaics. After visiting Pompeii, we continue to Naples, the largest city in southern Italy. In this historic port city built on the slopes of Vesuvius, we will take a panoramic city tour with our guide. We will have the opportunity to see important landmarks from the outside, such as Castel Nuovo, the Royal Palace, San Carlo Theatre, Galleria Umberto, and Spaccanapoli. During free time, you may taste Naples’ famous street food and enjoy a unique lunch break in the city where Italian pizza was born. This tour, combining history, archaeology, and southern Italian culture, offers a special experience full of unforgettable moments and powerful stories. Optional Tour: Rome by Night Tour – Per Person 30 Euro After sunset, Rome’s historic silhouette illuminated by lights will enchant you on our night tour. Set out on a comfortable coach tour and discover how Rome takes on a different kind of magic at night. Day 3: Rome – Pisa – Florence – Montecatini After breakfast, we depart for Florence. On the way, guests who wish may join the Pisa Tour. Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence, which shaped European art and intellectual history, is one of the world’s most important cultural centers, not only in Italy. This city, which rose under the patronage of the Medici family, was home to and inspired geniuses such as Dante Alighieri, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, and Botticelli. It also played a pioneering role throughout history in banking, textiles, and the arts, and once served as the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. During our city tour, we will see the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (Duomo), one of Florence’s masterpieces combining Gothic and Renaissance architecture, along with its impressive exterior Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Signoria Square, considered the political center of the city, Palazzo Vecchio (Palace of the Signoria) in the square, the ornamented Loggia dei Lanzi, Uffizi Square, home to world-renowned collections, Ponte Vecchio Bridge with its elegant historical structure over the Arno River, Piazza della Repubblica blending the modern and historical fabric of the city, and San Lorenzo Market, known for its local products. Optional Tour: Pisa Tour – Per Person 45 EUR We will have the opportunity to see the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa up close. On our tour, Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be visited; our guide will provide information about the Pisa Cathedral, Baptistery, and Leaning Tower from the outside. After the tour, free time will be given for photos and exploring the area. You can capture unforgettable shots in front of this symbolic tower, one of Italy’s most photographed landmarks. Day 4: Florence – Milan After breakfast, check-out from the rooms and depart for Milan. Guests who wish may join the optional Como Lake and Town Tour en route. Upon arrival in Milan, we begin our city tour. Milan is not so much flashy as it is stylish, not so much creative as it is affluent. It is undoubtedly the heart of Italy’s economy and one of the country’s most impressive cities. During our Milan city tour, we will see Castello Sforzesco, one of the city’s historic monuments, and Galleria, which marked the 19th-century industrial revolution and is known as Europe’s first covered shopping arcade. The famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel was inspired by this structure when designing the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Duomo, where Gothic art is strongly reflected, is the world’s fourth largest church with more than 2,000 statues on its façade. On the fashion center streets of Via Monte Napoleone and Via La Spiga, you can admire the richness of the shop windows. Optional Tour: Como Lake and Town Tour – Per Person 40 Euro Located approximately 1.5 hours from Milan, Lake Como is a pleasant region known for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. On this tour, we arrive at the town of Como, take a short walk with our guide, and then provide free time for shopping and exploring. Day 5: Milan – Venice After breakfast, we depart for Venice. Guests who wish may join the Verona Tour en route. After the tour, we continue to Venice. From Tronchetto port, the final access point for vehicles, we take a vaporetto to the historic island. After a pleasant vaporetto journey, we disembark near San Marco Square, the historical center of the city, and begin our tour among the canals. In this city, which is free of motor vehicles and where everyday vehicles such as police cars, ambulances, garbage trucks, and municipal buses are replaced by boats, we will walk from the pier to San Marco Square. You will see the Venedik Prison and the Bridge of Sighs connecting the prison and the Doge’s Palace, San Giorgio Island directly across from the bridge, and the twin columns at the main façade of the Doge’s Palace, known as the entrance gate to the city, along with the statues symbolizing Venice on top of these columns. St. Mark’s Square, where St. Mark’s Basilica stands, was called “the most beautiful square in the world” by Napoleon. Although the basilica was completed in the 9th century, it took until the 17th century to acquire its present form. The four bronze horses on its main façade were brought from Istanbul after the Second Crusade. During your free time, you can watch the statues atop the clock tower strike the bell every hour and climb the bell tower to enjoy the panoramic view of Venice from above. Guests who wish may also join the optional Burano Island Tour. After the tour, free time is provided. Then we head to our hotel, check in to our rooms, and overnight in our Venice hotel. Optional Tour: Verona Tour – 50 Euro We will see the ducal palace of the Verona Duchy, which remained under the Venetian Republic for centuries, Erbe Square, which is still used as a market area today as it was in the past, and in Erbe Square the second largest amphitheater in Italy after Rome’s Colosseum. We pass through Verona shopping streets paved with marble to show their wealth and see the palace where Dante Alighieri lived during his exile. After seeing the Scaligeri family tombs, which governed Verona, we panoramically view the house where Romeo and Juliet, inspired by British dramatist William Shakespeare, were born. Optional Tour: Murano Island Tour – Per Person 35 Euro Murano Island, one of the most special islands of the Venice Lagoon, has gained worldwide fame for its centuries-old glass-making tradition. Known as the “Capital of Glass Art,” this enchanting island offers visitors a different experience with its peaceful atmosphere and elegant canals, away from the crowds of Venice. Day 6: Venice – Ljubljana – Istanbul After breakfast, check-out from the rooms and depart for Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Guests who wish may join the optional Bled Lake Tour en route. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour begins. With its romantic bridges, historic squares, and colorful buildings, it is one of the most charming cities in Central Europe. During our tour, the famous Triple Bridge and Dragon Bridge over the Ljubljanica River, Prešeren Square, the City Hall, and St. Nicholas Cathedral, notable for its Baroque architecture, will be seen panoramically. After the tour, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1064 at 20:15. Following a comfortable and pleasant flight, we arrive at Istanbul Airport at 00:05, marking the end of our tour. We hope to see you again on another journey. Optional Tour: Bled Lake Tour – Per Person 30 Euro Lake Bled, Slovenia’s most famous natural beauty, is considered one of Europe’s most romantic destinations with its postcard-like scenery, turquoise waters, and the enchanting island located in the middle of the lake. On our tour, we first arrive at this unique lake at the foot of the Julian Alps. During our walk along the lakeside, we will have the opportunity to see Bled Island in the middle of the lake, the Church of the Mother of God on the island, and the historic Bled Castle rising on a hill overlooking the lake, all panoramically. After our guide’s explanations, free time will be given for pleasant walks along the lake and to photograph the magnificent scenery. You will also have the opportunity to taste the famous Bled Kremna Rezina (Bled Cream Cake), which has become the symbol of the region and is famous throughout Europe. This special tour, spent amid the peace of nature, the enchanting views of the Alps, and the fairy-tale atmosphere of Slovenia, is bound to become one of the most unforgettable memories of your trip. Full Package Angels & Demons & Vatican: 40 € Castel Romano Outlet: 30 € Pompeii & Naples: 120 € Rome By Night: 30 € Pisa: 45 € Como Lake: 40 € Verona: 50 € Murano Island: 35 € Bled Lake: 30 € Total Optional Tour Fee: 420 € 15% Discounted Full Package: 350 € City 3* and 4* Hotels etc. (2 sample hotel names are given for each city) Rome Relais Cristallo Tivoli 3* etc. // Palace 2000 4* etc. Florence Park Hotel Moderno 3* etc. // Hotel Terme Pellegrini 4* etc. Venice Le Calandre 3* etc. // Roy Hotel 4* etc. Milan Hotel Esperia Rho 3* etc. // Cosmo Hotel Palace 4* etc.