Big Italy Tour with Turkish Airlines 5 Nights 6 Days (NAP-LJU) 2. Package

Day 1: Istanbul – Naples – Rome Meeting with our valued guests at 10:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. We depart for Naples at 13:10 on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1463. Upon arrival at 14:35, we meet our private coach and begin our city tour. Get ready to discover Naples, the jewel of the Mediterranean! With its colorful streets, historic squares, unique cuisine, and mesmerizing views, we will enjoy a panoramic city tour with our guide in this historic port city built on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. We will have the opportunity to see important landmarks from the outside such as Castel Nuovo Castle, 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. Guests who wish may join the optional Pompeii Ancient City Tour. After the tour, we continue to Rome. Upon arrival, we will discover the main historical highlights of this beautiful city, the capital of Italy and of world history, through a panoramic tour. Our first stop is the Colosseum and the nearby Arch of Constantine. Then we enjoy views of the Roman Forum and the panoramic cityscape from Capitoline Hill. At Piazza della Bocca della Verità, we see the “Mouth of Truth” statue, pass by Teatro Marcello from the ancient period, and reach the banks of the Tiber River. Our tour ends with the view of Castel Sant’Angelo. After the tour, guests may optionally join the Angels & Demons Tour. Transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight in Rome. Optional Tour: Pompeii Ancient City Tour – 60 Euro per person Pompeii, one of Italy’s most impressive archaeological sites, was suddenly buried by the lava of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and brought back to light centuries later as an ancient Roman city. On this tour, with a licensed local guide, you will walk through its stone streets and closely witness the traces of Roman life; you will experience daily life through its baths, houses, frescoes, shops, and mosaics. Day 2: Rome After breakfast, free time. Guests may join the Angels & Demons & Vatican Tour and the Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Tour. Overnight at the hotel. Optional Tour: Angels & Demons & Vatican Tour and Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Tour – 80 Euro per person In our Angels and Demons tour, the most important squares, monuments, and religious sites that reflect the spirit of Rome await us. Our first stop is Piazza della Repubblica, one of the liveliest points in Rome. Then we visit Piazza Venezia, the administrative and historical center of the city, and see the magnificent Vittorio Emanuele II Monument panoramically. We take a short photo break at Piazza Navona, one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture, beside Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers. Our next stop is the ancient Pantheon, which fascinates with its architecture. Then we arrive at Fontana di Trevi, the symbol of Rome, and perform the traditional wish-making ritual. Our walk continues to the Spanish Steps, one of the most romantic spots in Rome, and Piazza del Popolo, considered the northern gate of the city. In the final part of our walk, we head to Vatican City, 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 chance to explore the magnificent dome designed by Michelangelo, the Pietà sculpture, and the unique works of art inside the basilica on your own. No guided commentary will be provided inside; the visit will be in the form of individual exploration. This walk, where you will discover Rome’s atmosphere of history, art, and faith street by street, offers an unforgettable experience. Afterwards, we go to Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, which offers the world’s most famous brands at discounted prices year-round. You can shop from luxury brands such as Prada, Gucci, Armani, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, and many local Italian designers. Away from the crowds of the city, this tour adds a pleasant break to your holiday, combining the tranquility of nature with the excitement of shopping. Day 3: Rome – Pisa – Florence – Montecatini After breakfast, we depart for Florence. On the way, guests who wish may join the optional Pisa Tour. Florence, known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, is one of the world’s most important cultural centers and has shaped European art and thought history. Nurtured by the Medici family, this city is the birthplace and creative center of many geniuses such as Dante Alighieri, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, and Botticelli. It also played a leading role in banking, textiles, and art, and at one time served as the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. On our city tour, we will see the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (Duomo), one of Florence’s masterpieces combining Gothic and Renaissance architecture, as well as the Baptistery with its impressive façade, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Piazza della Signoria, considered the political center of the city, Palazzo Vecchio (Signoria Palace), Loggia dei Lanzi decorated with sculptures, Piazza degli Uffizi home to world-famous collections, Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River, Piazza della Repubblica blending the modern and historical fabric of the city, and San Lorenzo Market known for local products. Optional Tour: Pisa Tour – 45 Euro per person We will have the chance to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of Italy’s icons, up close. During our tour, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) will be visited; our guide will provide information about the Pisa Cathedral, Baptistery, and Leaning Tower from the outside. After the tour, guests will have free time for photos and to explore the surroundings. You can capture unforgettable shots in front of this iconic tower, one of the most photographed structures in Italy. Day 4: Florence – Milan After breakfast, we check out of the rooms and depart for Milan. Guests who wish may join the optional Como Lake and Town Tour on the way. Upon arrival in Milan, we begin our city tour. Rather than being flashy, Milan is stylish; rather than merely creative, it is wealthy. It is undoubtedly the heart of the Italian economy and one of the most must-see cities in Italy. During our Milan city tour, we will see Castello Sforzesco, one of the city’s historical monuments; the Galleria, which left its mark on the 19th-century Industrial Revolution and is also known as Europe’s first covered shopping mall; the Duomo, where Gothic art is strongly visible, with its exterior made up of more than 2,000 sculptures, making it the fourth largest church in the world; and the fashion streets of Via Monte Napoleone and Via della Spiga, where you can admire the richness of the window displays. Optional Tour: Como Lake and Town Tour – 40 Euro per person Located about 1.5 hours from Milan, Lake Como is a pleasant region distinguished by its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. On this tour, we reach Como town, take a short walk with our guide, and then give guests free time for shopping and sightseeing. Day 5: Milan – Venice After breakfast, we depart for Venice. Guests who wish may join the optional Verona Tour on the way. After the tour, we continue to Venice. From Tronchetto pier, the last point accessible by vehicles, we travel by vaporetto to the historic island. After an enjoyable vaporetto ride, we begin our tour among the canals, getting off near St. Mark’s Square, the historic center of the city. Here, all the vehicles we are accustomed to seeing in daily life—police cars, ambulances, garbage trucks, municipal buses, and so on—have been replaced by boats in this car-free city. Walking from the waterfront toward St. Mark’s Square, you can see the Venetian prison and the Bridge of Sighs connecting the prison and the Doge’s Palace, San Giorgio Island opposite the bridge, the twin columns on the main façade of the Doge’s Palace square, and the statues on top, symbols of Venice. St. Mark’s Basilica Square was described by Napoleon as “the most beautiful square in the world.” Although the basilica was completed in the 9th century, it took until the 17th century to reach its present form. The four bronze horses you see on its main façade were brought from Istanbul after the Second Crusade. During your free time, you may watch the statues on top of the clock tower strike the bells every hour and climb the bell tower to enjoy a panoramic view of Venice. Guests who wish may also join the optional Murano Island Tour. After the tour, free time. Then we transfer to our hotel, room distribution, and overnight in Venice. Optional Tour: Verona Tour – 50 Euro We see the ducal palace of the Verona Duchy, which remained under the Venetian Republic for centuries; Piazza delle Erbe, still used as a market square today as in the past; and the second-largest amphitheater in Italy after Rome’s Colosseum. Passing through Verona shopping streets paved with marble to show off its wealth, we see the palace where Dante Alighieri lived during his exile. After seeing the Scaliger tombs of the ruling family of Verona, we view the house that inspired William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Optional Tour: Murano Island Tour – 35 Euro per person Murano Island, one of the most special islands in the Venetian Lagoon, has gained worldwide fame for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition. Known as the “Capital of Glass Art,” this enchanting island offers a different experience to its visitors with its peaceful atmosphere and elegant canals, away from the crowds of Venice. Day 6: Venice – Ljubljana – Istanbul After breakfast, we check out of the rooms and depart for Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Guests who wish may join the optional Bled Lake Tour on the way. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour begins. With its romantic bridges, historic squares, and colorful buildings, it is one of Central Europe’s most charming cities. During our tour, we will see the famous Triple Bridge and Dragon Bridge over the Ljubljanica River, Prešeren Square, the Town Hall, and St. Nicholas Cathedral with its Baroque architecture panoramically. After the tour, we take Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1064 at 20:15 to Istanbul. Following a comfortable flight, we arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:40, marking the end of our tour. We hope to see you again on our next trip. Optional Tour: Bled Lake Tour – 30 Euro per person Lake Bled, Slovenia’s most famous natural beauty, is considered one of Europe’s most romantic places with postcard-worthy scenery, turquoise waters, and the enchanting island in the middle of the lake. On our tour, we first reach this unique lake at the foot of the Julian Alps. During our walk along the lakeshore, we will have the chance 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 panoramically. After our guide’s explanations, free time will be given for pleasant walks by the lake and taking photos of the magnificent scenery. You will also have the chance to taste the famous Bled Cream Cake (Bled Kremna Rezina), which has become the symbol of the region and is famous throughout Europe. This special tour, spent in the serenity of nature, the breathtaking views of the Alps, and Slovenia’s fairy-tale atmosphere, is one of the most memorable experiences of your trip. Full Package Pompeii Ancient City: 60 € Angels & Demons & Vatican + Castel Romano Outlet: 80 € Pisa: 45 € Como Lake: 40 € Verona: 50 € Murano Island: 35 € Bled Lake: 30 € 15% Discounted Full Package: 290 € City 3* and 4* Hotels etc. (Two 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.