Day 1 ISTANBUL – ROME – VATICAN (San Pietro)
We meet at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departures terminal three hours before the flight. After completing the baggage, ticketing and boarding procedures, we take our private bus waiting for us at the airport following our scheduled AJet Airlines flight to Rome. We head to St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, regarded as the center of Christianity. Upon arrival, free time to visit the Basilica and Square, followed by departure for the Rome city tour. During our city tour, the places to be seen include Castel Sant’Angelo, where Cem Sultan was imprisoned; Venice Square, where Mussolini addressed the public, and the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II; the Colosseum, which hosted gladiator battles; the Trevi Fountain, made famous by the film La Dolce Vita; the Spanish Steps consisting of 135 steps, and the Spanish Steps containing the Barcaccia Fountain. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Rome. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 2 ROME – CASTEL GONDOLFO & LAKE NEMI & LAKE ALBANO – OUTLET – ROME
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for the Castel Gondolfo region. Known as the village of Nemi, this area will welcome you with colorful houses adorned with flowers in their windows, stone streets, and charming shops selling and displaying its famous natural strawberries, while its magnificent lake views will make you feel as if you were in a fairy tale. During our visit to Castel Gondolfo, situated on the shores of Lake Albano, we continue our walk in this area, where we will see the Pope’s summer palace. In this unique town, which was also used as the summer residence of many Roman emperors throughout history, we take a short journey into the past. Then, we depart for an outlet visit for shopping. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Rome and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 3 FLORENCE – PIENZA – SAN GIMIGNANO – FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Pienza, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is considered one of the finest examples of Renaissance urban planning. In this charming Tuscan town, the birthplace of Pope Pius II and rebuilt according to the concept of an “ideal city,” we enjoy a pleasant walk accompanied by views of Pienza Cathedral, Palazzo Piccolomini and Val d’Orcia. After free time in Pienza, famous worldwide for its Pecorino cheeses, we set off for San Gimignano. In San Gimignano, where you will feel as though you have traveled back to the Middle Ages, we will see the 13 towers built by rival noble families in the 12th and 13th centuries and Cisterno Square. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Florence. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 4 FLORENCE – PORTOFINO – PISA – FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Portofino, the favorite destination of the jet set, which has been the subject of popular songs such as “I Found My Love in Portofino.” According to the Roman writer and philosopher Pliny, this charming fishing village took its name from the abundance of dolphins surrounding the entire gulf, beginning as Portus Delphini and evolving into its present name. It attracts attention with its narrow streets, slender colorful houses and variety of fish dishes. After our boat tour in Portofino, we depart for Pisa. Pisa is famous for its Leaning Tower, regarded as one of the most important historical monuments known worldwide. During the panoramic tour in the evening lights, the places to be visited include the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the cathedral, the baptistery and Piazza dei Miracoli. Guests who wish may take photos to their heart’s content in this historic city. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Florence and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 5 FLORENCE – VENICE
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Florence. During the city tour, in Florence, the capital of the Renaissance and the hometown of Pinocchio, we first view from the outside the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which immediately attracts attention with its orange-colored dome and is the fourth-largest church in Europe. One of the cathedral’s most striking features is the bronze door (the baptistery door—the Gate of Paradise), on which stories of the prophets described in the Old Testament of the Bible, some of whom are also mentioned in the Holy Quran, are symbolically depicted. Then, the places to be seen include Giotto’s Bell Tower, once used to summon the public to parliament; Piazza della Signoria, which was Florence’s political and social center for centuries and also houses Michelangelo’s famous statue of David; and the Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio), famous for its antique and jewelry shops. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Venice and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 6 VENICE – MILAN
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for our Venice city tour. During our tour in Venice, information will be provided on the Vaporetto, and we will see such iconic landmarks as St. Mark’s Square, built of stone and marble with columns brought from Istanbul; St. Mark’s Basilica; the Doge’s Palace, designed and used as a symbol of grandeur and power; the Clock Tower; the Bridge of Sighs; and the historic Campanile Bell Tower. After the tour, departure for Milan at the time announced by our guide. Photo stop along the way at Peschiera with a view of Lake Garda. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Milan. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 7 MILAN
After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our program with a Milan city tour. Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, also stands out for its cuisine, opera, churches and priceless works of art. Although it is Italy’s business and financial capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping, nightlife and dining experiences. La Scala, the famous opera house; Duomo Square and Cathedral; La Galeria, where many renowned brands are located and where you can enjoy shopping; and Porta Romano will be seen, followed by free time. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Milan and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 8 MILAN – BERGAMO – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and transfer to Bergamo Airport at the time announced by your guide. Scheduled AJet Airlines flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, our tour and services come to an end.
Venice entrance + Vaporetto + Portofino boat tour Local guides + Tourist city taxes €150 per person
**Must be paid to our guide during the tour**
ACCOMMODATION AND FLIGHT NOTES
Accommodation in Florence is provided in one of the Montecatini, Prato or Mugello areas.
Accommodation in Venice is provided in one of the Padua, Mestre, Mogliano Veneto, Treviso, Spresiano, Oderzo or Chioggia areas.
Hotel standards in Italy are below those of hotels in the Republic of Türkiye.
Hotel check-in times are between 15:00 and 17:00 / Check-out times are between 10:00 and 12:00.
Departure and arrival times are local times.
Flights marked with an * arrive at the destination on the calendar day following the departure date.
Please ask about domestic connection details and price differences.
Prices are not valid for groups; please ask for our special prices.
The participant agrees in advance to join the tours specified in the tour program and not disrupt the program, and accordingly to separately pay the tour representative during the trip the amount previously announced in the tour program for expenses such as local guides, museum & archaeological site entrance fees, city taxes and, if applicable, headset audio systems. The participant has been fully and completely informed on this matter.
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