From Izmir with a special Turkish Airlines charter flight to Classic Italy for 6 nights | Morning departure to Milan – Evening return from Milan || 17006||22512

IZMIR – MILAN – (Verona Tour) – (Venice Masterpieces Tour) – VENICE
We arrive at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport International Terminal 3 hours before departure, and after completing ticketing, baggage drop-off, and passport control procedures, we fly to Milan on Turkish Airlines’ direct special flight TK3451 at 03:25. Upon arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport at 05:25 local time, we depart by our private coach to our hotel in the Venice region. On the way, guests who wish may join the optional Verona Tour (50 Euro). Located on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Verona is also home to Italy’s second-largest amphitheater after the Colosseum, as well as the house of the famous English writer Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the world’s best-known love story. On our panoramic walking tour through Via Mazzini (the main street) and Erbe Square, surrounded by many shops, cafes, and stores, we also see Verona Cathedral, after which we complete the tour and continue our journey to our hotel in the Venice region. On the way, guests who wish may join the optional Venice Masterpieces Tour (85 Euro – including Vaporetto and city entrance fees). On our tour in Venice, we will see iconic landmarks such as St. Mark’s Square, built of stone and marble with its 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. Then we will enjoy a pleasant walk through the streets of Venice, connected by bridges and stretching along narrow canals. At the end of the tour, we continue to our hotel in the Venice region. Upon arrival at the hotel, room assignment and free time to rest.
VENICE – (Florence Masterpieces Tour with Lunch) – ROME
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we head դեպի Rome. On the way, guests who wish may join the optional Florence Masterpieces Tour with Lunch (65 Euro). Upon arrival in Florence, we begin our tour with lunch at a local restaurant. In Florence, the capital of the Renaissance and the birthplace of Pinocchio, we first see from the outside the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, which immediately stands out with its orange dome and is the 4th largest church in Europe. One of the cathedral’s most striking features is the bronze door called the “Gate of Paradise,” on which some of the stories of the prophets mentioned in the Holy Quran are depicted. Then we see Giotto’s Bell Tower, which was once used to call the people to parliament, Signoria Square, the political and social center of Florence for centuries and home to Michelangelo’s famous Statue of David, and the Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio), famous for its antique and jewelry shops. After the Florence Masterpieces Tour, we continue our journey to our hotel in the Rome region. Upon arrival at our Rome area hotel, room assignment and free time to rest.
ROME – (Rome Icons & Nemi Strawberry Village Tour) – (Vatican and Rome Local Neighborhoods Tour)
After breakfast, we offer a full day at leisure. Guests who wish may join the optional Rome Icons & Nemi Strawberry Village Tour (85 Euro). Our first stop on the tour is Nemi. Known for its wild strawberries and therefore called the “Strawberry Village,” Nemi hosts an annual strawberry festival. After our sightseeing tour in Nemi, where narrow streets opening onto squares, a captivating lake and valley view, and the scent of strawberries in the air come together, we take you on a historical journey through Rome and its icons, the city known as “Urbs aput mundi,” meaning “the city at the center of the world,” offering art, history, music, shopping, sunshine, and cuisine. While the works created by architects competing with one another attract thousands of tourists to the city in every season, Rome carries these crowds without overwhelming the visitor, with all its beauty and elegance. On our tour, in the imperial city of Rome, which has shaped European civilization and witnessed 23 centuries of history, we first see the Colosseum, the symbol of the city and the ancient theater that hosted gladiator fights during the Roman Empire; the Roman Forum, the ceremonial center of the city during imperial times; the Trevi Fountain, into which, according to legend, those who throw a coin are believed to return to Rome; the Spanish Steps, famous for street performers; and Piazza Pietra and Piazza Popolo as panoramic highlights. At the end of the tour, we offer free time in Rome city center at the Pantheon. During this free time, guests who wish may join the optional Vatican and Rome Local Neighborhoods Tour (65 Euro). We begin by seeing Castel Sant’Angelo and Navona Square, and then visit Vatican / San Pietro, the center of the Catholic branch of Christianity and the world’s smallest country by area. We offer free time in St. Peter’s Square, where thousands of Catholics come to worship each year and where the Pope greets the public from his residence on special occasions, and where St. Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest cathedral with 140 statues of saints, is located. After the free time, we begin our Rome Local Neighborhoods tour. In this excursion, where we mingle with the people of Rome and feel like residents of the city, we experience the real Italian atmosphere in Trastevere, with its cafes, small family-run restaurants, boutiques, greengrocers, butchers, and many other small and charming shops, as well as Piazza Trilussa, Ponte Sisto, and the Ghetto area, and Antik Tiber Island, connected to the city by two bridges, seen panoramically. After our walk through the small tables and labyrinth-like narrow backstreets, we complete the tour and return to our hotel in the Rome region.
ROME – (Naples Tour) – (Amalfi Pearl Sorrento or Lunch Included Pompeii Tour) – ROME
After breakfast, during the full day at leisure, guests who wish may join the optional Naples Tour (40 Euro). Upon arrival in Naples, our tour includes Castel Nuovo, Palazzo Reale di Napoli, Galleria Umberto, Teatro di San Carlo, Via Toledo, Piazza del Plebiscito, and Basilica Reale Pontificia San Francesco da Paola. After the Naples tour, during the free time provided, guests who wish may join the optional Lunch Included Pompeii Tour (80 Euro). We begin with lunch at a local restaurant and then visit Pompeii, situated on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, which erupted in A.D. 79 and destroyed the city. After long excavations by archaeologists in 1748, the city was uncovered in its full vitality. We complete our tour with a visit to the ancient city of Pompeii. Or guests who wish may join the optional Amalfi Pearl Sorrento Tour (80 Euro). Sorrento, whose history dates back to prehistoric times and which captivates visitors by combining Italian character and charm with a Mediterranean style, is famous for its small tourist boutiques, stunning beaches, breathtaking views, and the Italian lemon liqueur Limoncello. After our city tour and sightseeing in Sorrento on the Amalfi coast, we offer free time. After the tour, we return to our hotel in the Rome region.
ROME – (Siena & San Gimignano Tour) – (Pisa Tour) – FLORENCE
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we travel to our hotel in the Florence region. On the way, guests who wish may join the optional Siena & San Gimignano Tour (80 Euro). Our first stop is Siena. Siena is famous for its narrow streets dating back to the Middle Ages, small avenues, and Campo Square, considered the largest square in Europe. After a pleasant visit through Campo Square and the historic narrow streets leading to it, we arrive at our other destination, San Gimignano. San Gimignano has earned its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List because it has preserved its medieval architecture and appearance to the present day. As a result of wars and natural disasters, 14 of its 76 towers have survived, earning it the nickname “Town of Fine Towers.” In San Gimignano, where time seems to have stopped and visitors feel as if they are traveling back to the Middle Ages, we make a sightseeing tour through its narrow streets opening onto the town square and its squares where the 14 magnificent towers can be seen panoramically, after which we continue our journey to our hotel in the Florence region. On the way, guests who wish may join the optional Pisa Tour (50 Euro). Upon arrival in Pisa, our tour includes the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Cathedral, the Baptistery, and Miracles Square. After a short free time for photos, we arrive at our hotel in the Florence region. Room assignment and free time to rest.
FLORENCE – (Cinque Terre Tour by Train) – (Portofino Tour by Boat) – MILAN
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we head to Milan. On the way, guests who wish may join the optional Cinque Terre Tour by Train (65 Euro). Cinque Terre is a region on the Ligurian coast of Italy, known for its colorful houses, terraced hillsides stretching parallel to the coast, and seaside towns. With its narrow streets, coastal views, and preserved architecture, it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The region offers convenient access between villages via walking routes and train connections. We complete our tour with a sightseeing visit and tour in one of the five villages that gave Cinque Terre its name, then continue our journey to Milan. On the way, guests who wish may join the optional Portofino Tour by Boat (65 Euro). Portofino, surrounded by colorful houses and an inspiration for songs with all its beauty, delights visitors with its narrow streets, colorful houses, green hills, and turquoise Mediterranean views. After our visit to Portofino, we continue our journey to Milan. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Milan region, room assignment and free time to rest.
MILAN – (Outlet Tour) – (Como Tour) – IZMIR
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart to carry out our Milan city tour. Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, also stands out for its cuisine, opera, and churches. Although known as Italy’s business and financial capital, it is also the right destination for shopping and dining. During our tour, the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romano are among the main places to see. After the tour, during the free time provided, guests who wish may join the optional Outlet Tour (35 Euro). In this tour, we offer free time at the outlet center, home to stylish shops of Italy’s most prestigious brands that shape world fashion, as well as cafes, restaurants, and personal activity areas. After this free time for enjoyable and affordable shopping, we depart for Milan Malpensa Airport for our return flight to Izmir. On the way, guests who wish may join the optional Como Tour (50 Euro). Como is a center located in the Lombardy region and stands out with its historical buildings and orderly urban structure. The city squares, cathedral, and shoreline offer visitors a compact and easy-to-explore area. Lake Como is one of Italy’s best-known lakes, and the hills surrounding it, lakeside settlements, and regular transport lines complete the region’s natural appearance. The lakeside area is visited regularly throughout the year and presents a balanced view between city and nature. On our Como & Lake Como tour, we will first arrive in Como city center and see the cathedral area, squares, and waterfront from the outside. Then free time will be given on the shore of Lake Como; during this time visitors will be able to walk around the lake, take photos, or explore the surroundings. After the free time, we complete our tour and continue to Milan Malpensa Airport.
MILAN – IZMIR
Upon arrival at the airport, after completing baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control procedures, we fly to Izmir on Turkish Airlines’ direct special flight TK3450 at 01:00. Arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 04:45 local time and the end of the tour.