Day 1 ISTANBUL – MILAN
We meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul New Airport three hours before the flight. Following baggage, ticketing and boarding procedures, we take our scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Milan. Upon arrival, we begin our program with a Milan city tour in our private bus waiting for us at the airport. One of Europe’s fashion capitals, Milan also stands out with 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. We will see the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, La Galeria, where many famous brands are located and where you can enjoy shopping, and Porta Romano, followed by free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Como Tour (55 Euros). We will see Lake Como, famous for its luxury lifestyle and natural beauty, which is home to the summer houses of Hollywood celebrities, European billionaires and the world jet set. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Milan and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 2 MILAN – VENICE
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Venice. En route, following a photo stop with a view of Lake Garda in Peschiera, upon our arrival we will see the Milan Duomo, Italy’s second-largest church, which took approximately 500 years to complete, the Fortezza castle, and the Vittorio Emmanuele Gallery, home to the world’s most famous fashion stores. Guests who wish may join our guide’s optional Venice Walking Tour (70 Euros – including Vaporetto and city entrance fees). During our tour in Venice, commentary will be provided on the Vaporetto, and we will see the main iconic landmarks such as San Marco 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. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Venice and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 3 VENICE – FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Florence. Following our arrival, we take a panoramic city tour of Florence. During our tour, we will see the Arno River, which divides Florence in two, the Ponte Vecchio bridge, famous for its jewelers, Palazzo Vecchio, where the Medici family ruled Florence, Piazza della Signoria, home to the Hercules and David statues, among the masterpieces of the Renaissance, Santa Maria del Fiore Duomo, which has Italy’s third-highest dome, and the Baptistery, famous for its doors. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Florence. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 4 FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Pisa & Portofino Tour (95 Euros), organized by our guide. During our tour, after seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli, we will travel by boat to the world-famous town of Portofino, which has been the subject of songs. You will not be able to get enough of this small town located within a national park. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Florence and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 5 FLORENCE – CASTEL GONDOLFO & LAKE NEMI & LAKE ALBANO – OUTLET – ROME
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the Castel Gondolfo region. Known as Nemi Village, this area will welcome you with colorful houses greeting you with flowers in their windows, stone streets, charming shops selling and displaying its famous natural strawberries, and magnificent lake views that will make you feel as if you were in a fairy tale. During our visit to Castel Gondolfo, located on the shores of Lake Albano, we continue our walk through this area, where we will see the Pope’s summer palace. We take a brief journey through history in this unique town, which was also used as the summer palace of many Roman emperors throughout history. We then depart for an outlet visit so that you can go shopping. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Rome and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 6 ROME
We begin the day with breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Rome Icons and Vatican (St. Peter’s) Tour (95 Euros). During our city tour, we will see Castel Sant’Angelo, where Cem Sultan was imprisoned, Venice Square, where Mussolini addressed the public, and the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, the Colosseum, which hosted gladiatorial battles, the Trevi Fountain, made famous by the film La Dolce Vita, and the Spanish Steps, consisting of 135 steps and featuring the Barcaccia Fountain. We then head to St. Peter’s Square, considered the center of Christianity. Upon arrival, we visit the square and have free time. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Rome and free time. Overnight at our hotel. Guests who wish may join the optional Bohemian Neighborhoods Night Tour (25 Euros), organized by our guide. During our tour, we will visit Trastevere, home to some of the city’s most popular restaurants and street food venues. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Rome. Overnight at our hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Naples & Pompeii Tour (95 Euros), organized by our guide. Pompeii, the first stop of our tour, remained buried under 7 meters of earth until the 18th century as a result of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. We will have the opportunity to see the houses, palaces and petrified people uncovered during excavations carried out at that time. After visiting the open-air museum of Pompeii, we depart for Naples. Following our arrival, we take a panoramic city tour of Naples. During our city tour, we will see Plebiscito Square, Naples’ central square, 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, the Galleria Umberto I, home to various shops, the San Carlo Theatre, built in 1737 and included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the Port of Naples. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Rome. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 8 ROME – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and transfer to the airport at the time advised by your guide. Scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul New Airport, our tour and services come to an end.
FLIGHT DETAILS
TK1873 25JUL ISTMXP 0650 0845
TK1864 01AUG FCOIST 1955 2335