Tuscany Tour with Turkish Airlines All Tours Included 3 Nights 4 Days
3 Nights, 4 Days
Tour details
DAY 01: ISTANBUL AIRPORT – BOLOGNA – FLORENCE
We meet our valued guests at 05:00 in front of Turkish Airlines international flights counter F (counters 1–27) by entering through Gate 3 at Istanbul Airport and complete check-in procedures. Departure to Bologna at 08:00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1321. Arrival in Bologna at 09:40 local time. We proceed to Florence with our waiting vehicle.
We meet our valued guests at 05:00 in front of Turkish Airlines international flights counter F (counters 1–27) by entering through Gate 3 at Istanbul Airport and complete check-in procedures. Departure to Bologna at 08:00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1321. Arrival in Bologna at 09:40 local time. We proceed to Florence with our waiting vehicle.
On our city tour of Florence, with its historic buildings, works of art, and culture-filled atmosphere, we will see the Arno River that divides the city in two, Ponte Vecchio with its 14th-century goldsmith shops on the river, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Piazza del Duomo, the Gothic Bell Tower, the Eastern Gate known as the Gate of Paradise and the baptistery, Santa Croce Church where the graves of important names such as Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Galileo are located, the Uffizi Art Gallery, Signoria Square, the Neptune Fountain in the square, the David statue, and the historic courtyard resembling an open-air museum.
At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel in Tuscany.
DAY 02: PISA – SAN GIMIGNANO – SIENA
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour at the time specified by our guide.
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour at the time specified by our guide.
Our first stop is Pisa. Upon arrival in the city, we see the Baptistery, the Cathedral, and the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa located on the green lawns in the Square of Miracles. Guests who wish may climb the 56-meter-high tower and enjoy the view.
Then we proceed to San Gimignano. In this medieval town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known as the "City of Beautiful Towers," we take a walking tour seeing important structures such as Porta San Giovanni, Piazza della Cisterna, Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), Palazzo del Popolo, and the Podesta Palace.
After San Gimignano, we continue to Siena. In this city, known for its earthy-toned labyrinth streets and enchanting atmosphere, sights to be seen include Piazza del Campo, where the Palio races are held, the Gaia Fountain, Torre del Mangia, and the Duomo Cathedral, famous for its black and white marbles.
Return to our hotel at the end of the tour.
DAY 03: MONTEPULCIANO – MONTALCINO
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour.
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour.
Our first stop is Montepulciano. Founded by the Etruscans in 308 BC, this city is famous for its wines. Its main street is 1.5 km long and extends from Porta al Prato to Piazza Grande. In the city, we see Palazzo Comunale, Santa Maria Cathedral, and the historic city walls. Then we do a wine tasting at Cantina de Ricci, one of the world’s oldest wine cellars, located beneath Ricci Palace.
After the tour, we move on to the town of Montalcino, famous for its Brunello wines. Following a visit to the historic castle and city center, we return to our hotel.
DAY 04: BOLOGNA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures and head to Bologna at the time specified by our guide. After a journey of about 2 hours, we begin our city tour upon arrival.
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures and head to Bologna at the time specified by our guide. After a journey of about 2 hours, we begin our city tour upon arrival.
In Bologna, whose history dates back to the 6th century BC, sights to be seen include Maggiore Square, Palazzo di Accursio, Palazzo Podestà, Basilica di San Petronio, and the Garisenda and Asinelli Towers.
After the tour, transfer to the airport. After ticketing and baggage procedures, departure to Istanbul at 19:00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1326. Arrival in Istanbul at 22:45 and the end of our tour.
What's included
• Economy class flight ticket with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Bologna – Istanbul Airport.
• 3 nights of accommodation in Tuscany, in a 4-star hotel with bed and breakfast.
• Wine tasting at Cantina De Ricci.
• All tours mentioned in the program.
• Museum and archaeological site entrance fees specified in the program.
• Airport taxes.
• Hotel taxes.
• All hotel and airport transfers.
• Experienced Turkish-speaking tour guide service.
• Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not included
Personal expenses and hotel extras.
Departure tax for leaving the country (can be paid to the relevant banks or at the Ministry of Finance desk at the airport).
Lunch and dinner.
City taxes charged by hotels.
Domestic connecting flights.
Schengen visa fee.
Travel protection package (including cancellation protection).
Note: A 100% surcharge applies for guests aged 70 and over.