Semester Period Great Italy Express Tour (18 January 2026) with PGS for 5 nights (VCE-FCO)
Day 1: Istanbul - Venice
Meet in front of the Pegasus Airlines counter at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal. After luggage and ticket procedures, depart for Venice. Arrive in Venice local time. Our private vehicle and guide will take us to Venice Island. Upon arrival, we begin a panoramic city tour. Our stops include St. Mark's Square, Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Clock Tower, Torture Bridge, and the historic Campanile Bell Tower. Guests can optionally join the extra gondola tour (€30) organized by your guide. Additionally, you can participate in the Grand Canal tour (€55), where you'll enjoy the city's beauty and historic structures from a private boat along Venice’s symbol, the Grand Canal. After the tour, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 2: Venice - Florence (Montecatini)
Enjoy breakfast and depart for Florence. Upon arrival, begin a panoramic city tour of Florence, capturing the historic streets and squares, ending at Piazza Della Repubblica. Afterwards, those interested can join an optional Renaissance Art Tour (€45), exploring Florence’s heritage and the lives of its renowned artists and scientists. Highlights include Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria with the Hercules and David sculptures, Uffizi Gallery, the historic Ponte Vecchio and Medici corridor, Dante Alighieri’s House, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its famous Dome, and the Baptistery, known for the “Gates of Paradise,” as well as the city's historic markets. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 3: Florence (Montecatini)
After breakfast, enjoy a free day. Optional tour: Great Tuscany Tour (€145) including Pisa, San Gimignano, and Volterra. Visit Pisa with its famous Leaning Tower, cathedral, baptistery, and Miracles Square, and enjoy photos. San Gimignano, known as the “Town of Seven Towers,” was built by competing noble families in the 12th-13th centuries. You can shop at Cistern Square. Volterra, a medieval town with roots in Etruscan and Roman periods, has been featured in Hollywood films like Game of Thrones and Twilight Zone. Explore the cobbled streets and visit the Roman Theater, forum ruins, Priori Square, and 12th-century cathedral. Enjoy free time for shopping and cafes. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 4: Florence (Montecatini) - Rome
Enjoy breakfast and depart for Rome. Upon arrival, participate in a panoramic city tour. View the Vatican (St. Peter’s), Castel Sant’Angelo, and ancient Roman remains like Circo Massimo Stadium. Stop for a quick photo at the Colosseum, then enjoy the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, optional: Rome Night Tour (€45), visiting the city’s illuminated landmarks and streets. Transfer back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 5: Rome
After breakfast, enjoy a free day. Optional tour: Lake Albano & Nemi (Strawberry Village) & Castelli Romani Outlet (€95). Explore the region where the Popes reside during summer, including the daffodil-strewn Nemi Village. Continue shopping at the Castel Romano Designer Outlet, home to various renowned brands. Alternatively, guests may choose the optional Rome Monuments & Masterpieces Tour (€65), visiting the ancient Pantheon, the famous Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Castel Sant’Angelo, and bridges connecting these sites. Discover Rome’s ancient legends and history, walking through its timeless streets. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 6: Rome - Istanbul
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport. Depart for Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines’ scheduled flight. Arrive in Istanbul local time and conclude the tour.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1- The General Conditions are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered separately from it.
2- If sufficient participation for the trip is not achieved; Wtatil reserves the right to cancel the tour up to 21 days prior to the departure date. In such a case, the cancellation notice is communicated to the guest. The full amount of the tour fee will be refunded. For additional services purchased outside the tour; if an internal connecting flight has been purchased from Wtatil, it will also be refunded to the guest. Visa services, travel health insurance that have been used for visa application on behalf of the guest cannot be refunded. If no visa application has been made, visa and travel health insurance fees are canceled and refunded. If the guest obtained the internal connecting flight from a provider other than Wtatil, in case of Wtatil's cancellation of the tour, they cannot request any refund from Wtatil. The guest agrees in advance to possible financial and emotional losses due to the tour cancellation; Wtatil is not responsible.
3- Wtatil has the good intention to not cancel the tour if sufficient participation is not achieved. In this case, the tour will be provided individually to the guest, and the included guide service will only cover international round-trip transfer.
Cancellation and Changes
4- Guests may cancel without penalty by notifying Wtatil in writing at least 30 days prior to the departure date, except for airline tickets paid or committed to by Wtatil. If the cancellation request occurs less than 31 days before the departure, a penalty of 50% of the remaining tour fee applies if within 15 days or less, the full tour fee must be paid as a penalty. When requesting cancellation, the terms for refund of additional services such as internal connections, visa services, and travel health insurance may vary depending on the timing; prior inquiry is necessary. Wtatil cannot guarantee refunds for additional services.
Guidance Services and Extra Tours
5- The days and times of scenic city tours and other excursions in the program may be changed by the guide depending on the open/closed status of museums and ancient sites visited, weather conditions, etc. During the tours, different guides may accompany guests.
6- City tours included in the package are panoramic city tours, generally lasting 2-3 hours, including museum and site entrances, designed for general city introduction with guide narration from within the vehicle. These tours may not include entry to specific sites. If local authorities do not permit visits or if paths are closed due to events or weather conditions, Wtatil bears no responsibility. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot where access is restricted.
7- Our guide may alter the schedule of city or additional tours based on the content, number of participants, or site closures, and this includes possible changes due to flight schedule adjustments.
8- For tours via speed boats, guests should avoid heavy meals and excessive water intake immediately before boarding. Those with stomach, back, or neck issues, or pregnant guests, should inform guides of their condition.
9- If guests do not participate in services included in the prices, such as specific tours or meals, refunds are not provided.
Regarding Flights
10- Wtatil acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline; in case of disputes, Turkish legislation, the Hague Protocol, and the Warsaw Convention will apply.
11- Scheduled and charter flights may experience delays or schedule changes. Wtatil is responsible for informing guests promptly. Guests purchase the tour accepting the risk of such changes or cancellations.
12- Children aged 0-2 only pay airport taxes.
13- According to airline rules, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight booking will be canceled by the airline.
14- Passengers participating in the air tour must handle their own check-in and boarding procedures, either at the airport counters or online, prior to the flight.
15- Last-minute delays or gate changes are announced at airports via public address and displayed on information screens. Guests should follow these updates.
16- Guests who do not arrive at the specified time for check-in and boarding, or do not board the plane despite completing procedures, are not the responsibility of Wtatil. Rebooking and transportation costs for missed flights are the guest’s responsibility.
17- In general, the baggage weight limit for departures from Turkey is 20 kg; this can vary by airline and destination. Domestic flights within countries may have limits of 15 kg. Excess baggage fees are determined by airlines and are not the responsibility of Wtatil.
18- Guests wishing to upgrade their tickets (to business or first class) after issuance must check with the airline regarding availability; upgrades are subject to the airline’s policies and no guaranteed milage increase can be promised.
19- Extra services such as meals or online check-in offered by some airlines may incur additional costs.
Other Aspects
20- Wtatil accepts no responsibility for any changes or cancellations made directly with hotels. In such cases, hotel cancellation policies apply.
21- If the hotel name is not specified but only category or options are provided, Wtatil will inform guests about the hotel 48 hours before departure.
22- In special periods (fairs, congresses, concerts, sports events, etc.), hotels may be located further from standard locations. Guests will be informed at least 15 days prior.
23- During reservations, guests must provide correct personal details from their passports (name, date of birth, passport number). Tickets issued with incorrect info may be canceled or changed, and any penalties are at the guest’s expense.
24- Guests should confirm that their phones are unlocked for international use before leaving Turkey, by contacting their service provider.
25- Check-in time at hotels is 15:00, and check-out time is 12:00.
26- Wtatil communicates special requests (high floor, proximity to common areas, smoking/non-smoking, bed types) to hotels. While efforts are made to fulfill these requests based on availability, guarantees cannot be given.
27- Breakfast offered at hotels generally consists of limited options such as continental breakfast (butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee) and may be served in a separate room.
28- In some cases, a double bed may be provided instead of two separate beds; many European hotels offer rooms with convertible, twin beds.
29- Child and extra bed policies differ by hotel and room type.
30- Extra beds and cribs are provided based on request and hotel's availability, and must be approved by the hotel.
31- The maximum capacity for extra beds or cribs in a room is one.
32- In 3-person rooms, extra beds are usually smaller than standard beds; such rooms include one large bed and one "coach" bed or folding bed. Guests acknowledge the potential for crowding and different bed sizes in these rooms.
33- Incorrectly declared guest counts or ages during booking may result in additional charges from hotels; responsibility lies with the guest. Hotels may request ID to verify age.
34- In reservations with 2 adults and 1 child, children may not have their own beds. Child rates apply only if the child stays with two adults and conforms to age groups; discounts are only valid for a single child sharing with two adults.
35- Currency exchange rate fluctuations during the day are reflected in the prices; current rates apply at payment. Additional services at the hotel (minibar, iron, etc.) are extra and paid directly at the hotel.
36- Local taxes, city taxes, or tourism levies may vary by country, region, or city and are payable at check-in or check-out by the guest.
37- Distance information in programs is based on maps; traffic, weather, road work, or geographic conditions may extend travel times.
38- Wtatil may change the order of cities or the main airline without altering the overall program due to circumstances beyond control or necessity.
39- Personal belongings (bags, suitcases, passports, IDs) are the responsibility of the guest. Wtatil is not responsible for lost, forgotten, or stolen items. Costs for returning items or dealing with incidents are borne by the owner.
40- Guests are required to carry their travel health insurance policies, medications, and relevant reports during the trip.
41- Extra expenses at hotels (such as deposits for key cards or passports) may be requested, and refunds at check-out are handled between guests and hotels, with no involvement from Wtatil.
Visa and Passports
42- There is no visa requirement for Turkish citizens.
43- Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the travel end date.
44- For customs and border crossings, passports must have at least 2 blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
45- Visa exemption does not guarantee entry; border officials may deny entry or exit. Wtatil is not responsible; responsibility lies with the passenger.
46- Non-Turkish or dual citizens using another country's passport must consult relevant consulates regarding visa procedures; Wtatil is not responsible for the consequences of non-compliance.
47- Passports that are torn, worn, wet, or damaged should be renewed in order to avoid issues at border crossings or customs; responsibility is with the traveler.
48- Minors under 18 traveling alone or with only one parent may be asked to present a notarized parental consent form. Both minors and parents are advised to be attentive to this requirement.
What's Included
With PGS fare-based flights between Istanbul (SAW) – Venice / Rome – Istanbul (SAW) economy class ticket
5 nights – 6 days; 1 Night in Venice area (Quarto d’Altino, Spinea, Padova, Cittadella, Brenta, Treviso, Mira, Mirano, Mogliano, etc.) 2 Nights in Florence Monte Catini, Pistoia or Prato area, – 2 Nights in Rome (25-35 km from the center), including bed and breakfast, accommodation at 3 and/or 4-star hotels.
All Airport – Hotel Transfers
Intercity bus transfers
Panoramic Venice, Florence, and Rome City Tours
Turkish-speaking guiding services throughout the entire tour
Not Included
Overseas Exit Fee
Visa Fee
Travel Insurance
Extra Tours
Museum and Archaeological Site Admission Fees
Vaporetto Fare (30€)
City Taxes (30€ to be paid to the local agency during the tour.
Tourist tax obligation for tourists staying in Italy.)
Venice Island Entrance Tax (15€) (Municipal taxes may vary depending on the travel date.)
All hotel extras and personal expenses
Mandatory driver tips (5€ per person)
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