Complete Italy Tour with Turkish Airlines Flight for 7 Nights 8 Days (Naples-Ljubljana)
Day 1: Istanbul - Naples
Meeting with our valued guests at 05:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport. Departure for Naples at 07:10 on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1453. Upon our arrival at 08:30, we set off with our private bus waiting for us to take a city tour. Get ready to discover Naples, the pearl of the Mediterranean! In this historic port city built on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, with its colorful streets, historic squares, unique cuisine and fascinating views, we will take a panoramic city tour accompanied by our guide. We will have the opportunity to see important landmarks such as Castel Nuovo, the Royal Palace, San Carlo Theatre, Galleria Umberto and Spaccanapoli from the outside. During free time, you can taste Naples’ famous street foods and enjoy a unique lunch break in the city where Italian pizza was born. Guests who wish may join the optional Pompeii Ancient City Tour. Overnight at our hotel.
Optional Tour: Pompeii Ancient City Tour – Per Person: 60 Euros
One of Italy’s most impressive archaeological sites, Pompeii was an ancient Roman city that was suddenly destroyed by the lava of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and rediscovered centuries later. During this tour, accompanied by a licensed local guide, you will walk along the stone streets and see the traces of the Roman era up close; with its baths, houses, frescoes, shops and mosaics, you will experience daily life firsthand.
Day 2: Naples – Rome
After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and depart for Rome. Upon arrival, during our tour of this beautiful city, the capital of world history and Italy, we will panoramically explore Rome’s most important historical sites. Our first stop is the Colosseo (Colosseum) and the nearby Arch of Constantine. We then view the Roman Forum and the panoramic cityscape from Capitoline Hill. At Piazza della Bocca della Verità, we see the “Mouth of Truth” statue and reach the banks of the Tiber River after passing in front of the ancient Teatro Marcello. Our tour ends with a view of Castel Sant’Angelo adorning the river... After our tour, guests who wish may join the optional Angels & Demons Tour. Transfer to our hotel and check-in to our rooms. Overnight at our hotel in Rome.
Optional Tour: Angels & Demons & Vatican Tour Per Person 40 Euros
During our Angels and Demons tour, the most important squares, monuments and religious buildings reflecting the spirit of Rome await us. Our first stop is Piazza della Repubblica, one of the liveliest points in Rome. We then visit Piazza Venezia, the administrative and historic center of the city, and see the magnificent Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II panoramically. At Piazza Navona, one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture, we take a short photo break beside Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers. Our next stop is the ancient Pantheon, dazzling with its architecture. We then reach the Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fountain), which has become a symbol of Rome, and perform the traditional wish-making ritual. Our walk continues to the Spanish Steps, one of Rome’s most romantic spots, and Piazza del Popolo, regarded as the northern gateway to the city. In the final part of our walk, we proceed to the Vatican, the center of the Christian world, and see the magnificent St. Peter’s Square surrounded by Bernini’s colonnades. We then enter St. Peter’s Basilica accompanied by our guide. We will have the opportunity to individually explore the magnificent dome designed by Michelangelo, the Pietà sculpture and the unique artworks inside the basilica. No guide commentary will be provided inside; the visit will take place in the form of an individual visit. This walk, during which you will discover Rome’s atmosphere steeped in history, art and faith, street by street, will offer an unforgettable experience.
Day 3: Rome
After breakfast, free time. Guests may join our Lakes Region & Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Tour. Overnight at our hotel.
Optional Tour: Lakes Region & Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Tour Per Person 50 Euros
Departing from our hotel accompanied by our guide, we set off toward the Lakes Region, located near Rome. During our visit to this region, we will have the opportunity to see Lake Nemi, famous for its natural beauty and scenery, and the town of Nemi. Following our enjoyable Lakes Region excursion, a special day combining nature and shopping awaits you just a step away from Rome! In the morning, we set off toward Italy’s peaceful lake district and enjoy a pleasant journey amid lush natural landscapes and charming towns. We then visit Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, offering the world’s most famous brands at discounted prices throughout the year. You can shop at hundreds of stores, from luxury brands such as Prada, Gucci, Armani, Michael Kors and Hugo Boss to local Italian designers. This tour, away from the crowds of the city, will add a pleasant break to your holiday, allowing you to enjoy both the serenity of nature and the excitement of shopping.
Day 4: Rome – Florence
After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and depart for Florence. On the way, guests who wish may join the optional Medieval City in the Sky, Orvieto Tour. Upon our arrival in Florence, our city tour begins. Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance art, a pioneer in silk, wool, gold and banking in European trade, the former capital of the Kingdom of Italy, and the birthplace of many important figures such as Dante, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, offers the following sights during our city tour: Florence Cathedral (Duomo Firenze Santa Maria Del Fiore), the Baptistery, the bell tower, Palazzo della Signoria and its square, now used as an open-air museum, Loggia dei Lanzi, Uffizi Square, Ponte Vecchio, approximately 650 years old and lined with jewelry shops, Republic Square and San Lorenzo Market. Free time after the tour, followed by departure for our hotel at the time determined by our guide. Overnight at our hotel.
Optional Tour: Medieval City in the Sky, Orvieto Per Person 30 Euros
We set out on a journey to fairytale-like Orvieto, built on high cliffs at the intersection of Tuscany and Umbria. With its narrow stone streets, panoramic views and Orvieto Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, it invites you on a journey through time. The views extending from the city’s hills are practically a paradise for photography enthusiasts. During the tour, you can crown this historic texture with flavor by tasting local wines and cheeses.
Day 5: Florence
After breakfast, free time all day. Guests who wish may join the Grand Tuscany (Pisa – Siena – San Gimignano) Tour. Overnight at our hotel.
Optional Tour: Grand Tuscany (Pisa – Siena – San Gimignano) Tour Per Person 80 Euros
Get ready to discover the three pearls of Tuscany in a single day! We begin our tour with the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, which is as inclined as its name suggests. We photograph this iconic tower rising in the “Square of Miracles,” together with the magnificent Pisa Cathedral and one of Europe’s most impressive baptisteries. We then travel to San Gimignano, which brings the atmosphere of the Middle Ages into the present day. The towers built by rival noble families in the 12th and 13th centuries, Cisterno Square and the stone streets will take you on a journey through time. Our final stop is the historic city of Siena, founded by the Roman Empire on the hills and famous for its red Chianti wines. Passing through narrow streets, we reach the magnificent Siena Cathedral, then see the Bankers’ Lodge and arrive at the famous Campo Square. This square, where the world’s oldest horse race, the “Palio,” is held, will enchant you with its bell tower rising over one hundred meters and its magnificent government palace. At the end of the day, you can sit in Campo Square, paved with red bricks, and enjoy this unique atmosphere.
Day 6: Florence – Milan
After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and depart for Milan. Guests who wish may join the optional Lake Como and Town Tour on the way. Upon our arrival in Milan, we set off for our city tour. Milan is a stylish and wealthy city rather than an attractive and creative one. It is undoubtedly the lifeblood of Italy’s economy and one of the most unmissable cities in Italy. During our Milan city tour, we see Castello Sforzesco, one of the city’s historic monuments, and the Galleria, which left its mark on the 19th-century Industrial Revolution and is also known as Europe’s first enclosed shopping mall. The famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel was inspired by this structure when designing the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Duomo, where Gothic art can be seen extensively, is the world’s fourth-largest church, with an exterior consisting of more than 2,000 statues. On the streets of ‘via monte napoleone’ and ‘via la spiga’, known as the center of fashion, you can admire the richness of the shop windows.
Optional Tour: Lake Como and Town Tour Per Person 40 Euros
Located approximately 1.5 hours from Milan, Lake Como is a pleasant region distinguished by its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. During this tour, we reach the town of Como and take a short walk accompanied by our guide, followed by free time for shopping and sightseeing.
Day 7: Milan – Venice
After breakfast, we depart for Venice. Guests who wish may join the Verona & Lake Garda Tour taking place on the way. After our tour, we depart for Venice. From Tronchetto port, the final access point for vehicles, we travel by vaporetto to the historic island. After an enjoyable Vaporetto journey, we disembark near St. Mark’s Square, the historic center of the city, and begin our tour among the canals. Here, motor vehicles have been eliminated, and all the vehicles we are accustomed to seeing in daily life, such as police cars, ambulances, garbage trucks and municipal buses, have been replaced by boats. While walking from the Riva degli Schiavoni to St. Mark’s Square, you can see the Venice prison, the “Ponte dei Sospiri” Bridge of Sighs connecting the prison with the Doge’s Palace, San Giorgio Island directly opposite the bridge, and the twin columns in the square in front of the main façade of the Doge’s Palace, called the gateway to the city, along with the statues symbolizing Venice atop these columns. The square where St. Mark’s Basilica is located was called “the most beautiful square in the world” by Napoleon. Although construction of the cathedral was completed in the 9th century, it took until the 17th century to reach its present form. The four bronze horses visible on the main façade were brought from Istanbul upon the return from the Second Crusade. During your free time, you can watch the statues atop the clock tower strike the bell every hour and climb the bell tower to enjoy a panoramic view of all Venice from above. Guests who wish may also join the optional Burano Island Tour. Free time after our tour. We then depart for our hotel, distribute the rooms and spend the night at our Venice hotel.
Optional Tour: Verona & Garda Tour Per Person: 50 Euros
We see the administrative palace of the Duchy of Verona, which remained attached to the Republic of Venice for centuries, Erbe Square, still used as a marketplace today as it was throughout its history, and the second-largest amphitheater in Italy after Rome’s Colosseum, located in Erbe Square. Passing through Verona’s shopping centers, whose streets were paved with marble to display its wealth, we see the palace where Dante Alighieri lived during his exile. After seeing the Scaligero family tombs, belonging to the family that ruled Verona, we view panoramically the house where Romeo and Juliet were born, which inspired English playwright William Shakespeare. After a short period of free time, we depart for Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy. In Garda, which fascinates visitors with its natural beauty, peaceful atmosphere and lake views, you can walk along the lakeside, photograph unique landscapes and enjoy the cool breeze. After free time, we board our bus and complete the tour.
Optional Tour: Burano Island Tour Per Person: 35 Euros
Burano Island, the most colorful corner of the Venetian Lagoon, has a fascinating atmosphere with its brightly colored houses and peaceful streets. One of the favorite spots for photography enthusiasts, the island offers guests free time after a short walk accompanied by our guide. You can look at Burano’s famous handmade lace, wander among the island’s pastel-colored houses and enjoy a coffee break by the lagoon. With its tranquility, simplicity and fairytale appearance, Burano will add a peaceful yet unforgettable memory to your Venice trip.
Day 8: Venice – Ljubljana – Istanbul
After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and depart for Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Guests who wish may join the optional Trieste Tour on the way. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour begins. With its romantic bridges, historic squares and colorful buildings, it is one of Central Europe’s most charming cities. The famous Triple Bridge and Dragon Bridge over the Ljubljanica River, Prešeren Square at the heart of the city, the Town Hall and St. Nicholas Cathedral, notable for its Baroque architecture, are among the sights to be seen during our tour. After our tour, we fly to Istanbul at 20:15 on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1064. Following a comfortable flight, we arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:40, marking the end of our tour. We hope to see you at our next organization.
Optional: Trieste Tour Per Person 30 Euros
Located on the Adriatic coast at the point where Italy and Central Europe meet, Trieste is a port city that fascinates visitors with its history, culture and sea views. During our tour, Piazza Unità d’Italia, Europe’s largest square overlooking the sea, San Giusto Cathedral located on the city’s hill, the historic town hall and the coastline famous for its elegant cafés are among the sights to be seen. With its architecture bearing traces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and its Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere, Trieste will add a distinctive color to your travel program.
Optional Tour Packages
1. Full Package (All Optional Tours Included)
• Pompeii Ancient City Tour – 60 €
• Angels & Demons & Vatican Tour – 40 €
• Lakes Region & Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Tour – 50 €
• Orvieto Tour – 30 €
• Grand Tuscany (Pisa – Siena – San Gimignano) Tour – 80 €
• Lake Como and Town Tour – 40 €
• Verona & Lake Garda Tour – 50 €
• Burano Island Tour – 35 €
• Trieste Tour – 30 €
Total Individual Price: 415 €
Package Price: 330 € (20% discount)
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2. Package of Optional Tours En Route
• Orvieto Tour – 30 €
• Lake Como and Town Tour – 40 €
• Verona & Lake Garda Tour – 50 €
• Trieste Tour – 30 €
Total Individual Price: 150 €
Package Price: 135 € (10% discount)
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City 3* and 4* Hotels Etc. (2 sample hotel names are provided for each city)
Rome Relais Cristallo Tivoli 3* Etc. // Palace 2000 4* Etc.
Florence Park Hotel Moderno 3* Etc. // Hotel Terme Pellegrini 4*Etc.
Venice Le Calandre 3* Etc. // Roy Hotel 4* Etc.
Milan Hotel Esperia Rho 3* Etc. // Cosmo Hotel Palace 4*Etc.