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ESPRESSO ITALY TOUR 2025 (BLQ-FCO) 5 NIGHTS 6 DAYS | VENICE (1) & FLORENCE (2) & ROME (2)
1. DAY ISTANBUL – BOLOGNA – VENICE
We meet at the Pegasus Airlines check-in counter in the International Departures Terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport. After handling our baggage and ticket processes, we fly with the scheduled flight of Pegasus Airlines. Following our arrival, we depart for Venice with our private bus waiting at the airport. Upon arrival, we have a panoramic city tour of Venice. After arriving at Tronchetto square, we take a short boat trip to St. Mark’s Square. During our city tour, we will see famous sites such as St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs where prisoners took their last look at Venice, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge, the Doge's Palace, the Bell Tower, and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore. After the tour, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the optional activity organized by our guide, the Gondola Tour (30€ per person). After the free time, we transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
2. DAY VENICE – FLORENCE
After having breakfast at the hotel, we head to Florence. Guests who wish can join the optional Bologna Tour organized by our guide (30€ per person). During our tour, we will visit Piazza Maggiore (Grand Square), the Fountain of Neptune located right behind the square, the Old Stock Exchange Building, the first university building in Europe, Quadrilatero (the old market), and the iconic Garisenda and Asinelli towers of Bologna. After the tour, we proceed to Florence. Upon arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour of Florence. In our tour, we will see the Arno River dividing Florence, the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge known for its jewelers, Palazzo Vecchio where the Medici Family ruled Florence, the Piazza Della Signoria housing the masterpieces of the Renaissance, the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore with the third-highest dome in Italy, and the baptistery famous for its door. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Montecatini. Accommodation at our hotel.
3. DAY FLORENCE
After having breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Pisa & Portofino Tour organized by our guide (100€ per person). During our tour, we will visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Miracle Square, followed by a boat trip to the world-famous Portofino village, which is often featured in songs. You will not get enough of this small town located within a national park. After the tour, we transfer back to the hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
4. DAY FLORENCE – ROME
After having breakfast at the hotel, we head to Rome. Guests who wish can join the optional Orvieto Tour organized by our guide (30€ per person). After visiting the ancient city center and Orvieto Cathedral, we proceed to Rome. Upon arrival, we have a panoramic city tour of Rome. During our tour, we will see Castel Sant'Angelo where Cem Sultan was imprisoned, Venice Square where Mussolini addressed the public, the monument of II. Vittorio Emanuele, the Colosseum which hosted gladiator battles, the Trevi Fountain famous from the film “La Dolce Vita,” and the Spanish Steps with its 135 steps and the Barcaccia Fountain. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
5. DAY ROME
After having breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Outlet & Lakes Region & Vatican Tour organized by our guide (70€ per person). After visiting the picturesque area where the popes used to spend their summers and the famous town of Nemi known for its wild strawberries, we will have free time for shopping at Castel Romano Outlet, the most famous shopping area in Italy. Then, we will head to St. Peter's Square, considered the center of Christianity. Upon arrival, we will have free time to visit the Basilica and Square. Guests who wish can join the optional Rome by Night Tour organized by our guide (30€ per person). Accommodation at our hotel.
6. DAY ROME – ISTANBUL
After having breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Rome Airport depending on our flight schedule. After completing bag and check-in processes, we depart for Istanbul with the scheduled flight of Pegasus Airlines. Upon arrival, our tour and services conclude.
GENERAL TERMS
1- The General Terms are an integral part of the tour program and cannot be considered independently of the tour program.
2- In case of insufficient participation for the trip, Wtatil may cancel the tour up to 21 days before the tour date. In this case, the cancellation information will be communicated to the guest. The full amount of the tour fee will be refunded to the guest. For additional services purchased outside the tour; domestic flight connections purchased from Wtatil will also be refunded to the guest, but refund cannot be provided for visa services, travel health insurance if a visa application has been made on behalf of the guest using the service, as these services will have been used. If the guest purchased the domestic flight connection from a different provider independent of Wtatil, in the event that the tour is canceled by Wtatil, they cannot claim any refund from Wtatil. The guest accepts in advance the financial and moral losses that may arise from the cancellation of the tour when they purchase the tour, and Wtatil cannot be held responsible.
3- If there is insufficient participation for the trip, Wtatil has the right to refrain from canceling the tour in good faith. In this case, the guiding service included in the package will only cover the international transfer to and from the airport.
Cancellation and Changes
4- Guests have the right to cancel without penalty by informing Wtatil in writing at least 30 days before the tour departure date, except for airline tickets that have been paid for and/or committed to the airline company by Wtatil. If there are less than 31 days left until the start of the trip, they can cancel by paying a penalty of 50% of the remaining tour fee from the cost of the airline ticket, and if there are 15 days or less until the start of the trip, they can cancel by paying the total penalty fee. In the event of a cancellation request, the refund conditions for additional services such as domestic flight connections, visa services, travel health insurance may vary depending on the time of the cancellation request, so prior inquiries should be made regarding refunds. Wtatil cannot make any commitments regarding refunds for additional services.
Guiding Services and Extra Tours
5- The days and hours of the tours stated in the program may be changed by the guide depending on the open/closed status of museums and historical sites at the places to be visited and weather conditions. Different guides may accompany our guests during tours.
6- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are arranged to provide a general introduction to the cities and are maximum 2-3 hour tours conducted with explanations by the guide from inside a vehicle without including entry to museums and historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, will not be conducted in case local authorities prohibit visiting on the scheduled days and times, are closed due to any events, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions; Wtatil cannot be held responsible for the inability to perform the mentioned tours in such cases. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot in places where access to vehicles is prohibited or there are closed roads.
7- Our guide can change the days of city tours and/or additional tours depending on the number of participants and the open status of museums and historical sites. This applies to any changes that may occur due to flight times as well.
8- Important considerations for our tours conducted with Speed Boats include avoiding heavy meals immediately before boarding the boat and not drinking excessive amounts of water. Guests who have complaints regarding the stomach, back, neck, or are pregnant must inform their guides.
9- No refunds will be made for the services included in the fees if participation in the tour or meal services is not realized.
About Flights
10- Wtatil acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger, and in case of disputes, the relevant provisions of Turkish regulations, as well as the Hague Protocol and the Warsaw Convention will apply.
11- Delays or changes in flight times may occur on scheduled and charter flights. Wtatil is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has accepted the risk of changes/cancellation of the flight hours by purchasing the trip.
12- Children aged 0-2 only pay the airport tax fee.
13- According to the regulations of the airlines, if the outbound flight of a round-trip airplane ticket is not used, the return flight is canceled by the airline.
14- Check-in and boarding procedures required for those participating in tours with flights are personal responsibilities and must be carried out by the guests at airports, through the relevant airline counters or online on the airline companies' websites before the flight.
15- Last-minute delays and gate changes that may occur on flights are announced at the airports and displayed on the information boards in the area. This information should be independently monitored by the guests.
16- Wtatil cannot be held responsible for passengers who are not present at the specified airport at the notified times according to the rules of the airlines for participation in the tour, those who do not carry out check-in and boarding procedures punctually, and those who perform check-in and boarding processes but do not board the aircraft. All expenses related to obtaining new round-trip flight tickets and necessary transfers in the destination region for passengers who miss their flight are their responsibility.
17- The general baggage weight limit for flights departing from Turkey is 20 kg. This weight may vary according to the airline company and the country of destination. If there are domestic flights at the destination country, this baggage weight may be reduced to 15 kg. The rules for excess baggage weight/price are determined by the airlines and are not within Wtatil’s responsibility.
18- For guests wishing to upgrade their tickets using miles (to business or first class), upgrades can be made depending on the availability of the airline (please check the airline with which you have a membership) after the tickets have been booked. No mileage guarantee is provided for each flight. Please check whether the tickets for the program are of a class that allows upgrades.
19- In some airlines, meal and online check-in services may be subject to extra charges.
Other Issues
20- Wtatil will not accept responsibility for any changes or cancellations made directly by the guest with the hotel. In this case, Wtatil’s cancellation conditions will apply.
21- If the hotel(s) are indicated only by category information without specifying names in the tour program and/or offered with optional options for the same destination, they will be informed by Wtatil 48 hours before the travel date.
22- During special periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at a distance greater than the specified locations or kilometers. In such cases, Wtatil will provide information 15 days before the start of the tour.
23- While registering for the purchased tour, it is necessary for the guest to accurately enter the name appearing on the passport, date of birth, and passport number into the system. Airline tickets are issued according to this information. Any penalty fees arising from incorrect information resulting in the cancellation or modification of airline tickets will be charged to the guests.
24- To use mobile phones abroad, guests should check before leaving Turkey whether their phones are activated for international use by contacting their respective service provider.
25- The hotel check-in time is 15:00, and the check-out time is 12:00.
26- Requests regarding the room (high floor, proximity to general areas, smoking/non-smoking, bed type) will be communicated by Wtatil to the hotel. It will be ensured that the booked rooms are according to the guest's preferences depending on the availability of the hotel. The realization of these requests depends on the availability at the time of check-in and cannot be guaranteed by Wtatil.
27- The breakfast offered in hotels may differ from the rich breakfast commonly found in Turkish cuisine. It is generally served as continental breakfast, consisting of limited options such as butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for groups.
28- In some cases, a double room may have a double bed instead of two single beds. Most European hotels offer rooms with two beds that can be combined when necessary.
29- The children and extra bed policy may vary by hotel and room type.
30- All extra beds and baby cribs are provided upon request and based on hotel availability and must be approved by the hotel.
31- The capacity for additional beds or baby cribs in the room is 1 (maximum).
32- Extra beds are applied in triple rooms, where the bed allocated for the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Extra beds may consist of beds that are foldable or called coach beds. Our guests accept by declaring that they understand the potential cramped conditions and bed types that may arise due to the extra beds added to the standard room in triple room and/or child reservations.
33- If the number of children and their ages to be accommodated with adults in hotel reservations are incorrectly stated by our guests, the relevant hotels may charge additional fees. In such cases, the responsibility lies with the guest who made the incorrect declaration. The hotel may request identification for age verification for children.
34- In reservations with 2 adults + 1 child, there may not be a separate bed for the child. Child rates are only valid if the child is accommodated with two adults. Child discounts apply only to "one child" who meets the age group of staying with two adults.
35- Daily fluctuations in exchange rates reflect the prices in TL. The rates valid at the time of payment are applicable. Additional requests, some extra services (minibar, ironing, etc.) that you may receive at the hotel will be subject to extra charges by the hotel and will not be included in the price at the time of purchase.
36- Some countries may have different applications regarding city, tourism, or local taxes. Any city, tourism, or other taxes imposed during entry or exit will be collected by the hotel from the guest.
37- The distances provided in the programs are based on maps. The travel times may be extended due to traffic, weather conditions, the geographical location of the visited country, road works, and conditions.
38- Wtatil may change the order of the cities in the program or the main airline to be flown without disrupting the content of the program in case of compulsory situations or if deemed necessary.
39- Personal items, bags, luggage, passports/identities of the participants in the tour are their own responsibility, and Wtatil is not responsible for forgotten/lost/stolen items. If forgotten items are found, the costs incurred in delivering them to the country and/or the individual are the responsibility of the item owner.
40- Participants in the tour are required to have their travel health insurance policies and any relevant medications and reports with them.
41- For potential extra expenses, during hotel check-in, a photo ID/passport issued by official institutions and credit card or cash deposit may be requested by the hotel. The deposit requested during check-out is a transaction between the hotel and the guest, and Wtatil has no intervention in this.
Visa and Passport
42- There is no visa requirement for Turkish citizens.
43- Our guests’ passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of travel.
44- In order to have an entry-exit stamp on your passport at customs crossings/border gates, there must be at least 2 blank pages in your passport.
45- The exemption from visa for entry into the countries on this tour does not guarantee entry/exit from the country, as the passport police have the authority to prevent you from entering/exiting the country, which Wtatil is not responsible for; the responsibility lies with the passenger.
46- Guests who are not Turkish citizens or have dual citizenship and will be participating in the tour using a passport from another country should consult the relevant consulates regarding the visa procedures applied by the country they will be traveling to; otherwise, Wtatil will not be responsible for any resulting consequences.
47- To avoid problems with customs police at the border of the country being visited due to torn, worn, wet, and/or similar damaged passports, it is necessary to renew the passports. Otherwise, the responsibility lies with the passenger.
48- Guests under 18 years old who travel alone or with only one of their parents during entry-exit from the country may be asked by police officers for a document indicating the consent of both parents; therefore, it is advisable for minors and their parents to pay attention to this issue.
What's Included
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Not Included
FEE SERVICES NOT INCLUDED [LIGHT PACKAGE]
- City taxes (25€ per person) *To be paid to the tour guide during the tour.
- Vaporetto fee (15€ per person) *To be paid to the tour guide during the tour.
- Visa fees and service charges
- Travel Health Insurance
- International departure tax
- Lunch, dinner, and other meals
- Hotel extras and personal expenses
- Extra tours, additional tours along the route, and optional activities
- Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites
- All services not specified as included in the price
