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Great Italy Express Tour (August 2026) with Turkish Airlines for 5 nights (FCO-VCE) - RETURN IN THE MORNING Roma (2) - Florence (2) - Venice (1)
1st DAY ISTANBUL – ROME
Meeting point at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter in the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. After luggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Rome. Arrival in Rome, local time. We move to Rome with our private vehicle and guide. After arrival, a panoramic city tour of Rome. During our tour, we will see some of the city's most valuable treasures including the Vatican (St. Peter’s), Castel Sant'Angelo, and the remnants of the Circo Massimo stadium from ancient Rome, along with Baroque period streets, all viewed panoramically from the bus. A short photo stop at the Colosseum, followed by free time in the afternoon. In the evening, those wishing can join the optional extra **Rome Night Tour (45€)** to explore famous squares we haven't seen before, strolling through its streets and enjoying our time. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.
2nd DAY ROME
After breakfast, a free day. Those wishing can join the optional extra tour organized by our guide, visiting the stunning natural beauty of **Lake Albano & Nemi Roman Villages (Strawberry Village) & Castelli Romani Outlet (95€)**. We will explore the area where the Popes spent their summers and the village of Nemi, famous for its wild strawberries. Following the tour, we will have shopping opportunities at Castel Romano Designer Outlet, which features well-known brands. After this tour, those wishing can join the optional extra **Rome's Monuments and Masterpieces (65€)** tour, where we will witness ancient monuments like the Pantheon temple and lively Piazza Navona with its Baroque architecture and the famous Fountain of Love. We'll also see the Spanish Steps, known for its street performers, and Castel Sant'Angelo. Prepare to get lost in the ancient stories and historical essence of Rome. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel and overnight stay.
3rd DAY ROME – FLORENCE – MONTECATINI
After breakfast, we set off for Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, we start our **panoramic city tour** exploring the historical streets and squares of Florence and conclude our panoramic tour at Piazza Della Repubblica (Republic Square). After a short break, those wishing can continue to discover Renaissance capital Florence step by step with our guide. In the afternoon, there is an option to join the extra tour **In the Footsteps of the Medici: Renaissance Art (45€)**. During this tour, we will delve into the history of Florence alongside the life stories of notable artists and scientists from the Renaissance era, closely examining the city's monumental art pieces. We will see sites such as Palazzo Vecchio, which housed the Medici Family, Piazza Della Signoria featuring the famous Hercules and David statues, the Uffizi Art Gallery, the historic Ponte Vecchio bridge, the Medici corridor, Dante Alighieri's house—the famous author of "Divine Comedy", and the Santa Maria del Fiore Dome, known for having the 3rd tallest dome in Italy and the famous Baptistery known as the "Gates of Paradise." After the tour, transfer back to our hotel and overnight stay.
4th DAY FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)
After breakfast, a free day. Those wishing can join the optional extra tour to **Pisa & Italian Riviera Portofino (145€)**. This trip consists of two different parts; the Italian Riviera Portofino, known for inspiring songs, features the beautiful Portofino village with its colorful houses and luxurious cafes, bars, and yachts moored in the ports. We will also visit Santa Margherita harbor with its upscale hotels and explore the tourist area. Pisa is famous for its leaning tower, one of the most important historical structures in the world. During this panoramic tour, guests can see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the cathedral, the baptistery, and Miracoli Square, with opportunities for photos in this historic city. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel and overnight stay.
5th DAY FLORENCE (MONTECATINI) - VENICE
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel to Venice. Upon arrival, we begin a **panoramic city tour** on the Venice island. Our sightseeing stops include St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the historic Campanile Bell Tower. Those wishing can join the optional **Gondola (30€)** tour organized by your guide. Additionally, you can join our special canal boat tour of the Grand Canal (55€), which showcases all the beauty and historic structures of the city. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel and overnight stay.
6th DAY VENICE - ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport. Departure to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. Arrival in Istanbul, local time, marks the end of our tour.
What's Included
- THY regular flights between Istanbul (IST) – Rome / Venice – Istanbul (IST) economy class flight ticket
- 5 nights – 6 days; 1 Night in the 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 distance from the center); Bed and breakfast, accommodations in 3 and/or 4-star hotels.
- All Airport - Hotel Transfers
- Intercity bus transfers
- Panoramic city tours of Venice, Florence, and Rome
- Turkish Guiding Services throughout the tour
Not Included
- Exit fee for going abroad
- Visa Fee
- Travel Insurance (15€)
- Extra Tours
- Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites
- Vaporetto fee (30€)
- City Taxes (30€, to be paid to the local agency representative during the tour. Tourists staying in Italy are required to pay a tourist tax.)
- Venice Island entry tax (15€) (Municipal taxes may vary on the date of travel.)
- All hotel extras and personal expenses
- Mandatory driver tips (5€ per person)
