1st DAY ISTANBUL-ROME
Meeting point in front of the Turkish Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. After baggage and ticket processing, we depart for Rome. Arrival in Rome, local time. We head to Rome with our special vehicle and guide. After arrival, a panoramic city tour of Rome. During our tour, we will see the Vatican (San Pietro), Castle San't Angelo, the ruins of the Circus Maximus from Ancient Rome, and the streets from the Baroque period panoramically by bus. A short photo stop will be made at the Colosseum; after the tour, free time in the afternoon. In the evening, for our guests who wish, we will depart for the extra "Rome Night Tour (45€)," where we will see famous squares that we haven’t visited before and enjoy strolling through the streets. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.
2nd DAY ROME
After breakfast, a free day. Our guests who wish can join our guide's extra tour to the unique nature of the "Albano Lake & Nemi Roman Villages (Strawberry Village) & Castelli Romani Outlet (95€)." We will visit the area of natural beauty where popes lived during the summer and the Nemi village famous for its wild strawberries. In the continuation of the tour at Castel Romano Designer Outlet, we will have the opportunity to shop among renowned brands. After this tour, guests wishing to continue can join the extra "Roman Monuments and Masterpieces Tour (65€)," which includes walks to see the ancient Pantheon temple, the famous square Piazza Navona with its Baroque architecture and the famous fountain, and the Spanish Steps known for its street artists, Castel San't Angelo - The Angel Castle and its bridge. Accompanied by your guide, get ready to lose yourself in the ancient stories and historical texture of Rome. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.
3rd DAY ROME-FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)
After breakfast, we depart for Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, we start our panoramic city tour by photographing the historic streets and squares of Florence, ending the panoramic tour at Piazza Della Repubblica. After a short break, our guests who wish can continue exploring the Renaissance capital, UNESCO World Heritage Site Florence, accompanied by our guide step by step. In the afternoon, there is an opportunity to participate in the "In the Footsteps of the Medici Renaissance Works (45€)" tour. In this tour, detailed information will be provided about the historical figures of Florence during the Renaissance and we will examine the city’s monuments step by step. During our tour, we will visit Palazzo Vecchio, where the Medici family ruled, Piazza Della Signoria hosting the masterpieces of Hercules and David, the Uffizi Art Gallery, the historic Ponte Vecchio bridge, the house of famous writer Dante Alighieri from the 13th century Divine Comedy, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral with the third highest dome in Italy and the Baptistery, famous for "The Gates of Paradise," among other landmarks. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.
4th DAY FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)
After breakfast, a free day. Our guests who wish can join our guide's extra tour to "Pisa & Italian Riviera Portofino (145€)." This trip consists of two parts; on the Italian Riviera Portofino, we will see the colorful well-maintained houses inspired by songs, luxury cafes, bars under those houses, world-renowned boutiques, and luxury yachts moored at the harbor in the pearl of the Italian Riviera, Portofino. In Santa Margharita harbor, you will find restaurants and cafes along the beachfront and the fortress protecting the harbor. Pisa is famous for its Leaning Tower, one of the most recognized historical sites in the world. During the panoramic tour, we will visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the cathedral, the baptistery, and Miracle Square, where guests may take photos in this historical city. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.
5th DAY FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)-VENICE
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel and head to Venice. Upon arrival, we start the panoramic city tour of Venice Island. The exploration stops include St. Mark's Square, Basilica, Doge's Palace, Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the historic Campanille Bell Tower. Guests wishing can join the extra "Gondola (30€)" tour organized by the guide. Additionally, we can participate in the beautiful Grand Canal (55€) tour, where we can see all the city's beauties and historical buildings from special boats as we navigate through the heart of the city. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.
6th DAY VENICE
After breakfast, check-out procedures and free time. Our guests who wish can join our guide's extra tour to "Verona & Lake Garda Sirmione (125€)." In Verona, the birthplace of two young lovers, Romeo and Juliet, as penned by Shakespeare in the 15th century, we will see Juliet's house, the arena completed in A.D. 30 where gladiator games were staged, and the Erbe and Signori squares. Afterwards, we will travel to Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy. Surrounded by natural beauty and famous for its thermal waters, we will visit the lakeside town of Sirmione. Once home to the ancient Roman poet Catullus and famed soprano Maria Callas, this lakeside town will enchant you with its stone houses, narrow streets, local boutiques, and cafes. After shopping and free time, transfer back to our hotel and overnight stay.
7th DAY VENICE-MILAN
After breakfast, we depart for Milan, and upon arrival, we start a panoramic city tour. During the Milan city tour, places we will visit include the world-famous Scala Theatre, where artists like Maria Callas, Pavarotti, and Leyla Gencer have performed, Duomo or Cathedral Square, and Vittorio Emmanuele Gallery, and we will also have some time for shopping. After the tour, our guests may join the optional "Lake Como (75€)" tour organized by our guide. In this tour, we will see the world-renowned Como nestled at the foot of the Alps. Como is a city in Lombardy, Italy, bordering Switzerland. The lake of the same name connects Switzerland and Italy, known as a vacation destination for celebrities and jetsetters. The breathtaking views of the lake will mesmerize you. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.
8th DAY MILAN-ISTANBUL
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we transfer to the airport for our flight back to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. Arrival in Istanbul, local time, and the end of our tour.