1. DAY ISTANBUL-MILAN
Istanbul Airport meeting point in the International Departures terminal in front of the Turkish Airlines counter. After luggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Milan. Arrival in Milan local time. We head to Milan with our special vehicle and guide waiting for us. Upon arrival, a panoramic city tour of Milan will be conducted. During the Milan city tour, we will see landmarks such as the world-famous Scala Theatre, where artists like Maria Callas, Pavarotti, and Leyla Gencer performed, Duomo (Cathedral) Square, and Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, and we will also have time for shopping. At the end of the tour, guests who wish can participate in the extra Como Lake tour (€75) organized by our guide. In this tour, we will see world-famous Como located at the foot of the Alps. Como is a city in Italy’s Lombardy region, bordering Switzerland. The lake of the same name is located between Switzerland and Italy. The Swiss side of the lake is known as a summer resort for celebrities and the elite. The breathtaking view of the lake will enchant you. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.
2. DAY MILAN-VENICE
After breakfast, we check out from our hotel and head to Venice. Upon arrival, we will start a panoramic city tour of Venice Island. Our discovery stops include St. Mark's Square, Basilica, Doge's Palace, Clock Tower, Torture Bridge, and we will have the chance to explore these landmarks. Guests who wish can join the extra Gondola (€30) tour organized by your guide. Additionally, in our special boats, we will embark on a tour of the Grand Canal ( €55), where you can see all the beauties and historical structures of the city passing through the heart of this historically significant island. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.
3. DAY VENICE
After breakfast, check-out procedures from the hotel and free time. Guests wishing can join the extra tour organized by your guide to Verona & Lake Garda Sirmione (€125). During the visit to Verona, the birthplace of the two young lovers Romeo and Juliet, written by Shakespeare in the 15th century, we will visit Juliet’s house, the arena, which was completed in AD 30 and hosts gladiatorial games, and the Erbe and Signori squares. Then we will move to Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, with our private bus. Lake Garda is one of the most beautiful examples of the lakes region in Northern Italy, renowned for its natural beauties and thermal waters. Our stop will be the lakeside town of Sirmione, which once housed the villa of the famous Roman poet Catullus and the villa of the world-famous soprano Maria Callas. This lakeside town, with its stone houses and streets, local boutiques, and cafes will enchant you. After shopping and free time, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.
4. DAY VENICE-FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)
After breakfast, we head to Florence. Upon our arrival in Florence, we will begin our panoramic city tour, capturing the historical streets and squares of Florence. We conclude our panoramic tour at the Piazza Della Repubblica (Republic Square). After a short break, guests wishing can continue to explore the city of Florence, the capital of the Renaissance, step by step with our guide. In the afternoon, there is an opportunity to join the extra tour “In the Footsteps of the Medicis Renaissance Works (€45).” In this tour, we will closely examine the monuments of this historical city alongside the life stories of Florentine artists and scientists who shaped the Renaissance period. The places to see during our tour include Palazzo Vecchio, where the Medici family reigned in Florence, Piazza Della Signoria, home to the masterpieces of Hercules and David, Uffizi Art Gallery, the city's oldest bridge, the historical Ponte Vecchio, Medici corridor, the house of the famous author of the Divine Comedy epic poem from the 13th century, Dante Alighieri, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral with the third-highest dome in Italy and the famous Baptistery known for its “Gate of Heaven,” and the historical markets of Florence. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.
5. DAY FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)
After breakfast, it’s a free day. Guests wishing can join the extra tour organized by our guide to Pisa & Italian Riviera Portofino (€145). This trip consists of two different legs; Italian Riviera Portofino, known as the jewel of the Italian Riviera, famous for its colorful well-kept houses, luxury cafes, bars, world-renowned boutiques, and luxury yachts moored in the ports, has many luxurious hotels in the Santa Margherita harbor where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and swim in the sea. Pisa is known for one of the most important historical monuments, the leaning tower. During the panoramic tour, we will visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the cathedral, the baptistery, and the Miracoli Square, where guests can take photos in this historical city. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.
6. DAY FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)-ROME
After breakfast, we head to Rome. Upon arrival, a panoramic city tour of Rome. In our tour, we will see the Vatican (St. Peter's), Castel Sant'Angelo, the ruins of the Circus Maximus from ancient Rome, and the Baroque era streets from the bus. A short photo break at the Colosseum, followed by free time in the afternoon. In the evening, guests wishing can join the extra tour "Rome Night Tour (€45)," where we will see famous squares that we have not encountered before, strolling the streets for a pleasant time. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.
7. DAY ROME
After breakfast, it is a free day. Guests wishing can join the extra tour organized by our guide to the unique nature of Albano Lake & Nemi Rome Villages (Strawberry Village) & Castelli Romani Outlet (€95). We will visit Nemi village, famous for its beautiful natural scenery and mountain strawberries, which the popes have lived in during the summer months. Following that, we will visit Castel Romano Designer Outlet, where you can find popular brands. After this tour, for those who wish to, we will have an additional extra tour of “Rome Monuments and Masterpieces (€65).” In this tour, we will visit some of Rome’s oldest monuments, including the ancient Pantheon temple, which has witnessed 23 centuries of history, the baroque architecture and famous fountain in Piazza Navona, considered the most famous square, the Trevi Fountain, where it is believed that those who throw a coin into it will return to Rome, the famous Spanish Steps with street artists, and Castel Sant'Angelo - the Castle of Angels and its bridge. During this tour, you are ready to get lost in the ancient stories and historical texture of Rome, which will be explored step by step with your guide. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.
8. DAY ROME-ISTANBUL
After breakfast and hotel check-out procedures, there will be free time, and at the designated time, we will transfer to the airport for departure with Turkish Airlines to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul local time and the end of our tour.