CLASSIC ITALY TOUR [BGY-BRI1] MILAN (1) & VENICE (1) & FLORENCE (2) & ROME (2) & BARI (1)

DAY 1                  ISTANBUL – BERGAMO – MILAN                                                               

We meet with our esteemed guests in front of the Freebird Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport's International Departures Terminal 3 hours before the flight. After completing baggage and ticket processing, we will fly to Bergamo with the special flight of Freebird Airlines. After arrival, we will start our panoramic city tour with our private vehicle. Among the places to be visited on our tour are Milan’s Duomo, Italy's largest 2nd Cathedral that took approximately 500 years to complete, the Fortezza Castle, and the famous fashion houses that host the Vittorio Emmanuele Gallery. Then, guests who wish can join the extra Lake Como Tour (35 Euro) organized by our guide. Lake Como, only 45 minutes from Milan, is a serene and elongated lake nestled at the foot of the Alps, shaped by glacial erosion. In Como, which has beautiful views of the wealthy and quaint towns of Como and Lecco both above and below the Alps, we will see Piazza Cavour and the Duomo dating from the 14th century. After the tour, transfer to your hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

 DAY 2                 MILAN – VENICE                                                                                                  

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, we depart for Venice, but guests who wish can join the extra Verona Tour (35 Euro) organized by our guide along the way. During our tour, we will visit Juliet's house, the Verona Arena, the uniquely designed Scaligero Bridge, and the Verona Cathedral that has become the subject of the greatest love story in history. After the tour, we proceed to Venice. Upon arrival at Tronchetto square, we will take a short boat trip to reach St. Mark's Square and commence our panoramic city tour. In our city tour, we will visit famous sites such as St. Mark's Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs where prisoners took their last look at Venice before being imprisoned, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge, the Doge's Palace, the Bell and Clock Tower, and the Church of Giorgio Maggiore. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

 DAY 3                 VENICE - FLORENCE                                                                          

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, we set off for Florence, but guests who wish can join the extra Bologna Tour (35 Euro) organized by our guide along the way. In our Bologna city tour, we will see Piazza Maggiore (the Grand Square), the Fountain of Neptune located just behind the square, the Old Stock Exchange Building, the first University Building of Europe, Quadrilatero (the old market), and the iconic Garisenda and Asinelli Towers of Bologna. After the tour, we move on to Florence. Upon arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour of Florence. In our tour, we will see the Arno River, which divides Florence, the Ponte Vecchio Bridge known for its jewelers, the Palazzo Vecchio where the Medici family ruled Florence, Piazza Della Signoria housing the famous Hercules and David sculptures, and the Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore, which has the 3rd highest dome in Italy, along with the famous Baptistery door. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel located in Montecatini. Overnight at our hotel.

 DAY 4                 FLORENCE                                                                                                                          

After breakfast in the morning, we have free time. Guests who wish can join the extra Tuscany Tour (100 Euro) organized by our guide. Our first stop on the tour will be Pisa, where we will visit the leaning Pisa Tower which has become a symbol of Italy and the Piazza dei Miracoli right next to it, before heading to San Gimignano. In San Gimignano, where you will feel yourself in the Middle Ages, we will see the 13 towers built by rival noble families in the 12th and 13th centuries and the Cisterna Square. After the tour, we will move on to Siena. In Siena, where the neighborhood culture is prominently featured with a total of 17 neighborhoods, we will see the Campo Square where the Palio horse races are held with the participation of these neighborhoods, the unfinished Siena Cathedral, and the narrow streets of the city during our Florence city tour. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

DAY 5                 FLORENCE – ROME                                                                                                     

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then head to Rome. Guests who wish can join the extra Orvieto Tour (35 Euro) organized by our guide along the way. In Orvieto, which has an important place in Italy's art and general history with extraordinary natural beauty, we will see the ancient city center and Orvieto Cathedral before continuing our journey to Rome. Upon arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour of Rome. In our city tour, we will see Castel Sant’Angelo, where Cem Sultan was imprisoned, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Colosseum, which hosted gladiator battles, the Trevi Fountain made famous by the film "La Dolce Vita," and the Spanish Steps with 135 steps, containing the Fountain of the Shipwreck. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

 DAY 6                 ROME                                                                                                                                 

After breakfast, we have free time. Guests who wish can join the extra Outlet and Lakes Region (Castel Gandolfo & Nemi) & Vatican Tour (75 Euro) organized by our guide. After exploring the stunning region where the Popes resided during the summer—famous for its wild strawberries—we will have free time in the most famous outlet region in Italy. Then we will head to St. Peter's Square, considered the center of Christianity. Upon arrival, we will have free time for visiting the Basilica and the Square. Guests who wish can join the extra Rome Night Tour (35 Euro) organized by our guide. Overnight at our hotel.

 DAY 7                 ROME – BARI                                                                                                                    

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then head to Bari. Guests who wish can join the extra Naples Tour (35 Euro) organized by our guide along the way. Upon arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour of Naples. During our tour, we will see Plebiscito Square, the Royal Palace built in the 17th century, Castel Nuovo (New Castle), the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola inspired by St. Peter's Square and Pantheon, the Galleria Umberto I with its shops, and the San Carlo Theater built in 1737 listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, along with the Naples Harbor. After the tour, we continue our journey to Bari. Upon arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour. During our tour, we will see the Cathedral and Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Teatro Margarita, the Teatro Petruzzelli, and the Old Town. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

 DAY 8                  BARI – ISTANBUL                                                                                                           

After breakfast and check-out procedures from the hotel (the check-out time is 10:00 in the morning), we will have free time. Guests who wish can join the extra Matera & Alberobello Tour (60 Euro) organized by our guide. In this tour, we will visit Matera, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to churches and houses carved into the rock, and was visited by Carlo Levi before his exile. Afterward, we will head to Alberobello, where we will see the Belvedere, the shopping street, the Alberobello Cathedral, and the conical houses made of keystone that are in the UNESCO World Heritage List of Alberobello. Afterward, we transfer to Bari airport. After completing baggage and check-in procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with the special flight of Freebird Airlines. Arrival in Istanbul marks the end of our tour.

ADVANTAGEOUS MAXI EXTRA TOUR PACKAGE

ALL EXTRA AND ROUTE-SUPPLEMENTAL TOURS INCLUDED!

Lake Como + Verona Tour + Bologna Tour + Orvieto Tour + Outlet and Lakes Region (Castel Gandolfo & Nemi) & Vatican Tour & Rome Night Tour + Tuscany Tour + Naples Tour + Matera & Alberobello

ADULT (17 years and older) 445€ INSTEAD OF 400€

CHILD (7 years – 16.99 years) 445€ INSTEAD OF 220€

INFANT (0 years – 1.99 years) FREE

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ALL ROUTE-SUPPLEMENTAL TOURS INCLUDED!

INCLUDED TOURS

Verona Tour + Bologna Tour + Orvieto Tour + Naples Tour

ADULT (17 years and older) 140€ INSTEAD OF 120€

CHILD (7 years – 16.99 years) 140€ INSTEAD OF 70€

INFANT (0 years – 1.99 years) FREE

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INFANTS AGED 0 TO 1.99 YEARS CAN PARTICIPATE IN EXTRA TOURS FREE OF CHARGE IF ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT GUEST WITH WHOM THEY ARE STAYING.

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