ERFİ TRAVEL

CLASSIC ITALY TOUR [BRI-BGY1] 7 NIGHTS 8 DAYS NAPLES (2) & ROME (2) & FLORENCE (2) & VENICE (1)

Tour detail
DAY 1                  ISTANBUL – BARI – NAPLES                                                                                          

We meet our esteemed guests in front of the Freebird Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight time. After luggage and ticket procedures, we take a flight to Bari with Freebird Airlines’ special service. Following our arrival, we have a panoramic city tour. Among the sights we will see during our tour are the Cathedral and St. Nicholas Basilica, the Margarita Theatre, the Petruzzelli Theatre, and the Old Town. After our tour, we transfer to Naples. Guests who wish can join the extra Matera Tour (35 Euro) organized by our guide along the route. This tour will include a visit to Matera, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and consists of churches and houses carved into the rock, where Carlo Levi visited before his exile. After the tour, we continue our journey to Naples. Following our arrival, we have a panoramic city tour of Naples. During our city tour, we will see the Plebiscito Square, the Royal Palace built in the 17th century, Castel Nuovo (New Castle), the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, which was inspired by the San Pietro Square and Pantheon in Rome, the Galleria Umberto I, which has shops, the San Carlo Theatre built in 1737 and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the Naples Harbour. After our panoramic city tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

 DAY 2                  NAPLES                                                                                                                         

After breakfast in the morning, guests who wish can join the extra Sorrento & Amalfi Coast Tour (95 Euro) organized by our guide. During this trip, we will have the chance to see the breathtaking views from the high cliffs, the charming colorful villages overlooking the sea, winding and steep roads, decorated gardens, and the turquoise waters of the Amalfi coast, which is one of Italy's most beautiful coastal strips. We will also have the opportunity to see the panoramas of southern and northern Italy with their contrasts. We start our tour in Sorrento, one of the most romantic cities in Italy. Captivated by its green streets and flower-filled squares, we then proceed to Positano. This city, where all the houses are stacked on top of each other, is filled with lemon orchards. After our panoramic visit to Positano, we head to Amalfi for lunch and shopping time. Guests can visit the Amalfi Cathedral, while others can spend their free time exploring the beautiful streets of Amalfi. After the tour, we return to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

 DAY 3                 NAPLES – ROME                                                                                               

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then have free time. Guests who wish can join the extra Pompeii Ancient City Tour (65 Euro) organized by our guide. The city of Pompeii was buried under 7 meters of earth after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. We will have the opportunity to see the houses, palaces, and petrified people that emerged after excavations. After our tour, we head towards Rome. Upon arrival, we have a panoramic city tour of Rome. During our city tour, we will see Castel Sant'Angelo, where Cem Sultan was imprisoned, the Venice Square where Mussolini addressed the public, the II. Vittorio Emmauele monument, the Colosseum, which hosted gladiatorial battles, the Trevi Fountain made famous by the film "La Dolce Vita," the Spanish Steps consisting of 135 steps, and the other fountains located there. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

 DAY 4                 ROME                                                                                                                                 

After breakfast in the morning, guests 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 region filled with natural beauty where the popes reside during the summer, and visiting Nemi, famous for its wild strawberries, we head to Italy's most famous outlet region for free time. Following this, we proceed to St. Peter's Square, which is considered the center of Christianity. Upon arrival, we have free time to visit the Basilica and Square. Guests who wish can join the extra Rome Night Tour (35 Euro) organized by our guide. Overnight at our hotel.

 DAY 5                 ROME – FLORENCE                                                                                         

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. We then head towards Florence. Guests who wish can join the extra Orvieto Tour (35 Euro) organized by our guide along the route. After visiting the ancient town center and Orvieto Duomo, which holds an important place in Italy’s arts and history, we move on to Florence. Upon arrival, we have a panoramic city tour of Florence. During our tour, we will see the Arno River, which divides Florence, the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge known for its jewelers, Palazzo Vecchio where the Medici Family ruled Florence, Piazza Della Signoria, home to the famous statues of Hercules and David from the Renaissance, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, which has the third highest dome in Italy, and the Baptistery famous for its door. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Montecatini. Overnight at our hotel.

 DAY 6                 FLORENCE                                                                                                         

After breakfast in the morning, guests have free time. Guests who wish can join the extraTuscany Tour (100 Euro) organized by our guide. During our first stop of the tour in Pisa, we will visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which has become an emblem of Italy, and the nearby Miracoli Square, then head to San Gimignano. In San Gimignano, a place where you will feel in the Middle Ages, we will see the 13 towers built by rival noble families in the 12th and 13th centuries and the Cisterno Square. After our tour, we will move on to Siena. Notably known for its neighborhood culture, Siena has a total of 17 neighborhoods. We will see Campo Square, where the Palio horse races held with participation from the neighborhoods take place, the unfinished Siena Cathedral, and the narrow streets of the city during our tour. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

 DAY 7                 FLORENCE – VENICE                                                                                     

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, we set off for the city of Venice, but guests who wish can join the extra Bologna Tour (35 Euro) organized by our guide along the route. During our Bologna city tour, we will see Piazza Maggiore, which is accepted as the center of Bologna, 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 symbol towers Garisenda and Asinelli. After our tour, we head to the city of Venice. Upon arrival at Tronchetto Square, we take a short boat ride to arrive at St. Mark’s Square where we have a panoramic city tour. During our tour, we will see the famous St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners took one last look at Venice before entering prison, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge over it, the Duke's Palace, the Bell Tower, and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore. After our city tour, guests can join the extra Gondola Tour (35 Euro) organized by our guide, which symbolizes Venice. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

 DAY 8                  VENICE – BERGAMO – ISTANBUL                                                               

After breakfast and check-out procedures (check-out time is 10:00 am), we transfer to Bergamo. However, guests who wish can join the extra Verona Tour (55 Euro) organized by our guide along the way. During our tour, we will see the house of Romeo & Juliet, the Verona Arena, the Scaligero Bridge with its unique architecture, and the Verona Cathedral. After our tour, we transfer to Bergamo Airport in the evening.

 DAY 9                  BERGAMO – ISTANBUL                                                                                                   

After completing the luggage and check-in procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with the special flight of Freebird Airlines. Arrival in Istanbul and end of our tour.

ADVANTAGEOUS MAXI EXTRA TOUR PACKAGE

ALL EXTRA AND ROUTE EXTRA TOURS INCLUDED!

INCLUDED TOURS

Matera Tour + Sorrento & Amalfi Coast Tour + Verona Tour + Bologna Tour + Orvieto Tour + Pompeii Ancient City Tour + Outlet and Lakes Region (Castel Gandolfo & Nemi) & Vatican Tour & Rome Night Tour + Tuscany Tour

ADULT (17 years and older) 530€ INSTEAD OF 480€

CHILD (7 years – 16.99 years) 530€ INSTEAD OF 220€

BABY (0 years – 1.99 years) FREE

ADVANTAGEOUS ECO EXTRA TOUR PACKAGE

ALL ROUTE EXTRA TOURS INCLUDED!

INCLUDED TOURS

Matera Tour + Bologna Tour + Orvieto Tour

ADULT (17 years and older) 105€ INSTEAD OF 90€

CHILD (7 years – 16.99 years) 105€ INSTEAD OF 50€

BABY (0 years – 1.99 years) FREE

CHILD DISCOUNTS ARE VALID ONLY FOR PURCHASES OF ADVANTAGEOUS ECO OR ADVANTAGEOUS MAXI EXTRA TOUR PACKAGES. NO DISCOUNT IS APPLIED FOR SINGLE PURCHASES.

CHILDREN 0 TO 1.99 YEARS OLD CAN ATTEND EXTRA TOURS FOR FREE IF ACCOMPANIED BY ADULT GUESTS STAYING WITH THEM.

DURING THE TOUR, PAYMENTS FOR ADVANTAGEOUS ECO OR ADVANTAGEOUS MAXI EXTRA TOUR PACKAGES CAN BE MADE IN CASH OR WITH A CREDIT CARD. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT CARD PAYMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM YOUR TOUR GUIDE.

 

What's included
- Economy class airplane ticket on the special flight of Freebird Airlines from Istanbul (IST) to Bari (BRI) / Bergamo (BGY) – Istanbul (IST) - Airport taxes - 7 nights accommodation with breakfast in 3-star hotels - Airport-hotel-airport transfers - All intercity transfers - Panoramic city tours in Naples, Venice, Florence, and Rome - Professional Turkish guiding services
Not included
- Vaporetto Fee and Venice Tourist Tax (20€ per person) – Must be paid in the region during the tour. - City Taxes (30€ per person) – Must be paid in the region during the tour. - Visa fee and service charge - Travel Health Insurance - Departure tax - Lunch, dinner, and other meals - Hotel extras and personal expenses - Extra tours, additional tours along the route, and optional activities - Museum and site entrance fees - All services not specified as included in the price
Need to Know
GENERAL TERMS 1- The General Terms are an inseparable part of the tour program and cannot be considered independently of the tour program. 2- If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, Wtatil may cancel the tour up to 21 days before the travel date. In such a 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, if visa services have been utilized for visa applications made on behalf of the guest, these services cannot be refunded as they have been used. If the guest purchased the domestic flight connection from a different provider not associated with Wtatil, they cannot request any refund from Wtatil in case of cancellation of the trip by Wtatil. The guest agrees in advance to any material and moral losses that may arise due to the cancellation of the tour and Wtatil cannot be held responsible. 3- If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, Wtatil has the right to show goodwill and not cancel the tour. In this case, as the tour will be provided individually for the guest, the package-included guiding service will only cover transfers to and from the international flight. Cancellation and Modification 4- Our guests have the right to cancel without penalty by notifying Wtatil in writing up to 30 days before the tour departure date, except for flight tickets for which payment has been made and/or committed to the airline. If the cancellation occurs within 31 days before the trip start date, a penalty of 50% of the remaining tour fee will be applied on top of the flight ticket cost, and if the cancellation occurs within 15 days or less before the trip start date, the full tour fee will be forfeited as a penalty. In case of cancellation requests, the refund conditions for additional services like domestic flight connections, visa services, and travel health insurance may vary according to the requested cancellation period, so it is necessary to inquire in advance about their refundability. Wtatil cannot make any commitments for the refund of additional services. Guiding Services and Extra Tours 5- The days and times of the tours mentioned in the program may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of the museums and historical sites at the places to be visited and the weather conditions. Different guides may accompany our guests during the tours. 6- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for the general introduction of the cities and are conducted with a maximum duration of 2-3 hours without including entrances to museums and historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, will not take place if they cannot be conducted due to closures by local authorities, prohibitive weather conditions, or road closures. Some tours may involve public transportation or walking in places where vehicle access is not permitted or where roads are closed due to circumstances. 7- Our guide may change the days of the city tour and/or additional tours depending on the number of participants and the closure of museums and historical sites, and this situation applies to any changes that may occur with flight times. 8- Important considerations for tours conducted by Speed Boats include: no heavy meals or excessive water consumption right before boarding. Guests with stomach, back, neck conditions or pregnant guests must inform their guides of their conditions. 9- There are no refunds for services included in the price if participation in the specified tour or meal services is not provided. About Flights 10- Wtatil acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger, and in case of any disputes, the relevant provisions of Turkish law, as well as the Hague Protocol and the Warsaw Convention, will apply. 11- Delays or changes in flight times may occur on scheduled and private flights. Wtatil is obliged to notify the guests of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger agrees to the risk of flight time changes/cancellations when purchasing the tour. 12- Infants aged 0-2 only pay airport tax. 13- According to airline rules; if the outbound flight of a round-trip airline ticket is not used, the return flight will be canceled by the airline. 14- The check-in and boarding procedures to be performed for those participating in flights are personal responsibilities and must be completed by guests at the airports before the flight, at the relevant airline counters, or online via the airline's websites. 15- Last-minute delays and gate changes during flights are announced audibly at airports and displayed on information boards in the area. This information must be followed by the guests themselves. 16- Wtatil is not responsible for guests who are not present at the specified airport during the hours indicated in accordance with airline regulations, do not complete the check-in and boarding procedures on time, or complete these procedures on time but do not board the aircraft. All expenses related to obtaining new round-trip airline tickets, and transfers in the destination area for guests who miss their flights will be borne by them. 17- The general baggage allowance for outbound flights departing from Turkey is 20 kg. This weight may vary based on the airline and the country of destination. If there are domestic flights in the destination country, the baggage allowance for those internal flights may drop to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of Wtatil. 18- For guests wishing to upgrade their tickets with miles (to business or first class); upgrade transactions may be conducted based on the availability of the airline (check the airline you are a member of). There is no guarantee of mileage for each flight. Check if the tickets for the program are in an upgradeable class. 19- Some airlines may charge extra for meal and online check-in services. Other Matters 20- Wtatil will not accept responsibility for any changes or cancellations made directly by guests communicating with the hotel. In this case, the cancellation policies of Wtatil will apply. 21- In cases where hotels are listed only by category information without specifying hotel names in the tour program, Wtatil will inform the guest 48 hours prior to the trip about the hotel(s). 22- During special periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, and sports tournaments, hotels may be used at distances greater than specified locations or kilometers. In such cases, Wtatil will provide information 15 days prior to the tour departure date. 23- When registering for the purchased tour, the guest must accurately enter the name, date of birth, and passport number as stated in the passport into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Penalty fees for incorrect information leading to flight ticket cancellations or changes will be charged to the guests. 24- To use mobile phones abroad, check with the company your line belongs to before leaving Turkey to ensure that your phone is activated for international use. 25- The check-in time for accommodation is 15:00, and the check-out time is 12:00. 26- Wtatil will communicate room-related requests (high floor, close to common areas, smoking/non-smoking, bed type) to the hotel. It is aimed that the reserved rooms correspond to the guest's preferences according to the hotel's availability. The fulfillment of these requests depends on availability at the time of check-in and cannot be guaranteed by Wtatil. 27- Breakfast offered at hotels may differ from the rich breakfast traditionally found in Turkish cuisine. Generally, it is served as a continental breakfast consisting of limited selections such as butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee and may be served in a separate room allocated for groups. 28- In some situations, a double bed may be provided instead of twin beds. Many European hotels offer rooms with two beds that can be combined if needed. 29- Child and extra bed policies may vary among hotels, depending on the room types. 30- Any extra bed and baby cot are provided upon request and based on the hotel's availability, and must be approved by the hotel. 31- The capacity for extra beds or baby cots in the room is 1 (maximum). 32- In triple rooms, there is an extra bed application, and the bed allocated for the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Extra beds consist of either pull-up/foldable beds or coach beds. Our guests acknowledge that they accept the potential tightness and type of beds due to the extra beds to be added in triple room and/or child-inclusive reservations. 33- If the number of children and their ages staying with adults are incorrectly declared by the guests in hotel reservations, the relevant hotels may charge extra fees. In such cases, the responsibility lies with the guest who made the incorrect declaration. Hotels may request identification for age verification of children. 34- In reservations for 2 adults + 1 child, there may not be a separate bed available for the child. Child prices are only applicable if the child is staying with two adults. Child discounts are valid for “one child” who meets the age group while staying with two adults. 35- Daily currency exchange rates reflect on TL prices. The rates in effect at the time of payment are valid. Additional requests and some extra services (minibar, ironing, etc.) offered at the hotel may be subject to additional charges. These costs are not included in the payment at the time of purchase and are paid directly to the hotel during your stay. 36- Some countries have different practices regarding city, tourism, or local taxes. Any such city, tourism, or other taxes applied are collected from the guest by the hotel during entry or exit. 37- The distances provided in the programs are map-based. Travel times may be extended due to traffic, weather conditions, the geographical location of the country visited, road works, and conditions. 38- Wtatil may change the order of the cities in the program and the main airline to be flown, without altering the content of the program, in compulsory situations or as deemed necessary. 39- Passengers participating in the tour are responsible for their personal belongings, bags, luggage, passports/identities, and Wtatil is not responsible for lost/forgotten/stolen items. In case forgotten items are found, the costs incurred for delivering them to the country and/or the person will be borne by the item owner. 40- Participants in the tour are required to carry their travel health insurance policies and any medications or reports related to health issues with them. 41- For possible extra charges, a photo ID/passport issued by official authorities and a credit card or cash deposit may be requested upon check-in by the hotel. The return of the deposit requested upon 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 T.C. citizens. 43- Guests' passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end date of travel. 44- To enable entry and exit stamps to be placed on your passport at customs crossings/borders, there must be at least 2 blank pages in your passport. 45- Being exempt from a visa for entering the countries on this tour does not mean that you will be allowed to enter/exit the country; the passport police have the authority to refuse entry/exiting, and Wtatil is not responsible for this situation; the responsibility lies with the passenger. 46- Non-Turkish citizens or passengers with dual citizenship, traveling with other country passports to participate in the tour, must inquire directly with relevant embassies about the visa procedures of the country they will be traveling to; otherwise, Wtatil will not be responsible for any resulting consequences. 47- To avoid issues at the border with customs police due to damaged, torn, or wet passports, passports need to be renewed. Responsibility lies with the passenger in the absence of this condition. 48- For guests under 18 traveling alone or with only one parent, it is advisable for the accompanying parents to be sensitive to the possibility of customs police requesting a document showing joint consent from both parents during country entries and exits.