ISTANBUL – BERGAMO – MILAN – (Verona Tour) – VENICE
After completing the baggage check-in, ticket, and passport control procedures at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Terminal 3 hours before the flight, we will fly to Bergamo on Pegasus Airlines’ scheduled flight PC1211, departing at 08:50. With our arrival at Bergamo Airport at 10:40 local time, we will proceed to Milano city center with our private bus waiting for us at the airport to start our city tour. After arriving in Milan, we will have a city tour. Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, is also notable for its cuisine, opera, churches, and priceless works of art such as Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper fresco. Although it is Italy's business and financial capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping, nightlife, and dining experiences. During our city tour, we will visit iconic sites such as the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, the Galleria where many famous brands can be found, and Porta Romano. After the Milan city tour, we will head to Venice. On the way, guests who wish can join the extra Verona Tour (50 Euro). Verona, which is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, is also home to Italy's second largest amphitheater after the Colosseum and the house of Juliet, from Shakespeare's famous work Romeo & Juliet, which is known as the biggest love story in the world today. Our tour in Verona will be completed with a visit to Erbe Square, and we will continue our journey to our hotel in the Venice region. Transfer to our hotel in the Venice region. Check-in to the rooms and free time to rest.
VENICE – (Venetian Masterpieces & Hidden Venice Walking Tour) – PISA – FLORENCE
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will depart for Pisa. On the way, guests who wish can join the extra Venetian Masterpieces and Hidden Venice Walking Tour (80 Euro – “Vaporetto and city entry fees included”). During our tour in Venice, we will see major iconic structures such as San Marco Square, San Marco Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the historical Campanile Bell Tower, which was constructed from stone and marble and whose columns were brought from Istanbul. After this, we will take a pleasant walk through the streets of Venice, which are connected by bridges and stretch along narrow canals. After the tour ends and a free time is given, we will continue our journey to Pisa. Upon arrival in Pisa, we will visit the Pisa Tower, cathedral, baptistery, and Miracoli Square. After a short free time to take photos of the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, we will transfer to our hotel in the Florence region. Check-in to the rooms and free time to rest.
FLORENCE – (San Gimignano & Siena Tour) – ROME
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will set off for our panoramic city tour of Florence. Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance and the home of Pinocchio, in Florence, we will first see Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral, which is immediately noticeable with its orange dome and is the fourth largest cathedral in Europe. One of the most notable features of the cathedral is the bronze doors, known as the “Gates of Paradise,” which depict stories of prophets mentioned in the Qur'an. Next, we will see Giotto’s Bell Tower, which was once used to call the public to parliament, the Piazza della Signoria, which has been the political and social center of Florence for centuries, and the famous Ponte Vecchio known for its antique and jewelry shops. After the Florence city tour, we will head to Rome. On the way, guests who wish can join the extra San Gimignano & Siena Tour (80 Euro). Our first visit point will be San Gimignano. San Gimignano, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its well-preserved medieval architecture, is also known as the “Beautiful Towers Town” because 14 architectural masterpieces among the 76 towers that survived wars and natural disasters still stand today. In San Gimignano, we will enjoy a scenic tour of its narrow streets leading to the town square, where we will see the 14 magnificent towers. After this, we will arrive in Siena, which is famous for its narrow streets, small alleys, and the Campo Square, considered the largest square in Europe. After a delightful walk through the streets leading to Campo Square, we will continue our journey to Rome. After arriving at our hotel in the Rome region, we will check into our rooms and have free time to rest.
ROME – (Rome Icons & Nemi Strawberry Village Tour) – (Vatican and Roman Local Neighborhoods Tour)
After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. Guests who wish can join the extra Rome Icons & Nemi Strawberry Village Tour (85 Euro). Our first visit point will be Nemi, known as the "Strawberry Village" due to its wild strawberries, which hosts an annual strawberry festival. After a guided tour that showcases the narrow streets leading to the squares and the enchanting views of lakes and valleys along with the aroma of strawberries, we will embark on a historical journey through Rome, known as "the city at the center of the world," characterized by its art, history, music, shopping, sun, and food, revealing a rich variety of architectural styles from ancient times to the Renaissance. During our tour, we will explore the Colosseum, a symbol of the city and the site of gladiator fights during the Roman Empire, the Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain (where it is believed that throwing a coin ensures a return to Rome), the famous Spanish Steps filled with street artists, and Piazza Pietra and Piazza Popolo. At the end of the tour, we will have free time in the city center by the Pantheon. Guests who wish can join the extra Vatican and Roman Local Neighborhoods Tour (65 Euro) during this free time. The tour will begin with a visit to Castel Sant'Angelo and Navona Square, and we will visit Vatican/San Pietro, the center of the Catholic denomination in Christianity and the smallest country in the world by area. We will have free time at San Pietro Square (St. Peter's Square), where thousands of Catholics gather for worship and where the Pope greets the public on special occasions. Guests can visit the cathedral section “for free” depending on availability. After the free time, we will start our exploration of Roman local neighborhoods. In this tour, we will immerse ourselves in local life as if we are residents of the city, experiencing the genuine Italian atmosphere in Trastevere, Piazza Trilussa, Ponte Sisto, and the ancient Tiber Island connected to the city by two bridges, known for its charming small cafés, family restaurants, boutiques, greengrocers, butchers, and more. After our walking tour through its labyrinth-like narrow streets, we will complete our tour and return to our hotel in the Rome region.
ROME – (Outlet Tour) – ISTANBUL
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will head to Rome Fiumicino Airport for our return flight to Istanbul. On the way, guests who wish can join the extra Outlet Tour (25 Euro). We will enjoy quality and affordable shopping at the outlet center, which houses stores of Italy's most prestigious brands that set fashion trends, along with cafes, restaurants, and personal activity areas, after a pleasant free time. After our shopping, we will continue our journey to the airport. Upon arrival at the airport, we will complete our baggage check-in, check-in, and passport control, and then we will fly to Istanbul on Pegasus Airlines’ flight PC1224 at 17:15. We will arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 20:55 TS and our tour ends.