ERFİ TRAVEL

October 29 Special Izmir Departure Magnificent Great Italy Tour with SunExpress Airlines 8 Nights ATS001

8 Nights, 9 Days
Tour details

Day 1 Izmir – Milan

Meeting 3 hours before the flight in front of the SunExpress Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Milan at 11:45 with SunExpress Airlines flight XQ892. Upon arrival at 13:50 local time, our panoramic city tour begins with the vehicle waiting for us in the area. In Milan, which is famous for its wealth of historical and modern sights, among the places to see are the Duomo Cathedral, one of the world's largest and most magnificent Gothic cathedrals; La Scala, one of the world's oldest opera houses; Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, an eye-catching 19th-century arched shopping gallery; and Castello Sforzesco (Milan Castle) with its magnificent architecture. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Milan

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish may join the Splendid Lakes (Como & Lugano) and Outlet Center Tour. (70 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Como. This city, named after Lake Como, which is identified with the city, is one of the unique attractions with a natural beauty that is heavily visited from all over the world. Como attracts attention not only with its architectural beauties reflecting Gothic and Renaissance styles, but also with the houses owned by world-famous names such as Madonna and George Clooney. After our tour, our second stop is Lugano. Lake Lugano is a fascinating lake located in southern Switzerland at the foot of the Alps. This lake combines both the cultural and natural features of Switzerland and Italy. After our visit in this city, famous for its magnificent views and stylish shopping streets, we stop for shopping at the outlet where world-famous brands are located. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Milan – Rome

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Rome, the country's largest city and capital. With our arrival, our city tour begins. Having been the center of one of the greatest civilizations in history, the city has been a center of power, culture, and religion throughout its approximately 2500-year existence. The historic center of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has an extremely rich historical heritage and a cosmopolitan atmosphere with its magnificent palaces, thousand-year-old churches and basilicas, splendid Roman ruins, ornate monuments, decorated statues, and elegant fountains. Among the places to see are Vatican (St. Peter's Cathedral), the center of administration of the Catholic branch of Christianity; the Colosseum, where gladiator fights were held; the Roman Forum, which was in the center of Ancient Rome and where religious, political, and social activities were once held; the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II (Vittoriano Emanuele); the Fontana di Trevi, known in our country as the Fountain of Love; and the Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna). After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Rome – Castel Gondolfo & Nemi & Vatican – Rome

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish may join the extra Splendid Castel Gondolfo & Nemi & Outlet & Vatican Tour. (80 Euro) Our first stop will be Castel Gondolfo, home to the Papal Summer Palace, known as the summer residence of the Popes. This historic palace and its surroundings are famous for their impressive views and beautiful gardens. Then we proceed to Nemi Village. This village, located around Lake Nemi, formed inside a volcanic crater, is also known as the strawberry village because the region is renowned for its famous fresh and delicious strawberries. The village is an attractive place for both tourists and nature lovers with its historical ruins, narrow stone streets, and beautiful lake views. In the free time given, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the village and shop. After our tour, we go to Italy's most famous outlet area and give free time. In this outlet area, you will have the opportunity to shop at attractive prices. After our tour, we move on to the famous St. Peter's Square in Vatican, considered the center of Christianity. Upon our arrival, free time for visiting the basilica and the square. While walking around the square, the obelisk in the center and the columns surrounding the square will fascinate you. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Rome – Naples & Pompei – Rome

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish may join the extra Splendid Naples & Pompei tour. (100 Euro). Naples, an energetic port city in southern Italy overflowing with historical and cultural riches, has a unique character with its lively markets, traditional pizza, and impressive historical ruins on the coast of the Mediterranean, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, which offers a magnificent view. After our tour, our next stop is Pompei. In this archaeological site of the Ancient Roman city, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 BC and revealed thousands of years later, you will embark on a deep journey into the Ancient Roman period with the remarkably well-preserved remains of settlements and daily life. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Rome – Orvieto – Florence

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Florence. On the way, we join the Splendid Orvieto Tour. (Orvieto tour is included in the tour price.) Located in the Central Italy region on a high volcanic hill, this impressive medieval town is famous for its magnificent cathedral crafted in Gothic style, large square, and historic streets. The striking mosaics and detailed exterior of Orvieto Cathedral are both an artistic and architectural masterpiece. After our tour, we continue on to Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, the city where the Renaissance was born, our panoramic city tour begins. In our city tour in Florence, a cultural, artistic, and architectural gem, we will visit the Duomo Church (Santa Maria Del Fiore), the Baptistery, the Old Palace, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza Signoria. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel in Montecatini.

Day 7 Florence – Pisa & Siena & San Gimignano – Florence

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish may join the extra Splendid Tuscan Towns (Pisa & Siena & Gimignano) Tour. (100 Euro) Our first stop will be the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the symbols of the country and famous for its leaning structure. After taking wonderful photos here, we move on to the city of Siena, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Siena, which offers its visitors a journey through time with its narrow streets and stone buildings carrying the magic of the Middle Ages, is like an elegant castle in the heart of traditional Italian city life with its historic Piazza del Campo and impressive cathedral. The final stop of our tour will be San Gimignano. San Gimignano, in the heart of Tuscany,

is a town famous for its stone towers rising like a fairy tale from the Middle Ages. Known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages," this impressive settlement is recognized for its 14 tall towers as a result of the wealth and prestige struggle between city-states in the 14th century. With its narrow, labyrinth-like streets and historic buildings, it makes visitors feel the traces of the past vividly. In addition, this town, offering magnificent panoramic views, enchants with its artistic and cultural riches; its buildings built in Gothic and Romanesque styles, the historic square Piazza della Cisterna, and its fascinating frescoes make it a true treasure of history and art. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 Florence – Bologna- Venice

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Venice. On the way, we carry out our Bologna city tour. (Bologna tour is included in the tour price.) Bologna is a historic settlement established in the region between the Apennine Mountains in northern Italy and stands out with its cultural richness. During the city tour we will take in this beautiful city, Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio Basilica, Palazzo Podesta, and the Town Hall are among the places to see. After our tour, we continue our journey to Venice. Like a historic fairy-tale city dancing on water, Venice, enchanting its visitors with its romance and mystery, is wrapped like a labyrinth with canals and gondolas. In our city tour, St. Mark's Basilica and Square, the Doge's Palace, the Grand Canal, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Rialto Bridge are among the places to see in Venice. After our tour, our guests who wish may join the extra Splendid Gondola Tour on the Canals of Venice. (35 Euro) In this tour, which we will do with traditional gondolas, one of the symbols of Venice, we will have the opportunity to see the canals of Venice. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 9 Venice – Izmir

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport at the time determined by the guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 17:40 with SunExpress Airlines flight XQ891. Arrival at 22:05 local time and end of the tour.

Extra Tour Package: 350 Euro instead of 385 Euro

 Splendid Lakes (Como & Lugano) and Outlet Center (70 Euro)

 Splendid Castel Gondolfo & Nemi & Outlet & Vatican (80 Euro)

 Splendid Tuscan Towns (Pisa & Siena & San Gimignano) (100 Euro)

 Splendid Naples & Pompei Tour (100 Euro)

 Gondola on the Splendid Canals of Venice (35 Euro)

(Children aged 0–10 receive a 50% discount on the undiscounted price)


What's included
- Flight ticket between İzmir – Milan / Venice – İzmir with SunExpress Airlines - Airport Taxes - Airport-hotel-airport transfers - 8 Nights – 9 Days accommodation with breakfast in 3* / 4* Hotels - City tours in Milan, Rome, Orvieto, Florence, Bologna, Venice - Professional Turkish-speaking guide service - Venice Vaporetto Fee
Not included

 Visa Fee,

 International departure tax,

 Travel Health Insurance

 Any services not explicitly stated as included in the package price,

 Entrance fees to museums and historical sites,

 Extra tours and personal expenses,

 Optional tips for drivers and guides,

 City Taxes (to be paid directly at the hotel reception.)