Big Italy Tour with Turkish Airlines for 5 Nights 6 Days (FCO - LJU)
Tour Detail
Day 1: Istanbul-Rome
Meeting with our valued guests at 04:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. Departure to Rome at 07:40 on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1861. After our arrival at 09:20, we set off with our private bus waiting for us to take our city tour. Upon arrival, during our tour of this beautiful city, the capital of world history and Italy, we discover Rome’s most important historical points panoramically. Our first stop is the Colosseum and the nearby Arch of Constantine. Then we enjoy the panoramic view of the Roman Forum and the city from the Capitoline Hill. We see the statue at Piazza della Bocca della Verità and continue past the ancient Teatro Marcello to the banks of the Tiber River. Our tour ends with the view of Castel Sant’Angelo decorating the river. After the tour, guests who wish may join the Angels & Demons Tour, which will be arranged as an extra. Transfer to our hotel and check-in to our rooms. Overnight in Rome at our hotel.
Extra Tour: Angels & Demons & Vatican Tour Per Person 40 Euro
On our Angels and Demons tour, the most important squares, monuments and religious buildings reflecting the spirit of Rome await us. Our first stop is Piazza della Repubblica, one of the busiest points in Rome. Then we visit Piazza Venezia, the administrative and historical center of the city, and see the magnificent Vittorio Emanuele II Monument panoramically. We take a short photo break at Piazza Navona, one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture, with Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers. Our next stop is the ancient Pantheon, dazzling with its architecture. Then we reach the Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fountain), which has become a symbol of Rome, and perform the traditional wish ritual. Our walk continues to Spanish Steps, one of Rome’s most romantic spots, and Piazza del Popolo, considered the northern gate of the city. In the final part of our walk, we head to the Vatican, the center of the Christian world, and see the magnificent St. Peter’s Square surrounded by Bernini’s colonnades. Then, accompanied by our guide, we enter St. Peter’s Basilica. We have the opportunity to individually discover the magnificent dome designed by Michelangelo, the Pietà sculpture, and the unique works of art inside the basilica. No guided narration will be provided inside; the visit will take place in the form of a personal tour. This walk, where you will discover Rome’s atmosphere intertwined with history, art and faith street by street, will offer an unforgettable experience.
Extra Tour: Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Tour 30 Euro
Located approximately 25 km from Rome city center, Castel Romano Designer Outlet is one of Italy’s most popular outlet centers, offering world-famous brands at advantageous prices. As part of our tour, our guests will have the opportunity to spend pleasant time on wide shopping streets and purchase products from many famous brands at outlet prices. Inside the outlet; Prada, Gucci, Burberry, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Guess, Nike, Adidas, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani, Levi's, Diesel and many more international brand stores are available. In addition to store discounts on end-of-season products, advantageous prices ranging from 30% to 70% are offered throughout the year. After the free time given for shopping, we meet at the designated point and depart for our hotel or the destination in the continuation of our program.
Day 2: Rome – Naples & Pompeii – Rome
After breakfast in the morning, full day free time. Guests who wish may join the Pompeii Ancient City and Naples City Tour, or in the evening, guests who wish may join the Rome by Night tour. Overnight in Rome at our hotel.
Extra Tour: Pompeii Ancient City and Naples City Tour – Per Person: 120 Euro
Pompeii, one of Italy’s most impressive archaeological sites, is an ancient Roman city that was suddenly destroyed by the lava of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and brought back to light centuries later. On this tour, walking through the stone streets with a licensed local guide, you will closely see the traces of the Roman era and experience daily life firsthand through its baths, houses, frescoes, shops and mosaics. After the Pompeii visit, we head to Naples, the largest city in southern Italy. In this historic port city built on the slopes of Vesuvius, we will take a panoramic city tour accompanied by our guide. We will have the opportunity to see from the outside important structures such as Castel Nuovo, the Royal Palace, San Carlo Theatre, Galleria Umberto and Spaccanapoli. During free time, you can taste Naples’ famous street food and enjoy a unique lunch break in the city where Italian pizza was born. This tour, which brings together history, archaeology and the culture of southern Italy, offers a special experience full of unforgettable scenes and powerful stories.
Extra Tour: Rome By Night Tour Per Person 30 Euro
After sunset, the historical silhouette of Rome illuminated with lights will enchant you on our night tour. Join the city tour by comfortable bus and discover how Rome takes on a different magic at night.
Day 3: Rome – Pisa – Florence – Montecatini
After breakfast, we depart for Florence. On the way, guests who wish may join the Pisa Tour. Florence, known in history as the birthplace of the Renaissance and a city that shaped European art and intellectual history, is one of the world’s most important cultural centers, not only in Italy. Rising under the patronage of the Medici family, this city was the birthplace and creative center of many geniuses such as Dante Alighieri, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, and Botticelli. It also played a pioneering role throughout history in banking, textiles and art, and for a period served as the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. On our city tour, we will see the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (Duomo), one of the masterpieces combining Florence’s Gothic and Renaissance architecture, and the Baptistery with its impressive exterior, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Signoria Square considered the political center of the city, Palazzo Vecchio (Signoria Palace) in the square, Loggia dei Lanzi decorated with statues, the Uffizi Square hosting world-famous collections, Ponte Vecchio Bridge noted for its historic and elegant structure over the Arno River, Piazza della Repubblica blending the modern and historical fabric of the city, and San Lorenzo Market known for its local products.
Extra Tour: Pisa Tour Per Person 45 EUR
We will have the opportunity to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of Italy’s symbols, up close. On our tour, the Piazza dei Miracoli, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be visited; our guide will provide information about the Pisa Cathedral, Baptistery and Leaning Tower from the outside. After the tour, free time will be given to our guests for photos and exploring the surroundings. You can capture unforgettable shots in front of this iconic tower, one of Italy's most photographed structures.
Day 4: Florence – Milan
After breakfast, check-out from the rooms and we head to Milan. Guests who wish may join the extra Como Lake and Town Tour on the way. Upon our arrival in Milan, we set off for our city tour. Milan is a city that is stylish rather than attractive, wealthy rather than creative. It is undoubtedly the heart of the Italian economy and one of Italy’s must-see cities. On our Milan city tour, one of the city’s historical monuments, Milan Castle ‘Castello Sforzesco’, and ‘Galleria’, which marked the 19th-century industrial revolution, is also known as Europe’s first covered shopping arcade. Famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel was inspired by this structure for the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Duomo, where Gothic art can be seen intensively, is the world’s fourth largest church with its exterior consisting of more than 2000 statues. On ‘via monte napoleone’ and ‘via la spiga’, known as the center of fashion, you can see the richness of the shop windows.
Extra Tour: Como Lake and Town Tour Per Person 40 Euro
Located about 1.5 hours from Milan, Lake Como is a pleasant region distinguished by its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. On this tour, we reach Como town, take a short walk accompanied by our guide, and then give our guests free time for shopping and sightseeing.
Day 5: Milan – Venice
After breakfast, we depart for Venice. Guests who wish may join the Verona Tour on the way. After our tour, we head to Venice. From Tronchetto harbor, the final vehicle access point, we travel by vaporetto to the historic island. After a pleasant vaporetto ride, we get off near St. Mark’s Square, the historical center of the city, and begin our tour among the canals. Here, all the vehicles we are used to seeing in daily life, such as motor vehicles, police, ambulances, garbage trucks, municipal buses, etc., have given way to boats. Walking from the waterfront to St. Mark’s Square, you can see the Venice prison and the “Ponte dei Sospiri” Bridge of Sighs connecting the prison and the Doge’s Palace, San Giorgio Island directly opposite the bridge, the twin columns called the city’s entrance gate in the square on the main facade of the Doge’s Palace, and the statues symbolizing Venice on these columns. The square where St. Mark’s Basilica is located was called “the most beautiful square in the world” by Napoleon. Although the construction of the basilica was completed in the 9th century, it took until the 17th century to reach its current form. The four bronze horses you will see on the main facade were brought from Istanbul upon the return of the Second Crusades. During your free time, you can watch the statues on top of the clock tower strike the bell every hour and climb the bell tower to see the entire Venice view from above. In addition, guests who wish can join the extra Burano Island Tour. Free time after our tour. Then transfer to our hotel, room allocation and overnight at our Venice hotel.
Extra Tour: Verona Tour 50 Euro
We see the administrative palace of the Duchy of Verona, which remained under the Venice Republic for centuries, Erbe Square, which is still used as a market place today as it was in history, and the second largest amphitheater in Italy after the Colosseum in Rome. Passing through Verona shopping centers, whose streets were paved with marble to show their wealth, we see the palace where Dante Alighieri lived during his exile. After seeing the Scaliger tomb, the family that ruled Verona, we panoramically see the house where Romeo and Juliet, which inspired English playwright William Shakespeare, were born.
Extra Tour: Murano Island Tour Per Person: 35 Euro
Murano Island, one of the most special islands of the Venice Lagoon, has gained worldwide fame with its centuries-old glassmaking tradition. Known as the “Capital of Glass Art,” this fascinating island offers its visitors a different experience with its peaceful atmosphere and elegant canals, away from the crowds of Venice.
Day 6: Venice – Ljubljana – Istanbul
After breakfast, we check out of the rooms and head towards Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Guests who wish may join the extra Bled Lake Tour on the way. Upon our arrival, our panoramic city tour begins. With its romantic bridges, historical squares and colorful buildings, it is one of the most charming cities in Central Europe. On our tour, the famous Triple Bridge and Dragon Bridge over the Ljubljanica River, Prešeren Square, the heart of the city, the Town Hall, and St. Nicholas Cathedral, which stands out with its Baroque architecture, are among the places to be seen panoramically. After our tour, flight to Istanbul at 20:15 on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1064. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrival at Istanbul Airport at 00:05 and the end of our tour. We hope to see you in our next organization.
Extra Tour: Bled Lake Tour – Per Person 30 Euro
Lake Bled, Slovenia's most famous natural beauty, is considered one of the most romantic spots in Europe with its postcard-worthy scenery, turquoise waters and enchanting island in the middle of the lake. On our tour, we first arrive at this unique lake located at the foot of the Julian Alps. During our walk along the lakeshore, we will have the chance to panoramically see the historic Bled Island in the middle of the lake, the Church of the Mother of God on the island, and the historic Bled Castle rising on a hill overlooking the lake. After our guide’s explanations, during the free time given, you can take pleasant walks by the lake and photograph the magnificent views. You will also have the opportunity to taste the famous Bled Cream Cake (Bled Kremna Rezina), which has become the symbol of the region and whose fame has spread throughout Europe. This special tour, which you will spend in the peace of nature, the enchanting scenery of the Alps and the fairy-tale atmosphere of Slovenia, is a candidate to be one of the most unforgettable memories of your trip.
Full Package
Angels & Demons & Vatican: 40 €
Castel Romano Outlet: 30 €
Pompeii & Naples: 120 €
Rome By Night: 30 €
Pisa: 45 €
Como Lake: 40 €
Verona: 50 €
Murano Island: 35 €
Bled Lake: 30 €
Total Extra Tour Fee: 420 €
Full Package with 15% Discount: 350 €
City 3* and 4* Hotels etc. (2 sample hotel names are given for each city)
Rome Relais Cristallo Tivoli 3* etc. // Palace 2000 4* etc.
Florence Park Hotel Moderno 3* etc. // Hotel Terme Pellegrini 4*etc.
Venice Le Calandre 3* etc. // Roy Hotel 4* etc.
Milan Hotel Esperia Rho 3* etc. // Cosmo Hotel Palace 4*etc.