Big Italy Tour with Turkish Airlines for 5 Nights 6 Days (NAP-LJU) 2. Package
Tour Detail
Day 1: Istanbul-Naples – Rome
Meeting with our valued guests at 10:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport. Departure to Naples at 13:10 on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1463. After our arrival at 14:35, we set off with our private bus waiting for us to take our city tour. Get ready to discover Naples, the pearl of the Mediterranean! With its colorful streets, historic squares, unique cuisine, and enchanting views, we will take a panoramic city tour accompanied by our guide in this historic port city built on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. We will have the opportunity to see important landmarks such as Castel Nuovo Castle, the Royal Palace, San Carlo Theatre, Galleria Umberto, and Spaccanapoli from the outside. During free time, you may taste Naples’ famous street foods and take a unique lunch break in the city where Italian pizza was born. Guests who wish may join the optional Pompeii Ancient City Tour. After our tour, we depart for Rome. Upon arrival, during our tour in this beautiful city, the capital of world history and of Italy, we will discover Rome’s most important historical points panoramically. Our first stop is the Colosseum and the nearby Arch of Constantine. Then we admire the view of the Roman Forum and the panoramic city view from Capitoline Hill. At Piazza della Bocca della Verità, we see the “Mouth of Truth” statue, pass in front of Teatro Marcello, dating back to ancient times, and reach the banks of the Tiber River. Our tour ends with a view of Castel Sant’Angelo adorning the river... After our tour, guests who wish may join the optional Angels & Demons Tour. Transfer to our hotel and check-in to our rooms. Overnight in Rome at our hotel.
Optional Tour: Pompeii Ancient City Tour – Per Person: 60 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 AD and was brought back to light centuries later. On this tour, walking through the stone streets accompanied by a licensed local guide, you will closely see the traces of the Roman era; you will feel everyday life firsthand with its baths, houses, frescoes, shops, and mosaics.
Day 2: Rome
After breakfast, free time. Guests may join the Angels & Demons & Vatican Tour and Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Tour. Overnight at our hotel.
Optional Tour: Angels & Demons & Vatican Tour and Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Tour Per Person 80 Euro
In 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 liveliest 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, accompanied by Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers. Our next stop is the ancient Pantheon, dazzling with its architecture. Then we reach Fontana di Trevi (the Fountain of Love), the symbol of Rome, and perform the traditional wish ritual. Our walk continues to the Spanish Steps, one of Rome’s most romantic spots, and Piazza del Popolo, considered the city’s northern gate. In the final part of our walk, we cross 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 explore Michelangelo’s magnificent dome, the Pietà sculpture, and the unique works of art inside the basilica. There will be no guided narration inside; the visit will take place in the form of personal exploration. This walk, where you will discover Rome’s atmosphere intertwined with history, art, and faith street by street, will offer an unforgettable experience. Afterwards, we head to Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, which offers the world’s most famous brands at discounted prices year-round. You can shop in hundreds of stores, from luxury brands such as Prada, Gucci, Armani, Michael Kors, and Hugo Boss to local Italian designers. Away from the city crowds, this tour, where you will experience both the peace of nature and the excitement of shopping, will add a pleasant break to your vacation.
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 as the birthplace of the Renaissance in history and a city that shaped the history of art and thought in Europe, is one of the world’s most important cultural centers, not only of Italy. Rising under the patronage of the Medici family, this city was the birthplace and workplace 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 the arts; at one time it also 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 façade, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Signoria Square, considered the political center of the city, the Palazzo Vecchio (Palace of the Signoria) in the square, the statue-filled Loggia dei Lanzi, the Uffizi Square housing world-famous collections, the historic and elegant Ponte Vecchio Bridge over the Arno River, Piazza della Repubblica uniting the city’s modern and historic fabric, and San Lorenzo Market, known for its local products.
Optional Tour: Pisa Tour Per Person 45 EUR
We will have the chance to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of Italy’s symbols, up close. On our tour, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) 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 landmarks.
Day 4: Florence – Milan
After breakfast and checking out of the rooms, we depart for Milan. Guests who wish may join the optional Lake Como and Town Tour on the way. Upon arrival in Milan, we proceed for our city tour. Milan is a city that is more elegant than attractive, more affluent than creative. It is undoubtedly the lifeblood of Italy’s economy and one of the country’s must-see cities. In our Milan city tour, we will see the Milan Castle ‘Castello Sforzesco’, one of the city’s historical monuments; the ‘Galleria’, which left its mark on the 19th-century industrial revolution and is also known as Europe’s first covered shopping center. The famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel was inspired by it in the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Duomo, where Gothic art can be seen extensively, is the world’s fourth largest church with its exterior composed of more than 2,000 statues. You can see the richness of the shop windows on the streets of ‘via monte napoleone’ and ‘via la spiga’, known as the center of fashion.
Optional Tour: Lake Como and Town Tour Per Person 40 Euro
Located about 1.5 hours from Milan, Lake Como is a pleasant region that stands out with its natural beauty and calm atmosphere. On this tour, we reach the town of Como, 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 transportation point for vehicles, we travel by vaporetto to the historic island. After an enjoyable vaporetto ride, we get off near San Marco Square, the historic center of the city, and begin our tour among the canals. Here, away from motor vehicles, all the vehicles we are used to seeing in daily life such as police cars, ambulances, garbage trucks, municipal buses, etc. have been replaced by boats. While walking from the Waterfront of the Slaves to San Marco 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 on the main façade of the Doge’s Palace, known as the city’s entrance gate, and the statues atop these columns, which are symbols of Venice. 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 cathedral was completed in the 9th century, it took until the 17th century to reach its present form. The 4 bronze horses you will see on its main façade were brought from Istanbul during the return of the Second Crusades. In your free time, you can watch the statues on top of the clock tower strike the bell every hour, and you can also climb the Bell Tower to see the whole Venice panorama from above. In addition, guests who wish may join the optional Burano Island Tour. Free time after our tour. Then transfer to our hotel, room assignment, and overnight at our Venice hotel.
Optional Tour: Verona Tour 50 Euro
We see the governing palace of the Duchy of Verona, which remained under the Venice Republic for centuries; the Erbe Square, which, as in its history, is still used as a marketplace today; and the second-largest amphitheater in Italy after the Colosseum in Rome at Erbe Square. Passing through Verona shopping centers, whose streets were paved with marble to show wealth, we see the palace where Dante Alighieri lived during his exile. After seeing the Scaligero tombs of the family that ruled Verona, we panoramically see the house where Romeo and Juliet, which inspired English playwright William Shakespeare, were born.
Optional 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 enchanting island offers 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 depart for Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, after checking out of the rooms. Guests who wish may join the optional Bled Lake Tour on the way. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour begins. With its romantic bridges, historic squares, and colorful buildings, it is one of Central Europe’s most charming cities. On our tour, the famous Triple Bridge and Dragon Bridge over the Ljubljanica River, Prešeren Square, the heart of the city, the City Hall, and St. Nicholas Cathedral, notable for 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 23:40 and the end of our tour. We look forward to seeing you at our next organization.
Optional Tour: Bled Lake Tour – Per Person 30 Euro
Lake Bled, Slovenia’s most famous natural beauty, is considered one of Europe’s most romantic spots with its postcard-perfect views, turquoise waters, and the enchanting island in the middle of the lake. On our tour, we first reach this unique lake at the foothills of the Julian Alps. During our walk along the lakeshore, we will have the opportunity to 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 panoramically. After our guide’s explanations, during the free time given, you may enjoy pleasant walks by the lake and photograph the magnificent views. You will also have the opportunity to taste the famous Bled Cream Cake (Bled Rezina), which has become a symbol of the region and is famous throughout Europe. This special tour, which you will spend accompanied by the peace of nature, the enchanting views of the Alps, and Slovenia’s fairy-tale atmosphere, is a candidate to become one of the most unforgettable memories of your trip.
Full Package
Pompeii Ancient City: 60 €
Angels & Demons & Vatican + Castel Romano Outlet: 80 €
Pisa: 45 €
Lake Como: 40 €
Verona: 50 €
Murano Island: 35 €
Bled Lake: 30 €
15% Discounted Full Package: 290 €
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.