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ANOTHER ITALY AND HIGHLIGHTS TOUR (WITH GOURMET AND SHOPPING ENJOYMENT) WITH PEGASUS AIRLINES 7 NIGHTS Bologna departure – Bologna return || 17139||22781
Tour Detail
ISTANBUL – BOLOGNA – (Lucca Tour with Dinner) – FLORENCE
After completing the ticket, baggage drop-off, and passport procedures by being present at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Terminal 3 hours before the flight, we fly to Bologna at 12:35 with Pegasus Airlines scheduled flight PC1217. Following our arrival in Bologna at 14:20 local time, we head to Bologna city center with our private bus waiting for us to arrange our panoramic city tour. Located in the Emilia-Romagna region, the homeland of Parmesan and balsamic vinegar, Bologna is home to Europe’s oldest and most established university. After our tour, where you will also have the chance to experience Bologna’s local street flavors specific to the city, featuring some of Italy’s best delicatessen products, and which stands out with its architecture dating from the Middle Ages to the present day, long arcaded walkways and lively squares, we head to our hotel in the Florence region. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Lucca Tour with Dinner program (45 Euro). We begin our tour with dinner at a local restaurant, served with Tordelli Lucchesi, Lucca’s specialty and Tuscany’s most famous ravioli/pasta. After dinner, in Lucca, one of Tuscany’s best-preserved medieval cities, which captivates visitors with its historic surrounding walls, narrow stone streets and elegant squares, we take a walking tour and, after free time around Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, the city’s symbol with its pleasant Tuscan evening atmosphere and distinctive oval shape, transfer to our hotel in the Florence region.
FLORENCE – (Florence Masterpieces Tour with Lunch) – ROME – (Rome Night Tour)
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart for Rome. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Florence Masterpieces Tour with Lunch program (65 Euro). In Florence, the great center of the Renaissance, the artistic city and open-air museum where art, aesthetics, and world-famous artists (Michelangelo, Da Vinci) were born, we will first see the Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral, the 4th largest church in Europe, from the outside, which immediately stands out with its orange dome. One of the cathedral’s most striking features is the bronze door known as the “Gates of Paradise,” where the stories of prophets mentioned in the Holy Quran are also depicted symbolically. Then, Giotto’s Bell Tower, once used to summon the people to parliament, Signoria Square, which was the political and social center of Florence for centuries and where Michelangelo’s famous David statue is located, and Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge famous for its antique and jewelry shops, are among the sights to be seen. Afterwards, after lunch at a local restaurant with Tuscan-style Roast Beef, we complete our tour and continue our journey to our hotel in the Rome region. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Rome Night Tour program (35 Euro). In this tour, which we will begin as a panoramic tour and explore the streets of Rome at any time of day in the aesthetic beauty created by evening lights, we will offer free time at the world-famous Piazza Navona and the Pantheon. During this free time, in many nearby cafes, you can taste the finest examples of traditional Italian pasta, especially Cacio e Pepe, which is considered Rome’s symbol and is the famous pasta of Roman cuisine prepared with Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper. For guests who prefer a light snack, we recommend Supplì filled with mozzarella, and for dessert lovers, we suggest trying the Roman Maritozzo, a creamy pastry unique to Rome, into which Romans used to place a ring to propose marriage. At the end of the tour, we arrive at our hotel in the Rome region.
ROME – (Rome Icons & Nemi Strawberry Village Tour) – (Vatican and Rome Local Neighborhoods Tour with Dinner)
After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. Guests who wish may join our extra Rome Icons & Nemi Strawberry Village Tour program (85 Euro). Our first stop on the tour will be Nemi, a favorite destination for film sets in Turkish and world cinema in Italy. Known for its wild strawberries and therefore called the “Strawberry Village,” Nemi hosts an annual strawberry festival. During our sightseeing walk and free time in Nemi, where narrow streets open onto squares and the enchanting view of the lake and valley combines with the scent of strawberries in the air, you can experience strawberry tart/ice cream made with Italy’s most famous wild strawberry at many small local shops around. After our visit to Nemi Strawberry Village, we take you on a historical journey through Rome and its icons, a city described as Urbs caput mundi, meaning “the city at the center of the world,” offering art, history, music, shopping, sun, and food, with buildings in different styles from antiquity to the Renaissance. While the works created by architects competing with one another attract thousands of tourists to the city in every season, Rome is able to carry even these crowds without overwhelming the visitor, with all its beauty and aesthetics. On our tour, in the imperial city of Rome, which has shaped European civilization and witnessed 23 centuries of history, we will first see the Colosseum, the city’s symbol and the largest ancient theater that hosted gladiator fights throughout the Roman Empire, the Roman Forum, the ceremonial center of the city during imperial times, the Trevi Fountain, where legend says that whoever throws a coin into it will return to Rome, the Spanish Steps famous for street performers, Piazza Pietra, and Piazza Popolo, all among the panoramic sights to be seen. At the end of the tour, we offer free time in Rome city center. During the free time offered to guests who join the Rome Icons and Nemi Strawberry Village Tour, those who wish may join our extra Vatican and Rome Local Neighborhoods Tour with Dinner program (75 Euro). Starting with a view of Castel Sant’Angelo, the Castle of the Angels, we visit Vatican / San Pietro, the center of the Catholic branch of Christianity and the smallest country in the world by area. We offer free time at San Pietro Square (St. Peter’s Square), where thousands of Catholics come and gather every year for worship, and on special occasions the Pope comes out from his office to greet the people, and where San Pietro Cathedral, the largest cathedral in the world with 140 saint statues, is located. After the free time offered, we begin our Rome Local Neighborhoods Tour with Dinner. We will experience Pizza Romana Tonda, the traditional Roman pizza with thin crispy dough and crunchy edges unique to Rome. After dinner, in our tour where we will mingle with the people of Rome and feel like locals of the city, Trastevere, Piazza Trilussa, Ponte Sisto, the Jewish Quarter, and the Ancient Tiber Island connected to the city by 2 bridges are among the panoramic sights where we will experience the true Italian atmosphere with its cafes, small family restaurants, boutiques, greengrocers, butchers, and many more small and charming shops, as well as its naturalness and simplicity. After our walking tour through the narrow, labyrinth-like back streets with small tables set out, we return to our hotel in the Rome region, completing the tour.
ROME – (Orvieto Tour) – (Siena & San Gimignano Tour) – FLORENCE
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart for our hotel in the Florence region where we will stay. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Orvieto Tour (50 Euro) program. In our tour, we first visit the medieval town of Orvieto, famous for its Gothic and Baroque works, cathedral, and wine cellars. We go up to Orvieto, also called “Falcon Hill,” and enjoy the view. During the free time to be offered, you can taste or buy the region’s special Tozzetti cookies, black truffle mushrooms, and handmade pasta in the small and large cafes and shops in the city center. At the end of the Orvieto tour, we continue our journey to Florence. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Siena & San Gimignano Tour program (80 Euro). Our first stop will be Siena. Siena is famous for its narrow streets from the Middle Ages, small avenues, and Campo Square, considered the largest square in Europe. After our pleasant walk in Siena’s Campo Square and the narrow, historic streets leading to it, during the short free time offered you can taste truffle cheese and Ricciarelli, Italy’s best hard almond biscuit, and Panforte dessert at nearby cafes and restaurants. After our Siena visit, we arrive at San Gimignano, the second stop of our tour. San Gimignano, which has earned its place on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List because it has preserved its medieval architecture and appearance to this day, is also known as the “Town of Beautiful Towers” thanks to the 14 architectural marvel towers that survived among 76 towers as a result of wars and natural disasters. After our sightseeing walk in San Gimignano’s narrow streets, where time seems to stand still and visitors feel as though they are on a journey back to the Middle Ages, and in its squares where we can see the 14 magnificent towers panoramically and each opens onto the town square, we will take an ice cream break at the award-winning Gelateria Dondoli, which holds the title of the world’s best ice cream shop (especially famous for its saffron and pine nut varieties). At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel in the Florence region.
FLORENCE – (Pisa Tour) – (Portofino Tour by Boat) – MILAN OUTLET – MILAN
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart for Milan. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Pisa Tour (50 Euro) program. In our tour to be carried out upon arrival in Pisa, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Cathedral, Baptistery, and Miracle Square are among the places to be visited. After a short free time for a photo break, we continue our journey to Milan. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Portofino Tour by Boat (65 Euro) program. Portofino, surrounded by colorful houses and inspiring songs with all its beauty, impresses visitors with its narrow streets, colorful houses, green hills, and turquoise Mediterranean, offering a view of remarkable beauty. During the free time offered, you may have the chance to taste the locally famous and world-renowned bread called “Focaccia Genovese,” prepared with plenty of olive oil and sea salt. After our Portofino visit, we continue our journey to Milan. On the way, we will visit Milan outlet center, one of Europe’s largest outlet centers, home to stylish stores of world-famous prestigious brands, cafes and restaurants, and personal activity areas. After free time for affordable and quality shopping, transfer to our hotel in the Milan region.
MILAN – (Como Tour) – VENICE
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart to arrange our Milan city tour. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Como Tour (50 Euro) program. Upon arrival in Como, we will visit Lake Como, famous for its luxurious lifestyle and natural beauty, home to summer residences of Hollywood celebrities, Europe’s wealthy, and the world jet set, and we will take a photo break with the lake’s unique view. During the free time offered in Como, you can enjoy the view while sipping Espresso and Cappuccino at many cafes around the lake and in the city center. After the tour, we continue our journey toward Milan city center. Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, also stands out for its cuisine, opera, and churches. Although known as Italy’s business and financial capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping and dining, and during our tour we will see the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romano among the main sights. During the free time offered at the end of the tour, you can spend time at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy’s oldest shopping center, Milan’s fashion heart, with its vast glass-domed architecture and one of the world’s most luxurious and elegant historic passages, or visit Via Montenapoleone and Della Spiga for brand shopping. In many local cafes and restaurants in the city center, you can taste the region’s famous Risotto alla Milanese (risotto prepared with saffron and symbolized by its golden yellow color), Panettone (the region’s famous sweet bread), and Panzerotto (fried on the outside, filled with mozzarella and tomato on the inside), and enjoy Milan, which has become a gastronomic paradise. After the Milan city tour, transfer to our hotel in the Venice region where we will stay.
VENICE – (Venice & Verona Masterpieces and Grand Canal Tour by Private Boat)
After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. During this free time, guests who wish may join our extra Venice & Verona Masterpieces and Grand Canal Tour by Private Boat program (125 Euro – including Vaporetto transportation fees). Verona, listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, is also home to Italy’s second-largest amphitheater after the Colosseum and the house of the famous play Romeo and Juliet, written by the famous English writer Shakespeare, telling the world’s greatest love story known today. After our panoramic sightseeing walk in Verona, where we will walk through Via Mazzini (main square) and Erbe Square, surrounded by many shops, cafes, and stores, and also see Verona Cathedral, during the free time offered you can experience Baci di Giulietta dessert inspired by the love of Romeo and Juliet. We then head to Venice, the world’s most unique city of waters. Upon arrival, we reach the center of the island by vaporetto. We will see major iconic structures such as San Marco Square, built from stone and marble with its columns brought from Istanbul, San Marco Basilica, the Doge’s Palace designed and used as a symbol of grandeur and power, the Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the historic Campanile Bell Tower, and then we will take an enjoyable walk through the streets of Venice, connected by bridges and stretching along narrow canals. During the free time offered, you can visit the famous handcrafted Venice Carnival masks and Murano glass art workshops. In many nearby cafes and restaurants, you can experience Cichetti, local snacks served on small slices of bread with cheese and deli products (tapas), Tiramisu, whose origin is in the Veneto region and whose fame has spread worldwide, or Risotto al Nero di Seppia, the most special seafood dish of the Venice islands. After this free time, in the final part of our tour, we will take an unforgettable ride with private boats through Venice’s side routes to reach the Grand Canal. At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel in the Venice region and offer free time to rest.
VENICE – BOLOGNA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we head to Bologna Airport for our flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport, after completing baggage drop-off, ticket, and passport control procedures, we fly to Istanbul at 15:25 with Pegasus Airlines scheduled flight PC1218. Arrival at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 18:55 local time and end of the tour.
After completing the ticket, baggage drop-off, and passport procedures by being present at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Terminal 3 hours before the flight, we fly to Bologna at 12:35 with Pegasus Airlines scheduled flight PC1217. Following our arrival in Bologna at 14:20 local time, we head to Bologna city center with our private bus waiting for us to arrange our panoramic city tour. Located in the Emilia-Romagna region, the homeland of Parmesan and balsamic vinegar, Bologna is home to Europe’s oldest and most established university. After our tour, where you will also have the chance to experience Bologna’s local street flavors specific to the city, featuring some of Italy’s best delicatessen products, and which stands out with its architecture dating from the Middle Ages to the present day, long arcaded walkways and lively squares, we head to our hotel in the Florence region. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Lucca Tour with Dinner program (45 Euro). We begin our tour with dinner at a local restaurant, served with Tordelli Lucchesi, Lucca’s specialty and Tuscany’s most famous ravioli/pasta. After dinner, in Lucca, one of Tuscany’s best-preserved medieval cities, which captivates visitors with its historic surrounding walls, narrow stone streets and elegant squares, we take a walking tour and, after free time around Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, the city’s symbol with its pleasant Tuscan evening atmosphere and distinctive oval shape, transfer to our hotel in the Florence region.
FLORENCE – (Florence Masterpieces Tour with Lunch) – ROME – (Rome Night Tour)
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart for Rome. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Florence Masterpieces Tour with Lunch program (65 Euro). In Florence, the great center of the Renaissance, the artistic city and open-air museum where art, aesthetics, and world-famous artists (Michelangelo, Da Vinci) were born, we will first see the Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral, the 4th largest church in Europe, from the outside, which immediately stands out with its orange dome. One of the cathedral’s most striking features is the bronze door known as the “Gates of Paradise,” where the stories of prophets mentioned in the Holy Quran are also depicted symbolically. Then, Giotto’s Bell Tower, once used to summon the people to parliament, Signoria Square, which was the political and social center of Florence for centuries and where Michelangelo’s famous David statue is located, and Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge famous for its antique and jewelry shops, are among the sights to be seen. Afterwards, after lunch at a local restaurant with Tuscan-style Roast Beef, we complete our tour and continue our journey to our hotel in the Rome region. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Rome Night Tour program (35 Euro). In this tour, which we will begin as a panoramic tour and explore the streets of Rome at any time of day in the aesthetic beauty created by evening lights, we will offer free time at the world-famous Piazza Navona and the Pantheon. During this free time, in many nearby cafes, you can taste the finest examples of traditional Italian pasta, especially Cacio e Pepe, which is considered Rome’s symbol and is the famous pasta of Roman cuisine prepared with Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper. For guests who prefer a light snack, we recommend Supplì filled with mozzarella, and for dessert lovers, we suggest trying the Roman Maritozzo, a creamy pastry unique to Rome, into which Romans used to place a ring to propose marriage. At the end of the tour, we arrive at our hotel in the Rome region.
ROME – (Rome Icons & Nemi Strawberry Village Tour) – (Vatican and Rome Local Neighborhoods Tour with Dinner)
After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. Guests who wish may join our extra Rome Icons & Nemi Strawberry Village Tour program (85 Euro). Our first stop on the tour will be Nemi, a favorite destination for film sets in Turkish and world cinema in Italy. Known for its wild strawberries and therefore called the “Strawberry Village,” Nemi hosts an annual strawberry festival. During our sightseeing walk and free time in Nemi, where narrow streets open onto squares and the enchanting view of the lake and valley combines with the scent of strawberries in the air, you can experience strawberry tart/ice cream made with Italy’s most famous wild strawberry at many small local shops around. After our visit to Nemi Strawberry Village, we take you on a historical journey through Rome and its icons, a city described as Urbs caput mundi, meaning “the city at the center of the world,” offering art, history, music, shopping, sun, and food, with buildings in different styles from antiquity to the Renaissance. While the works created by architects competing with one another attract thousands of tourists to the city in every season, Rome is able to carry even these crowds without overwhelming the visitor, with all its beauty and aesthetics. On our tour, in the imperial city of Rome, which has shaped European civilization and witnessed 23 centuries of history, we will first see the Colosseum, the city’s symbol and the largest ancient theater that hosted gladiator fights throughout the Roman Empire, the Roman Forum, the ceremonial center of the city during imperial times, the Trevi Fountain, where legend says that whoever throws a coin into it will return to Rome, the Spanish Steps famous for street performers, Piazza Pietra, and Piazza Popolo, all among the panoramic sights to be seen. At the end of the tour, we offer free time in Rome city center. During the free time offered to guests who join the Rome Icons and Nemi Strawberry Village Tour, those who wish may join our extra Vatican and Rome Local Neighborhoods Tour with Dinner program (75 Euro). Starting with a view of Castel Sant’Angelo, the Castle of the Angels, we visit Vatican / San Pietro, the center of the Catholic branch of Christianity and the smallest country in the world by area. We offer free time at San Pietro Square (St. Peter’s Square), where thousands of Catholics come and gather every year for worship, and on special occasions the Pope comes out from his office to greet the people, and where San Pietro Cathedral, the largest cathedral in the world with 140 saint statues, is located. After the free time offered, we begin our Rome Local Neighborhoods Tour with Dinner. We will experience Pizza Romana Tonda, the traditional Roman pizza with thin crispy dough and crunchy edges unique to Rome. After dinner, in our tour where we will mingle with the people of Rome and feel like locals of the city, Trastevere, Piazza Trilussa, Ponte Sisto, the Jewish Quarter, and the Ancient Tiber Island connected to the city by 2 bridges are among the panoramic sights where we will experience the true Italian atmosphere with its cafes, small family restaurants, boutiques, greengrocers, butchers, and many more small and charming shops, as well as its naturalness and simplicity. After our walking tour through the narrow, labyrinth-like back streets with small tables set out, we return to our hotel in the Rome region, completing the tour.
ROME – (Orvieto Tour) – (Siena & San Gimignano Tour) – FLORENCE
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart for our hotel in the Florence region where we will stay. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Orvieto Tour (50 Euro) program. In our tour, we first visit the medieval town of Orvieto, famous for its Gothic and Baroque works, cathedral, and wine cellars. We go up to Orvieto, also called “Falcon Hill,” and enjoy the view. During the free time to be offered, you can taste or buy the region’s special Tozzetti cookies, black truffle mushrooms, and handmade pasta in the small and large cafes and shops in the city center. At the end of the Orvieto tour, we continue our journey to Florence. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Siena & San Gimignano Tour program (80 Euro). Our first stop will be Siena. Siena is famous for its narrow streets from the Middle Ages, small avenues, and Campo Square, considered the largest square in Europe. After our pleasant walk in Siena’s Campo Square and the narrow, historic streets leading to it, during the short free time offered you can taste truffle cheese and Ricciarelli, Italy’s best hard almond biscuit, and Panforte dessert at nearby cafes and restaurants. After our Siena visit, we arrive at San Gimignano, the second stop of our tour. San Gimignano, which has earned its place on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List because it has preserved its medieval architecture and appearance to this day, is also known as the “Town of Beautiful Towers” thanks to the 14 architectural marvel towers that survived among 76 towers as a result of wars and natural disasters. After our sightseeing walk in San Gimignano’s narrow streets, where time seems to stand still and visitors feel as though they are on a journey back to the Middle Ages, and in its squares where we can see the 14 magnificent towers panoramically and each opens onto the town square, we will take an ice cream break at the award-winning Gelateria Dondoli, which holds the title of the world’s best ice cream shop (especially famous for its saffron and pine nut varieties). At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel in the Florence region.
FLORENCE – (Pisa Tour) – (Portofino Tour by Boat) – MILAN OUTLET – MILAN
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart for Milan. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Pisa Tour (50 Euro) program. In our tour to be carried out upon arrival in Pisa, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Cathedral, Baptistery, and Miracle Square are among the places to be visited. After a short free time for a photo break, we continue our journey to Milan. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Portofino Tour by Boat (65 Euro) program. Portofino, surrounded by colorful houses and inspiring songs with all its beauty, impresses visitors with its narrow streets, colorful houses, green hills, and turquoise Mediterranean, offering a view of remarkable beauty. During the free time offered, you may have the chance to taste the locally famous and world-renowned bread called “Focaccia Genovese,” prepared with plenty of olive oil and sea salt. After our Portofino visit, we continue our journey to Milan. On the way, we will visit Milan outlet center, one of Europe’s largest outlet centers, home to stylish stores of world-famous prestigious brands, cafes and restaurants, and personal activity areas. After free time for affordable and quality shopping, transfer to our hotel in the Milan region.
MILAN – (Como Tour) – VENICE
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we depart to arrange our Milan city tour. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Como Tour (50 Euro) program. Upon arrival in Como, we will visit Lake Como, famous for its luxurious lifestyle and natural beauty, home to summer residences of Hollywood celebrities, Europe’s wealthy, and the world jet set, and we will take a photo break with the lake’s unique view. During the free time offered in Como, you can enjoy the view while sipping Espresso and Cappuccino at many cafes around the lake and in the city center. After the tour, we continue our journey toward Milan city center. Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, also stands out for its cuisine, opera, and churches. Although known as Italy’s business and financial capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping and dining, and during our tour we will see the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romano among the main sights. During the free time offered at the end of the tour, you can spend time at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy’s oldest shopping center, Milan’s fashion heart, with its vast glass-domed architecture and one of the world’s most luxurious and elegant historic passages, or visit Via Montenapoleone and Della Spiga for brand shopping. In many local cafes and restaurants in the city center, you can taste the region’s famous Risotto alla Milanese (risotto prepared with saffron and symbolized by its golden yellow color), Panettone (the region’s famous sweet bread), and Panzerotto (fried on the outside, filled with mozzarella and tomato on the inside), and enjoy Milan, which has become a gastronomic paradise. After the Milan city tour, transfer to our hotel in the Venice region where we will stay.
VENICE – (Venice & Verona Masterpieces and Grand Canal Tour by Private Boat)
After breakfast, we offer a full day of free time. During this free time, guests who wish may join our extra Venice & Verona Masterpieces and Grand Canal Tour by Private Boat program (125 Euro – including Vaporetto transportation fees). Verona, listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, is also home to Italy’s second-largest amphitheater after the Colosseum and the house of the famous play Romeo and Juliet, written by the famous English writer Shakespeare, telling the world’s greatest love story known today. After our panoramic sightseeing walk in Verona, where we will walk through Via Mazzini (main square) and Erbe Square, surrounded by many shops, cafes, and stores, and also see Verona Cathedral, during the free time offered you can experience Baci di Giulietta dessert inspired by the love of Romeo and Juliet. We then head to Venice, the world’s most unique city of waters. Upon arrival, we reach the center of the island by vaporetto. We will see major iconic structures such as San Marco Square, built from stone and marble with its columns brought from Istanbul, San Marco Basilica, the Doge’s Palace designed and used as a symbol of grandeur and power, the Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the historic Campanile Bell Tower, and then we will take an enjoyable walk through the streets of Venice, connected by bridges and stretching along narrow canals. During the free time offered, you can visit the famous handcrafted Venice Carnival masks and Murano glass art workshops. In many nearby cafes and restaurants, you can experience Cichetti, local snacks served on small slices of bread with cheese and deli products (tapas), Tiramisu, whose origin is in the Veneto region and whose fame has spread worldwide, or Risotto al Nero di Seppia, the most special seafood dish of the Venice islands. After this free time, in the final part of our tour, we will take an unforgettable ride with private boats through Venice’s side routes to reach the Grand Canal. At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel in the Venice region and offer free time to rest.
VENICE – BOLOGNA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we head to Bologna Airport for our flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport, after completing baggage drop-off, ticket, and passport control procedures, we fly to Istanbul at 15:25 with Pegasus Airlines scheduled flight PC1218. Arrival at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 18:55 local time and end of the tour.
What's Included
- Round-trip flight ticket on Pegasus Airlines scheduled flights on the Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) – Bologna Airport (BLQ) – Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) route,
- Airport taxes and service fees,
- 7 nights total accommodation with room & breakfast in 3* & 4* out-of-city hotels,
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers and intercity transfer,
- Panoramic city tours and/or excursions in Milan and Bologna,
- Milan Outlet Tour,
- Turkish-speaking guide services.
- TURSAB Professional Liability Insurance
Not Included
- Visa fee and service charge
- Exit tax fee
- All kinds of hotel extras and personal expenses,
- Domestic connecting flight ticket,
- Lunch and dinner,
- Extra tours and free time activities specified/not specified in the program,
- (Optional) driver tips (5 Euro)
- (Mandatory) Hotel city accommodation and city entrance taxes (55 Euro per adult***, 0-11.99 years are exempt)
***On the first day of the tour, it is paid in cash by the guest to the local agency tour leader.