Great Italy Tour with Turkish Airlines for 5 Nights 6 Days (NAP-LJU) - Departure on 27.07
Tour Detail
Day 1: Istanbul-Naples – Rome
Meeting with our valued guests at 04:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport. Departure for Naples at 07:10 with Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1453. Upon our arrival at 08:30, we depart with our private bus waiting for us to take our city tour. Get ready to discover Naples, the pearl of the Mediterranean! In this historic port city built on the slopes of Vesuvius, with its colorful streets, historic squares, unique cuisine, and enchanting views, we will take a panoramic city tour accompanied by our guide. We will have the opportunity to see important structures such as Castel Nuovo Castle, the Royal Palace, San Carlo Theater, Galleria Umberto, and Spaccanapoli from the outside. During free time, you can taste Naples’ famous street food and enjoy 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 explore Rome’s most important historical points panoramically. Our first stop is the Colosseo (Colosseum) and right next to it the Arch of Constantine. Then we admire the view of the Roman Forum and the panoramic image of the city from Capitol Hill. At Piazza della Bocca della Verità, we see the “Mouth of Truth” statue, and passing in front of the Teatro Marcello from the ancient period, we reach the banks of the Tiber River. Our tour ends with a view of Castel Sant’Angelo decorating the river... After the 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 brought back to light centuries later. In this tour, walking through stone streets with a licensed local guide, you will closely see the traces of the Roman period; with baths, houses, frescoes, shops, and mosaics, you will experience daily life firsthand.
Optional Tour: Angels & Demons & Vatican Tour Per Person 40 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 Rome’s liveliest points. Then we visit Piazza Venezia, the administrative and historical center of the city, and see the magnificent Vittorio Emanuele II Monument panoramically. At Piazza Navona, one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture, we take a short photo break with 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), which has become a symbol of Rome, and perform the traditional wish ritual. Our walk continues with Spanish Steps, one of Rome’s most romantic spots, and Piazza del Popolo, considered the northern gate. In the final part of our walk, we move 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. There will be no guided narration inside; the visit will take place in a personal tour format. This walk, where you will discover Rome’s atmosphere intertwined with history, art, and faith street by street, will offer an unforgettable experience.
Day 2: Rome
After breakfast in the morning, free time. Guests may join our Lakes Region & Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Tour. Overnight at our hotel.
Optional Tour: Lakes Region & Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Tour Per Person 60 Euro
Accompanied by our guide, we depart from our hotel and head toward the Lakes Region located near Rome. During our visit to this region, we will have the opportunity to see Lake Nemi and the town of Nemi, famous for their natural beauty and scenery. After our pleasant Lakes Region tour, an exclusive day combining nature and shopping awaits you just a step away from Rome! In the morning, we set off for Italy’s peaceful lakes region and enjoy a pleasant excursion surrounded by lush green nature views and charming towns. Then we go to Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, which offers the world’s most famous brands at discounted prices all year round. You can find shopping opportunities 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 holiday.
Day 3: Rome – Pisa – Florence – Montecatini
After breakfast, we depart for Florence. Guests who wish may join the Pisa Tour to be held on the way. Florence, known in history as the birthplace of the Renaissance and a city that shaped the history of European art and thought, is one of the most important cultural centers not only of Italy but of the world. Rising under the patronage of the Medici family, this city is where many geniuses such as Dante Alighieri, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, and Botticelli were born and created their works. It also played a pioneering role throughout history in banking, textiles, and art; for a period it even served as the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. During our city tour, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (Duomo), one of Florence’s masterpieces combining Gothic and Renaissance architecture, along with its impressive exterior Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Signoria Square, considered the political center of the city, Palazzo Vecchio (Signoria Palace) in the square, the sculpture-adorned Loggia dei Lanzi, Uffizi Square, which houses world-famous collections, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, notable for its historic and elegant structure over the Arno River, Piazza della Repubblica, which combines the city’s modern and historic fabric, and San Lorenzo Market, known for its local products, will be among the places seen.
Optional 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 UNESCO World Heritage-listed Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli) will be visited; our guide will provide information about Pisa Cathedral, the Baptistery, and the Leaning Tower from the outside. After the tour, free time will be given to our guests for photography and exploring the surroundings. You can capture unforgettable shots in front of this iconic tower, one of the most photographed structures in Italy.
Day 4: Florence – Milan
After breakfast, we check out of the rooms and depart for Milan. Guests who wish may join the optional Lake Como and Town Tour on the way. Upon arrival in Milan, we set off for our city tour. Milan is not so much attractive as it is chic, not so much creative as it is wealthy. It is undoubtedly the lifeblood of the Italian economy and one of Italy’s most must-see cities. In our Milan city tour, we will see Milan Castle ‘Castello Sforzesco’, one of the city’s historical monuments, and ‘Galleria’, which marked the industrial revolution of the 19th century and is also known as Europe’s first covered shopping mall. Famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel was inspired by this structure for the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Duomo, where Gothic art can be seen intensely, is the world’s fourth-largest church with its exterior consisting of more than 2,000 statues. On the ‘via monte napoleone’ and ‘via la spiga’ streets, known as the center of fashion, you can see the richness of the shop windows.
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 tranquil atmosphere. On this tour, we reach Como town and take a short walk accompanied by our guide, 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 to be held on the way. After our tour, we head to Venice. From Tronchetto port, the final transport point for vehicles, we depart by vaporetto to the historic island. After a pleasant vaporetto ride, we get off near San Marco Square, the historical center of the city, and begin our tour among the canals. Here, all vehicles we are used to seeing in daily life, such as police cars, ambulances, garbage trucks, and municipal buses, have given way to boats. Walking from the quayside to San Marco Square, you can see the Venetian 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 referred to as the city’s gateway in the square on the main facade of the Doge’s Palace, and the statues on these columns symbolizing Venice. The square where St. Mark’s Basilica is located was called “the most beautiful square in the world” by Napoleon. Although the cathedral was completed in the 9th century, it took until the 17th century to reach its current form. The 4 bronze horses you will see on the main facade were brought from Istanbul upon the return from the Second Crusades. During your free time, you can watch the statues on top of the clock tower strike the bell at every hour and climb the bell tower to see the whole view of Venice from above. Also, guests who wish may join the optional Burano Island Tour. Free time after our tour. Then transfer to our hotel, room allocation, and overnight at our Venice hotel.
Optional Tour: Verona Tour 50 Euro
We see the administrative palace of the Duchy of Verona, which remained under the Republic of Venice for centuries, the 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 Scaligero tombs of the ruling family of Verona, we panoramically see the house where Romeo and Juliet, which inspired the 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 glass-making 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 check out of the rooms and depart for Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Guests who wish may join the optional Lake Bled Extra Tour on the way. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour begins. With its romantic bridges, historic squares, and colorful buildings, it is one of the most charming cities in Central Europe. In our tour, the famous Triple Bridge and Dragon Bridge over the Ljubljanica River, Prešeren Square, the heart of the city, City Hall, and St. Nicholas Cathedral, which draws attention with its Baroque architecture, are among the places to be seen panoramically. After our tour, flight to Istanbul at 13:50 with Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1052. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrival at Istanbul Airport at 17:15 and the end of our tour. We hope to see you in our next organization.
Optional Tour: Lake Bled 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-worthy views, turquoise waters, and enchanting island located in the middle of the lake. On our tour, we first reach this unique lake at the foot of the Julian Alps. During our walk along the lakeshore, we will have the opportunity to see panoramic views of 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, they 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 a symbol of the region and is famous throughout Europe. This special tour, which you will spend surrounded by 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
Pompeii Ancient City: 60 €
Angels & Demons & Vatican: 40 €
Lakes Region & Castel Romano Outlet: 60 €
Pisa: 45 €
Lake Como: 40 €
Verona: 50 €
Murano Island: 35 €
Lake Bled: 30 €
Total : 360
15% Discounted Full Package: 305 €
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.