İZMİR – VERONA – (Venice Masterpieces Tour) – VENICE
We will complete the ticketing, baggage drop-off, and passport procedures at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport International Terminal by being ready 3 hours before the flight, and then we fly to Milan at 03:25 with Turkish Airlines’ direct and special flight TK3451. After arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport at 05:25 local time, we depart for Verona with our private coach waiting for us. Verona, included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, is also home to Italy’s second-largest amphitheater after the Colosseum and to the famous work Romeo and Juliet by the renowned English writer Shakespeare, which tells the world’s greatest love story known today. After our panoramic city tour on foot through Via Mazzini (main square), surrounded by many shops, cafes, and stores, and Erbe Square, where we can also see Verona Cathedral, we complete our tour and head to our hotel in the Venice region. On the way, guests who wish may join the extra Venice Masterpieces Tour (85 Euro – including Vaporetto and city entrance fees) program. In our tour in Venice, we will see the main iconic landmarks such as St. Mark’s Square, built of stone and marble with its columns brought from Istanbul, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace designed and used as a symbol of splendor and power, the Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the historic Campanile Bell Tower, and then we will enjoy a pleasant walk through the streets of Venice connected by bridges and extending along narrow canals. At the end of the tour, we continue our journey to our hotel in the Venice region. Upon arrival at the hotel, room check-in and free time to rest.
VENICE – (Florence Masterpieces Tour with Lunch) – ROME
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we depart for Rome. On the way, guests who wish may join the extra Florence Masterpieces Tour with Lunch (65 Euro) program. Upon our arrival in Florence, we begin our tour with lunch at a local restaurant. In Florence, the capital of the Renaissance and the hometown of Pinocchio, we will first see from the outside the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, which immediately stands out with its orange dome and is the 4th largest church in Europe. One of the most notable features of the cathedral is the bronze door called the “Gate of Paradise,” on which the stories of prophets mentioned in the Quran are represented in symbolic scenes. Then Giotto’s Bell Tower, once used to invite the public 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 the Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio), famous for its antique and jewelry shops, are among the places to be seen. After the Florence Masterpieces Tour, we continue our journey to our hotel in the Rome region. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Rome region, room check-in and free time to rest.
ROME – (Rome Icons & Nemi Strawberry Village Tour) – (Vatican and Rome Local Neighborhoods Tour)
After breakfast, we offer a full day at leisure. Guests who wish may join the extra Rome Icons & Nemi Strawberry Village Tour (85 Euro) program. Our first stop on the tour will be Nemi. Known for its wild strawberries and called the “Strawberry Village” for this feature, Nemi hosts an annual strawberry festival. After our sightseeing tour in Nemi, where narrow streets opening onto squares and the enchanting lake and valley view combine with the scent of strawberries in the air, we take you on a historical journey through Rome and its icons, known as Urbs aput mundi, meaning “the city at the center of the world,” where art, history, music, shopping, sun, and cuisine await, with buildings in different styles spanning from antiquity to the Renaissance. While the works created by architects competing with one another attract thousands of tourists to the city every season, Rome can carry even these crowds without overwhelming the visitor, with all its beauty and aesthetics. On our tour, in the imperial city of Rome, which shaped European civilization and witnessed 23 centuries of history, we will first see the Colosseum, the symbol of the city and an ancient theater that hosted gladiator fights throughout the Roman Empire, the Roman Forum, the ceremonial center of the city during imperial times, the Fountain of Love, where legend says that whoever throws a coin into it will return to Rome, the Spanish Steps famous for street performers, and Piazza Pietra and Piazza Popolo as panoramic sights. At the end of the tour, we offer free time in Rome city center at the Pantheon. Within this free time, guests who wish may join the extra Vatican and Rome Local Neighborhoods Tour (65 Euro) program. Beginning with views of Castel Sant’Angelo – the Castle of Angels – and Navona Square, 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 St. Peter’s Square, where thousands of Catholics come to worship every year and gather, and where on special days the Pope comes out from his office to greet the public, and where St. Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest cathedral with 140 statues of saints, is located. After the free time, we begin our Rome Local Neighborhoods tour. In this excursion, where we mingle with the people of Rome and feel like residents of the city, among the places we will see panoramically are Trastevere, Piazza Trilussa, Ponte Sisto, and the Ghetto area, as well as the Ancient Tiber Island, connected to the city by 2 bridges, where we will experience the true Italian atmosphere with its cafes, small family restaurants, boutiques, greengrocers, butchers, and many more small and charming shops. After our walking tour through the narrow back streets with small tables and a maze-like layout, we complete our tour and return to our hotel in the Rome region.
ROME – NAPLES – (Amalfi Pearl Sorrento or Lunch Included Pompeii Tour) – ROME
After breakfast, we depart for Naples. After arriving in Naples, on our panoramic city tour we will see Castel Nuovo, Palazzo Reale di Napoli, Galleria Umberto, Teatro di San Carlo, Via Toledo, Piazza del Plebiscito, and Basilica Reale Pontificia San Francesco da Paola among the places to be seen. After the city tour, within the free time provided, guests who wish may join the extra Lunch Included Pompeii Tour (80 Euro) program. Beginning with lunch at a local restaurant, on this tour we visit Pompeii, which lies on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, whose eruption in 79 AD destroyed the city; after long excavations by archaeologists in 1748, the city was uncovered in all its vitality. We complete our tour with a visit to the ancient city of Pompeii.
Or guests who wish may join the extra Amalfi Pearl Sorrento Tour (80 Euro) program. With a history dating back to prehistoric times, Sorrento, located on the Amalfi coast, fascinates visitors by combining Italian character and charm with a Mediterranean style; famous for its small tourist boutiques, stunning beaches, breathtaking views, and the Italian lemon liqueur Limoncello, we offer a city tour and sightseeing tour followed by free time.
After the tour, we return to our hotel in the Rome region.
ROME – (Siena & San Gimignano Tour) – PISA – FLORENCE
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we depart for Pisa. On the way, guests who wish may join the extra Siena & San Gimignano Tour (80 Euro) program. Our first stop on the tour will be Siena. Siena is famous for its narrow streets dating back to the Middle Ages, small avenues, and Campo Square, considered the largest square in Europe. After our pleasant tour in Siena, through Campo Square and the narrow, historic streets leading to it, we arrive at San Gimignano, the next stop on our tour. San Gimignano has earned its place on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List because it has preserved its medieval architecture and appearance to the present day, and it is also known as the “Town of Beautiful Towers” thanks to 14 architectural marvel towers that survived out of 76 towers amid wars and natural disasters. After our sightseeing tour through San Gimignano’s narrow streets, where time seems to stand still and visitors feel as if they have traveled back to the Middle Ages, and through its squares from which the 14 magnificent towers can be seen panoramically, we continue our journey to Pisa. Upon arrival in Pisa, our tour will include the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Cathedral, the Baptistery, and Miracle Square among the places to be visited. After a short free time for photo opportunities, transfer to our hotel in the Florence region, room check-in, and free time to rest.
FLORENCE – (Cinque Terre Tour by Train) – (Portofino Tour by Boat) – MILAN
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we depart for Milan. On the way, guests who wish may join the extra Cinque Terre Tour by Train (65 Euro) program. Cinque Terre is a region located on Italy’s Ligurian coast, known for its colorful houses, terraced slopes running parallel to the coast, and seaside towns. With its narrow streets, coastal views, and preserved architecture, it is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The region offers easy transportation between villages with walking routes and train connections. We complete our tour with a sightseeing visit and tour in one of the 5 villages that gave Cinque Terre its name, and continue our journey to Milan. On the way, guests who wish may join the extra Portofino Tour by Boat (65 Euro) program. Surrounded by colorful houses, Portofino, whose beauty has inspired songs, enchants visitors with its narrow streets, colorful houses, green hills, and turquoise Mediterranean scenery. After our Portofino excursion, we continue our journey to Milan. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Milan region, room check-in and free time to rest.
MILAN – OUTLET – (Como Tour)
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we depart to arrange our Milan city tour. Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, also stands out with its cuisine, opera, and churches. Although known as Italy’s business and financial capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping and dining experiences. During our tour, the famous opera house La Scala, Duomo Square and Cathedral, and Porta Romano are among the main places to be seen. After the free time provided at the end of the tour, we complete our city tour and depart to arrange our outlet center tour program. In this tour, we will offer free time at the outlet center, which hosts stylish stores belonging to Italy’s most prestigious brands that shape the world fashion trend, as well as cafes, restaurants, and personal activity areas. After this free time for pleasant and affordable shopping, we head to Milan Malpensa Airport for our return flight to Izmir. On the way, guests who wish may join the extra Como Tour (50 Euro) program. Como is a center located in the Lombardy region and stands out with its historic buildings and orderly urban texture. Its city squares, cathedral, and shoreline offer visitors a compact and easy-to-explore area. Lake Como is one of Italy’s best-known lakes, and the surrounding hills, lakeside settlements, and organized transport lines complete the region’s natural appearance. The lake area is visited regularly throughout the year and has a balanced appearance between city and nature. In our Como & Lake Como tour, we will first reach Como city center and see the cathedral area, squares, and waterfront from the outside. Then free time will be given on the shores of Lake Como; during this time, visitors can stroll around the lake, take photos, or explore the area. After the free time provided, we complete our tour and continue our journey to Malpensa Airport. After baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control procedures to be completed upon our arrival at the airport, we fly to Izmir on Turkish Airlines’ direct and special flight TK3250 at 00:45. Arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 04:25 TSİ and the end of our tour.
MILAN – IZMIR
Upon our arrival at the airport, after baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control procedures are completed, we fly to Izmir at 01:00 with Turkish Airlines’ direct and special flight TK3450. Arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 04:45 TSİ and the end of our tour.