İZMİR – VERONA – (Venice Masterpieces Tour) – VENICE
We arrive at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport International Terminal 3 hours before departure and, after completing ticketing, baggage drop-off, and passport procedures, we fly to Milan at 03:25 with Turkish Airlines’ direct special flight TK3451. After arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport at 05:25 local time, we depart for Verona by our private bus waiting for us. Verona, which is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, is also home to Italy’s second-largest amphitheater after the Colosseum and to the home of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s famous work that tells the world’s greatest love story known today. After our panoramic city tour, which we will carry out on foot along Via Mazzini (main square) surrounded by many shops, cafes and stores, and Piazza Erbe, 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 our extra Venice Masterpieces Tour program (85 Euro – including vaporetto and city entrance fees). On our tour in Venice, we will see major iconic landmarks such as St. Mark’s Square, built of stone and marble with columns brought from Istanbul, St. Mark’s 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; afterward, 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 assignments and free time to rest.
VENICE – (Florence Masterpieces Tour with Lunch) – ROME
After breakfast and check-out, we depart for Rome. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Florence Masterpieces Tour with Lunch program (65 Euro). Upon 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, the 4th largest church in Europe, which immediately stands out with its orange dome. One of the cathedral’s most remarkable features is the bronze gate called the “Gate of Paradise,” where scenes representing prophetic stories, some of which are also mentioned in the Quran, are depicted. Later, Giotto’s Bell Tower, which was once used to summon the public to parliament, Signoria Square, which for centuries was the political and social center of Florence and where Michelangelo’s famous Statue of David 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. After arrival at our hotel in the Rome region, room assignment 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 our extra Rome Icons & Nemi Strawberry Village Tour program (85 Euro). Our first stop on the tour will be Nemi. Known for its wild strawberries and therefore called the “Strawberry Village,” Nemi hosts an annual strawberry festival. After our sightseeing walk in Nemi, where narrow streets open onto squares and the enchanting lake and valley view combines with the scent of strawberries in the air, we take you on a historical journey through Rome and its icons, called Urbs aput mundi, meaning “the city at the center of the world”; a city that welcomes you with art, history, music, shopping, sun, and cuisine, and with buildings in different styles ranging 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, with all its beauty and aesthetics, can carry even these crowds without overwhelming people. In our tour of the imperial city of Rome, which has shaped European civilization and witnessed 23 centuries of history, we will first see the Colosseum, the ancient theater that became the city’s symbol and hosted gladiator fights throughout the Roman Empire, the Roman Forum, the center of ceremonies during imperial times, the Fountain of Love, where legend says that those who throw in a coin will return to Rome, the Spanish Steps famous for street artists, and Piazza Pietra and Piazza Popolo as panoramic highlights. At the end of the tour, we offer free time in Rome city center at the Pantheon. During this free time, guests who wish may join our extra Vatican and Rome Local Neighborhoods Tour program (65 Euro). Starting with Castel Sant’Angelo and Piazza Navona, we visit Vatican City / San Pietro, the center of the Catholic branch of Christianity and the smallest country in the world by area. We offer free time in St. Peter’s Square, where thousands of Catholics come and gather every year for worship, and where the Pope greets the public by coming out from his office on special occasions, 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 tour, where we mingle with the people of Rome and feel like residents of the city, we will experience the real Italian atmosphere in Trastevere, Piazza Trilussa, Ponte Sisto, and the Ghetto areas, with their naturalness and simplicity as well as their cafes, small family restaurants, boutiques, greengrocers, butchers, and many other small and charming shops; the ancient Tiber Island, connected to the city by 2 bridges, will also be seen panoramically. After our walking tour through the back narrow streets with small tables set out, we complete our tour and return to our hotel in the Rome region.
ROME – NAPLES – (Amalfi Pearl Sorrento or Lunch-Included Pompei Tour) – ROME
After breakfast, we depart for Naples. Upon arrival in Naples, our panoramic city tour will include 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. Following the city tour, guests who wish may join our extra Lunch-Included Pompei Tour program (80 Euro) during the free time provided. We begin our tour with lunch at a local restaurant and visit Pompeii, which lies at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, which erupted in 79 AD and destroyed the city; thanks to the long excavations carried out by archaeologists in 1748, the city has been uncovered with all its vitality. We complete our tour with our visit to the ancient city of Pompeii.
Or guests who wish may join our extra Amalfi Pearl Sorrento Tour program (80 Euro). With a history dating back to prehistoric times, Sorrento, located on the Amalfi coast, fascinates its visitors by combining Italian character and charm with Mediterranean style, and is famous for its small tourist boutiques, dazzling beaches, breathtaking views, and the Italian lemon liqueur Limoncello. After our city tour and sightseeing in Sorrento, we offer 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 our extra Siena & San Gimignano Tour program (80 Euro). Our first stop on the tour 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 a pleasant tour in Siena through Campo Square and the narrow, historic streets leading to it, we arrive in San Gimignano, our next stop. San Gimignano has a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List because it has preserved its medieval architecture and appearance to this day, and thanks to 14 architectural wonder towers that survived wars and natural disasters out of 76 towers, it is also known as the “Town of Beautiful Towers.” After our sightseeing tour in San Gimignano, with its narrow streets where time seems to have stopped and where visitors feel as if they have gone on a time journey to the Middle Ages, and 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 Miracoli Square. After a short free time for a photo break, transfer to our hotel in the Florence region, room assignment, 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 our extra Cinque Terre Tour by Train program (65 Euro). Cinque Terre is a region 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 via hiking routes and train connections. After our sightseeing tour and visit in one of the 5 villages that gave Cinque Terre its name, we complete our tour and continue our journey to Milan. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Portofino Tour by Boat program (65 Euro). Surrounded by colorful houses, Portofino, which has inspired songs with all its beauty, enchants visitors with its narrow streets, colorful houses, green hills, and turquoise Mediterranean sea, offering views of remarkable beauty. After our Portofino excursion, we continue our journey to Milan. Upon arrival at our hotel in the Milan region, room assignment and free time to rest.
MILAN – OUTLET – (Como Tour)
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we depart to organize our Milan city tour. Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, also stands out with its cuisine, opera, and churches. Although it is known as Italy’s business and finance 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 organize our outlet center tour program. On our tour, we will offer free time at the outlet center, home to stylish shops of Italy’s most prestigious brands, which shape the world fashion trend, as well as cafes, restaurants, and personal activity areas. After this free time for enjoyable and affordable shopping, we head to Milan Malpensa Airport for our return flight to Izmir. On the way, guests who wish may join our extra Como Tour program (50 Euro). Como is a center located in the Lombardy region and stands out with its historical structures and orderly urban fabric. 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 regular transport routes complete the region’s natural appearance. The lakeside area is visited regularly throughout the year and has a balanced appearance between city and nature. On our Como & Lake Como tour, we will first reach Como city center and see the cathedral area, squares, and shoreline from the outside. Then free time will be given on the shore of Lake Como; during this time, visitors may walk around the lake, take photos, or explore the surroundings. After the free time provided, we complete our tour and continue our journey to Malpensa Airport. After completing baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control procedures at the airport, we fly to Izmir on Turkish Airlines’ direct special flight TK3250 at 00:45. Arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 04:25 local time and the end of our tour.
MILAN – IZMIR
Upon arrival at the airport, after completing baggage drop-off, check-in, and passport control procedures, we fly to Izmir at 01:00 with Turkish Airlines’ direct special flight TK3450. Arrival at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 04:45 local time and the end of our tour.