Day 1: Istanbul – Milan
We meet at 05:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul New Airport International Departures Terminal. After check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Milan at 08:15 on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1873. After arriving in Milan at 09:30 local time, we begin our panoramic city tour with our private bus waiting for us. During our Milan city tour, Castello Sforzesco, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Duomo Cathedral and the city’s famous fashion district will be seen panoramically. After our guide’s explanations, free time will be given in the city center. Guests who wish may join the Lake Como & Towns Tour and the Milan Masterpieces Tour, which will be arranged as extras by our guide. After the tour, we head to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Extra Tour: Lake Como and Town Tour Per Person 40 Euro
We invite you to discover Lake Como, one of the world’s most sought-after lake destinations, with its deep blue waters and postcard-worthy views stretching along the foothills of the Alps. With its elegant villas, historic stone houses, and charming towns lined along the lakeshore, Lake Como is one of Italy’s most impressive regions. Throughout our tour, we enjoy pleasant walks in the beautiful towns around the lake and closely discover historic squares, narrow stone streets, and the colorful life by the lakeside. You may shop at local boutique stores, enjoy Italian coffee or gelato with a lake view, and take unforgettable photos amid unique scenery.
Extra Tour: Milan Masterpieces Tour: Per Person 30 €
We start our enjoyable walking tour to discover hidden spots. On our tour, we first see Piazza Mercanti, which stands out with its elegant architecture and historic atmosphere, and closely explore the structures that have survived from the Middle Ages to the present day. Then we visit the Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, one of Milan’s oldest churches. Known as “Milan’s Sistine Chapel,” this impressive structure fascinates visitors with its interior completely decorated with frescoes. We continue our walk along Via Dante, one of the city’s most elegant avenues, and have the opportunity to observe Milan’s daily life up close. Later, we reach the Brera district, which stands out with its art galleries, cafés, and historic character. In Brera, one of Milan’s most characteristic areas with its narrow stone streets, art workshops, and boutique shops, we give free time. Guests who wish may spend pleasant time here accompanied by Italian coffee or do some shopping.
Day 2: Milan – Pisa – Florence – Montecatini
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Florence. Along the way, guests who wish may join the Pisa Tour arranged by our guide. Florence, regarded as the birthplace of the Renaissance in history 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 also of the world. Rising under the patronage of the Medici Family, this city became a center where many geniuses such as Dante Alighieri, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, and Botticelli were born and produced their works. At the same time, it played a pioneering role throughout history in banking, textile, and art, and for a period it also served as the capital of the Kingdom of Italy.
During our city tour, we will see the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (Duomo), one of Florence’s masterpieces combining Gothic and Renaissance architecture, the Baptistery and Giotto’s Bell Tower with their impressive exterior, Signoria Square, considered the political and historical center of the city, Palazzo Vecchio (Signoria Palace) in the square, the sculpture-adorned Loggia dei Lanzi, Uffizi Square, home to world-famous art collections, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, which draws attention with its historic and elegant structure over the Arno River, Piazza della Repubblica, which brings together the city’s historic and modern texture, and the San Lorenzo Market, famous for its local products.
Extra Tour: Pisa Tour Per Person 50 EUR
We visit the Square of Miracles, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and considered one of Italy’s most iconic squares. In the square, the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, the magnificent Pisa Cathedral, and the Baptistery with its impressive architecture will be seen from the outside; after our guide’s pleasant narration, free time will be given for photos and to explore the square individually. Entrance fees to the interior of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and other structures are not included in the tour price unless otherwise stated in the program.
Day 3 Florence – Venice
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Venice. Guests who wish may join the Verona Tour arranged by our guide on the way. After the tour, we head to Venice. From Tronchetto port, the last point reachable by vehicles, we take a vaporetto to the historic island. After an enjoyable vaporetto ride, we disembark at a point near San Marco Square, the historic 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, municipal buses, etc., have given way to boats, as the city is free of motor vehicles. During our walk along Riva degli Schiavoni (Lovers’ Shore), one of Venice’s symbolic spots, we panoramically see the Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri), San Giorgio Maggiore Island, the exterior of the Doge’s Palace, and the two historic columns symbolizing the city’s entrance. After our walk, we reach San Marco Square, the heart of Venice and one of the city’s most magnificent squares. After brief explanations by our guide, we give a photo break and free time for you to explore this enchanting atmosphere and take beautiful photos. Guests who wish may join the Venice Masterpieces & Gondola Tour, which will be organized as an extra to discover Venice’s historical and cultural riches more closely. After our tour, free time and transfer to our hotel.
Extra Tour: Romeo & Juliet Love City Verona Tour Per Person: 40 Euro
We discover Verona, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. During the walking tour, Piazza Bra, Arena di Verona, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, the Scaliger Tombs, and Juliet’s House with its famous balcony will be seen from the outside. After the guide’s narration, free time will be given to explore the city’s historic streets, shop, or take a short break.
Extra Tour: Venice Masterpieces & Gondola Tour Per Person: 50 €
We receive information about the historical and architectural features of St. Mark’s Basilica, one of Venice’s most important landmarks, and discover the significance that San Marco Square held for centuries as the political and religious center of the Venetian Republic. Then, after detailed information about the Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio), the Campanile (Bell Tower), and the Doge’s Palace, we continue our walk through the historic streets that bear witness to Venice’s past. As the tour continues, we explore the area around the Rialto Bridge and Rialto Market, one of the city’s important trade points from the past to the present, passing through narrow canals, hidden passages, and historic squares reflecting Venice’s enchanting atmosphere. We have the opportunity to closely observe the lively atmosphere of this area and take beautiful photos reflecting Venice’s unique texture. We crown our Venice experience with a gondola tour, one of the most enjoyable and unforgettable parts of our program. While gliding through historic canals in traditional gondolas, we discover the city’s unique architecture and romantic atmosphere from a completely different perspective. This special tour, where you will closely experience Venice’s enchanting atmosphere intertwined with history, art, architecture, and romance, offers a discovery full of unforgettable memories.
Note: The gondola ride is carried out in accordance with the standard operation applied in Venice, with gondolas of up to 5 people and shared according to the number of participants.
Day 4 Venice - Milan – Istanbul
After breakfast and check-out procedures at the hotel, we depart for the airport. Guests who wish may join the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Tour arranged by our guide on the way.
After our tour, we arrive at the airport, complete check-in and passport procedures, and then depart for Istanbul at 15:20 on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1896. After arriving in Istanbul at 19:15 local time, our tour ends with the hope of meeting again in another organization.
Extra Tour Price
Lake Como & Towns Tour 40 €
Milan Masterpieces Tour 30 €
Pisa Tour 50 €
Romeo & Juliet Love City Verona Tour 40 €
Venice Masterpieces & Gondola Tour 50 €
Total 210 €
Discounted Full Extra Tour Package: 180 €
Important Information
*The 15% Full Package discount is valid only when all extra tours are purchased as a package.
*Extra tours can be purchased from our sales offices before the tour starts or through our local guides during the tour.
*Since operational planning and reservations are made in advance, no cancellation, change, or refund is possible for purchased extra tours.
*Guests who do not join the extra tours may be left at a suitable rest facility, gas station, shopping center, or a safe point designated by the guide, depending on the tour operation. At the end of the tour, they will be picked up from the same point and rejoin the group.
*The order, content, and visit times of the extra tour programs may be changed by the guide depending on weather conditions, official authority practices, and operational requirements.
*A sufficient number of participants is required for the extra tours to take place. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the tour may be canceled or an alternative program may be applied.
City 3* and 4* Hotels Etc. (2 sample hotel names are given for each city)
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.
Services Included in the Tour Price:
• Economy round-trip airfare on Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul – Milan / Milan – Istanbul route
• Airport taxes
• Panoramic city tours of Milan, Florence, and Venice
• 3 nights total accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis in 3* and 4* hotels located 20–40 km from the city center; 1 night in Milan, 1 night in Florence, and 1 night in Venice
• Professional Turkish-speaking guiding service throughout the program
• Transportation by luxury tour buses and all intercity transfers specified in the program
Services Not Included in the Tour Price:
• Foreign departure tax
• Schengen visa service and visa fee
• Private travel health insurance
• All personal expenses
• Extra services received at hotels
• Lunch and dinner, and beverages taken with meals (unless otherwise stated)
• A mandatory service fee of 50 Euro per person, covering hotel city taxes (City Tax) and local taxes that may arise within the program, Vaporetto fee, checkpoint fees, local guiding services, Venice city entry tax, handling (operation) fee, bus entrance fees, and other operational service expenses, will be collected in cash by the guide before the tour departure.