Italy Tour from Start to Finish with Turkish Airlines, 7 Nights 8 Days, Special Eid al-Adha 2027 (MXP-FCO)

Day 1: Istanbul – Milan 

Meeting at 03:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul New Airport International Departures Terminal. After check-in procedures, we depart for Milan at 06:55 on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1873. After our arrival at 08:50 local time, we begin our panoramic Milan city tour with our waiting bus. 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, arranged as extras by our guide. After the tour, we head to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Optional 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, stretching at the foot of the Alps with its deep blue waters and postcard-worthy scenery. 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, discovering historic squares, narrow stone streets, and the colorful lakeside life up close. You may shop in boutique stores unique to the region, enjoy Italian coffee or ice cream with a lake view, and take unforgettable photos amid unique scenery.

Optional Tour: Milan Masterpieces Tour : Per Person 30 €

We begin our enjoyable walking tour where we will discover hidden gems. On our tour, we first see Piazza Mercanti, which stands out with its elegant architecture and historic atmosphere, and explore the structures that have survived from the Middle Ages up to the present day. Then we visit the Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, one of Milan’s oldest churches. This impressive building, known as “Milan’s Sistine Chapel,” fascinates visitors with its interior completely adorned with frescoes. We continue our walk along Via Dante, one of the city’s most elegant streets, where we have the chance to closely observe Milan’s daily life. Later, we reach the Brera District, notable for its art galleries, cafés, and historic character. In Brera, one of Milan’s most characteristic areas with its narrow stone streets, art studios, and boutique shops, we give free time. Guests who wish may spend pleasant time here with Italian coffee or go shopping.

Day 2: Milan – Verona - Venice

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Venice. Guests who wish may join the Verona Tour, arranged by our guide along the way. After the tour, we continue to Venice. From Tronchetto port, the final vehicle access point, we travel by vaporetto to the historic island. After an enjoyable vaporetto ride, we disembark near San Marco Square, the historic center of the city, and begin our tour among the canals. Here, where motor vehicles are absent and all the vehicles we are used to seeing in daily life such as police cars, ambulances, garbage trucks, and municipal buses have been replaced by boats. During our walk along Riva degli Schiavoni (Shore of the Slaves), one of Venice’s iconic spots, we see panoramically 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 entrance to the city. After our walk, we reach St. Mark’s Square, the heart of Venice and one of the city’s most magnificent squares. After a short explanation by our guide, we give a photo break and free time so you can explore this enchanting atmosphere and take beautiful photos. Guests who wish may join the Venice Masterpieces & Gondola Tour, which will be arranged as an extra to explore Venice’s historical and cultural richness more closely. After our tour, free time and transfer to our hotel.

Optional Tour: Romeo & Juliet Love City Verona Tour Per Person: 40 Euro

We explore 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 explanation, free time will be given to explore the historic streets of the city, shop, or take a short break.

Optional Tour: Venice Masterpieces & Gondola Tour Per Person: 50 €

We learn about the historical and architectural features of St. Mark’s Basilica, one of Venice’s most important landmark structures, and discover the importance St. Mark’s 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), Campanile (Bell Tower) and the Doge’s Palace, we continue our walk through the historic streets that bear witness to Venice’s past. Continuing our tour, we explore the area around the Rialto Bridge and Rialto Market, one of Venice’s important commercial points from past to present, by passing through narrow canals, hidden passages and historic squares that reflect the enchanting atmosphere of Venice. We have the opportunity to closely observe the lively atmosphere of this area and take beautiful photos reflecting Venice’s unique texture. With the gondola tour, one of the most enjoyable and unforgettable parts of our program, we crown our Venice experience. While gliding along the 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: In Venice, the gondola ride is carried out according to the standard operation applied there, with gondolas of maximum 5 people, shared according to the number of participants.

Day 3: Venice - Florence

After breakfast at the hotel and check-out procedures, we depart for Florence. Upon arrival, we begin exploring Florence, regarded as the birthplace of Renaissance art; a city that pioneered European trade in silk, wool, gold and banking; once the capital of the Kingdom of Italy; and the birthplace of many important figures who shaped world history such as Dante, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. During our panoramic city tour, Florence Cathedral (Duomo), the Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Palazzo Vecchio, now used as an open-air museum, and Piazza della Signoria, the Loggia dei Lanzi, Uffizi Square, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, which has a history of about 650 years and has jewelry shops on it, Republic Square and San Lorenzo Market are among the places to be seen. Free time will be given after our city tour. Then transfer to our hotel and overnight at our hotel.

Day 4: Florence 

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the Great Tuscany: Pisa, Siena & San Gimignano Tour, arranged as an extra by our guide. Overnight at our hotel.

Optional Tour: Great Tuscany (Pisa – Siena – San Gimignano Tour) : Per Person 100 EUR

We discover the three most important cities of Tuscany in one day. Our first stop is Pisa; the Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli), the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Cathedral and the Baptistery will be seen from the outside. Then we move on to San Gimignano, famous for its medieval character and impressive towers. Here we enjoy a pleasant walk in Piazza Cisterna and the historic streets. In Siena, our final stop, walking through the narrow medieval streets, the area around Siena Cathedral, the Guildhall of the Bankers and Campo Square, known worldwide for the famous Palio horse races, are among the places to be seen. Museum and archaeological site entrance fees in the cities are not included in the tour price unless otherwise stated.

Day 5: Florence – Rome 

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Rome. Upon arrival, we begin our panoramic Rome city tour in this enchanting city, the capital of world history and Italy. During our tour, we explore Rome’s most important historical points panoramically. Our first stop is the Colosseo (Colosseum) and the Arch of Constantine right next to it. Then, with the view of the Roman Forum, we watch the city’s unique panoramic view from Capitol Hill. Next, we see the famous Mouth of Truth statue located in Piazza della Bocca della Verità, and after passing in front of Teatro Marcello, which dates back to the Ancient Roman period, we reach the banks of the Tiber River. Our tour ends with the magnificent view of Castel Sant’Angelo (Castle of the Holy Angel) rising on the riverbank. After our city tour, guests who wish may join the Angels & Devils & Vatican Tour arranged as an extra by our guide. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and check-in to our rooms. Overnight at our hotel in Rome.

Optional Tour: Angels & Devils & Vatican Tour Per Person 40 Euro

On this enjoyable walking tour where we will discover Rome’s heritage of history, art and faith together; Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza Venezia and the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument will be seen. Then the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo will be visited. In the final section of our tour, we move to the Vatican and see St. Peter’s Square and the exterior of the basilica. If security checks, visitor density, religious ceremonies and the Vatican’s daily procedures are appropriate, entry to St. Peter’s Basilica will be made. The visit inside the basilica may be carried out in the form of an individual visit. Guide commentary inside may not be possible due to Vatican rules.

Day 6: Rome – Naples & Pompeii – Rome

After breakfast at the hotel, free time all day. Guests who wish may join the Pompeii Ancient City & Naples City Tour, arranged as an extra by our guide. In the evening, guests who wish may join the Rome by Night Tour. Overnight at our hotel in Rome.

Optional Tour: Pompeii Ancient City and Naples City Tour – Per Person: 120 Euro

We begin our tour at the Ancient City of Pompeii, which was buried under ashes after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. After exploring the ancient city’s stone streets, houses, shops, baths, frescoes and mosaics with a licensed local guide, we move on to Naples. During our panoramic Naples city tour, Castel Nuovo, the Royal Palace, San Carlo Theatre, Galleria Umberto and the historic city center will be seen. During your free time, you may have the opportunity to taste Naples’ world-famous street food and traditional Italian pizza. The entrance fee to the Ancient City of Pompeii is not included in the tour price unless otherwise stated.

Day 7: Rome

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the Nemi & Lakes Region + Castel Romano Outlet Tour, arranged by our guide. After the tour, overnight at our hotel in Rome.

Optional Tour: Nemi Village & Lakes Region and Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Tour Per Person 70 Euro 

In the first part of our tour, the Castelli Romani region south of Rome, Castel Gandolfo, Lake Albano and Nemi Village will be explored. After free time in Nemi, we move to Castel Romano McArthurGlen Designer Outlet. Free time will be given for shopping, dining and resting at this open-air shopping center, where world-famous brands offer discounted products throughout the year. Visit times are determined by the guide according to the daily flow of the program.

Day 8: Rome – Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel and check-out procedures, free time. At the time determined by our guide, we transfer to the airport. We depart for Istanbul Airport at 20:00 on Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK1864. After our arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:50, our tour ends. We hope to see you again in our next organization…

Extra Tour (Full Package) Price

Milan Masterpieces Tour 30€

Lake Como and Town Tour 40 €

Romeo & Juliet Love City Verona Tour 40 €

Venice Masterpieces & Gondola Tour 50 €

Great Tuscany (Pisa – Siena – San Gimignano) 100 €

Angels & Devils & Vatican Tour 40 €

Pompeii Ancient City & Naples City Tour 120 €

Nemi Village & Lakes Region & Castel Romano Outlet 70 €

Total Amount of Extra Tours: 490 €

15% Discounted Full Package Price : 415 €

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.

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 start of the tour or through our local guides during the tour. 

*Since operational planning and reservations are made in advance, no cancellations, changes, or refunds can be made for purchased extra tours. 

*Guests who do not participate in the extra tours may be dropped off, depending on the operation of the tour, at a suitable rest facility, gas station, shopping mall, or a safe point determined by the guide. 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, the practices of the official authorities, and operational requirements. 

*For the extra tours to take place, a sufficient number of participants is required. If the required participation is not reached, the tour may be canceled or an alternative program may be applied.