Grand Italy Tour 7 Nights - With THY on 13 November (November Semester Special)

Görkemli Grand Italy Tour 7 Nights - with THY on 13 November (November Semester Special)

Meeting 3 hours before the flight at the Turkish Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Milan at 08.55 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. Following our arrival at 10.00 local time, our panoramic city tour begins with the vehicle waiting for us at the airport. In Milan, famous for its rich blend of historical and modern sights, the Duomo Cathedral, one of the largest and most magnificent Gothic cathedrals in the world; La Scala, one of the world’s most established opera houses; Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, a stunning 19th-century arched shopping gallery; and Castello Sforzesco (Milan Castle), with its magnificent architecture, are among the sights to be seen. After our tour, our guests who wish may join the Magnificent Lakes (Como & Lugano) Tour. (75 Euro) Our first stop on this tour is Como. This city, whose name comes from Lake Como, with which it is identified, is one of the unique attractions with a nature that is intensively visited from all over the world. Besides its architectural beauties reflecting Gothic and Renaissance styles, Como also draws attention with the homes owned by world-famous names such as Madonna and George Clooney. Our second stop after the tour is Lugano. Lake Lugano is a fascinating lake located in southern Switzerland at the foot of the Alps. This lake brings together the cultural and natural characteristics of both Switzerland and Italy. After our sightseeing in this city, famous for its magnificent views and stylish shopping streets, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Milan – Verona – Venice

After breakfast at the hotel, we are departing for Venice.  On the way, we join the Magnificent Verona Tour. (Verona tour is included in the tour price) It is a historic city located in northern Italy, on the banks of the Adige River, and has a rich cultural heritage since the Roman period. The city, which awakens a sense of history, architecture, and literature as well as aesthetics, is known for Shakespeare’s famous work "Romeo and Juliet"; it attracts visitors with the structure known as Juliet’s House and its balcony. Among Verona’s impressive structures with medieval architecture, the 1st-century amphitheater Arena di Verona stands out as a magnificent Roman structure and still hosts important concerts. In addition, the city’s narrow stone streets and lively squares such as Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra reflect its rich history and cultural diversity. After our tour, we continue on our way to Venice. Like a fairy-tale city dancing on water, Venice, captivating its visitors with its romance and mystery, is wrapped like a labyrinth with canals and gondolas. On our city tour, St. Mark’s Cathedral and Square, the Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Rialto Bridge are among the sights to be seen in Venice. After our tour, our guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Gondola Tour on the Canals of Venice. (40 Euro) On this tour, which we will carry out with traditional gondolas, one of the symbols of Venice, we will have the opportunity to see Venice’s canals. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 3 Venice – Bologna – Florence

After breakfast at the hotel, we are departing for Florence. On the way, we will carry out our Magnificent Bologna tour. (Bologna tour is included in the tour price.) Bologna is a historic settlement established in the region between the Apennine Mountains, in northern Italy, and stands out with its cultural richness. During the city tour we will take in this beautiful city, Piazza Maggiore Square, the Basilica of San Petronio, the Podesta Palace, and the City Hall are among the sights to be seen. After our tour, we will continue on our way to Florence. Following our arrival in Florence, the city where the Renaissance was born, our panoramic city tour begins. In our city tour in Florence, which is a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel, we will see the Duomo Church (Santa Maria Del Fiore), the Baptistery, the Old Palace, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza Signoria. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel in Montecatini.

Day 4 Florence – Pisa & Siena & San Gimignano – Florence

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Tuscany Towns (Pisa & Siena & San Gimignano) Tour. (110 Euro) Our first stop will be the leaning Pisa Tower, one of the symbols of the country and famous for its slanted structure. After taking magnificent photos here, we proceed to the city of Siena, which is on the Unesco World Heritage List. Siena, with its narrow streets and stone buildings carrying the magic of the Middle Ages, offers its visitors almost a journey through time; with its historic Piazza del Campo and impressive cathedral, it is like an elegant fortress at the heart of traditional Italian city life. Our final stop on the tour will be San Gimignano. San Gimignano is a town in the heart of Tuscany, famous for its stone towers rising like a medieval fairy tale. This impressive settlement, called the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages," is known for its 14 tall towers as a result of the struggle for wealth and prestige among the city-states in the 14th century. With its narrow, labyrinth-like streets and historic buildings, it makes visitors feel the traces of the past vividly. In addition, this town, offering magnificent panoramic views, enchants with its artistic and cultural richness; its buildings constructed in Gothic and Romanesque styles, the historic square Piazza della Cisterna, and its fascinating frescoes make it a true treasure of history and art. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Florence – Rome

After breakfast at the hotel, we are departing for Rome, the country’s largest city and capital. Having also been the center of one of the greatest civilizations in the past, the city has been the center of power, culture, and religion throughout its approximately 2,500 years of existence. The historic center of the city is a Unesco World Heritage Site. The city has an extremely rich historical heritage and a cosmopolitan atmosphere with its wonderful palaces, thousand-year-old churches and basilicas, magnificent romantic ruins, grand monuments, ornate statues, and elegant fountains. Vatican City (St. Peter’s Cathedral), the administrative center of the Catholic branch of Christianity; the Colosseum, where gladiator fights were held; the Roman Forum, the center of Ancient Rome where religious, political, and social activities were once held; the Victory Monument (Vittoriano Emanuele); the Fountain of Trevi, known in our country as the Fountain of Love; and the Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna) are among the places to be seen. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Rome – Castel Gondolfo & Nemi & Vatican – Rome

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Castel Gondolfo & Nemi & Outlet & Vatican Tour. (85 Euro) Our first stop will be Castel Gondolfo, which hosts the Papal Summer Palace, known as the popes’ summer residence. This historic palace and its surroundings are famous for their impressive views and beautiful gardens. Then we head to Nemi Village. This village, located around Lake Nemi formed inside a volcanic crater, is also known as the strawberry village because the area is famous for its fresh and delicious strawberries. With its historical remains, narrow stone streets, and beautiful lake views, the village is an attractive place for both tourists and nature lovers. During the free time provided, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the village and shop. After our tour, we go to Italy’s most famous outlet area and give free time. In this outlet area, you will have the opportunity to shop at attractive prices. After our tour, we head to the famous St. Peter’s Square of the Vatican, accepted as the center of Christianity. Upon our arrival, free time for visiting the basilica and the square. While walking around the square, the obelisk in the middle and the columns surrounding the square will fascinate you. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight.

Day 7 Rome – Naples

After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Naples. This energetic port city in southern Italy, full of historical and cultural richness, offers a magnificent view on the shores of the Mediterranean, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, with lively markets, traditional pizza, and impressive historical remains giving it a distinctive character. After our tour, our guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Pompeii Tour. (70 Euro) In the archaeological area of this Ancient Roman city, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 BC and brought to light thousands of years later, you will embark on a deep journey into the Ancient Roman period with astonishingly well-preserved remains of settlements and daily life. Then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 Naples – Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel, free time until the time determined by our guide. Guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Sorrento Town tour. (50 Euro) Sorrento is a charming coastal town located in southern Italy, on the shores of the Bay of Naples. Known as the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento is famous for its magnificent sea views, historic buildings, and lemon groves. Its narrow stone streets, traditional Italian architecture, and small boutique shops make it an attractive destination for visitors. We strongly recommend that you do not miss this tour. After our tour, transfer to Naples airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure to Istanbul at 19.35 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1880. Arrival at 23.50 local time and the end of our tour.