Tuscany Tour with Turkish Airlines All Tours Included 3 Nights 4 Days
Tour Detail
DAY 01: ISTANBUL AIRPORT – BOLOGNA – FLORENCE
We meet our valued guests at 05:00 in front of THY international departures F check-in counters (counters 1–27) after entering from gate 3 at Istanbul Airport, and complete check-in procedures. Departure for Bologna at 08:00 with THY flight TK1321. Arrival in Bologna at 09:40 local time. We depart for Florence with our waiting vehicle.
We meet our valued guests at 05:00 in front of THY international departures F check-in counters (counters 1–27) after entering from gate 3 at Istanbul Airport, and complete check-in procedures. Departure for Bologna at 08:00 with THY flight TK1321. Arrival in Bologna at 09:40 local time. We depart for Florence with our waiting vehicle.
On our city tour in Florence, with its historical buildings, works of art, and culturally rich atmosphere, we see the Arno River that divides the city in two, the Ponte Vecchio with its goldsmith shops dating back to the 14th century on the river, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Duomo Square, the Gothic Bell Tower, the East Gate known as the Gate of Paradise and the baptistery, the Santa Croce Church where the tombs of important names such as Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Galileo are located, the Uffizi Art Gallery, Signoria Square, the Neptune Fountain in the square, the David statue, and the historic courtyard that resembles an open-air museum.
At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel in Tuscany.
DAY 02: PISA – SAN GIMIGNANO – SIENA
After breakfast, we start our full-day tour at the time specified by our guide.
After breakfast, we start our full-day tour at the time specified by our guide.
Our first stop is Pisa. Upon arrival in the city, we see the Baptistery, Cathedral, and the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, located on the green lawns in the Square of Miracles. Guests who wish may climb the 56-meter-tall tower and enjoy the view.
Then we head to San Gimignano. In this medieval town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known as the “City of Beautiful Towers,” we take a walking tour seeing important structures such as Porta San Giovanni, Piazza della Cisterna, Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), Palazzo del Popolo, and the Podestà Palace.
After San Gimignano, we continue to Siena. In this city, known for its earthy-colored maze-like streets and enchanting atmosphere, the sights to be seen include Piazza del Campo, where the Palio races take place, the Fountain of Gaia, Torre del Mangia, and the Duomo Cathedral, famous for its black and white marbles.
At the end of the tour, return to our hotel.
DAY 03: MONTEPULCIANO – MONTALCINO
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour.
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour.
Our first stop is Montepulciano. Founded by the Etruscans in 308 BC, this city is famous for its wines. Its main street is 1.5 km long and stretches from Porta al Prato to Piazza Grande. In the city, we see Palazzo Comunale, Santa Maria Cathedral, and the historic city walls. Then we do a wine tasting at Cantina de Ricci, located under Ricci Palace and one of the oldest wine cellars in the world.
After the tour, we continue to the town of Montalcino, famous for its Brunello wines. After the visit to the historic castle and city center, return to our hotel.
DAY 04: BOLOGNA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we complete our hotel check-out procedures and depart for Bologna at the time specified by our guide. After an approximately 2-hour journey, upon arrival we begin our city tour.
After breakfast, we complete our hotel check-out procedures and depart for Bologna at the time specified by our guide. After an approximately 2-hour journey, upon arrival we begin our city tour.
In Bologna, whose history dates back to the 6th century BC, the sights to be seen include Maggiore Square, Palazzo di Accursio, Palazzo Podestà, Basilica di San Petronio, and the Garisenda and Asinelli Towers.
After the tour, transfer to the airport. After ticket and baggage procedures, depart for Istanbul at 19:00 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1326. Arrival in Istanbul at 22:45 and end of our tour.
What's Included
• Economy class flight ticket with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Bologna – Istanbul Airport.
• 3 nights of accommodation in Tuscany, in a 4-star hotel with bed and breakfast.
• Wine tasting at Cantina De Ricci.
• All tours mentioned in the program.
• Museum and archaeological site entrance fees specified in the program.
• Airport taxes.
• Hotel taxes.
• All hotel and airport transfers.
• Experienced Turkish-speaking tour guide service.
• Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not Included
Personal expenses and hotel extras.
Departure tax for leaving the country (can be paid to the relevant banks or at the Ministry of Finance desk at the airport).
Lunch and dinner.
City taxes charged by hotels.
Domestic connecting flights.
Schengen visa fee.
Travel protection package (including cancellation protection).
Note: A 100% surcharge applies for guests aged 70 and over.