1. DAY IZMIR – BOLOGNA – ROME
Meeting point at the International Departure Terminal of Adnan Menderes Airport in front of the Corendon Airlines counter, 3 hours prior to the flight. After baggage and ticket procedures, departure for Bologna on a special Corendon Airlines flight. Upon arrival, transfer to Rome. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
2. DAY ROME
After breakfast, start of our city tour of Rome. During the city tour, see Castel Sant'Angelo where Cem Sultan was imprisoned, Piazza Venezia where Mussolini addressed the public, the Colosseum hosting gladiator wars, the Trevi Fountain made famous by the film La Dolce Vita, the Spanish Steps with 135 steps and the shipwrecked boat fountain. After the tour, free time. Guests wishing can join the optional
extra
Tour to the Outlets & Lakes Region & Vatican (per person 70€)
Visit the region where the Popes spent their summers and the beautiful Lake Nemi village famous for wild strawberries. Then, free time for shopping at Castel Romano Outlet, Italy's most famous shopping outlet. Afterwards, visit St. Peter's Square, the center of Christianity, with free time to explore the Basilica and Square. Guests wishing can join the optional
Rome by Night Tour
(per person 30€)
Dinner and time to explore Rome by night. Return to the hotel.
*Please note: The additional tours listed today are combined operations of the extra tours. If booked separately, transportation to/from start-end points will be self-arranged.
3. DAY ROME
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests wishing can join the optional
Naples & Pompeii Tour
(per person 95€)
Our first stop will be Pompeii, a city buried under 7 meters of ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, until the 18th century. After excavations, we will see the homes, palaces, and petrified people. After the open-air museum visit, we depart for Naples. Upon arrival, panoramic city tour of Naples. During the tour, see Piazza del Plebiscito, the 17th-century Royal Palace, Castel Nuovo (New Castle), St. Peter’s Square in Rome and the San Francesco di Paola Basilica inspired by Rome’s Pantheon, Via San Carlo and Piazza della Signoria, the San Carlo Opera House built in 1737 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Naples Port. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
4. DAY ROME – FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Florence. Guests wishing can join the optional
Orvieto Tour
(per person 30€)
Our first stop is the ancient city of Orvieto, a remarkable site with natural beauty and historical significance, including a visit to Orvieto Cathedral. After sightseeing, we move on to Florence. Upon arrival, panoramic city tour of Florence. During the tour, see the Arno River dividing Florence, the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge with jewelry shops, the Palazzo Vecchio home of the Medici family’s rule, Piazza della Signoria with the David and Hercules statues, the Duomo with the highest dome in Italy, and the Baptistery with its famous gates. End the tour at the hotel. Overnight stay in Florence.
5. DAY FLORENCE
After breakfast, free time. Guests wishing can join the optional
Pisa & Portofino Tour
(per person 100€)
Visit Pisa, famous for its Leaning Tower and the Square of Miracles, then take a boat to the picturesque Portofino, a small bay with colorful houses. You will be enchanted by its charm. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
6. DAY FLORENCE – VENICE
After breakfast, depart for Venice. Guests wishing can join the optional
Bologna Tour
(per person 30€)
Explore Bologna, known for its towers and historic center, including Piazza Maggiore, Neptune Fountain, the Old Market, the University of Bologna, Quadrilatero Market, the Garisenda and Asinelli Towers. Then, travel to Venice. Upon arrival, short boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and panoramic city tour including St. Mark’s Basilica, the Campanile, Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, the Rialto Bridge, and the Grand Canal. Free time after the tour. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
7. DAY VENICE – MILAN
After breakfast, depart for Milan. Guests wishing can join the optional
Verona & Garda Lake Tour
(per person 50€)
Explore the city of Verona, famous for Juliet's house, the Verona Arena, the Scaliger Bridge with its unique architecture, and Verona Cathedral. Afterwards, we visit Lake Garda, one of northern Italy’s most beautiful lakes. Return to Milan. Upon arrival, panoramic city tour including the Milan Duomo, Sforza Castle, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the famous fashion shopping streets. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
8. DAY MILAN – BOLOGNA – IZMIR
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Bologna Airport depending on the flight schedule. Guests wishing can join the optional
Modena Tour
(per person 30€)
Visit the small town famous worldwide for Ferrari and Balsamic Vinegar, including Duomo Square and shopping streets. After free time, drive back to Bologna. After completing luggage and check-in procedures, depart back to Izmir on a special Corendon Airlines flight. Arrival marks the end of our tour and services.