* ALL TOURS INCLUDED * - TUSCANY - THY - 2026
01st DAY: ISTANBUL AIRPORT – BOLOGNA – FLORENCE
Meeting with our valued guests at 05:00 in front of THY International Flights F counters (counters 1–27) after entering from Gate 3 at Istanbul Airport and completing check-in procedures. Departure to Bologna at 08:00 with THY flight TK1321. Arrival in Bologna at 09:40 local time. We proceed to Florence with our waiting vehicle.
On our city tour in Florence, with its historic buildings, works of art, and culture-filled atmosphere, we will see the Arno River dividing the city, Ponte Vecchio with its 14th-century goldsmith shops, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Duomo Square, the Gothic Bell Tower, the Eastern Gate known as the Gate of Paradise and the Baptistery, Santa Croce Church where the graves of important names such as Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Galileo are located, the Uffizi Art Gallery, Signoria Square, Neptune Fountain in the square, the statue of David, and the historic courtyard resembling an open-air museum.
At the end of the tour, we head to our hotel in Tuscany.
02nd DAY: PISA – SAN GIMIGNANO – SIENA
After breakfast, we start our full-day excursion at the time indicated by our guide.
Our first stop is Pisa. Upon arrival, we see the Baptistery, Cathedral, and the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa located on the green grass in the Square of Miracles. Guests who wish may climb the 56-meter-high 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-toned labyrinth streets and captivating atmosphere, places to be seen include Piazza del Campo, where the Palio races are held, Fountain of Gaia, Torre del Mangia, and the Duomo Cathedral famous for its black and white marble.
At the end of the tour, return to our hotel.
03rd DAY: MONTEPULCIANO – MONTALCINO
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 extends from Porta al Prato to Piazza Grande. In the city, we see Palazzo Comunale, Santa Maria Cathedral, and the historic city walls. Then we enjoy 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 move on to the town of Montalcino, famous for its Brunello wines. Following a visit to the historic castle and city center, we return to our hotel.
04th DAY: BOLOGNA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures at the hotel and depart for Bologna at the time indicated by our guide. After approximately a 2-hour journey, upon arrival we begin our city tour.
In Bologna, whose history dates back to the 6th century BC, places 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. Following ticket and baggage procedures, departure to Istanbul at 19:00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1326. Arrival in Istanbul at 22:45, and the end of our tour.
- The prices are calculated per person based on double occupancy.
- Hotel standards in Italy may be lower than those in Turkey.
- Hotel check-in hours are between 15:00-17:00, and check-out hours are between 10:00-12:00.
- If multiple hotel options are offered in the same destination and/or only the hotel category is specified, the hotels where you will stay will be notified to you 48 hours before the travel date.
- Due to high occupancy, changes may occur in the hotels; however, the hotel category will not change.
- In some hotels, twin beds may be provided. The request for a change in room type during the hotel stay is at the hotel’s discretion.
- We kindly request that you check the prices before making a purchase.
What's Included
- Turkish Airlines economy class flight ticket between Istanbul Airport – Bologna – Istanbul Airport.
- 3 nights accommodation in Tuscany in a 4* hotel category with breakfast.
- Wine tasting at Cantina De Ricci.
- All tours specified in the program.
- Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites specified in the program.
- Airport taxes.
- Hotel taxes.
- All hotel and airport transfers.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader services.
- Mandatory travel insurance (This is professional liability insurance).
Not Included
- Personal expenses and hotel extras.
- Departure tax for abroad (can be paid at relevant banks or the finance office at the airport).
- Lunch and dinner.
- City taxes charged by hotels.
- Domestic flight connections.
- Schengen visa fee.
- Travel insurance package (including cancellation insurance).
- Note: A 100% surcharge applies for guests aged 70 and over.
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