DAY 1 ISTANBUL – ROME
We meet in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departure Terminal. After baggage and ticket procedures, we depart with Turkish Airlines scheduled flight. Upon arrival, we transfer to our private bus waiting for us at the airport for a panoramic city tour of Rome.
DAY 2 ROME
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Afterwards, guests may join our organized Outlet & Lakes Region & Vatican Tour. We will visit the natural beauty of the Papal summer residence region and Nemi village, famous for wild strawberries, which you will want to live in forever. Then we will have free time shopping at Castel Romano Outlet, Italy's most famous shopping district. Next, we go to St. Peter's Square, the center of Christianity. After arrival, free time for basilica and square visits. Guests who wish can join our organized Rome by Night Tour. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3 ROME – FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Florence. Afterwards, guests may join our organized Orvieto Tour along the route. We will visit the ancient city center and Orvieto Cathedral, important for Italy’s art and history and possessing extraordinary natural beauty. Then we proceed to Florence. Upon arrival, we will do a panoramic city tour of Florence. During this tour, we will see the Arno River dividing Florence, the Ponte Vecchio bridge known for jewelers, Palazzo Vecchio used by the Medici family, Piazza della Signoria home to Renaissance masterpieces including Hercules and David statues, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral with its impressive dome, and the Baptistery famous for its doors. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Montecatini. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4 FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Afterwards, guests may join our organized Pisa & Portofino Tour. We will see the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, then go by boat to the famous Portofino village. This small town within a nature reserve will captivate you. After the tour, transfer to the hotel in Florence. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 5 FLORENCE – MILAN
After breakfast, we depart for Milan. Upon arrival, we begin a panoramic tour of Milan. During this tour, we will see the Milan Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece built over nearly 500 years, the Fortezza fortress, and the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, famous for its luxury fashion stores. Afterward, guests can join our organized Como Lake Tour. We will visit Lake Como, Italy’s second-largest lake and a mesmerizing place at the foot of the Alps. You will have free time to explore this beautiful lakeside town. Afterward, we transfer to our hotel in Milan. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 6 MILAN – VENICE
After breakfast, we depart for Venice. Along the route, guests may join our organized Verona & Lake Garda Tour. In this tour, we will visit Juliet’s house, famously linked to the greatest love story in history, Verona Arena, Scaligero Bridge with its unique architecture, and Verona Cathedral. After Verona, we will visit Lake Garda, one of the most beautiful lakes in northern Italy. Then, we continue to Venice. Upon arrival, we take a panoramic city tour of Venice. During this tour, we will see St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, the Grand Canal including the Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace, the Clock Tower, and Giorgio Maggiore Church. Guests who wish can join the optional Gondola Ride (-€40 per person), a symbol of Venice. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 7 VENICE – LJUBLJANA
After breakfast, we depart for Ljubljana. Along the route, guests may join our organized Bled Tour. We will see Bled Lake, which is 2 km long and 1.3 km wide, formed by the Bohinj glacier, surrounded by hills and with reflections on the water, traditional boats, and an island with a church—perfect for photographs. You can take walks or rent bicycles around the lake. After the tour, we continue to Ljubljana. Upon arrival, we take a city tour of Ljubljana. During this tour, we will see Ljubljana River, Parliament building, University of Ljubljana, Preseren Square, and St. Nicholas Cathedral. After the tour, transfer to our hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 8 LJUBLJANA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we will check out from the hotel early in the morning and transfer to Ljubljana Airport. After completing baggage and check-in procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines scheduled flight. Upon arrival, our tour and services will conclude.
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HOTEL CATEGORY |
3 AND 4 STAR HOTELS |
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Rome |
Hotels within 10 – 20 km from city center |
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Florence |
Regions of Montecatini, Pescia, Empoli, Prato |
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Milan |
Hotels within 10 – 15 km from city center |
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Venice |
Vicenza, Mestre, Treviso, Padua, Lido Jesolo regions |
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Ljubljana |
Hotels within 10 – 15 km from city center |
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DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
FLIGHT CODE |
DIRECTION |
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ISTANBUL IST – ROME FCO |
07:35 |
09:20 |
TK 1861 |
DEPARTURE |
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STOP |
07:35 |
12:55 |
TK 1062 |
RETURN |
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