1st DAY ISTANBUL – LJUBLJANA – VENICE
We meet at the Turkish Airlines counter in the International Departures Terminal at Istanbul Airport. After our luggage and ticket procedures, we will depart on a scheduled flight with Turkish Airlines. Following our arrival, we will depart with our private bus waiting for us at the airport for a panoramic Ljubljana city tour. During our city tour, we will see places such as Ljubljana River, the Parliament building, Ljubljana University, Old Town, and St. Nicholas Cathedral. After the tour, we will head to the city of Venice. Upon arrival, we will start a panoramic Venice city tour. The places to be seen during our city tour include the famous St. Mark's Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs where prisoners took one last look at Venice before entering prison, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge on it, the Doge's Palace, the Bell and Clock Tower, and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore. After the city tour, guests who wish can participate in the optional activity organized by our guide, the Gondola Tour (40€ per person). Transfer to the hotel after the tour. Accommodation at our hotel.
2nd DAY VENICE – MILAN
After breakfast, we will head to the city of Milan. Then, our guests can participate in the Verona & Lake Garda Tour organized by our guide along the route. During our tour, we will see Juliet's house, the Verona Arena, the Scaligero Bridge with its unique architecture, and the Verona Cathedral. After our tour of Verona, we will visit Lake Garda, one of northern Italy's most beautiful lakes. Then, we will continue our journey to the city of Milan. After our arrival, we will begin the panoramic Milan city tour. During our tour, we will see the Milan Cathedral, Italy's second largest church after a construction that took approximately 500 years, the Fortress Castle, and the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, which hosts the world's most famous fashion stores. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
3rd DAY MILAN – FLORENCE
After breakfast, we will head to the city of Florence. Then, our guests can participate in the Bologna Tour organized by our guide along the route. On our Bologna city tour, we will see the Piazza Maggiore (Main Square), the Neptune Fountain just behind the square, the Old Stock Exchange, the first university building in Europe, Quadrilatero (the old market), and the Garisenda and Asinelli towers, which have become symbols of Bologna. After our tour, we will continue our journey to Florence. Upon arrival, we will start the panoramic Florence city tour. During our tour, we will see the Arno River, which divides Florence in two, the Ponte Vecchio bridge famous for its jewelers, the Palazzo Vecchio where the Medici Family ruled Florence, the Piazza Della Signoria, which hosts the Hercules and David sculptures, one of the masterpieces of the Renaissance, and the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, which has Italy's third highest dome and the famous Baptistery gate. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Montecatini. Accommodation at our hotel.
4th DAY FLORENCE
After having breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. Then guests can participate in the Pisa & Portofino Tour organized by our guide. During our tour, after seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Piazza dei Miracoli, we will travel by boat to the famous Portofino village, which has been the subject of many songs. You won't get enough of this small place located in a national park. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
5th DAY FLORENCE – ROME
After having breakfast at the hotel, we head to Rome. Then guests can participate in the Orvieto Tour organized by our guide along the route. After visiting the ancient city center and the Orvieto Cathedral in Orvieto, known for its significant place in Italy’s art and history and extraordinary natural beauty, we will continue our journey to Rome. Upon arrival, we will begin a panoramic Rome city tour. During the city tour, we will see Castel Sant’Angelo, where Cem Sultan was imprisoned, Piazza Venezia where Mussolini addressed the public, the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, the Colosseum, which hosted gladiatorial fights, the Trevi Fountain made famous by the film “The Sweet Life”, the Spanish Steps consisting of 135 steps, and the Spanish Steps featuring the “Drowning Ship Fountain”. Transfer to the hotel after the tour. Accommodation at our hotel.
6th DAY ROME
After having breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. After that, guests can participate in the Outlet & Lakes Region & Vatican Tour organized by our guide. After visiting the area where the Popes used to spend their summers among the natural beauty, and the village of Nemi famous for its wild strawberries, we will have free time for shopping in the famous Castel Romano Outlet in Italy. Then we will move to San Pietro Square, which is considered the center of Christianity. After our arrival, we will have free time to visit the Basilica and the Square. After that, guests can participate in the Roma by Night Tour organized by our guide. Accommodation at our hotel.
7th DAY ROME – NAPLES
After breakfast, we will head to Naples. Upon arrival, a panoramic city tour of Naples. During our city tour, we will see the central square of Naples, Piazza Plebiscito, the Royal Palace built in the 17th century, Castel Nuovo (New Castle), the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola inspired by the San Pietro Square and the Pantheon in Rome, the Galleria Umberto I where the shops are located, the San Carlo Theatre built in 1737, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Naples Port. After our panoramic city tour, our guests can participate in the tour to the Pompeii Ancient City organized by our guide. The city of Pompeii remained under 7 meters of soil until the 18th century as a result of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. We will have the opportunity to see the houses, palaces, and petrified people that were unearthed during the excavations made in this period. Transfer to the hotel after the tour. Accommodation at our hotel.
8th DAY NAPLES – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we will carry out our check-out processes early in the morning and transfer to Naples Airport. After completing baggage and check-in procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on a scheduled flight with Turkish Airlines. With our arrival, our tour and services will come to an end.
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HOTEL CATEGORY |
3 AND 4 STAR HOTELS |
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Rome |
Hotels located 10 - 20 km from the center |
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Florence |
Montecatini, Pescia, Empoli, Prato region |
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Milan |
Hotels located 10 - 15 km from the center |
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Venice |
Vicenza, Mestre, Treviso, Padova, Lido de Jesolo regions |
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Naples |
Hotels located 10 - 20 km from the center |
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ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
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ISTANBUL IST – LJUBLJANA LJU |
07:15 |
08:30 |
TK 1061 |
DEPARTURE |
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DEPARTURE |
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FLIGHT CODE |
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NAPLES NAP – ISTANBUL IST |
09:20 |
12:45 |
TK 1454 |
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