Great Italy Plus Tour (May-August 2026) with Thy for 7 nights (MXP-FCO)
1. DAY ISTANBUL-MILAN
Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter. After baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Milan. Arrival in Milan at local time. We depart for Milan with our private vehicle and guide. Upon arrival, we begin a panoramic city tour. During the Milan city tour; we will see the Scala Theatre, where world-renowned artists such as Maria Callas, Pavarotti, and Leyla Gencer performed, the Duomo or Cathedral Square, and the Vittorio Emmanuele Gallery, and we will also find time for shopping. At the end of the tour, interested guests can join the extra Como Lake tour (75€) organized by our guide. In this tour, the world-famous Como located at the foothills of the Alps will be visited. Como is a city in Italy's Lombardy region that borders Switzerland. The lake of the same name is also located between Switzerland and Italy. The Swiss side of the lake is known as a summer resort of the famous and jet-set society. The breathtaking view of the lake will enchant you. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.
2. DAY MILAN-VENICE
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head for Venice. Upon arrival, we start our panoramic city tour on the Venice island. Our exploration spots include St. Mark's Square, Basilica, Doge's Palace, Clock Tower, Bridge of Sighs, and the historic Campanille Bell Tower. Guests who wish can participate in the extra gondola tour (30€) organized by your guide. Additionally, you can see all the beauties and historical buildings of the city during our ride on the Grand Canal, which runs through the middle of the historic island of Venice, and can join the Grand Canal tour (55€). After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.
3. DAY VENICE
After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and have free time. Guests who wish can join the extra tour to Verona & Lake Garda Sirmione (125€) organized by our guide. During our visit to Verona, the birthplace of the two young lovers written by Shakespeare in the 15th century, we will see Juliet's house, the arena completed in A.D. 30 where gladiator games were held in the Veneto region, and the Erbe and Signori squares. Then, we will head to Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy, with our private bus. Lake Garda, one of the most beautiful examples of the lakes region in Northern Italy, is famous for its natural beauty and thermal waters. Our visit will be to the lakeside town of Sirmione. Once the home of the Roman poet Catullus and the famous Soprano Maria Callas, this lakeside town will enchant you with its stone houses and streets, local boutiques, and cafés. After shopping and free time, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.
4. DAY VENICE-FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)
After breakfast, we head to Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, we will begin our panoramic city tour, photographing the historical streets and squares of Florence, concluding our panoramic tour at Piazza Della Republica (Republic Square). After a short break, interested guests can continue exploring UNESCO World Heritage Florence step by step with our guide. In the afternoon, there is an optional tour called "In the Footsteps of the Medici Renaissance Works (45€)." During this tour, we will closely examine the historical monuments of this historical city, accompanied by the life stories of Florentine artists and scientists who shaped the Renaissance period. Places to see during our tour include Palazzo Vecchio, where the Medici family reigned in Florence, the Piazza Della Signoria that hosts the masterpieces of Hercules and David sculptures, Uffizi Art Gallery, the historic Ponte Vecchio bridge, Dante Alighieri's House, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral with the highest dome in Italy, and the Baptistery famous for its "Gates of Heaven." After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.
5. DAY FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)
After breakfast, a free day. Guests who wish can join the extra tour to Pisa & Italian Riviera Portofino (145€) organized by our guide. This trip consists of two different parts; the Italian Riviera Portofino, known for inspiring songs, will present the beautifully maintained colorful houses and the luxury cafés, bars, and luxury yachts moored in the harbors of Portofino. You will also see the Santa Margherita harbor, lined with restaurants and cafés, surrounded by beauty, where you can swim in the sea. Pisa is famous for its Leaning Tower, which is considered one of the most important historical landmarks. During the panoramic tour, visitors will explore the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the cathedral, the baptistery, and Miracle Square, and guests can take photos in this historical city. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.
6. DAY FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)-ROME
After breakfast, we head to Rome. Upon arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour of Rome. During our tour, we will see some of the city's most valuable treasures such as Vatican (St. Peter's), Castel Sant'Angelo, the ruins of Circus Maximus from ancient Rome, and the Baroque-period streets by bus. A short photo break will be given at the Colosseum, followed by free time in the afternoon. In the evening, guests who wish can join the extra Roman Night Tour (45€), where we will see famous squares that we have not seen before and stroll through its streets to enjoy our time. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.
7. DAY ROME
After breakfast, it will be a free day. Guests who wish can join the extra tour to Albano Lake & Nemi Rome Villages (Strawberry Village) & Castelli Romani Outlet (95€) organized by our guide. We will visit the area known for its natural beauty where the popes used to spend their summers, and the village of Nemi, famous for its mountain strawberries. Afterward, we will explore the Castel Romano Designer Outlet, where we will find famous brands and have shopping opportunities. After this tour, guests may choose to participate in the additional tour of Roman Monuments and Masterpieces (65€), where we will visit the Pantheon temple, an ancient monument in Rome, and Piazza Navona, famous for its baroque architecture and the famous fountain, the Fountain of Trevi, where it is believed that those who throw coins into will return to Rome, and the Spanish Steps known for street artists, and Castel Sant'Angelo - Angel's Castle and its bridge. In this tour, which you will explore step by step with your guide, prepare yourself to get lost in the ancient stories and historical texture of Rome. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.
8. DAY ROME-ISTANBUL
After breakfast and check-out procedures from the hotel, there will be free time, and at the specified time, we will transfer to the airport and depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. Arrival in Istanbul at local time, and the end of our tour.
ADVANTAGEOUS EXTRA TOUR PACKAGE
Lake Como tour (75€) – Grand Canal tour (55€) - Verona & Lake Garda Sirmione tour (125€) - Following the Medici, Renaissance Works tour (45€) - Pisa & Italian Riviera Portofino tour (145€) -Rome night tour (45€) - Lake Albano & Nemi Roman villages (Strawberry village) & Castelli Romani Outlet tour (95€)-
Rome Monuments and Masterpieces tour (65€)
650€ instead of 585€ (Paid to the local agency representative during the tour)
0-6 years free & 6-12 years 325€
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FLIGHT DETAILS BY DATE |
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May 9 |
TK1873 |
IST |
06:50 |
MXP |
08:45 |
May 16 |
TK1862 |
FCO |
10:45 |
IST |
14:35 |
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July 11 |
TK1873 |
IST |
06:50 |
MXP |
08:45 |
July 18 |
TK1862 |
FCO |
10:45 |
IST |
14:35 |
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July 25 |
TK1873 |
IST |
06:50 |
MXP |
08:45 |
August 1 |
TK1862 |
FCO |
10:45 |
IST |
14:35 |
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August 8 |
TK1873 |
IST |
06:55 |
MXP |
08:45 |
August 15 |
TK1362 |
FCO |
07:05 |
IST |
10:45 |
What's Included
- Scheduled flights with THY from Istanbul (IST) to Milan-Rome with economy class flight (IST).
- 7 nights – 8 days; 1 night in the Milan area (Monza, Sesto San Giovanni, Melegnano, Cinisello Balsamo or around Bergamo) - 2 nights in the Venice area (Quarto d’Altino, Spinea, Padova, Cittadella, Brenta, Treviso, Mira, Mirano, Mogliano, etc.) - 2 nights in the Florence area (Monte Catini, Pistoia or Prato region) - 2 nights in Rome (25-35 km distance from the center); includes bed and breakfast, accommodations in 3 and/or 4-star hotels.
- All airport-hotel transfers.
- Intercity bus transfers.
- Panoramic city tours of Rome, Florence, Venice, and Milan.
- Turkish guiding services throughout the tour.
Not Included
- Exit tax for going abroad
- Visa Fee
- Travel Insurance (€15)
- Extra Tours
- Museum and site entrance fees
- Vaporetto fare (€30)
- City Taxes (€45 to be paid to the local agency during the tour. Tourists staying in Italy are required to pay tourist tax.)
- Venice Island entry tax (€15) (Municipal taxes may vary on the date of travel.)
- All hotel extras and personal expenses
- Mandatory driver tips (€5 per person)
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