Maxi Italy Tour - with THY (Mxp-Fco)
Day 1 ISTANBUL – MILAN
We meet at Istanbul New Airport at the international departure terminal three hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight to Milan will take place via Turkish Airlines scheduled flight, and afterward, we start our program with a private bus waiting for us at the airport for a city tour of Milan. Milan, one of Europe’s fashion capitals, is also notable for its cuisine, opera, churches, and priceless art works. While Italy’s economic and financial capital, Milan is also the right address for shopping, nightlife, and dining experiences. We will see the famous opera house La Scala, Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral, La Galleria shopping mall, which houses many famous brands, and Porta Romana, after which free time is given. Those interested can additionally participate inExtra the Como Tour (55 Euro). We will see Lake Como, famous for hosting Hollywood celebrities, wealthy Europeans, and the world's jet set, with its luxurious lifestyle and natural beauties. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Milan and have free time to relax. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 2 MILAN – VENICE
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Venice. On the way, we have a photo stop at Peschiera with views of Lake Garda, and upon arrival, we will see Milan Cathedral, Fortezza Castle, Vittorio Emanuele Gallery housing world-famous fashion stores. Those interested can additionally participate inVenice Walking Tour (70 Euro – including Vaporetto and city entrance fees) which includes narration on Vaporetto. During the tour in Venice, we will see iconic structures such as San Marco Square, San Marco Basilica, Doge's Palace, Clock Tower, Bridge of Sighs, and the historic Campanile Bell Tower, with columns and marble built and brought from Istanbul. Afterward, we transfer to our Venice hotel and have free time to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 3 VENICE – FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Florence. Upon arrival, a panoramic city tour of Florence. In our tour, we will see the Arno River dividing Florence, the Ponte Vecchio bridge known for its jewelers, Palazzo Vecchio which was governed by Medici family, Piazza della Signoria with the famous sculptures Hercules and David, Florence Duomo with its bell tower, and the Baptistery with its door as highlights. Then, we transfer to our hotel in Florence. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 4 FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Those interested can participate inExtra as organized by our guide the Pisa & Portofino Tour (95 Euro)). In our tour, we will see the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli, then we will take a boat to the picturesque village of Portofino, a small town within a national park that you will not be able to get enough of.
Florence
Then, we transfer back to our Florence hotel and have time to rest and explore on your own. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 5 FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Castel Gandolfo & Lake Nemi & Lake Albano, then for outlet shopping. We will head to Castel Gandolfo area after breakfast at the hotel. This region, also known as Nemi Village, welcomes you with colorful houses with flowers in their windows, stone streets, and adorable shops selling and displaying famous fresh strawberries. You will feel like you are in a fairy tale with magnificent lake views. During our visit to Castel Gandolfo on Lake Albano, we will see the Pope’s summer palace and continue our walk in this historic town, which was used as a summer residence by many Roman emperors. Then, we head for outlet shopping for those wishing to do some shopping. Afterward, we transfer to our hotel in Rome and have free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 6 ROME
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then, we have free time. Those interested can participate inExtra organized by our guide the Naples & Pompeii Tour (95 Euro)). Our first stop will be Pompeii, a city that was buried under 7 meters of ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, and was uncovered in the 18th century with its houses, palaces, and petrified people. After visiting Pompeii’s open-air museum, we head to Naples. Upon arrival, a panoramic city tour of Naples will be arranged. The city tour includes Plebiscito Square, the 17th-century Royal Palace, Castel Nuovo (New Castle), San Francesco di Paola Basilica inspired by St. Peter’s Square and Pantheon in Rome, I. Umberto Gallery with shops, San Carlo Theatre built in 1737 and listed as UNESCO World Heritage, and Naples Port are among the sights. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Rome. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 7 ROME
ROME
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then, for those interested, an additional organized tour is available to see Rome’s icons and Vatican (San Pietro) (95 Euro). In our city tour, we will see Castel Sant’Angelo where Casimir Sultan was imprisoned, Venice Square where Mussolini addressed the public, and Vittorio Emanuele II monument, Colosseum which hosted gladiator battles, the Trevi Fountain made famous by the "Roman Holiday" film, the Spanish Steps with its 135 steps and the sinking statue fountain. We then proceed to St. Peter’s Square, the center of Christianity. Upon arrival, we visit the square and have free time. Afterward, we transfer to our hotel in Rome and have free time. Accommodation at our hotel. Those interested can participate inBohemie District Night Tour (25 Euro)). During this tour, the charming neighborhoods and popular streets of Trastevere will be explored. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel in Rome. Accommodation in our hotel.
Day 8 ROME – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, the rooms will be vacated, and your guide will inform you of the transfer to the airport. We will take the scheduled flight from Istanbul to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul New Airport, our tour and services will end.
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