2026 Winter Holiday Big Italy Express Tour (November 9, 2026) with Turkish Airlines for 5 nights (FCO-VCE)

Day 1 Istanbul – Rome Meet at Turkish Airlines counter in the outbound terminal of Istanbul Airport after baggage and ticket procedures. Depart for Rome. Arrive in Rome local time. Our private vehicle and guide will transfer us to Rome. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a panoramic city tour of Rome. During the tour, we will see the Vatican (St. Peter), Castel San'Angelo, the Angel’s Castle, the remains of the ancient Colosseum stadium, and the streets from the Baroque period via bus. We will have a brief photo stop at the Colosseum, and after the tour, there will be free time in the afternoon. In the evening, guests wishing can join an optional Rome night tour (€45), where we will see famous piazzas and streets we haven't seen before, and enjoy a lively atmosphere. After the tour, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay. Day 2 Rome After breakfast, a free day. Guests interested can join an optional tour to Lake Albano & Nemi villages (Strawberry Village) (€95) with our guide. We will explore the natural beauty area where the Popes stay during summer and visit Nemi Village, famous for its wild strawberries. Next, we will visit Castel Romano Designer Outlet for shopping, where many famous brands are available. In the afternoon, those interested can join an optional tour of Rome’s monuments and masterpieces (€65), where we will visit the ancient Pantheon, Piazza Navona with its baroque architecture and famous fountain, the Trevi Fountain famed for the legend of throwing coins to guarantee a return to Rome, the Spanish Steps famous for street artists, Castel San’Angelo with its bridge, and other historic sites. Walkstep by step with your guide through the city’s legendary stories and historic atmosphere. Afterward, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay. Day 3 Rome – Florence – Montecatini After breakfast, transfer to Florence. Upon arrival, start with a panoramic city tour of Florence, photographing its historic streets and piazzas, ending at Piazza Della Repubblica. Then, guests can continue exploring Florence on foot with our guide. In the afternoon, an optional tour to follow the Medici footsteps in Renaissance Art (€45) is available. This detailed tour covers Florence’s history, artists, and scientists from the Renaissance period, and visits locations such as the Palazzo Vecchio housing the Medici Family, Piazza della Signoria with its Hercules and David sculptures, the Uffizi Gallery, the historic Ponte Vecchio, Medici corridors, Dante Alighieri’s house, the Florence Cathedral with its high dome and the Baptistery with the famous "Gate of Paradise." Enjoy the local markets and cafes. After the tour, transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. Day 4 Florence (Montecatini) After breakfast, a free day. Guests can choose to join the Grand Tuscany Tour (€145) with our guide, visiting Pisa, San Gimignano, and Volterra. Pisa is famous for its leaning tower; during the panoramic tour, we will see the Tower, cathedral, baptistery, and Miracoli Square, with free time for photos. San Gimignano, known as the Town of 13 Towers, was built in the 12th and 13th centuries and features the Cistern Square, ideal for shopping and exploring. Volterra is a historic medieval town known for its Etruscan and Roman past, with sites such as the Roman Theatre, forum ruins, Priori Square, and the 12th-century Cathedral. Visitors can enjoy local cheese and wine or relax in cafes. Return to the hotel for overnight stay. Day 5 Florence (Montecatini) – Venice After breakfast, depart from the hotel towards Venice. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic city tour featuring St. Mark’s Square, Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Campanile. Guests can also join an optional gondola ride (€30) or a boat tour of the Grand Canal (€55) to witness Venice’s beauty from the water. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay. Day 6 Venice – Istanbul After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Guests can join an optional Verona & Venice Designer Outlet tour (€125), exploring Juliet’s House in Verona, the Arena (built in 30 AD), Erbe and Signori Squares. Then, continue to the Designer Outlet at Noventa di Piave for shopping. At the designated time, transfer to the airport for Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul local time, and the tour concludes.