Exclusive Italy Tour - With Ajet Airlines (FCO- BGY)

Tour details

1. Day ISTANBUL – ROME & VATICAN (SAN PIETRO) & ALBAN & NEMI & OUTLET

We meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport three hours before our flight. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, with AJet Airlines scheduled flight, we fly to Rome. Upon arrival, our private bus awaits for a panoramic city tour of Rome. Then Rome & Vatican (San Pietro) and Albano & Nemi & Outlet tour begins. In our tour, we will see Castel Sant’Angelo where Cem Sultan was imprisoned, St. Mark’s Square and the Italianate monument of Vittorio Emanuele, the Colosseum which hosted gladiator battles, the Trevi Fountain made famous by The Talented Mr. Ripley, the Spanish Steps with their 135 stairs and the submerged fountain, among other sights. Then, to the village known as Nemi or Castel Gandolfo; with colorful houses welcoming you with flower-filled windows, cobblestone streets, shops displaying famous natural strawberries, and spectacular lake views, making you feel as if you are in a fairy tale. During our visit to Castel Gandolfo on Lake Albano, where the Pope’s summer residence is located, we will continue our walk in this region. This town, which has also served as a summer palace for many Roman emperors, offers a brief journey into history. Afterwards, we depart for outlet shopping. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Rome. Stay at the hotel.

 

2. Day ROME – NAPLES & POMPEII – ROME

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the tour of Napoli & Pompeii. In our city tour of Naples, we will see Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace built in the 17th century, Castel Nuovo (New Castle), the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola inspired by St. Peter’s Square and the Pantheon in Rome, I. Umberto Gallery with shops, the San Carlo Theatre built in 1737 which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and the Naples Harbor. Then, we will visit Pompeii, one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. Pompeii, located on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius which erupted in AD 79, was buried and destroyed. In excavations begun in 1748, the city was unearthed in all its liveliness. Among the sights are the Basilica, Forum, the animal house, restaurants, baths, and bakeries.After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Rome. Stay at the hotel.

 

3. Day ROME – PISA & SAN GIMIGNANO – FLORENCE

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Florence, passing through. Our tour of Florence includes the Arno River which divides the city, Ponte Vecchio with its jewelry shops, Palazzo Vecchio where the Medici family ruled Florence, Piazza della Signoria with sculptures such as Hercules and David, the Florence Cathedral (Duomo) which has Italy’s third-largest dome, and the Baptistery with its famous door. Then, for our tour of Pisa & San Gimignano, after seeing the Piazza del Miracoli and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, we head to San Gimignano with its unforgettable views and magnificent structures. San Gimignano, a medieval town surrounded by walls from the 14th century, is known for its high-quality vineyards, gelato, porcini and truffle cheeses, and its distinctive towers. Transfer to your hotel in Florence and have free time. Stay at the hotel.

 

4. Day FLORENCE – CINQUE TERRE & PORTOFINO

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Florence, passing through. Our tour of Florence includes the Arno River which divides the city, Ponte Vecchio with its jewelry shops, Palazzo Vecchio where the Medici family ruled Florence, Piazza della Signoria with sculptures such as Hercules and David, the Florence Cathedral (Duomo) which has Italy’s third-largest dome, and the Baptistery with its famous door. Then, for our tour of Pisa & San Gimignano, after seeing the Piazza del Miracoli and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, we head to San Gimignano with its unforgettable views and magnificent structures. San Gimignano, a medieval town surrounded by walls from the 14th century, is known for its high-quality vineyards, gelato, porcini and truffle cheeses, and its distinctive towers. Transfer to your hotel in Florence and have free time. Stay at the hotel.

 

5. Day FLORENCE – VERONA & GARDA – VENICE

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Verona, one of Italy’s most impressive northern cities. Verona, from Roman times with its magnificent arena, medieval stone bridges, and lively squares; blends history, romance, and Italian lifestyle. We will see the city's iconic sights and enjoy a leisurely walk through its narrow streets. Then, we head to Lake Garda, one of Northern Italy’s largest and most spectacular lakes, with mountain views, turquoise waters, palm trees, and postcard-like scenery, where we will enjoy some free time by the lake to relax. Guests may walk along the lake or capture the scenery with photos. After the tour, transfer to your Venice hotel and enjoy free time. Stay at the hotel.

 

6. Day VENICE – MURANO & BURANO – VENICE

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Venice (including a gondola ride). During our Venice tour, explanations will be provided from Vaporetto, and we will see major iconic structures such as St. Mark’s Square built from marble and stone with columns brought from Istanbul, St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace which symbolizes power and grandeur, the Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the historic Campanile. Then, we proceed towards the islands of Murano and Burano. Murano Island is famous for its glass craftsmanship, while Burano is renowned for lace-making and its colorful houses. Burano, part of a five-island complex, is particularly distinctive. These islands are connected by bridges. After the tour, transfer back to your Venice hotel and enjoy free time. Stay at the hotel.

 

7. Day VENICE COMO & LUGANO – MILAN

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Milan, passing through. Our city tour of Milan includes the Milan Cathedral, which takes 500 years to complete and is Italy’s second-largest church, Fortezza Castle, and the famous shopping galleries of Vittorio Emanuele. Then, for our tour of Como & Lugano, we will witness the turquoise waters of Lake Lugano, surrounded by the Alps, with its palm trees and postcard views. Afterwards, we head to Como. Known for attracting Hollywood celebrities, European aristocrats, and the world’s jet-set with its luxurious lifestyle and natural beauty, we will see Lake Como. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Milan and enjoy free time. Stay at the hotel.

 

8. Day

MILAN – BERGAMO ISTANBUL

Early in the morning, after completing check-out procedures from our hotel, our guide will inform you of the transfer to Bergamo Airport. After baggage and passport procedures, we will take the scheduled AJet Flight to Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Upon arriving in Istanbul, our tour and services will come to an end.

What's included
- AJet Airlines scheduled flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Rome (FCO) outbound, Bergamo (BGY) – Istanbul (SAW) return, economy class airline tickets - Airport taxes - 7 nights stay in 3* & 4* out-of-town hotels with bed & breakfast - Airport-hotel-airport transfers - Transfers with our private coaches - Panoramic City Tour of Rome, Florence, Milan - Rome & Vatican Tour - Albano, Nemi & Outlet Tour - Naples & Pompeii Tour - Pisa & San Gimignano Tour - Cinque Terre & Portofino Tour - Verona & Garda Tour - Venice (including Gondola) - Murano & Burano Tour - Como & Lugano Tour - City Taxes for Accommodation - Professional Turkish-speaking guides and assistance services - TURSAB professional liability insurance
Not included
• Visa fee, service charge • Travel health insurance • Lunch and dinner • All personal expenses and hotel extras • Foreign exit fee • Driver tips 10 Euro per person (optional)
Need to Know
VF73 SAWFCO 0935 1130 VF62 BGYSAW 1245 1630 October 24 VF73 SAWFCO 0935 1130 VF62 BGYSAW 1145 1630 • Our tour program requires a minimum participation of 40 persons. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the agency will notify you of the final cancellation date 21 days before the tour departure. Canceled tours due to insufficient participation will be communicated to you through your agent. • In the tour program, if no names are specified and only category information is provided and/or options are available for the same destination, the hotels will be notified by your agency 48 hours before the tour departure. • During expositions, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located farther than the specified kilometers or in different cities. In such cases, your agency will notify you 48 hours before the tour departure. • Included in the tour package, panoramic city tours, which are organized to introduce the cities generally and involve only from inside the vehicle guide narration, and which do not include museum or ruins entrance fees, are maximum 2-3 hours long. These panoramic tours and other mentioned tours are subject to local authorities' permission and may not be realized if activities are restricted or roads are closed, or due to weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot if roads are closed or entry is not permitted at certain points. • Triple rooms are allocated based on hotel availability and in these rooms, the third bed is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of one large bed and one extra bed. As these are foldaway or coach beds, participants accepting to stay in triple rooms and/or for children reservations acknowledge the potential for crowding and bed type differences. Child discounts are valid only for a single child sharing with two adults and matching the age group. No bed guarantee is provided for children aged 0-2 years. • Services included in the tour program, such as breakfasts in hotels, are generally continental, consisting of butter, jam, bread, and tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group. • Since flight tickets are group tickets, flight times can change. You can verify the current flight details with your agent. Updated timing information will be communicated by your agent. • Flight times must be confirmed before purchasing domestic flights. If a guest obtains their connection domestic flight from a different provider independently, and the tour is canceled or timings change, no refunds can be requested from the agency. Guests accept any financial or emotional losses arising from tour cancellations or changes at the time of purchase. • According to airline rules, if the outbound or return flight purchased as a round-trip is not used, the unused flight will be canceled by the airline. • Guests without flights must arrive at the starting point of the tour with their own means and without delay. Otherwise, they will need to arrange all transfers themselves. • Participants are responsible for their personal belongings, bags, passports/identities, and the agency is not responsible for forgotten/lost/stolen items. The agency is not obliged to recover forgotten items or cover costs if found. • In cases of illness, loss, theft, etc., the guide's priority is group integrity and continuation; therefore, the guide cannot personally accompany guests during such incidents. • During booking, the information on the passport (name, date of birth, passport number) must be accurate. Tickets are issued based on this information. Incorrect data will incur cancellations and change penalties paid by you. • Some airlines may charge fees for meals, beverages, and online check-in services. • Seat assignments on buses are not guaranteed during the tour. • The times announced by the guide during the tour are the departure times of the vehicle. The guide will depart promptly at the meeting times without waiting. Guests arriving late must make their own way to the next stop. • Extra tours are organized by local agents with at least 20 participants. If participation is insufficient, tours may not occur or costs may vary based on the number of participants, vehicle type, and content. Tour days and times may change due to opening/closing statuses of museums or archaeological sites and weather conditions. During extra tours, different guides may accompany guests. • Extra tours are optional and not included in standard packages; participation is at the guest’s request. Guests not wishing to join extra tours agree to wait at designated rest stops. After the tour, they will be picked up from where they were dropped. • Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites included in the program with extra tours must be paid to the agent or the guide during the tour. • Our agency acts as an intermediary between the passenger and airlines, under the 1955 Hague Protocol. There may be delays or changes in scheduled flights or tours before the trip. The agency must inform you of such changes promptly. Passengers purchase the tour with awareness that flight details may change. VISA • Turkish citizens require a visa. For visa applications, a passport valid for at least 6 months after the end of travel must be presented, along with the documents listed in the "Documents Required for Visa" list, submitted to our agency. • The visa must be obtained from the country of first entry or the country where the longest stay is planned. • Green passport holders do not require a visa; a passport valid for at least 6 months after travel is sufficient. • Visa information specified in this program applies to Turkish citizens. Guests holding passports other than Turkish must obtain visa information from relevant consulates. • Having a visa does not guarantee entry; border control officers may refuse entry. The agency is not responsible for entry refusals; the responsibility lies with the traveler. • Passports that are torn, worn, wet, or damaged may cause issues at border crossings. Passports should be renewed if damaged, and visas must be present in the new passport if required. The traveler bears all responsibilities. • Minors under 18 traveling alone or with only one parent or guardian may be asked for a notarized consent document by border officials. We advise minors and parents to be sensitive to this.