Winter Season Large Italy Express Tour (October 19, 2026) with Turkish Airlines for 5 nights (FCO-VCE) - LUNCH BURNER

Day 1 Istanbul – Rome Meeting in front of Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport Departures terminal. After baggage and ticket procedures, departure to Rome. Arrive in Rome according to local time. Our private vehicle and guide are waiting to take us to Rome. Upon arrival, panoramic city tour of Rome. During the tour, we will see the Vatican (San Pietro), Castel San't Angelo, Angel's Castle, the remains of the ancient Circo Massimo stadium, and the alleys from the Baroque Period by bus. A short photo break at the Colosseum, then free time in the afternoon. In the evening, those who wish can join an **extra** tour to see famous squares and enjoy strolling through the streets at night in Rome, called the Rome Night Tour (€45). After the tour, transfer to our hotel for overnight stay. Day 2 Rome After breakfast, a free day. Those who wish can join an **extra** tour organized with our guide to explore the unique natural beauty of Lake Albano and Nemi Roman villages (Strawberry Village) **(95€)**. We will visit the regions where the Popes spend their summer and explore the Nemi village, famous for its mountain strawberries. Following this, you can shop at Castel Romano Designer Outlet, where many famous brands are available. After this, those interested can join another **extra** tour called Rome Monuments and Masterpieces (€65). This tour includes the city’s oldest monument, the ancient Pantheon, the famous Piazza Navona with its baroque architecture and the Fountain of the Four Rivers, the Trevi Fountain where legend says throwing a coin will bring you back to Rome, the Spanish Steps famous for street performers, Castel San't Angelo and its bridge. Walk step by step through the historic stories and city fabric of ancient Rome with your guide. Afterwards, transfer to hotel and overnight stay. Day 3 Rome – Florence – Montecatini After breakfast, depart for Florence. Upon arrival, a panoramic tour of Florence’s historic streets and squares begins, ending at Piazza della Repubblica. Then, those who wish (optional) can continue exploring Florence on foot with our guide on a Renaissance Sites Tour (€45), learning about Florence's history and the lives of Renaissance artists and scientists who shaped the city. On this tour, visit the Palazzo Vecchio, which was ruled by the Medici family, the Piazza della Signoria with the famous Hercules and David statues, the Uffizi Gallery, the historic Ponte Vecchio with its Medici corridor, Dante Alighieri’s house, the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore with its high cupola, the Baptistery famous for the "Gates of Paradise," and the historic markets. Transfer back to our hotel and overnight stay. Day 4 Florence (Montecatini) After breakfast, a free day. Those who wish can join the **Big Tuscany Tour (€145)** with our guide, visiting Pisa, San Gimignano, and Volterra. In Pisa, the world-famous Leaning Tower, Cathedral, Baptistery, and Miracles Square will be visited; photo opportunities will be available. In San Gimignano, known as the City of Towers, visit the Cistern Square, built in the 12th and 13th centuries, widely popular for shopping at affordable prices. Volterra, an ancient medieval hill town with Etruscan and Roman roots, has been featured in Hollywood films and series like Game of Thrones and Twilight Zone. Walk its narrow streets and squares with stunning views of the Tuscany Valley. Key sights include the Roman Theater, ruins of the forum, Priori Square, the 12th-century Volterra Cathedral. Guests can also enjoy local cheese and wine at small shops or cafes in the town center. Transfer back to hotel and overnight stay. Day 5 Florence (Montecatini) – Venice After breakfast, depart from our hotel heading to Venice. Upon arrival, begin a panoramic city tour of Venice including St. Mark's Square, Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Clock Tower, the Torture Bridge, and Campanile Bell Tower. Optional: join an **extra** Gondola Ride (€30). Also, enjoy a boat tour on the Grand Canal, the main waterway of Venice, with our private boats, to see the city’s beautiful structures and sights. The tour is called the Big Canal (€55). Transfer back to hotel and overnight stay. Day 6 Venice – Istanbul After breakfast, check-out procedures and transfer to the airport. Departure with Turkish Airlines to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul according to local time, end of the tour.