Classic Italy 2026 (BLQ-FCO) (Rome 2 Nights)

DAY 1                 ISTANBUL – - BOLOGNA – VENICE

Meet at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures terminal in front of the Pegasus Airlines counter 3 hours before the flight. After luggage and ticket processes, flight with Pegasus Airlines scheduled service to Bologna. Arrival at Tronchetto square and short boat ride to St. Mark's Square and city tour. During the city tour, visit the famous St. Mark's Square and Basilica, the Last Breath Bridge where prisoners take one last look at Venice before entering prison, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace, Bell Tower and Clock Tower, and Giorgio Maggiore Church. After the city tour, free time. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 2                 VENICE – MILAN

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Milan. Guests interested can join an optional Verona & Garda Lake Tour (55€ per person) arranged by our guide along the route. During the tour, visit Juliet’s house from the greatest love story in history, Verona Arena, the Scaligero Bridge with its unique architecture, and Verona Cathedral. After the Verona tour, visit Lake Garda, one of the most beautiful lakes in Northern Italy. Afterwards, transfer to Milan. Upon arrival, start our panoramic Milan city tour. Highlights include the Milan Cathedral, whose construction took nearly 500 years and is Italy’s second largest church, Fortezza Castle, and Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, known for its world-famous fashion shops. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 3                 MILAN

After breakfast, free time. Guests may join an optional extra tour to Como Lake & Outlet & Lugano (Switzerland) for 95 Euro. This tour offers a mesmerizing view of the Alps and explores the Glacier Lake Como and surrounding areas in Lombardy. Enjoy shopping at the famous outlet. After the outlet visit, head to Lugano, Switzerland, one of the most elegant and affluent lakeside towns at the foot of the Alps, known for its lakeside cafes perfect for photography. After the tour, return to Milan and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 4            MILAN – FLORENCE

After breakfast, depart for Florence. Guests can join an optional Bologna Tour (35€ per person) along the route. In Bologna, visit Piazza Maggiore, the Nephtune Fountain behind the square, the Old Stock Exchange, the first university building in Europe, Quadrilatero (old market), and Bologna’s iconic Garisenda and asinelli towers. After the tour, proceed to Florence. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic city tour. Highlights include the Arno River dividing Florence, the Ponte Vecchio with its jewelers, the Medici Palace, Piazza Della Signoria housing the David and Hercules sculptures, the Florence Cathedral with its high dome, and the Baptistery with its famous gates. After the tour, transfer to Montecatini. Accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 5               FLORENCE

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests interested can join an optional tour to Pisa & Portofino (110€ per person). In Pisa, see the Leaning Tower and the Square of Miracles, then take a boat to the famous Portofino town, known for its pictorial harbor. The tour includes a visit to the protected natural park area. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 6                FLORENCE – ROME      

After breakfast, depart for Rome. Guests can join an optional stop at Orvieto (35€ per person). Explore this historic town with its ancient city center and the stunning Orvieto Cathedral. Then proceed to Rome. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic city tour. See Castel Sant’Angelo where Cem Sultan was imprisoned, Piazza Venezia where Mussolini addressed the public, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain made famous by the movie “La Dolce Vita,” the Spanish Steps with its 135 steps, and the Shipwreck Fountain. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 7          ROME

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests may join an optional extra tour to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica (80€ per person). Visit the Vatican Museums, admire the masterpieces including the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Return to the hotel or continue exploring independently. Accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 8          ROME – ISTANBUL

After breakfast, transfer to Rome Airport depending on flight schedule. After completion of baggage and check-in procedures, depart to Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines scheduled flight. Arrive in Istanbul and end of our tour.