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Per Person 599 €

Day 1 ISTANBUL – BOLOGNA – FLORENCE (MONTECATINI) Meeting at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter at Istanbul Airport, International Terminal. Departure to Bologna with Turkish Airlines. Arrival at Bologna Airport and transfer by our private bus to Florence for a city tour. Our panoramic city tour begins as we photograph the historical streets and squares of Florence and ends at Piazza Della Republica (Republic Square). After a short break, for those who wish, we continue to explore Florence, the capital of the Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage site, accompanied by our guide. In the afternoon, there is an opportunity to join an extra tour titled "In the Footsteps of the Medici: Renaissance Artworks (€45)." In this tour, we will meticulously examine the monuments of this historical city along with the life stories of Florentine artists and scientists who shaped the Renaissance period. We will visit Palazzo Vecchio, where the Medici family ruled in Florence, the Piazza Della Signoria, which hosts the famous Hercules and David statues, the Uffizi Art Gallery, the historic Ponte Vecchio, the Medici corridor, the House of Dante Alighieri, the author of the Divine Comedy from the 13th century, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, known for its third highest dome in Italy, and the famous Baptistery with its door known as the "Gates of Paradise." After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay. Day 2 FLORENCE (MONTECATINI) After breakfast, a free day. For those who wish, we depart with our guide for the extra tour "Great Tuscany Tour (€145)." In this tour, we will visit Pisa, San Gimignano, and Volterra. Pisa is famous for its Leaning Tower, one of the most renowned historical monuments in the world. During the panoramic tour, we will visit the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, Baptistery, and Miracoli Square, where participants can take photos. San Gimignano (the City of 13 Towers) is visited, recognized by noble families in the 12th and 13th centuries, with the main square being Piazza delle Cisterna, perfect for shopping. Volterra, a medieval walled town steeped in history, has been featured in Hollywood films and series (Game of Thrones, Twilight Zone, etc.). We will stroll through the narrow streets and squares from the Middle Ages with stunning views of the Tuscan Valley. The places to visit include the Roman Theatre, ruins of the forum, the main square called Piazza dei Priori, and the 12th-century Volterra Cathedral. During free time, visitors can taste cheese and famous wines from the small shops in the town or enjoy coffee in the historic cafés. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel and overnight stay. Day 3 FLORENCE (MONTECATINI) – ROME After breakfast, we leave the hotel and head to Rome with our private vehicle and guide. Upon arrival, we will take a panoramic city tour of Rome. During the tour, we will see some of the city's most valuable treasures, including the Vatican (San Pietro), Castel Sant'Angelo, and the remains of the ancient Roman Circus Maximus stadium, as well as the Baroque streets, all viewed on a panoramic bus tour. A short photo stop at the Colosseum is arranged, and after the tour, there will be free time in the afternoon. In the evening, those who wish can join an extra "Rome Night Tour (€45)," where we will explore famous squares we haven't seen before and stroll through the streets. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel and overnight stay. Day 4 ROME After breakfast, a free day. For those interested, we depart with our guide for an extra tour titled "Albano Lake & Nemi Rome Villages (Strawberry Village) & Castelli Romani Outlet (€95)." We will visit the area where popes spent the summer and the beautiful village of Nemi, famous for its strawberries. The tour continues at Castel Romano Designer Outlet, where we will find renowned brands for shopping. After this tour, participants can also join an extra tour to see "Rome's Monuments and Masterpieces (€65)," where we will explore ancient sites such as the Pantheon, the Baroque piazza of Piazza Navona, known for its famous fountain and street performers, the Spanish Steps, Castel Sant'Angelo, and its bridge. In this tour, our guide will walk you step by step through the city's ancient stories and historical texture. After the tour, you may enter the New Year in Rome's historic squares with special lighting, magnificent fireworks, and street concerts. Those not joining this tour may opt for an extra New Year's Eve transfer service (one-way) from the Rome center to the hotel (€45). HAPPY NEW YEAR... Day 5 ROME – ISTANBUL After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Departure to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight, arrival in Istanbul, and end of our tour.

- THY scheduled flights with Istanbul (IST) – Bologna / Rome – Istanbul (IST) plane ticket - 4 nights – 5 days; 2 Nights in Florence Monte Catini, Pistoia, or Prato region, – 2 Nights in Rome (25-35 km distance from the center); Bed and breakfast, accommodations in 3 or 4-star hotels. - All Airport-Hotel Transfers - Intercity bus transfers - Panoramic Florence and Rome City Tours - Turkish Guiding Services throughout the tour
- Exit tax for abroad - Visa Fee - Travel Insurance (€15) - Extra Tours - Entrance fees for museums and ancient sites - City Taxes (€25, to be paid to the local agency representative during the tour. Tourists staying in Italy are required to pay a tourist tax.) - All hotel extras and personal expenses - Mandatory driver tip (€5 per person)

ADVANTAGEOUS EXTRA TOUR PACKAGE

Following the Medici: Renaissance Art Tour (45€) – Great Tuscany Tour (145€)

Rome Night Tour (45€) - Albano Lake & Nemi Roman Villages (Strawberry Village) & Castelli Romani Outlet (95€) - Rome Monuments and Masterpieces Tour (65€)

355€ instead of 395€ (to be paid to the local agency representative during the tour)

Free for ages 0-6, 6-12 years 195€

FLIGHT DETAILS BY DATE

December 28

TK1321

IST

09:10

BLQ

09:55

January 1

TK1866

FCO

14:50

IST

19:30

 

December 29

TK1321

IST

09:10

BLQ

09:55

January 2

TK1864

FCO

19:45

IST

00:20