Day 1 Istanbul - Venice (Mestre)
After meeting your guide at the New Airport International Terminal, you will proceed with your luggage and ticket processes at the Turkish Airlines counter, then we will depart for the city of Venice with Turkish Airlines scheduled flight. After our arrival, we will have a panoramic city tour of Venice. After crossing to the historical peninsula by vaporetto, our city tour will include famous places such as San Marco Square and Basilica, the Ponte dei Sospiri where prisoners took one last look at Venice before entering prison, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge, the Doge's Palace, the Bell and Clock Tower, and the Giorgio Maggiore Church. Then we will transfer to our hotel. After arriving at the hotel, you will have free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 2 Venice (Padua) - Milan
After starting the day with breakfast at the hotel, we will set off for the Verona tour. Upon reaching Verona, the highlights will include the house of Romeo and Juliet, the Verona Arena, the uniquely architectured Ponte Scaligero, and the Verona Cathedral. After the tour, we continue our journey to Milan. Upon our arrival in Milan, we will have a panoramic city tour where we will see the Milan Cathedral, the second largest church in Italy which took about 500 years to complete, the fortress, and the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, home to the world's most famous fashion stores. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 3 Milan - Florence (Frenze)
After starting the day with breakfast at the hotel, we will head toward Florence. After our arrival, we will proceed with a panoramic city tour of Florence. The highlights include the Arno River dividing Florence, the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge known for its jewelers, the Palazzo Vecchio where the Medici family ruled Florence, Piazza Della Signoria housing the masterpieces of Hercules and David statues, and the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral known for its towering dome, along with the famous Baptistery. After taking a photo break at Michelangelo Hill, where we can overlook the entire city and the Arno River, we will transfer to our hotel and have free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 4 Florence
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the Siena & San Gimignano & Pisa tour. Our first stop is Siena. During our city tour in Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage site, you will feel as if you stepped back in time. We will visit San Domenico Church, the Duomo Cathedral, Piazza del Campo where the Palio races are held, the famous Palazzo del Popolo which is now City Hall, and the narrow streets that still reflect traces of the past. Next, we will visit San Gimignano, famous for its medieval charm reflected by the surrounding walls and towers, thus nicknamed the Manhattan of the Middle Ages. Afterward, we will move on to our Pisa tour. During our visit, we will see the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Miracoli Square.
Day 5 Florence - Rome
After breakfast at the hotel, we will start our journey to Rome. Following our arrival, we will proceed with a panoramic city tour. Highlights include Castel Sant’Angelo where Cem Sultan was imprisoned, Venice Square where Mussolini addressed the public, the monument of II Vittorio Emanuele, the Colosseum that hosted gladiatorial battles, the famous Lovers Fountain featured in the film Sweet Life, and the Spanish Steps comprising 135 steps along with the submerged ship fountain. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel and have free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 6 Rome
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then we will set off for the Lakes Region & Castel Romano Shopping Tour. Our first stop is in Castel Gandolfo where we will see the Pope's summer palace and the stunning view of Lake Albano. Upon arrival at Nemi Village, we will enjoy a pleasant walk in the village. After the walk, we will have a short free time for tasting the famous wild strawberry pie of Nemi Village and shopping. Our next stop is Castel Romano Outlet, the most famous outlet in Italy, where you will have free time for shopping. Later, we will begin our night tour featuring the Masterpieces of Rome & Vatican. During this tour, we will see the Caracalla Baths, Circo Massimo, Vatican, the Palace of Justice, Navona Square, the Fountain of Four Rivers, the Italian Senate Building, and the Pantheon. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 7 Rome - Naples
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel, then set off for the city of Naples. After our arrival, we will embark on a panoramic city tour of Naples. This tour will include the Royal Palace built in the 16th century, the San Carlo Theatre, famous for hosting some of the world's most significant performances, the Umberto 1 Gallery known for its cafes and shops, the San Francesco Di Paolo Church that was inspired by Pantheon in Rome, Plebiscito Square, the Angioino Castle, and the Port of Naples. At the end of the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 8 Naples - Bari - Istanbul
We start our day with breakfast at the hotel, then head towards Bari. After a panoramic city tour of Bari, we will proceed to Bari Airport. After completing luggage, ticket, and customs procedures, we will have a scheduled flight with Turkish Airlines to Istanbul. With our arrival, our tour and services will conclude.
