Great Big Italy Tour 7 Nights - with Turkish Airlines, November 07 (November Semester Special)

1.Day Istanbul – Milan

Meeting 3 hours before departure in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. Departure to Milan at 08.15 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 after baggage, ticket and passport procedures. After arrival at 09.05 local time, our panoramic city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. In Milan, famous for its richness of historical and modern sights, among the places to see are the Duomo Cathedral, one of the largest and most magnificent Gothic cathedrals in the world; La Scala, one of the oldest opera houses in the world; Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, a stunning 19th-century arched shopping gallery; and Castello Sforzesco (Milan Castle), with its magnificent architecture. After our tour, our guests who wish can join the Magnificent Lakes (Como & Lugano) Tour. (75 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Como. This city, named after Lake Como, with which it is identified, is one of the attractions that has a unique nature and is intensely visited from all over the world. In addition to its architectural beauty reflecting Gothic and Renaissance styles, Como also draws attention with the houses owned by world-famous names such as Madonna and George Clooney. Our second stop after the tour is Lugano. Lake Lugano is a fascinating lake located in southern Switzerland at the foot of the Alps. This lake combines the cultural and natural features of both Switzerland and Italy. After our visit to this city, famous for its magnificent views and elegant shopping streets, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

2.Day Milan – Verona – Venice

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Venice.  On the way, we join the Magnificent Verona Tour. (Verona tour is included in the tour fee) It is a historical city located in northern Italy, on the banks of the Adige River, and has a rich cultural heritage since Roman times. The city, which evokes aesthetic feelings with history, architecture and literature, is known for Shakespeare’s famous work "Romeo and Juliet"; it attracts visitors with the structure known as Juliet’s House and its balcony. Among Verona’s impressive medieval structures, the Arena di Verona amphitheater, dating back to the 1st century, stands out as a magnificent Roman structure and still hosts important concerts. In addition, the city’s narrow stone streets, lively squares such as Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra, reflect its rich history and cultural diversity. After our tour, we continue on our way to Venice. Venice, like a historic fairy-tale city dancing on water, enchants its visitors with its romance and mystery, and is wrapped like a labyrinth with canals and gondolas. In our city tour, St. Mark’s Cathedral and Square, the Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal, the Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge are among the places to see in Venice. After our tour, our guests who wish can join the extra Gondola Tour in the Magnificent Venice Canals. (40 Euro) In this tour, which we will carry out with traditional gondolas, one of Venice’s symbols, we will have the opportunity to see Venice’s canals Transfer to our hotel after the tour and free time. Overnight at our hotel.

3.Day Venice – Bologna – Florence

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Florence. On the way, we will carry out our Magnificent Bologna tour. (Bologna tour is included in the tour fee.) Bologna is a historical settlement established in the region between the Apennine Mountains in northern Italy, standing out with its cultural richness. During the city tour we will make in this beautiful city, Piazza Maggiore Square, San Petronio Basilica, Podesta Palace and the City Hall are among the places to see. After our tour, we will continue on our way to Florence. After our arrival in Florence, the city of the Renaissance, our panoramic city tour begins. In our city tour in Florence, a cultural, artistic and architectural jewel, there are the Duomo Church (Santa Maria Del Fiore), Baptistery, Old Palace, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Signoria. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel in Montecatini.

4.Day Florence – Pisa & Siena & San Gimignano – Florence

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish can join the extra Magnificent Tuscan Towns (Pisa & Siena & San Gimignano) Tour. (110 Euro) Our first stop will be the Pisa Tower, one of the symbols of the country, famous for its leaning structure. After taking magnificent photos here, we move on to the city of Siena, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Siena, with its narrow streets and stone buildings carrying the magic of the Middle Ages, offers its visitors a true time travel; with its historic Piazza del Campo and impressive cathedral, it is like an elegant castle in the heart of traditional Italian city life. Our final stop on the tour will be San Gimignano. San Gimignano is a town in the heart of Tuscany, famous for its stone towers rising like a fairy tale from the Middle Ages. This impressive settlement, called the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages," is known for its 14 tall towers as a result of the wealth and prestige struggle of the city-states in the 14th century. With its narrow, labyrinth-like streets and historic buildings, it makes visitors feel the traces of the past vividly. In addition, this town, offering magnificent panoramic views, enchants with its artistic and cultural richness; with its Gothic and Romanesque-style buildings, historic square Piazza della Cisterna and enchanting frescoes, it is a true treasure of history and art. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

5.Day Florence – Rome

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Rome, the country’s largest city and capital. Having also been the center of one of the greatest civilizations in the past, this city has been the center of power, culture and religion throughout its approximately 2500-year existence. The historic center of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has an extremely rich historical heritage and a cosmopolitan atmosphere with its magnificent palaces, thousand-year-old churches and basilicas, magnificent romantic ruins, ornate monuments, decorated statues and elegant fountains. Among the places to see are the Vatican (St. Peter’s Cathedral), the center of administration of the Catholic branch of Christianity; the Colosseum, where gladiator fights were held; the Roman Forum, which was at the center of Ancient Rome and where religious, political and social activities once took place; the Victory Monument (Vittoriano Emanuele); Fontana di Trevi, known in our country as the Fountain of Love; and the Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna). After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

6.Day Rome – Castel Gondolfo & Nemi & Vatican – Rome

After breakfast at the hotel, our guests who wish can join the extra Magnificent Castel Gondolfo & Nemi & Outlet & Vatican Tour. (85 Euro) Our first stop will be Castel Gondolfo, home to the Papal Summer Palace, known as the summer residence of the Popes. This historic palace and its surroundings are famous for their impressive views and beautiful gardens. Then we head to Nemi Village. Located around Lake Nemi, which formed within a volcanic crater, this village is also known as the strawberry village because the region is famous for its fresh and delicious strawberries. The village is an attractive place for both tourists and nature lovers with its historical ruins, narrow stone streets and beautiful lake views. During the free time given, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the village and shop. After our tour, we go to Italy’s most famous outlet area and give free time. In this outlet area, you will have the opportunity to shop at attractive prices. After our tour, we head to the famous St. Peter’s Square of the Vatican, considered the center of Christianity. Upon arrival, free time to visit the basilica and the square. As you stroll around the square, the obelisk in the middle and the columns surrounding the square will enchant you. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight.

7.Day Rome – Naples

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Naples. This energetic port city in southern Italy, overflowing with historical and cultural riches, has a unique character with its lively markets, traditional pizza and impressive historical remains, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in the shadow of the magnificent Mount Vesuvius, offering a stunning view. After our tour, our guests who wish can join the extra Magnificent Pompeii Tour. (70 Euro) In this archaeological site of the Ancient Roman city, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 BC and brought to light thousands of years later, you will embark on a deep journey into the Ancient Roman period with the surprisingly well-preserved remains of settlements and daily life. Then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

8.Day Naples – Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel, free time until the time specified by our guide. Guests who wish can join the extra Magnificent Town Sorrento tour. (50 Euro) Sorrento is a charming coastal town located on the coast of the Gulf of Naples in southern Italy. Known as the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento is famous for its magnificent sea views, historic structures and lemon groves. Its narrow stone streets, traditional Italian architecture and small boutique shops make it an attractive center for visitors. We definitely recommend not missing this tour. After our tour, transfer to Naples airport. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, depart for Istanbul at 19.25 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1880. Arrival at 23.50 local time and end of our tour.