Italy Tour

ISTANBUL – ROME We meet at Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departures terminal three hours before the flight. After baggage, check-in and boarding procedures, we board our private bus waiting at the airport following our flight to Rome with AJET Airlines and depart for a panoramic city tour. Rome, the enchanting city that once gleamed with eternal splendor and was shaped by the winds of history, has witnessed the splendor of its emperors, the courage of its gladiators and the highest forms of art. During our tour, we will see Castel Sant'Angelo, where Cem Sultan was imprisoned. Castel Sant'Angelo was originally built as a mausoleum by Roman Emperor Hadrian and later converted into a fortress. During the Medieval and Renaissance periods, it was used as a kind of prison and papal fortress. Another place we will see in Rome is the Colosseum (Colosseo), located in the heart of the city, carrying the spirit of ancient times. In this massive arena, once brave gladiators and wild animals engaged in epic battles accompanied by the cheers of the people.

After breakfast, we depart for the Vatican & Outlet – Castel Gandolfo – Nemi tour, which includes the Outlet and Lakes Region. Castel Gandolfo, shaped around an elegant castle rising toward the sky, with stone streets where the past whispers – at every step you will feel as if you have stepped out of a fairytale, captivated by the magic of this peaceful town where history and nature embrace each other. The lake, resembling the bluest mirror beneath the sky, is like a gateway to a fairytale world with its serenity and beauty. The Papal Palace, located in the heart of the town, is a symbol of fairytale beauty and historical grandeur. Throughout the centuries, popes have found peace and rest in this magical place. Its gardens and paths filled with colorful flowers will make you feel as if you are inside a dream. Nemi, on the other hand, is famous for its strawberry fields that shine like red jewels. The annual Strawberry Festival is celebrated with colorful festivities. After the Nemi visit, there is free time in Italy's most famous outlet district. These outlet centers offer attractive shopping opportunities for both locals and tourists.

ROME – FLORENCE After breakfast, departure to Florence. Following our arrival, we begin our Florence city tour. Florence holds unique significance in world cultural heritage as the birthplace and development center of the Renaissance. The city has witnessed great developments in the fields of art, science, and philosophy. Under the patronage of the Medici family, great artists and scientists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Brunelleschi worked here. In Florence, which is like an open-air art gallery, the Arno River that divides Florence in two, the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge with its jewelers, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, home to the Hercules and David statues, masterpieces of the Renaissance, the Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore Duomo) which has Italy's 3rd tallest dome, and the Baptistery famous for its doors are among the places visited. In the evening, return to our Florence hotel and free hours for rest.

FLORENCE – (SIENA – SAN GIMIGNANO – PISA) After breakfast, we depart for our Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa tour. Our first stop on the tour is the romantically historic Italian city of Pisa. Of course, the first thing that comes to everyone's mind is the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This tower, famous worldwide for its tilting posture, stands in the Piazza dei Miracoli, or Square of Miracles. This square dazzles not only with the tower but also with the magnificent Cathedral and Baptistery made of white marble. Each of them showcases the artistic and architectural richness of medieval Italy. After seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Square of Miracles right next to it, we set off for San Gimignano. When you step into the medieval town of San Gimignano, the first thing that will catch your attention is the towers. Once there were 72 towers, now only 14 remain. These towers were built to display the power and wealth of old aristocratic families. Piazza del Duomo is the centre of the town's social and religious life. Here stands the Cathedral of San Gimignano, built in the 12th century. Inside, you can see magnificent frescoes that reflect the soul of medieval Italy.

FLORENCE - VENICE After breakfast, we depart for Venice. Upon arrival at Tronchetto Square, we take a short ferry ride to St. Mark's Square for a panoramic city tour. Our city tour includes the famous St. Mark's Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs where prisoners took one last look at Venice before entering the prison, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge spanning it, the Doge's Palace, the Campanile (Bell Tower), and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore. After the city tour, we return to our hotel in the evening for free time to relax.

MILAN – (LAKE GARDA – SWITZERLAND TOUR LAKE LUGANO) – MILAN After breakfast, we will be doing our Lugano & Lake Garda & Outlet tour. Lake Garda, one of the finest examples of the lake region in Northern Italy, is famous for its natural beauty and thermal waters. Our second stop is Lugano. This elegant city, located in southern Switzerland at the foot of the Alps, brings together the cultural fabric of both Switzerland and Italy. During our walk along Lake Lugano, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery. Afterwards, we provide free time for shopping at the Outlet Center featuring world-famous brands. Following the tour, free hours in the evening for return to our hotel and rest.

MILANO – BERGAMO - ISTANBUL After breakfast, rooms to be vacated and transfer to the airport at the time your guide will announce. AJET Airlines scheduled flight to Istanbul. Upon our arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, our tour and services come to an end. Until we meet again on another tour where we will experience unforgettable moments.