Grand Italy Tour: 7 Nights from Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Venice. En route, we join the Magnificent Verona Tour. (The Verona tour is included in the tour price) Located in northern Italy on the banks of the Adige River, this historic city has possessed a rich cultural heritage since Roman times. Evoking a sense of history, architecture, literature and beauty, the city is known for Shakespeare's famous work "Romeo and Juliet" and attracts visitors with the building known as Juliet's House and its balcony. Among Verona's impressive medieval structures, the Arena di Verona, an amphitheatre dating from the 1st century, stands out as a magnificent Roman structure and still hosts major concerts. The city's narrow stone streets and lively squares such as Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra also reflect its rich history and cultural diversity. After our tour, we continue towards Venice. Like a historic fairy-tale city dancing on water, Venice enchants visitors with its romance and mystery and is wrapped in a maze of canals and gondolas. During our city tour, the sights we will see in Venice include San Marco Cathedral and Square, Doge's Palace, Canale Grande, the Bridge of Sighs and Rialto Bridge.

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Florence. En route, we will take our Magnificent Bologna Tour. (The Bologna tour is included in the tour price.) Bologna is a historic settlement in northern Italy, established in the region among the Apennine Mountains and distinguished by its cultural richness. During our city tour of this beautiful city, the sights will include Piazza Maggiore Square, San Petronio Basilica, Podesta Palace and City Hall. After our tour, we will continue towards Florence. Upon arriving in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, our panoramic city tour begins. During our city tour of Florence, a cultural, artistic and architectural gem, the sights include Duomo Church (Santa Maria Del Fiore), the Baptistery, Old Palace, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Signoria. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel in Montecatini.

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Tuscan Towns (Pisa & Siena & San Gimignano) Tour. (110 Euro) Our first stop will be the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the country's symbols and famous for its tilted structure. After taking wonderful photographs here, we continue to the city of Siena, which is on the Unesco World Heritage List. With narrow streets and stone buildings that preserve the magic of the Middle Ages and take visitors on a journey through time, Siena resembles an elegant stronghold at the heart of traditional Italian urban life, with its historic Piazza del Campo and impressive cathedral. The final stop on our tour will be San Gimignano. In the heart of Tuscany, San Gimignano is a town famous for stone towers that rise like something from a medieval fairy tale. Known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages", this impressive settlement is renowned for its 14 tall towers, built as a result of the struggle for wealth and prestige among city-states in the 14th century. Its narrow, maze-like streets and historic buildings allow visitors to experience vivid traces of the past.

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Rome, the country's largest city and capital. The city, which was also the centre of one of history's greatest civilisations, has been a centre of power, culture and religion throughout its approximately 2500 years of existence. The city's historic centre is a Unesco World Heritage Site. With magnificent palaces, thousand-year-old churches and basilicas, imposing romantic ruins, grand monuments, ornate statues and elegant fountains, the city has an exceptionally rich historical heritage and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The sights will include the Vatican, the administrative centre of the Catholic denomination of Christianity (San Pietro Cathedral); the Collosseum, where gladiator fights were held; the Roman Forum, located at the centre of the Ancient City of Rome and once the setting for religious, political and social activities; the Victory Monument (Vittoriano Emanuele); Fontana di Trevi, famous 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.

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional 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. We then depart for Nemi Village. Located around Lake Nemi, which formed inside a volcanic crater, this village is also known as the strawberry village because the region is renowned for its famous fresh and delicious strawberries. With historical ruins, narrow stone streets and beautiful lake views, the village is an attractive place for tourists and nature lovers alike. During the free time provided, you will have the opportunity to explore the village and shop. After our tour, we visit Italy's most famous outlet district and provide free time. You will have the opportunity to shop at attractive prices in this outlet district. After our tour, we depart for the famous San Pietro Square in the Vatican, considered the centre of Christianity. Upon arrival, free time to visit the basilica and square.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Naples. Located in southern Italy, this energetic port city brimming with historical and cultural riches has a distinctive character, with lively markets, traditional pizza and impressive historic ruins on the Mediterranean coast beneath Mount Vesuvius, which provides a magnificent backdrop. After our tour, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Pompeii Tour. (70 Euro) At the archaeological site of this Ancient Roman city, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 BC and uncovered thousands of years later, you will embark on an in-depth journey into the Ancient Roman period through the remarkably well-preserved remains of its settlements and daily life. We then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, free time until the time determined by our guide. Guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Town of Sorrento Tour. (50 Euro) Sorrento is a charming coastal town in southern Italy on the shores of the Bay of Naples. Known as the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento is famous for its magnificent sea views, historic buildings and lemon groves. Its narrow stone streets, traditional Italian architecture and small boutique shops make it an attractive destination for visitors. We strongly recommend that you do not miss this tour. After our tour, transfer to Naples Airport. Following baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure for Istanbul at 19.35 on Türk Hava Yolları (Turkish Airlines) flight TK1880. Arrival at 23.50 local time, marking the end of our tour.