Grand Italy Tour: 7 Nights from Istanbul, from €749

Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. Following baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure for Milan at 08.15 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873. Following our arrival at 09.05 local time, our panoramic city tour begins with the vehicle waiting for us at the airport. In Milan, renowned for its wealth of historic and modern sights, the places we will see include Duomo Cathedral, one of the world's largest and most magnificent Gothic cathedrals, La Scala, one of the world's longest-established opera houses, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, a dazzling 19th-century arched shopping gallery, and Castello Sforzesco (Milan Castle), with its magnificent architecture. After our tour, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Lakes (Como & Lugano) Tour (75 Euro). Our first stop on the tour is Como. Named after Como Lake, with which the city is identified, it is one of the attractions with unique natural beauty that draws many visitors from all over the world.

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Venice. En route, we join the Magnificent Verona Tour. (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 the Roman era. Awakening a sense of history, architecture, literature and aesthetics, 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, Arena di Verona, its 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 captivates visitors with its romance and mystery and is woven into a maze of canals and gondolas. On our city tour, the sights to be seen in Venice include San Marco Cathedral and Square, the 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. (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 the Municipal Building. After our tour, we will continue towards Florence. Following our arrival in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, our panoramic city tour begins. On our city tour of Florence, a cultural, artistic and architectural jewel, the sights include Duomo Church (Santa Maria Del Fiore), the Baptistery, the 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 at extra cost (110 Euro). Our first stop will be the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the country's symbols, famous for its tilted structure. After taking magnificent photographs here, we proceed to the city of Siena, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. With narrow streets and stone buildings carrying the magic of the Middle Ages, Siena offers visitors a journey through time and, with its historic Piazza del Campo and impressive cathedral, stands like an elegant fortress at the heart of traditional Italian city life. The final stop on our tour will be San Gimignano. San Gimignano is a town in the heart of Tuscany, famous for its stone towers rising 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, the result of the struggle for wealth and prestige among city-states in the 14th century. With its narrow, maze-like streets and historic buildings, it allows visitors to vividly experience 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 the greatest civilizations of the past, has been a centre of power, culture and religion throughout its approximately 2500-year existence. The city's historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its magnificent palaces, thousand-year-old churches and basilicas, grand Romantic ruins, lavish monuments, ornate statues and elegant fountains, the city has an exceptionally rich historical heritage and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The sights will include the Vatican (San Pietro Cathedral), the administrative centre of the Catholic denomination of Christianity, 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, 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.

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Castel Gondolfo & Nemi & Outlet & Vatican Tour at extra cost (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 Nemi Lake, which formed within 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 its historic ruins, narrow stone streets and beautiful lake views, the village is an attractive destination for both tourists and nature lovers. During the free time provided, you will have the opportunity to explore the village and shop. After our tour, we go to Italy's most famous outlet area and provide free time. In this outlet area, you will have the opportunity to shop at attractive prices. After our tour, we depart for the famous San Pietro Square in the Vatican, regarded as the centre of Christianity. Upon arrival, free time to visit the basilica and square.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Naples. This energetic port city in southern Italy, overflowing with historical and cultural riches, has a distinctive character with its lively markets, traditional pizza and impressive historic ruins on the Mediterranean coast, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, which offers magnificent views. After our tour, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Pompeii Tour at extra cost (70 Euro). At the archaeological site of this 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 profound journey into the Ancient Roman era through the remarkably well-preserved remains of settlements and daily life. Afterwards, 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 Sorrento Town Tour at extra cost (50 Euro). Sorrento is a captivating coastal town in southern Italy on the shores of Naples Bay. 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 19.25 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1880. Arrival at 23.50 local time and the end of our tour.