ITALY

Italy Tour from Izmir

Fly direct from Izmir on a seven day tour of Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples.

7 days · 6 nightsFrom Izmir · changeTurkish-speaking guideTour No: 100483

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The dome and oculus of the Pantheon, Rome

ABOUT THE TOUR

Direct from Izmir to Italy

The Grand Italy Tour departs directly from Izmir to Milan and continues overland through Venice, Florence, Rome and the Naples area over seven days. The route runs from Milan's Gothic cathedral to Venice's canals, from Florence's Renaissance landmarks to Rome's ancient ruins, and on to Pompeii. Six nights carry travellers the length of Italy, from north to south.

Embark on a memorable journey through Italy with this Grand Italy Tour, spanning six nights and featuring a direct flight from İzmir to Milan with SunExpress Airlines. Your adventure begins in Florence, where you can explore the rich artistic heritage, before moving on to the vibrant city of Milan. Continue your travels through Naples and Nemi, before concluding your tour in the iconic cities of Rome and Venice.

This itinerary offers a well-rounded experience of Italy's diverse culture and history, allowing you to immerse yourself in the local traditions and sights. From the artistic wonders of Florence to the canals of Venice, each city has its own charm waiting to be discovered.

Venice's canals

St Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and the Rialto Bridge in a single day.

Rome's ancient sites

The Vatican, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Trevi Fountain.

Naples and Pompeii

Naples' harbour beneath Mount Vesuvius and the ruins of Pompeii.

Planning your budgetVisa fees, departure tax, museum and site entrance fees, and extra tours and personal expenses are not included in the tour price. Travel health insurance costs 15 Euro, and city taxes, the vaporetto fee and guide and driver gratuities total 70 Euro, collected by the guide on the first day. See details →

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OVER 7 DAYS

The route of the journey

OVERNIGHT STOPS

Milan2 nights
Venice1 night
Florence1 night
Rome2 nights

01Izmir to Milan and a City TourDuomo Cathedral, La Scala, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and Castello Sforzesco.

Milan · night 1

Meeting Milan

We meet at the SunExpress counter in the international departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, 3 hours before the flight. After check-in and passport control we board SunExpress flight XQ892, departing at 11.45 for Milan. We land at 13.50 local time, and our waiting vehicle takes us straight into a panoramic city tour.

Milan pairs history with modern life. We see the Duomo, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world, La Scala, one of the world's most established opera houses, the 19th century arcade of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and Castello Sforzesco, Milan's castle. After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

02Optional Como and Lugano from MilanA day trip around Lake Como and Lake Lugano.

Milan · night 2

Como and Lugano

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional extra Lakes tour (Como and Lugano) (75 Euro). The first stop is Como, named after its lake and visited by travellers from all over the world. Besides its Gothic and Renaissance buildings, it is known for the homes of celebrities such as Madonna and George Clooney. The second stop is Lugano, on a lake at the foot of the Alps in southern Switzerland, where Swiss and Italian culture meet. It is known for its lake views and elegant shopping streets. After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

03Milan to VeniceSt Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and the Rialto Bridge.

Venice · night 3

Venice's canals

After breakfast at the hotel we set off for Venice. Venice, a maze of canals and gondolas built on the water, is our next city. Our tour covers St Mark's Basilica and Square, the Doge's Palace, the Grand Canal, the Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge. Afterwards, guests who wish can join the optional extra gondola ride (40 Euro), gliding through the canals in the city's traditional boats. We then transfer to our hotel for free time. Overnight at the hotel.

04Venice to Florence, Optional Tuscan TownsThe Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and San Gimignano.

Florence · night 4

Florence and Tuscany

After breakfast at the hotel we set off for Florence, where our city tour begins on arrival. In Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, our panoramic tour covers the Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore), the Baptistery, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria.

Afterwards, guests who wish can join the optional extra Tuscan Towns tour (Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano) (110 Euro). The first stop is the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the symbols of Italy. After a photo stop we continue to Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose medieval lanes, stone buildings, Piazza del Campo and cathedral show Italian town life at its most graceful. The last stop is San Gimignano, called the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages" for its 14 tall stone towers, raised in the 14th century as local families competed for wealth and prestige. Its Gothic and Romanesque buildings, Piazza della Cisterna and frescoes look out over wide Tuscan views. After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

05Florence to RomeThe Vatican, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Trevi Fountain.

Rome · night 5

Arriving in Rome

After breakfast at the hotel we set off for Rome, Italy's capital and largest city.

With some 2500 years of history, Rome was the centre of one of the greatest civilisations and for centuries a seat of power, culture and faith. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, filled with palaces, churches and basilicas a thousand years old, ancient ruins, monuments and fountains. Our tour takes in Vatican City and St Peter's Basilica, the centre of the Catholic world, the Colosseum, where gladiators once fought, the Roman Forum at the heart of the ancient city, the Vittoriano monument, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna). After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

06Optional Naples and PompeiiNaples' harbour beneath Mount Vesuvius and the Pompeii ruins.

Rome · night 6

Naples and Pompeii

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional extra Naples and Pompeii tour (110 Euro). Naples, a port city on the Mediterranean in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, has a character all its own, with lively markets, traditional pizza and historic remains. We then continue to Pompeii. Buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and uncovered centuries later, Pompeii preserves homes and traces of daily life in remarkable detail, a direct journey into Ancient Rome.

After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

07Optional Castel Gandolfo, Nemi and the Vatican, Return to IzmirCastel Gondolfo, Nemi village, the Vatican and the flight to Izmir.

Rome area and flight home

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional extra Castel Gandolfo, Nemi, Outlet and Vatican tour (85 Euro). The first stop is Castel Gandolfo, home to the papal summer palace and known for its views and gardens. Next is the village of Nemi on the shore of a volcanic crater lake, also called the strawberry village for its fresh strawberries, where we have free time to stroll and shop among its ruins and stone lanes. We then head to Italy's best-known outlet area, again with free time. The last stop is St Peter's Square in the Vatican, with its central obelisk and sweeping colonnade, and free time to visit the basilica and the square.

After the tour, at the time set by our guide we transfer to the airport. After check-in and passport control we board SunExpress flight XQ869, departing at 21.00 for Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. We arrive at 01.20 local time, and our tour ends.

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