ITALY

Italy Cities Tour

A journey from Milan to Naples through Venice, Florence and Rome.

8 days · 7 nightsFrom Istanbul · changeTurkish-speaking guideTour No: 100457

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The dome and oculus of the Pantheon, Rome

ABOUT THE TOUR

From Milan to Naples

This tour travels the length of Italy, from Milan to Naples by way of Venice, Florence and Rome. Short stops are made in Verona and Bologna along the route, and in Rome landmarks such as the Vatican, the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain are visited. Optional excursions reach the Tuscan towns, Pompeii and Sorrento. A programme for travellers keen to see Italy's history and architecture in one route.

Embark on a week-long journey through Italy, exploring vibrant cities such as Bologna, Florence, and Milan. This tour includes visits to iconic locations like Pisa and Rome, as well as picturesque spots like Nemi and San Gimignano, ensuring a comprehensive experience of Italy's rich culture and history.

Traveling with Turkish Airlines, the tour departs from İstanbul and spans seven nights. Each city offers its own distinct charm and attractions, making this an extensive exploration of Italy's highlights.

Verona and Venice

Arena di Verona and St Mark's Square feature on the same route.

Rome's landmarks

The Vatican, the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain are seen on the city tour.

Optional Tuscany tour

An extra excursion reaches Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano.

Planning your budgetVisa fee, departure tax, travel health insurance and museum entrance fees are not included in the price. City taxes, the vaporetto fee and guide and driver gratuities cost 75 EUR, collected by the guide on the first day. See details →

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OVER 8 DAYS

The route of the journey

OVERNIGHT STOPS

Milan1 night
Venice1 night
Montecatini1 night
Florence1 night
Rome2 nights
Naples1 night

01Istanbul to Milan, City Tour and Optional LakesDuomo Cathedral, La Scala and Castello Sforzesco.

Milan · night 1

Arriving in Milan

We meet at the Turkish Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport, 3 hours before the flight. After check-in and passport control we board Turkish Airlines flight TK1873, departing at 06.55 for Milan. We land at 08.45 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, 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.

02Verona on the Way to VeniceArena di Verona, St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge.

Venice · night 2

Verona to Venice

After breakfast at the hotel we set off for Venice. On the way we join the Verona tour (included in the tour price). Set on the Adige River, Verona has a cultural heritage reaching back to Roman times. The city is tied to Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", and we see the house known as Juliet's, with its balcony. The Arena di Verona, an amphitheatre from the 1st century, still hosts major concerts, while narrow stone streets and lively squares such as Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra reflect the city's long history.

We then continue to 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.

03Bologna on the Way to FlorencePiazza Maggiore, the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.

Montecatini · night 3

Bologna to Florence

After breakfast at the hotel we set off for Florence. On the way we stop for a Bologna city tour (included in the tour price). Set against the Apennines in northern Italy, Bologna stands out for its cultural heritage. Our city tour takes in Piazza Maggiore, the Basilica of San Petronio, Palazzo del Podestà and the City Hall.

We then continue to Florence. 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. After the tour we transfer to our hotel for free time. Overnight at our hotel in Montecatini.

04Optional Pisa, Siena and San GimignanoOptional visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano.

Florence · night 4

Optional Tuscany excursion

After breakfast at the hotel, 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 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 Castel Gandolfo, Nemi and the VaticanOptional tour to Castel Gondolfo, Nemi and the Vatican.

Rome · night 6

Optional Rome countryside

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 we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

07Rome to Naples, Optional PompeiiTransfer to Naples, with an optional Pompeii tour.

Naples · night 7

Arriving in Naples

After breakfast at the hotel we travel to Naples. 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.

Afterwards, guests who wish can join the optional extra Pompeii tour (70 Euro). 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.

08Optional Sorrento and Return to IstanbulReturn flight to Istanbul.

Flight home

After breakfast at the hotel there is free time until the hour set by our guide. Meanwhile, guests who wish can join the optional extra Sorrento tour (50 Euro). On the Bay of Naples, Sorrento is known as the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, with sea views, historic buildings, lemon groves, narrow stone streets and small boutiques.

We then transfer to Naples airport. After check-in and passport control we board Turkish Airlines flight TK1880, departing at 19.25 for Istanbul. We arrive at 23.50 local time, and our tour ends.

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