Italy Tour

ISTANBUL – ROME – NEMI – CASTEL GANDOLFO OUTLET – ROME We meet at the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departures terminal three hours before the flight. After completing baggage, ticket and boarding procedures, we land in Rome on a scheduled Pegasus Airlines flight and transfer to our private coach waiting for us at the airport. We set off on the Outlet and Lakes Region & Outlet – Castel Gandolfo – Nemi tour. In Castel Gandolfo, shaped around an elegant castle reaching up to the sky, where the past whispers through its stone streets, you will fall under the spell of this peaceful town at every step, where history and nature embrace. The lake, like the bluest mirror beneath the sky, is almost a gateway opening onto a fairytale world with its calm and beauty. The Papal Palace at the heart of the town is a symbol of fairytale beauty and historical grandeur. For centuries, popes found peace and rest in this enchanting place. In its gardens and paths full of colorful flowers, you will feel as if you are inside a dream. Nemi is famous for its strawberry fields that shine like red jewels. The Strawberry Festival, held every year, is celebrated with colorful festivities.

ROME After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish may join the Rome Night Tour (125€ per person), arranged extra by our guide, to escape the daytime crowds and heat and admire the magnificently illuminated historic landmarks. Once a magical city that shimmered with boundless splendor and was shaped by the winds of history, Rome has hosted the magnificence of emperors, the courage of gladiators, and the highest forms of art. On this excursion, we see Castel Sant’Angelo (Castle of the Holy Angel), where Cem Sultan was imprisoned. Castel Sant’Angelo was originally built as a mausoleum by the Roman Emperor Hadrian and was 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 (Kolezyum), which carries the spirit of antiquity in the heart of the city. In this gigantic arena, brave gladiators and wild animals once entered into legendary combats accompanied by the cheers of the crowd. After the Colosseum, we move on to the Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fountain), which gained fame from the film La Dolce Vita.

ROME - FLORENCE After breakfast, we depart for Florence. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour of Florence. Florence holds a unique place in the world's cultural heritage as the birthplace and development center of the Renaissance. The city has been the stage for great advancements in 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 almost like an open-air art gallery, the Arno River that divides the city in two, the Ponte Vecchio bridge famous for its jewelers, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza Della Signoria which is home to the Hercules and David statues — masterpieces of the Renaissance — the Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore Duomo), which has Italy's 3rd highest dome, and the Baptistery famous for its doors are among the places to be seen. In the evening, we return to our Florence hotel and have free time to rest.

After breakfast, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Tuscany tour, organised by our guide for an extra 125 €. We depart for our tour covering Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa. Our first stop is Pisa, a romantic Italian city distinguished by its historic character. The city’s internationally renowned landmark, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, stands in Miracles Square. The square also contains Pisa Cathedral and the Baptistery, both built of white marble. Each of these structures reflects the artistic and architectural wealth of medieval Italy. After seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa and nearby Miracles Square, we continue to San Gimignano. The towers are the first structures to attract attention in the medieval town of San Gimignano. The town once had 72 towers, but only 14 remain standing today. Wealthy families of the past had these towers built to display their power and wealth. The town’s social and religious centre is Cathedral Square. Here you can see San Gimignano Cathedral, built in the 12th century, and its frescoes reflecting the spirit of medieval Italy. The Town Hall stands beside the cathedral. Our next stop is Cistern Square.

FLORENCE – BOLOGNA - ISTANBUL After breakfast, check-out from the rooms and transfer to the airport at the time announced by your guide. Scheduled flight to Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines. Upon arrival at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, our tour and services come to an end. We hope to meet again on another tour where we will experience unforgettable moments.