Italy Tour , September 19

We meet at Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departures terminal three hours before the flight. After completing our baggage, ticket and boarding procedures, we board our AJet Airlines scheduled flight to Roma. Upon arrival, we transfer to our private coach waiting for us at the airport and set off on a panoramic city tour. Roma, once a magical city that shone with endless splendor and was shaped by the winds of history, has hosted the grandeur of its emperors, the courage of its gladiators and the highest forms of art. On this tour we will see Castel Sant'Angelo, where Cem Sultan was imprisoned. Castel Sant'Angelo was originally built as a mausoleum by the Roman Emperor Hadrian and later converted into a fortress. During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, it was used as a kind of prison and a papal fortress. Another place we will see in Roma is the Colosseum, which carries the spirit of the ancient ages in the heart of the city. In this colossal arena, brave gladiators and wild animals once engaged in epic battles accompanied by the cheers of the public.

ROME – (VATICAN & OUTLET – CASTEL GANDOLFO – NEMI) After breakfast, free time. Optional excursion available for those who wish to join: the Lakes Region, Vatican & Outlet – Castel Gandolfo – Nemi tour (75 €). In Castel Gandolfo, a fairytale-like place shaped around an elegant castle reaching toward the sky, where the past whispers through its stone streets, you will be captivated at every step by the charm of this peaceful town where history and nature embrace. The lake, resembling the most beautiful mirror beneath the sky, is like a gateway opening to a world of stories with its calm and beauty. The Papal Palace at the heart of the town stands as a symbol of fairytale beauty and historical grandeur. For centuries, popes have rested and found peace in this magical place. You will feel as if you are inside a dream, wandering through its gardens and the trails filled with colorful flowers. Nemi is famous for its strawberry fields, shining like red jewels. The Strawberry Festival, held every year, is celebrated with colorful festivities. After visiting Nemi, free time at one of Italy's most famous outlet areas.

ROME – FLORENCE After breakfast, we depart for Florence. Upon arrival, we begin our Florence city tour. Florence holds a unique place in the world's cultural heritage as the birthplace and cradle of the Renaissance. The city has witnessed great advancements in art, science, and philosophy. Under the patronage of the Medici family, great artists and thinkers such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Brunelleschi worked here. Florence, which is like an open-air art gallery, offers sights including the Arno River that divides the city in two, the Ponte Vecchio Bridge famous for its jewelers, Palazzo Vecchio, the Piazza Della Signoria Square that is home to the Hercules and David statues — masterpieces of the Renaissance — the Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore Duomo), which has the 3rd highest dome in Italy, and the Baptistery famous for its gates. In the evening, we return to our Florence hotel and have free time to relax.

FLORENCE – (SIENA – SAN GIMIGNANO – PISA) After breakfast, free time. Guests who wish to do so may join the Tuscany (Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa) tour (95€), organized as an extra/optional by our guide. The first stop of our tour is Pisa, the romantic Italian city steeped in history. Of course, the first thing that comes to everyone's mind is the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Famous worldwide for its tilt, this tower stands in the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles). The square dazzles not only with the tower but also with the magnificent Duomo Cathedral and the Baptistery, built from white marble. Each one showcases the artistic and architectural splendour of medieval Italy. After seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Piazza dei Miracoli right next to it, we set off for San Gimignano. As you step into the medieval town of San Gimignano, the first thing that will catch your eye will be the towers. Once there were 72 towers, but now only 14 remain. These towers were built to display the power and wealth of the rich families of the past. Piazza del Duomo is the centre of the town's social and religious life. Here stands the San Gimignano Cathedral, built in the 12th century.

FLORENCE - VENICE After breakfast, we depart for Venice. Upon arrival at Tronchetto Square, we take a short vaporetto (water bus) ride to St. Mark's Square and begin a panoramic city tour. During the city tour, the sights to be seen include the famous St. Mark's Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners took one last look at Venice before entering the prison, the Grand Canal with the Rialto Bridge over it, the Doge's Palace, the Bell Tower and Clock Tower, and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore. After our city tour, an optional gondola ride (30 €), the symbol of Venice, organized as an extra by our guide. After the tour, transfer to your hotel. In the evening, return to the hotel and free time to relax.

VENICE - MILAN After breakfast, we depart for Milan. Upon arrival, we begin our panoramic city tour. Among the places to be seen on our tour are the Milan Duomo, Italy's 2nd largest church, which took approximately 500 years to complete, the Sforza Castle, and the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, which is home to the world's most famous fashion stores. After the city tour, free time is given. Guests who wish may join the Lake Como (65€) tour, which our Guide will organise as an optional/extra. On this tour, we will see the world-famous Lake Como, nestled at the foot of the Alps. Como is a city located in Italy's Lombardy region, bordering Switzerland. The lake bearing the same name also lies between Switzerland and Italy. The lake, situated at the foot of the Alps on the Swiss side, is known as the summer retreat of celebrities and the jet set. The breathtaking scenery of the lake will leave you spellbound. After the tour, overnight stay at our hotel in Milan.

MILAN – (LAKE GARDA – SWISS TOUR LAKE LUGANO) – MILAN Breakfast and free time. Our guests who wish to do so can join the Lugano & Lake Garda & Outlet tour (95€), organized as an extra by our guide. Lake Garda, one of the most beautiful examples of the lake region in Northern Italy, is famous for its natural beauty and thermal waters. Our second stop is Lugano. This elegant city, located in the south of Switzerland at the foot of the Alps, brings together the cultural fabric of both Switzerland and Italy. During our walk along the shores of Lake Lugano, you can enjoy magnificent views. Afterwards, we have free time for shopping at the Outlet Center featuring world-famous brands. After the tour, overnight stay at our hotel in Milan.

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