Italy Tour

ISTANBUL - BAKU We meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport three hours before the flight. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Baku on Turkish Airlines flight … . Upon arrival in Baku, we leave the airport and start our city tour. Our city tour begins with the Old City, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000.After reaching the Old City, our first stop is the Shirvanshah Palace, built in the 15th century by Ibrahim Halilullah. Next, we will see the Maiden Tower, which has a history of 2500 years, and the Friday Mosque among other notable sites. We then complete our city tour with a panoramic view of the Bukhara and Multani Caravanserais. After the city tour, guests who wish can join an optional extra Azerbaijani night with dinner organized by our guide (50 Euro). After dinner, we head to our hotel and have free time to relax.

BAKU After breakfast, enjoy some free time. Guests who wish can join our optional Gobustan & Heydar Aliyev Museum tour (70 Euro). We will head towards Gobustan, located 70 km south of Baku, which is the richest area in Azerbaijan in terms of archaeological artifacts and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Gobustan, situated near the Caspian Sea along the ancient Shirvan road, is also referred to as an open-air museum. It provides significant insights into prehistoric medieval society, hunting, animals, and vegetation through its rock carvings and petroglyphs found worldwide. The Gobustan Mud Volcanoes are located southwest of Baku, within Gobustan National Park, and form one of the largest mud volcano fields in the world. This natural wonder holds great geological and touristic significance. Approximately 40% of the world's mud volcanoes are found in Azerbaijan, with the most famous ones located in the Gobustan region. With nearly 300 mud volcanoes, this area attracts both scientists and tourists. After our tour, we will visit the Heydar Aliyev Museum. Following the tour, we will return to our hotel and have free hours to relax.

BAKU After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish can join an optional tour to the Absheron Peninsula, organized by our guide for an extra fee of 50 Euro. Among the main sites we will visit on the Absheron Peninsula is the Ateshgah Architectural Complex, one of the three Zoroastrian temples in the world. This fascinating structure, which has housed an eternal flame for centuries, is considered one of the main pilgrimage sites in Zoroastrian belief. After our visit to Ateshgah, we will head to the volcano famously referred to as the "Land of Fire" by the renowned traveler Marco Polo. This volcano has been burning for centuries due to natural gas that emerges from underground, covering a total area of 65 hectares. After completing our promenade along the boulevard, guests who wish can join an optional Caspian Sea boat tour for an extra fee of 30 Euro. We will then set off for our visit to the Baku Green Bazaar, which offers a more authentic shopping experience compared to Baku's modern shopping centers. Here, tourists can immerse themselves in the local culture and find Azerbaijan's traditional products in their most natural forms.

BAKU - ISTANBUL After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will check out of our rooms. Following some free time until the hour set by our guide, we will head to Baku Airport and depart for Istanbul on a scheduled flight with Turkish Airlines. Upon our arrival in Istanbul, our tour comes to an end. We look forward to meeting again on another tour where we will create unforgettable experiences together.

FLORENCE - ROME (ORVIETO) After breakfast, we head to Rome. Guests who wish can join the optional Orvieto Tour (30 Euro) along the way. Orvieto is perched on a tuff cliff above the Tiber River valley, providing both a strategic defensive advantage and stunning panoramic views. After visiting the Orvieto Cathedral (Duomo di Orvieto), considered one of Italy's most beautiful Gothic cathedrals, famous for its façade design and Luca Signorelli's frescoes, we continue our journey to Rome. Once a magical city that sparkled with endless splendor and was shaped by the winds of history, Rome is home to the grandeur of emperors, the courage of gladiators, and the highest forms of art. On this tour, we will see Castel Sant’Angelo, where Cem Sultan was imprisoned. Originally built as a mausoleum by Roman Emperor Hadrian, it was later transformed into a fortress. During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, it served as a type of prison and papal fortress. Another site we will visit in Rome is the Colosseum, which carries the spirit of ancient times in the heart of the city. In this massive arena, brave gladiators and wild animals once engaged in epic battles amidst the cheers of the crowd.

ROME - (VATICAN & OUTLET - CASTEL GANDOLFO - NEMI) After breakfast, enjoy some free time. For those interested, we will have an optional excursion to the Outlet and Lakes Region (Vatican & Outlet - Castel Gandolfo - Nemi 95 €). In Castel Gandolfo, you will be captivated by this peaceful town where history and nature embrace at every step, resembling a fairy tale whispered by the past with its stone streets surrounding an elegant castle reaching towards the sky. The lake, resembling the bluest mirror under the sky, serves as a gateway to a world of tranquility and beauty. The Papal Palace, located in the heart of the town, symbolizes fairy-tale beauty and historical grandeur. For centuries, popes have found peace and rest in this magical place. You will feel as if you are inside a dream with its gardens and paths filled with colorful flowers. Nemi is famous for its strawberry fields that shine like red jewels. The annual Strawberry Festival is celebrated with colorful festivities. After exploring Nemi, enjoy some free time in Italy's most famous outlet area. These outlet centers offer attractive shopping opportunities for both locals and tourists.

ROME - (NAPLES-POMPEII) After breakfast, enjoy some free time. Guests who wish can join the optional extra tour of Naples and Pompeii organized by our guide (100 €). We will head to the ancient city of Pompeii, which lies at the foot of Mount Vesuvius and was buried under ash due to the eruption in 79 A.D. Pompeii was an important center of trade and culture during the Roman Empire. The city was a wealthy settlement where agriculture, trade, and the arts flourished. However, the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius suddenly buried the city under layers of lava and ash. This disaster froze the daily life of Pompeii at that time and turned it into an open-air museum that has been preserved to this day. After our visit to Pompeii, we will head towards Naples. Upon our arrival in Naples, we will embark on a city tour. Founded by the Greeks in the 7th century B.C., Naples is the capital of the Campania region in southern Italy. The city has been an important center since the Roman Empire and has hosted many cultures and civilizations from the Middle Ages to the present day.

ROME - ISTANBUL After breakfast, check out of your rooms and transfer to Rome airport at the time specified by your guide. Flight to Istanbul on a scheduled service with Pegasus Airlines. Upon arrival at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, our tour and services conclude. We look forward to meeting again on another tour where we will create unforgettable experiences together.