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- 2026 Midterm Break Winter Season Great Italy Plus Tour (07 November 2026) with THY for 7 nights (FCO-MXP) Rome (2) & Florence (2) & Venice (2) & Milan (1)
2026 Midterm Break Winter Season Great Italy Plus Tour (07 November 2026) with THY for 7 nights (FCO-MXP) Rome (2) & Florence (2) & Venice (2) & Milan (1)
Day 1 ISTANBUL-ROME
Meeting at Istanbul Airport at the Turkish Airlines counter in the international departures terminal. After baggage and ticket procedures, departure for Rome. Arrival in Rome local time. We will be met by our private vehicle and guide and depart for Rome. Upon arrival, a panoramic Rome city tour. During our tour, we see by bus the Vatican (St. Peter’s), Castel Sant’Angelo, the remains of the Circo Massimo stadium from ancient Rome, and the streets from the Baroque period. A short photo stop will be given at the Colosseum, and after the tour there will be free time in the afternoon. In the evening, for those who wish, we depart for the extra Rome Night Tour (45€), where we will see famous squares and enjoy a pleasant walk through the streets of Rome that we did not see before. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 ROME
After breakfast, free day. For those who wish, we depart with our guide on the extra Albano Lake & Nemi Roman Villages (Strawberry Village) & Castelli Romani Outlet (95€) tour, featuring a unique natural landscape. We visit the region where the Popes spent their summer months and the Nemi village, famous for its wild strawberries, a place you will want to live in forever. Continuing the tour, there is shopping opportunity at Castel Romano Designer Outlet, where many famous brands can be found. Later in the day, those who wish may join the extra Rome Monuments and Masterpieces (65€) tour. In this tour, you will discover the oldest monuments of Rome, the imperial city that shaped European civilization for 23 centuries, including the ancient Pantheon Temple, Piazza Navona with its Baroque architecture and famous fountain, the Trevi Fountain where legend says those who throw a coin will return to Rome, the Spanish Steps famous with street artists, Castel Sant’Angelo and its bridge. Prepare to lose yourself in the city’s ancient stories and historical texture as you explore step by step with your guide. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 ROME-FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)
After breakfast, we depart for Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, our panoramic city tour begins, where we photograph the historical streets and squares of Florence, ending at Piazza della Repubblica. After a short break, those who wish can continue exploring Florence, the capital of the Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, step by step with our guide. In the afternoon, there is an opportunity to join the extra Medici Heritage of Renaissance Works (45€) tour. In this tour, we will examine in detail Florence’s historical monuments, along with the life stories of Florence’s artists and scientists who shaped the Renaissance period. During the tour, we will see Palazzo Vecchio, where the Medici family ruled Florence; Piazza della Signoria, home to the statues of Hercules and David, one of the masterpieces of the Renaissance; the Uffizi Art Gallery; the historic Ponte Vecchio, the city’s oldest bridge, and the Medici Corridor; the House of Dante Alighieri, the famous literary master and 13th-century author of the Divine Comedy epic poem; the Santa Maria del Fiore Duomo, which has the 3rd highest dome in Italy; the Baptistery, famous for its “Gates of Paradise”; and Florence’s famous historical markets. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)
After breakfast, free day. For those who wish, we depart with our guide for the Great Tuscany Tour (145€). Our tour includes Pisa, San Gimignano, and Volterra. Pisa is famous for its leaning tower, considered one of the world’s most important historical monuments. During the panoramic visit, the Leaning Tower, cathedral, baptistery, and Miracoli Square will be seen, and those who wish can take photos in this historic city. San Gimignano, the City of 13 Towers, features a city center that includes Cisterne Square, built by rival noble families in the 12th and 13th centuries. Here, you can shop at reasonable prices. Volterra, a medieval fortified town full of history on every corner, has also been featured in Hollywood films and series (Game of Thrones, Twilight Zone, etc.). With a history dating back to the Etruscans and Romans, this unique Tuscan town offers visitors many opportunities. During our visit to Volterra, we will walk through its narrow medieval streets and squares while enjoying magnificent views of the Tuscan Valley. Places to see include the Roman Theatre, forum ruins, Priori Square, the town’s main square, and Volterra Cathedral, built in the 12th century. In free time, you may taste cheese and famous wines from the small shops or sip coffee in the historic cafés in the square. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)-VENICE
After breakfast, we leave our hotel and depart for Venice. Upon arrival, we begin our panoramic city tour on the island of Venice. Our sightseeing stops include St. Mark’s Square, the Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the historic Campanile Bell Tower. Those who wish may join the extra Gondola Tour (30€) arranged by your guide. You may also join the Grand Canal Tour (55€), in which we will cruise by private boats along the Grand Canal, the heart of the island and Venice’s symbol, to see the beauty and historical structures of the city. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 VENICE
After breakfast, free day. For those who wish, we may join the extra Verona & Venice Designer Outlet Tour (125€) with our guide. In Verona, the birthplace of Romeo and Juliet, whose story was written by Shakespeare in the 15th century, we visit Juliet’s House, the arena completed in 30 AD where gladiator games were held in the Veneto region, and Erbe and Signori squares. The tour continues with the Venice Designer Outlet shopping trip. In this tour, you will have the opportunity for discounted shopping at Designer Outlet Noventa di Piave, where world-famous brands can be found together. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 VENICE-MILAN
After breakfast, we depart for Milan and upon arrival take a panoramic city tour. During the Milan city tour, we will see the Scala Theatre, where world-famous artists such as Maria Callas, Pavarotti, and Leyla Gencer performed, Duomo Cathedral Square, and the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, and we will also have time for shopping. After the tour, those who wish may join the extra Como Lake (75€) tour arranged by our guide. On this tour, we will see Como, a world-famous town at the foothills of the Alps. Como is a city in Italy’s Lombardy region, bordering Switzerland. The lake of the same name lies between Switzerland and Italy. The Swiss side of the lake is at the foothills of the Alps, and it is known as a summer retreat of celebrities and the jet set. The breathtaking scenery of the lake will captivate you. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 MILAN-ISTANBUL
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we transfer to the airport and depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. Arrival in Istanbul local time and end of our tour.
What's Included
THY scheduled flights on the Istanbul (IST)–Rome/Milan–Istanbul (IST) economy class route
7 nights – 8 days; 2 nights in the Venice region (Quarto d’Altino, Noventa di Piave, Padova, Cittadella, Vicenza or Treviso), 2 nights in the Florence region (Montecatini, Pistoia or Prato), 2 nights in Rome (25–35 km from the city center), 1 night in the Milan region (Monza, Sesto San Giovanni, Melegnano, Cinisello Balsamo or the Bergamo area), with bed and breakfast, in 3- and/or 4-star hotels.
All airport-hotel transfers
Intercity bus transfers
Panoramic city tours of Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan
Turkish-speaking guidance services throughout the tour
Not Included
Exit tax
Visa fee
Travel insurance (15€)
Extra tours
Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites
Vaporetto fee (30€)
City taxes (45€ paid to the local agency representative during the tour. Tourist taxes are mandatory for tourists staying in Italy.)
Venice Island entrance tax (15€) (Municipal taxes may vary on the date of travel.)
All kinds of hotel extras and personal expenses
Mandatory driver tip (5€ per person)
