Direct Departure from Izmir: Grand Italy 8 Nights with SunExpress Airlines on November 7
Day 2: Milan
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, our guests who wish can join the Magnificent Lakes (Como & Lugano) and Outlet Center Tour. (75 Euro) Our tour's first stop is Como. Named after Lake Como, which is synonymous with the city, this place is one of the unique attractions with a nature visited intensively from all over the world. Besides its architectural beauties reflecting Gothic and Renaissance styles, Como also draws attention with the homes owned by world-famous names such as Madonna and George Clooney. After our tour, our second stop is Lugano. Lake Lugano is a charming lake located in southern Switzerland at the foot of the Alps. This lake brings together both Swiss and Italian cultural and natural features. After our visit to this city, famous for its magnificent views and stylish shopping streets, we take a break for shopping at an outlet featuring world-renowned brands. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Milan – Rome
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we set off towards Rome, the largest city and capital of the country. Upon our arrival, our city tour begins. As the center of one of the greatest civilizations in history, this city has been a hub of power, culture, and religion throughout its approximately 2500-year existence. The historic center of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city boasts an extremely rich historical heritage and a cosmopolitan atmosphere, with magnificent palaces, thousand-year-old churches and basilicas, grand romantic ruins, ostentatious monuments, ornate statues, and elegant fountains. Among the places to visit are Vatican City (St. Peter's Cathedral), the headquarters of the Catholic branch of Christianity; the Colosseum, where gladiatorial contests were held; the Roman Forum, located in the heart of Ancient Rome and once the site of religious, political, and social activities; the Altar of the Fatherland (Vittoriano Emanuele); the Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi), famous in our country as the Fountain of Love; and the Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna). After our tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Rome – Castel Gandolfo & Nemi – Vatican – Rome
After the morning breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish can join the extra Glamorous Castel Gondolfo & Nemi & Outlet & Vatican Tour that will be organized separately. (85 Euro) Our first stop will be Castel Gondolfo, which houses the Papal Summer Residence, known as the summer home of the Popes. This historic palace and its surroundings are famous for their stunning views and beautiful gardens. Then we head to Nemi Village. Located around Lake Nemi, which formed in a volcanic crater, this village is also known as the strawberry village because the region is renowned for its fresh and delicious strawberries. The village is an attractive destination for both tourists and nature lovers with its historical ruins, narrow stone streets, and lovely lake views. During the free time provided, you will have the opportunity to explore the village and do some shopping. After our tour, we go to Italy's most famous outlet area and are given free time. In this outlet area, you will have the chance to shop at attractive prices. After our tour, we move to the famous St. Peter's Square in Vatican, considered the center of Christianity. Upon arrival, you will have free time to visit the basilica and the square. While walking around the square, the obelisk in the center and the columns surrounding the square will simply mesmerize you. After our tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Rome – Naples & Pompeii – Rome
After the morning breakfast we will have at the hotel, our guests who wish can join the extra Magnificent Naples & Pompeii tour. (110 Euro). Naples, an energetic port city in southern Italy, full of historical and cultural richness, has its own character with its lively markets, traditional pizza, and impressive historical ruins, located on the Mediterranean coast under the shadow of the magnificent Mount Vesuvius, which offers a magnificent view. After our tour, our next stop is Pompeii. You will embark on a deep journey to the Ancient Roman period in this archaeological site of this ancient Roman city that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 BC and brought to light thousands of years later, with remarkably well-preserved remains of settlements and daily life. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Rome – Florence
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, our panoramic city tour begins. In Florence, a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel, our city tour includes the Duomo Cathedral (Santa Maria Del Fiore), the Baptistery, the Old Palace, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza Signoria. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at our hotel in Montecatini.
Day 7: Florence – Pisa & Siena & San Gimignano – Florence
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, our guests who wish can join the Grand Tuscany Towns (Pisa & Siena & Gimignano) Tour organized as an extra. (110 Euro) Our first stop will be the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the country's symbols. After taking magnificent photos here, we move on to the city of Siena, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. With its narrow streets and stone buildings that carry the magic of the Middle Ages, Siena offers visitors a kind of time travel. With its historic Piazza del Campo and impressive cathedral, it is like an elegant castle in the heart of traditional Italian city life. The final stop of our tour will be San Gimignano. San Gimignano is a town famous for its stone towers rising like a fairy tale from the Middle Ages in the heart of Tuscany. Known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages," this impressive settlement is known for its 14 high towers as a result of the struggle for wealth and prestige among city-states in the 14th century. With its narrow, labyrinth-like streets and historic buildings, it vividly makes visitors feel the traces of the past. In addition, this town, which offers magnificent panoramic views, enchants with its artistic and cultural richness; its Gothic and Romanesque-style buildings, the historic square Piazza della Cisterna, and its fascinating frescoes make it a real treasure of history and art. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Florence – Bologna – Venice
After having breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Venice. Along the way, we will conduct our city tour of Bologna. (The Bologna tour is included in the tour fee.) Bologna is a historic settlement located in northern Italy, nestled among the Apennine Mountains, known for its cultural richness. During our city tour in this beautiful city, Piazza Maggiore Square, San Petronio Basilica, Palazzo Podestà and the Town Hall are among the places to be visited. After our tour, we continue our journey to Venice. Like a historical fairy tale dancing on water, Venice enchants its visitors with its romance and mystery, wrapped like a labyrinth with its canals and gondolas. In our city tour, St. Mark's Cathedral and Square, the Doge's Palace, the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge are among the places to be visited in Venice. After our tour, guests who wish may additionally join the Prominent Venice Canals Gondola Tour, which will be organized separately. (40 Euro) During this tour, which we will conduct with traditional gondolas, one of the symbols of Venice, we will have the opportunity to see Venice's canals. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 9: Venice – Izmir
After the breakfast served at the hotel, transfer to the airport at the time determined by the guide. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure with SunExpress Airlines flight XQ891 at 17:40 to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. Arrival at 22:05 local time and end of our tour.
- Venice accommodation will be carried out in the Vicenza, Mestre, Treviso, Padova, Lido de Jesolo regions.
- Florence accommodation will be carried out in the Montecatini Region.
Important Notes;
- A passport valid for at least 6 months is required to cover the minimum tour duration for this tour.
- SUN BODRUM TRAVEL acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline, and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol.
- During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Any flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as no-show fees.
- The city where the plane lands may vary. SUN BODRUM TRAVEL cannot be held responsible for time changes made by the airlines or any possible delays.
- In group tickets, airline rules apply; according to the group ticket rule, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also cannot be used.
- For most flights departing from Turkey, checked baggage allowance is 20kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the visited countries, this weight may drop to 15kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of SUN BODRUM TRAVEL.
- If the number of participants joining the package tour is insufficient, the tour cancellation will be notified to the consumer 20 days in advance.
- The tour route specified in the tour program is a sample route, and changes may occur in the actual tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city. Tours specified in the programs may be carried out on different days than those indicated, at the guide's discretion due to any reason.
- City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city.
- Tours specified in the programs may be carried out on different days than those indicated, at the guide's discretion due to any reason.
- Extra tours can only be conducted with a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may be conducted at the guide's discretion and, if necessary, with adjusted prices. SUN BODRUM TRAVEL cannot be held responsible for the non-conduct of these tours or excursions.
- Extra tours along the route will take place only if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be waited at the stopover location.
- Tours or excursions that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. SUN BODRUM TRAVEL cannot be held responsible for the non-conduct of these tours or excursions.
- Museum and historical site entrance fees are not included in the prices.
- SUN BODRUM TRAVEL reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the star category remains the same.
- All hotel names etc. (and similar) specified in the programs are written as examples to indicate star category and distance. This does not mean that accommodation will be made in the named hotels.
- In triple rooms, there is an extra bed arrangement; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable/collapsible bed.
- Children under 18 years of age who are not considered adults must have the necessary consent letters from one or both parents with them during travel if they are not participating in the tour with one or both parents.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the "SUN BODRUM TRAVEL Sales Contract" applies.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price;
- Air tickets between Izmir – Milan / Venice – Izmir with SunExpress Airlines
- Airport Taxes
- Transfers from airport – hotel – airport,
- 8 Nights – 9 Days room – breakfast accommodation in 3* / 4* Hotels
- City tours of Milan, Rome, Florence, Bologna, Venice
- Professional Turkish guide service
Not Included
Services Not Included in the Price;
- Visa Fee,
- Exit tax from Turkey,
- Travel Health Insurance (15 Euro)
- Any service not explicitly stated as included in the package price,
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees,
- Extra tours and personal expenses,
- Optional tips for driver and guide,
- Tourist City Taxes + Vaporetto Fee + Guide and Driver Tips (85 Euro) – This will be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.