Golden Elegance City “Milan” 3 nights in Milan with THY (3)
Gold Elegance City “Milan” with THY
3 nights 4 days
Day 1 | Istanbul – Milan | Thursday
We will meet at 05:15 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will fly to Milan on Turkish Airlines flight TK1873 at 08:15. Upon arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport at 09:05 local time, and after passport and baggage procedures, we will begin our panoramic Milan city tour from the airport by our vehicle. During our tour, we will see Duomo di Milano, the completion of which took approximately 500 years and which is the 4th largest cathedral in Europe, Sforza Castle, and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which was opened in 1877 and is considered Europe’s first covered shopping arcade and hosts world-famous fashion stores. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel, complete check-in, and settle into our rooms. We will stay overnight at our 4-star iH Hotels Milano St. John (or similar) hotel in Milan.
Day 2 | Milan | Friday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Venice tour organized by our guide. We will stay overnight at our 4-star iH Hotels Milano St. John (or similar) hotel in Milan.
→ Venice tour | 125 EUR adult - 95 EUR child (04-11.99 years)
After an enjoyable journey of approximately 3 hours, we arrive at Tronchetto Square by our vehicle and begin our panoramic Venice city tour. From the square, we will take a short Vaporetto ride to San Marco Square. During our tour, we will see the famous St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners took one last look at Venice before entering prison, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge on it, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell and Clock Tower, and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore. After this visit, free time for shopping and exploration. Guests who wish may join the optional Gondola tour organized by our guide. After completing the tour, we return to Milan and our hotel.
→ Gondola tour | 30 EUR adult and child (No child discount)
The Gondola ride, lasting about half an hour among the canals, is a dreamlike experience synonymous with Venice and one that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. (Gondolas operate with 6 people and are shared)
→ Important note
At the time this tour program was prepared, the relevant authorities had introduced an application whereby tourists are required to register and pay to enter the island of Venice. Any fees, required procedures, and changes that may arise until the tour date are accepted by our guests and will be paid by them or added to the optional tour price.
Day 3 | Milan | Saturday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Lake Como and Lake Lugano tour organized by our guide. We will stay overnight at our 4-star iH Hotels Milano St. John (or similar) hotel in Milan.
→ Lake Como and Lake Lugano tour | 100 EUR adult - 75 EUR child (04-11.99 years)
In this tour, we will first see the world-famous Lake Como, located at the foothills of the Alps. Como is a city in the Lombardy region of Italy and lies on the border with Switzerland. The lake of the same name is also located between Switzerland and Italy. With the Swiss side nestled at the foot of the Alps, the lake is known as a summer retreat for celebrities and the jet set. The charm of this lovely city and lake will captivate us. Then we will cross into Switzerland and go to Lake Lugano. There, we will enjoy the magnificent scenery and have the opportunity to shop at shops selling world-famous Swiss chocolates. After the tour, return to Milan and our hotel.
Day 4 | Milan – Istanbul | Sunday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, we will complete check-out and have free time until the transfer time. At the transfer time announced by our guide, we head to Milan Malpensa Airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will fly to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1876 at 18:35. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:40 local time, and the end of our tour. We say goodbye, hoping to meet again on another distinguished and enjoyable trip.
Abbreviations: [B] = Breakfast, [L] = Lunch, [D] = Dinner
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights on the IST-MXP-IST route
- Airport taxes
- 3 nights’ accommodation with breakfast at the specified hotel or similar
- Panoramic Milan city tour
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers
- Turkish-speaking guide service
- Professional liability insurance (pursuant to Law No. 1618)
Not Included
Schengen visa fee
Exit tax
Hotel city tax
All museum and archaeological site entrance fees not stated as included
Meals and beverages during meals not stated as included
Optional tours
Personal expenses
Tour guarantee and travel health insurance
All services not explicitly stated as included in the tour program
Tips for local guides, hotel staff, and drivers (Optional; 3 EUR per person per day will be collected by the guide)
