Glorious Grand Italy Tour 7 Nights - with Turkish Airlines on December 26 (New Year's Special) (NAP-MXP)

Meeting at Istanbul Airport, in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the international departures terminal, 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Naples on Turkish Airlines flight TK1453 at 07:55. Upon arrival at 08:15 local time, our panoramic city tour begins with the vehicle waiting for us at the airport. This energetic port city in southern Italy, rich in historical and cultural heritage, offers a magnificent view on the shores of the Mediterranean, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, with its lively markets, traditional pizza, and impressive ancient ruins, giving it a unique character. After our tour, guests may join the optional Magnificent Pompeii Tour (70 Euro). In this archaeological site of the ancient Roman city that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 BC and uncovered thousands of years later, you will embark on a deep journey into the Roman era with astonishingly well-preserved remains of settlements and daily life. Afterwards, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Sorrento Town Tour (50 Euro). Sorrento is a charming coastal town located on the Bay of Naples in southern Italy. Known as the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento is famous for its magnificent sea views, historic buildings, and lemon groves. Its narrow stone streets, traditional Italian architecture, and small boutique shops make it a center of attraction for visitors. We highly recommend not missing this tour. After the tour, we depart for Rome. The city, which was once the center of one of the greatest civilizations in history, has been the center of power, culture, and religion for approximately 2,500 years. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has an exceptionally rich historical heritage and a cosmopolitan atmosphere with its magnificent palaces, thousand-year-old churches and basilicas, splendid Roman ruins, ornate monuments, elegant statues, and graceful fountains. Among the places to be seen are the Vatican (St. Peter’s Basilica), the Colosseum where gladiator fights were held, the Roman Forum, the center of ancient Rome where religious, political, and social activities once took place, the Victor Emmanuel II Monument (Vittoriano Emanuele), the Trevi Fountain, known in our country as the Fountain of Love, and the Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna). After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Castel Gandolfo & Nemi & Outlet & Vatican Tour (85 Euro). Our first stop will be Castel Gandolfo, home to the Papal Summer Palace, known as the summer residence of the Popes. This historic palace and its surroundings are famous for their impressive views and beautiful gardens. Then we depart for Nemi Village. Located around Lake Nemi, which formed inside a volcanic crater, this village is also known as the strawberry village because the region is famous for its fresh and delicious strawberries. With its historical remains, narrow stone streets, and beautiful lake views, the village is an attractive place for both tourists and nature lovers. During the free time provided, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the village and shop. After our tour, we go to Italy’s most famous outlet area and enjoy free time. In this outlet area, you will have the opportunity to shop at attractive prices. After the tour, we head to St. Peter’s Square, the famous square of the Vatican, considered the center of Christianity. Upon arrival, free time for visiting the basilica and the square. As you walk around the square, the obelisk in the center and the columns surrounding it will enchant you. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, the city where the Renaissance was born, our panoramic city tour begins. In our city tour of Florence, a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel, we will see the Duomo Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), the Baptistery, the Old Palace, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza Signoria. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel in Montecatini.

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Tuscany Towns (Pisa & Siena & San Gimignano) Tour. (110 Euro) Our first stop will be the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the country’s symbols, famous for its slanted structure. After taking wonderful photos there, we continue to Siena, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Siena, with its narrow streets and stone buildings carrying the charm of the Middle Ages, offers visitors a time यात्रा-like experience, and its historic Piazza del Campo and impressive cathedral make it an elegant fortress at the heart of traditional Italian city life. Our final stop will be San Gimignano. San Gimignano is a town in the heart of Tuscany, famous for its stone towers rising like a fairy tale from the Middle Ages. Known as the “Manhattan of the Middle Ages,” this impressive settlement is recognized for its 14 tall towers, the result of the wealth and prestige rivalry of city-states in the 14th century. Its narrow, maze-like streets and historic buildings make visitors feel the traces of the past vividly. In addition, this town, offering magnificent panoramic views, enchants with its artistic and cultural richness; its Gothic and Romanesque buildings, the historic square Piazza della Cisterna, and its captivating frescoes make it a true treasure of history and art. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Venice. On the way, we will make our Magnificent Bologna tour. (Bologna tour is included in the tour price.) Bologna is a historic settlement in northern Italy, located in the region between the Apennine Mountains, and stands out with its cultural richness. During the city tour of this beautiful city, Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio Basilica, Podestà Palace, and the City Hall will be among the places to be seen. After the tour, we continue on our way to Venice. A historic fairytale city dancing on water, Venice enchants visitors with its romance and mystery, wrapped in a labyrinth of canals and gondolas. In our city tour, St. Mark’s Cathedral and Square, the Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Rialto Bridge are among the places to be seen in Venice. After the tour, guests who wish may join the optional Venice Canal Gondola Tour (40 Euro). On this tour, which we will carry out with traditional gondolas, one of Venice’s symbols, 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 the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Milan. On the way, we join the Magnificent Verona Tour. (Verona tour is included in the tour price) Verona is a historic city located on the banks of the Adige River in northern Italy and has a rich cultural heritage dating back to the Roman era. The city, which evokes a sense of history, architecture, and literature, is known for Shakespeare’s famous work “Romeo and Juliet”; it attracts visitors with the building known as Juliet’s House and its balcony. Among Verona’s impressive structures with medieval architecture, the Arena di Verona, an amphitheater dating back to the 1st century, stands out as a magnificent Roman structure and still hosts major concerts. In addition, the city’s narrow stone streets and lively squares such as Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra reflect its rich history and cultural diversity. After the tour, we continue on our way to Milan. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour begins. In Milan, famous for its rich blend of historic and modern sights, places to be seen include the Duomo Cathedral, one of the world’s largest and most magnificent Gothic cathedrals, La Scala, one of the world’s oldest opera houses, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, a stunning 19th-century arched shopping gallery, and Castello Sforzesco (Milan Castle), with its magnificent architecture. After the tour, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Lakes (Como & Lugano) Tour (75 Euro). Our first stop on the tour is Como. Named after Lake Como, with which the city is identified, this city is one of the unique nature-filled attractions that draws visitors from all over the world. Como attracts attention not only with its architectural beauty reflecting Gothic and Renaissance styles, but also with the homes owned by world-famous names such as Madonna and George Clooney. Our second stop is Lugano. Lake Lugano is a breathtaking lake located in southern Switzerland at the foothills of the Alps. This lake combines the cultural and natural features of both Switzerland and Italy. After visiting this city, which is famous for its magnificent views and elegant shopping streets, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, free time until the time determined by our guide. Then transfer to Milan Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1876 at 18:35. Arrival at 23:40 local time, and the end of our tour.