Gorgeous Grand Italy Tour from Izmir with Direct Departure, 8 Nights, SunExpress Airlines, March 20 (Ramadan Bayram Special)

Day 1 Izmir – Rome

Meeting 3 hours before departure in front of the SunExpress Airlines check-in counter at the International Departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Rome on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ868 at 19:30. Upon arrival at 20:00 local time, transfer to our hotel with the vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 2 Rome

After breakfast at the hotel, our city tour begins. The city, which was once the center of one of the greatest civilizations in history, has been the center of power, culture, and religion throughout its approximately 2,500-year existence. The historic center of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its magnificent palaces, thousand-year-old churches and basilicas, splendid romantic ruins, ornate monuments, elegant statues, and graceful fountains, the city has an exceptionally rich historical heritage and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Among the places to be seen are the Vatican (St. Peter’s Basilica), the Colosseum, where gladiator fights were held, the Roman Forum, once the center of religious, political, and social activities in the heart of ancient Rome, the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II (Vittoriano Emanuele), the Trevi Fountain, known in our country as the Fountain of Love, and the Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna). After our tour, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Castel Gandolfo & Nemi & Outlet & Vatican Tour. (€85) 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. We then proceed to Nemi Village. Located around Nemi Lake, 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. The village is an attractive destination for both tourists and nature lovers with its historical ruins, narrow stone streets, and beautiful lake views. During the free time provided, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the village and shop. After the tour, we head to one of Italy’s most famous outlet areas and provide free time. Here, you will have the chance to shop at attractive prices. After the tour, we proceed to the famous St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, considered the center of Christianity. Upon arrival, there will be free time for visiting the basilica and the square. As you walk around the square, the obelisk in the center and the columns surrounding the square will captivate you. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Rome – Naples & Pompeii – Rome

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Naples & Pompeii tour. (€110) Naples, an energetic port city in southern Italy full of historical and cultural richness, offers a magnificent view on the Mediterranean coast, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, with its lively markets, traditional pizza, and impressive historical remains, giving it a unique character. After our tour, our next stop is Pompeii. You will embark on a deep journey into ancient Roman history through the remarkably well-preserved remains of settlements and daily life in this archaeological site of the ancient Roman city, which was destroyed in 79 BC by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and rediscovered thousands of years later. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Rome by Night tour. (€35) We will take a mesmerizing journey through the city’s historic streets illuminated by night lights. On this night tour from the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain, we will have the opportunity to discover the magic of Rome from a different perspective.

Day 4 Rome – Orvieto – Florence

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Florence. On the way, we join the Magnificent Orvieto Tour. (Orvieto tour is included in the tour price.) This impressive medieval town, located on a high volcanic hill in Central Italy, is famous for its magnificent Gothic-style cathedral, large square, and historic streets. The mosaics and detailed façade of Orvieto Cathedral are both artistic and architectural masterpieces. After the tour, we continue on our way to 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 della Signoria. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel in Montecatini.

Day 5 Florence – Pisa & Siena & San Gimignano – Florence

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Tuscany Towns (Pisa & Siena & San Gimignano) Tour. (€110) Our first stop will be the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the country’s symbols, famous for its tilted structure. After taking wonderful photos here, we proceed to Siena, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Siena, with its narrow streets and stone buildings that carry the magic of the Middle Ages, offers visitors a journey through time with its historic Piazza del Campo and impressive cathedral, standing like 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. This impressive settlement, known as the “Manhattan of the Middle Ages,” is recognized for its 14 tall towers, a result of the wealth and prestige competition among city-states in the 14th century. Its narrow, maze-like streets and historic buildings allow visitors to 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, historic square Piazza della Cisterna, and enchanting frescoes make it a true treasure of history and art. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Florence – Bologna – Venice

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Venice. On the way, we will have our Bologna city tour. (Bologna tour is included in the tour price.) Bologna is a historic settlement in northern Italy, located among the Apennine Mountains, and stands out for its cultural richness. During the city tour in 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 our journey to Venice. Venice, a historic fairy-tale city dancing on water, enchants its visitors with its romance and mystery, intertwined like a labyrinth of canals and gondolas. In our city tour, St. Mark’s Basilica 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 Magnificent Venice Gondola Ride on the Canals. (€40) On this tour, which we will take in traditional gondolas, one of Venice’s symbols, we will have the opportunity to see the canals of Venice. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 7 Venice – Verona – Milan

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 in northern Italy, located on the banks of the Adige River, and has a rich cultural heritage since Roman times. The city, which evokes feelings 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 is the Arena di Verona, a 1st-century amphitheater that stands out as a magnificent Roman structure and still hosts major concerts. In addition, the city’s narrow stone streets, lively squares such as Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra reflect its rich history and cultural diversity. After the tour, we continue on to Milan. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. In Milan, famous for its richness of historical and modern sights, places to be seen include the Duomo Cathedral, one of the largest and most magnificent Gothic cathedrals in the world; 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. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 Milan – Como & Lugano – Milan

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Lakes (Como & Lugano) and Outlet Center Tour. (€75) Our first stop on the tour is Como. Named after Lake Como, the city is one of the unique nature-rich attractions visited intensively by people from all over the world. Como draws attention not only with its architectural beauty reflecting Gothic and Renaissance styles but also with the homes of world-famous names such as Madonna and George Clooney. After the tour, 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 enjoying this city with its magnificent scenery and stylish shopping streets, we stop for shopping at the outlet where world-famous brands are located. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 Milan – Izmir

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport at the time determined by the guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ893 at 13:40. Arrival at 18:25 local time, and the end of our tour.