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- Summer Big Italy Express Tour (September 6, 27, 2026) with THY for 5 Nights (BLQ-FCO) Venice (1) - Florence (2) - Rome (2)
Summer Big Italy Express Tour (September 6, 27, 2026) with THY for 5 Nights (BLQ-FCO) Venice (1) - Florence (2) - Rome (2)
1st DAY ISTANBUL-BOLOGNA-VENICE
At the Turkish Airlines counter in the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Airport, we meet. After luggage and ticket processing, we depart for Bologna. Arrival in Bologna at local time. We head to Venice with our private vehicle and guide. Upon arrival, we begin a panoramic city tour of Venice. Our stops include St. Mark's Square, its Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the historic Campanile Bell Tower. Guests wishing to can join an optional Gondola tour (€30) organized by the guide. You can also join the special boat tour on the Grand Canal (€55), where you will see the city's beauty and historical buildings. Transfer to our hotel after the tour, overnight at the hotel.
2nd DAY VENICE-FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)
After breakfast, we depart for Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, we start our panoramic city tour by photographing the historic streets and squares of Florence, concluding our tour in Piazza Della Repubblica (Republic Square). After a short break, we continue exploring the capital of the Renaissance, UNESCO World Heritage Site Florence, accompanied by our guide. In the afternoon, there is an optional tour available for those who wish to join the Medici's Path of Renaissance Works (€45). During this tour, we will explore the monumental works of this historic city alongside the life stories of Florence’s artists and scientists who shaped the Renaissance. Highlights include the Palazzo Vecchio, home to the famous Hercules and David statues in Piazza Della Signoria, the Uffizi Art Gallery, the city's oldest bridge, the historic Ponte Vecchio, and the Medici corridor, as well as the home of Dante Alighieri, the writer of the famous epic poem Divine Comedy from the 13th century, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral with the 3rd highest dome in Italy, and the Baptistery known for its "Gates of Paradise." After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight at the hotel.
3rd DAY FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)
After breakfast, a free day. For those who wish, we depart for the optional tour organized by our guide to Pisa & Italian Riviera Portofino (€145). This trip consists of two parts; the Italian Riviera Portofino, known for inspiring songs, the picturesque Portofino village with its colorful well-kept houses, luxury cafes, bars, world-famous boutiques, and luxurious yachts docked in the harbor will be explored. In Santa Margherita harbor, you can enjoy the beautiful seaside and coastline surrounding Brown Castle. Pisa, famous for its leaning tower, is included in the panoramic tour where we will visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the cathedral, the baptistery, and the Miracoli Square, with an opportunity for guests to take photos in this historical city. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight at the hotel.
4th DAY FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)-ROME
After breakfast, we head to Rome. Upon arrival, we have a panoramic city tour of Rome. During our tour, we will see the Vatican (St. Peter’s), Castel Sant'Angelo (Angel Castle), the ruins of Circus Maximus from ancient Rome, and the Baroque period streets by bus. There will be a short photo break at the Colosseum, followed by free time in the afternoon. For those who wish to join, we will depart for an optional evening tour (€45) to see the famous plazas we haven't encountered before in Rome while enjoying its streets. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight at the hotel.
5th DAY ROME
After breakfast, a free day. For those who wish, we will depart for an optional tour organized by our guide to the beautiful area of Lake Albano & Nemi Roman villages (Strawberry Village) & Castelli Romani Outlet (€95). We will visit the region with natural beauty where popes spent their summers and the charming village of Nemi, known for its everlasting strawberries. During the tour, we will also have shopping opportunities at Castel Romano Designer Outlet, home to various famous brands. Later in the day, those interested may join the optional tour of Roman Monuments and Masterpieces (€65). In this tour, we will explore ancient Rome, witnessing the Pantheon temple, the famous square with its Baroque architecture and fountains in Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain where it's believed that throwing a coin guarantees a return to Rome, the famous Spanish Steps with street performers, and Castel Sant'Angelo. In this tour, be prepared to get lost in Rome’s ancient stories and historical fabric. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight at the hotel.
6th DAY ROME-ISTANBUL
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and transfer to the airport. Depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. Arrival in Istanbul at local time and end of our tour.
What's Included
- THY scheduled flights with Istanbul (IST) - Bologna / Rome - Istanbul (IST) economy class plane ticket
- 5 nights - 6 days; 1 Night in the Venice area (Quarto d'Altino, Spinea, Padova, Cittadella, Brenta, Treviso, Mira, Mirano, Mogliano, etc.) - 2 Nights in Florence Monte Catini, Pistoia or Prato area, - 2 Nights in Rome
- All Airport - Hotel Transfers
- Intercity bus transfers
- Panoramic city tours of Venice, Florence, and Rome
- Turkish Guiding Services throughout the tour
Not Included
- Exit fee for traveling abroad
- Visa Fee
- Travel Insurance (15€)
- Extra Tours
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
- Vaporetto fee (30€)
- City Taxes (30€ paid to the local agency representative during the tour. Tourists staying in Italy are required to pay a tourist tax.
- Venice Island entry tax (15€) (Municipal taxes may vary on the date of travel.)
- All hotel extras and personal expenses
- Mandatory driver tips (5€ per person)
