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- Winter Season Great Italy Express Tour (05, 12 October 2026) with Turkish Airlines, 5 nights (FCO-VCE) Rome (2) - Florence (2) - Venice (1)
Winter Season Great Italy Express Tour (05, 12 October 2026) with Turkish Airlines, 5 nights (FCO-VCE) Rome (2) - Florence (2) - Venice (1)
1. DAY ISTANBUL – ROME
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. After luggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Rome. Arrival in Rome local time. We head to Rome with our private vehicle and guide waiting for us. After arrival, a panoramic city tour of Rome. During our tour, we see some of the city's most valuable treasures, including the Vatican (San Pietro), Castel San't Angelo (Angel's Castle), the remains of the Circus Maximus stadium from ancient Rome, and the streets from the Baroque period in a panoramic bus tour. A short photo stop at the Colosseum, followed by free time in the afternoon. In the evening, those who wish can join an extra night tour of Rome (45€), where we will see famous squares we haven't visited before, strolling through the streets and enjoying our time.
After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.
2. DAY ROME
After breakfast, a free day. Those who wish can join our guide for an extra tour to the stunning nature of Lake Albano & Nemi Villages (Strawberry Village) and Castelli Romani Outlet (95€). We visit the area where the popes spent their summers, known for its natural beauties and the famous mountain strawberries of Nemi village. During the tour, we will be visiting the Castel Romano Designer Outlet, where we will find famous brands and have shopping opportunities. After this tour, for those who wish, we offer the extra tour of Rome's Monuments and Masterpieces (65€). In this tour, we will witness 23 centuries of history in the imperial city of Rome, including ancient Pantheon temple, the famous square with baroque architecture and renowned fountain of Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain where it is believed that throwing a coin ensures your return to Rome, the famous Spanish Steps with its street artists, and Castel San't Angelo - the Angel’s Castle and its bridge. Be ready to get lost in the ancient stories and historical fabric of Rome as you explore the city with your guide.
After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.
3. DAY ROME – FLORENCE – MONTECATINI
After breakfast, we head to Florence. Upon arrival, we start our panoramic tour of the city by photographing the historical streets and squares of Florence, ending our panoramic tour at Piazza Della Republica (Republic Square). After a short break, those who wish can continue to explore Florence, the capital of the Renaissance, step by step with our guide. In the afternoon, there’s an opportunity to join the Medici's Trail of Renaissance Works (45€), where we will thoroughly examine the historic monuments of this city alongside the life stories of Florentine artists and scholars who shaped the Renaissance period. Among the sites to be seen during our tour are Palazzo Vecchio, where the Medici family ruled, Piazza Della Signoria, which hosts the famous statues of Hercules and David, Uffizi Art Gallery, the oldest bridge in the city, the historical Ponte Vecchio and the Medici corridor, the house of the famous literary master Dante Alighieri, who wrote the Divine Comedy in the 13th century, the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore, which has the third-tallest dome in Italy, and the famous historical markets of Florence. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.
4. DAY FLORENCE (MONTECATINI)
After breakfast, a free day. Those who wish can depart for the Great Tuscany tour (145€) with our guide. The tour will cover Pisa - San Gimignano - Volterra. Pisa is famous for its leaning tower, which is considered one of the world's most important historical sites. During the panoramic tour, we will visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the cathedral, the baptistery, and the Piazza dei Miracoli, where willing guests can take photos in this historical city. San Gimignano (City of 13 Towers) is where rival noble families built towers in the 12th and 13th centuries, and we will be visiting the central Piazza della Cisterna here, where you can shop at reasonable prices. Volterra is a medieval walled city steeped in history, which has been featured in Hollywood films and series (Game of Thrones, Twilight Zone, etc.). This unique Tuscan town, with roots tracing back to the Etruscans and Romans, offers many options for visitors. During our visit to Volterra, we will walk through its narrow streets and squares with stunning views of the Tuscan valley. Among the places to see are the Roman Theater, ruins of the forum area, and the main square of the town, Piazza dei Priori, as well as the cathedral built in the 12th century. During the free time, you can taste the cheeses and the famous wines from the tiny shops in the town, or enjoy coffee at the historic cafes in the square. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.
5. DAY FLORENCE (MONTECATINI) - VENICE
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel heading to Venice. Upon arrival, we will begin our panoramic city tour on the island of Venice, visiting St. Mark's Square, Basilica, Doge's Palace, Clock Tower, Bridge of Sighs, and the historic Campanile Bell Tower. Those interested can participate in an extra Gondola tour (30€) arranged by our guide. Additionally, you can take part in the Grand Canal tour (55€), where you can see all the beauty and historical buildings of the city on boats through the Grand Canal, which has become the symbol of Venice. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay.
6. DAY VENICE - ISTANBUL
After breakfast, check-out procedures, and departure from the hotel. Those wishing can join our guide for the extra Verona & Venice Designer Outlet tour (125€). During our visit to Verona, the birthplace of Romeo and Juliet, two young lovers penned by Shakespeare in the 15th century, we will see Juliet’s house, the Arena built in A.D. 30, where gladiator games were held and the Erbe and Signori squares. After this, we will head to the Venice Designer Outlet Shopping tour. In this tour, you will find globally recognized brands all together at the Noventa Di Piave Designer Outlet, where you can shop at discounted prices. After the tour, we will head to the airport at the time determined by our guide. We will fly back to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. Arrival in Istanbul local time and end of our tour.
What's Included
- THY scheduled flights from Istanbul (IST) – Rome / Venice – Istanbul (IST) economy class plane ticket
- 5 nights – 6 days; 1 Night in Venice area (Quarto d’Altino, Spinea, Padova, Cittadella, Brenta, Treviso, Mira, Mirano, Mogliano, etc.), 2 Nights in Florence Montecatini, Pistoia or Prato area, – 2 Nights in Rome (25-35 km away from the center), with breakfast included, accommodations in 3 and/or 4-star hotels.
- All airport - hotel transfers
- Intercity bus transfers
- Panoramic city tours of Venice, Florence, and Rome
- Turkish guiding services throughout the tour
Not Included
- Foreign exit tax
- Visa Fee
- Travel Insurance (15€)
- Extra Tours
- Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites
- Vaporetto fee (30€)
- City Taxes (30€ to be paid to the local agency representative during the tour. Visitors staying in Italy are required to pay a tourist tax.)
- Venice Island entrance fee (15€) (Municipal taxes may vary on the date of travel.)
- All hotel extras and personal expenses
- Mandatory driver tip (5€ per person)