Great Italy Tour with Turkish Airlines, Special Semester 5 Nights 6 Days 2027 (MXP-FCO)
1. Day: Istanbul – Milan
Meeting at 03:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul New Airport. After check-in procedures, we depart for Milan at 07:00 on Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight TK1873. Upon arrival at 08:45, we begin our panoramic city tour of Milan with the bus waiting for us. During the Milan city tour, Castello Sforzesco, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Duomo Cathedral, and the city's famous fashion district will be seen panoramically. After the guide's commentary, free time will be provided in the city center. Guests who wish may join the Como Lake & Towns Tour and the Milan Masterpieces Tour, organized as extras by the guide. After our tour, we proceed to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Extra Tour: Como Lake and Towns Tour - Per Person 40 Euro
We invite you to discover Lake Como, one of the world's most popular lake destinations, stretching at the foot of the Alps with its crystal-clear blue waters and postcard-perfect landscapes. With its elegant villas, historic stone houses, and charming towns lined up along the lakeshore, Lake Como is one of Italy's most impressive regions. Throughout the tour, we enjoy pleasant walks in the beautiful towns surrounding the lake, closely exploring historic squares, narrow stone streets, and the colorful life along the shore. You can shop in boutique stores unique to the region, savor Italian coffee or ice cream against the lake view, and take unforgettable photos amidst breathtaking scenery.
Extra Tour: Milan Masterpieces Tour - Per Person 30 €
We begin our enjoyable walking tour to discover hidden gems. First, we visit Piazza Mercanti, known for its elegant architecture and historic atmosphere, closely exploring structures that have survived from the Middle Ages to today. Next, we visit San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore Church, one of Milan's oldest churches. Known as "Milan's Sistine Chapel," this impressive building captivates visitors with its interior entirely adorned with frescoes. Continuing our walk along Via Dante, one of the city's most stylish streets, we get a chance to observe daily life in Milan. Then we reach the Brera District, known for its art galleries, cafes, and historic character. In Brera, one of Milan's most characteristic neighborhoods with its narrow stone streets, art studios, and boutique shops, we provide free time. Guests who wish can spend a pleasant time enjoying Italian coffee here or go shopping.
2. Day: Milan - Venice
After breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Venice. Guests who wish may join the Verona Tour organized by the guide along the way. After the tour, we proceed to Venice. From Tronchetto port, the final destination for vehicles, we move to the historic island via vaporetto. After a pleasant vaporetto ride, we disembark near St. Mark's Square, the historic center of the city, and begin our tour among the canals. Here, motorized vehicles such as police cars, ambulances, garbage trucks, municipal buses, etc., which we are accustomed to seeing in daily life, have been replaced by boats. During our walk along Riva degli Schiavoni (Shore of Slaves), one of Venice's iconic points, we see the Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri), San Giorgio Maggiore Island, the exterior facade of the Doge's Palace, and two historic pillars symbolizing the city's entrance panoramically. After our walk, we reach St. Mark's Square, the heart of Venice and one of the city's most magnificent squares. After the guide's brief commentary, we provide a photo break and free time for you to explore this enchanting atmosphere and take beautiful photos. Guests who wish may join the Venice Masterpieces & Gondola Tour, organized as an extra, to explore Venice's historical and cultural richness more closely. After the tour, free time and transfer to our hotel.
Extra Tour: Romeo & Juliet Love City Verona Tour - Per Person: 40 Euro
We explore Verona, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. During the walking tour, Piazza Bra, Arena di Verona, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, Scaliger Tombs, and Juliet's famous balcony will be seen from the outside. After the guide's commentary, free time will be given to explore the city's historic streets, go shopping, or take a short break.
Extra Tour: Venice Masterpieces & Gondola Tour - Per Person: 50 €
We receive information about the historical and architectural features of St. Mark's Basilica, one of Venice's most important iconic structures, and explore the importance St. Mark's Square has held for centuries as the political and religious center of the Venetian Republic. Then, receiving detailed information about the Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio), Campanile (Bell Tower), and the Doge's Palace, we continue our walk through historic streets witnessing Venice's past. As our tour continues, we move through narrow canals, secret passages, and historic squares reflecting Venice's enchanting atmosphere, exploring the area around Rialto Bridge and Rialto Market, one of the city's important trade points extending from the past to today. We have the opportunity to closely observe the lively atmosphere of this region and take beautiful photos reflecting Venice's unique texture. We crown our Venice experience with the gondola tour, one of the most enjoyable and unforgettable parts of our program. Gliding through historic channels in traditional gondolas, we discover the city's unique architecture and romantic atmosphere from a completely different perspective. This special tour, where you will closely experience Venice's enchanting atmosphere interwoven with history, art, architecture, and romance, offers an exploration filled with unforgettable memories.
Note: The gondola ride is carried out as shared rides in gondolas with a maximum capacity of 5 people, according to the standard operation applied in Venice, based on the number of participants.
3. Day: Venice - Pisa - Florence
After morning breakfast, we head towards Florence. Along the way, guests who wish may join the Pisa Tour that will take place. After our Pisa tour, upon our arrival in Florence, our city tour begins. Among the places we will see in our Florence city tour, the birthplace of Renaissance art, a leader in European trade in silk, wool, gold, and banking, capital of the Kingdom of Italy, and birthplace of many important figures like Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, are: Florence Cathedral (Duomo Firenze Santa Maria Del Fiore), Baptistery, Bell Tower, Palazzo della Signoria and Piazza, now used as an open-air museum, Loggia dei Lanzi, Uffizi Square, Ponte Vecchio with approximately 650 years of jewelry shops on it, Piazza della Repubblica, San Lorenzo Market. After the tour, free time and transfer to our hotel at the time determined by the guide. Overnight at our hotel.
Extra Tour: Pisa Tour - Per Person 45 EUR
We will have the opportunity to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of Italy's symbols, up close. During our tour, the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) on the UNESCO World Heritage List will be visited; the guide will provide information about the Pisa Cathedral, Baptistery, and Leaning Tower from the outside. After the tour, free time will be given to guests for photography and exploring the surroundings. You can capture unforgettable moments in front of this iconic tower, one of the most photographed structures in Italy.
4. Day: Florence – Rome
After breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Rome. Upon our arrival, we begin our panoramic city tour of Rome in this enchanting city, the capital of world history and Italy. During our tour, we explore Rome's most important historical points. Our first stop will be the Colosseum (Colosseo) and the nearby Arch of Constantine. Then we watch the panoramic view of the city from the Roman Forum view and Capitoline Hill. At Piazza della Bocca della Verità, we see the "Mouth of Truth" statue, pass in front of the ancient Teatro Marcello, and reach the banks of the Tiber River. Our tour ends with the view of Castel Sant'Angelo rising by the riverbank. After our city tour, guests who wish may join the Angels & Demons & Vatican Tour organized by the guide. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and settling into our rooms. Overnight at our hotel in Rome.
Extra Tour: Angels & Demons & Vatican Tour – Per Person 40 Euro
In our walking tour where we will explore Rome's heritage of history, art, and faith together, Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza Venezia, and the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II will be seen; the Four Rivers Fountain in Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Fontana di Trevi, Spanish Steps, and Piazza del Popolo will be visited. In the last part of our tour, we move to the Vatican and see St. Peter's Square and the basilica's exterior facade. Depending on security checks, visitor density, religious ceremonies, and the suitability of the Vatican's daily operations, St. Peter's Basilica may also be visited. The tour inside the basilica can be conducted as an individual visit; guide commentary inside may not be possible.
5. Day: Rome – Naples & Pompeii – Rome
After breakfast at the hotel, the whole day is free time. Guests who wish may join the Pompeii Ancient City & Naples City Tour organized by the guide. In the evening hours, guests who wish may join the Rome by Night Tour. Overnight at our hotel in Rome.
Extra Tour: Rome by Night Tour – Per Person 30 Euro
Get ready to discover the enchanting atmosphere of Rome illuminated with lights after sunset. In our night tour carried out with our comfortable bus, you will see the historic structures, magnificent squares, and Rome's unique silhouette, which takes on a completely different beauty under the lights, panoramically. This tour, where you will experience unforgettable moments with its romantic atmosphere unique to the night, offers a pleasant opportunity to discover Rome's face completely different from the daytime.
Extra Tour: Pompeii Ancient City & Naples City Tour – Per Person 120 Euro
We begin our tour by visiting the Pompeii Ancient City, buried under ashes by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Guided by a licensed local guide, after exploring stone streets, houses, shops, baths, frescoes, and mosaics, we proceed to Naples.
In Naples, Castel Nuovo, Royal Palace, San Carlo Theatre, Umberto Gallery, and the historic city center will be seen panoramically. During free time, you can try Naples' famous street foods and traditional pizza. The entry fee for the ancient city is not included in the tour price unless otherwise specified.
6. Day: Rome – Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel and checkout procedures, there is free time. Guests who wish may join the Nemi Village & Lakes Region Tour. We transfer to the airport at the time determined by the guide. We depart for Istanbul Airport at 20:00 on Turkish Airlines' flight TK1864. Upon our arrival at 23:35 local time, the end of our tour. Hope to see you again in our next organization…
Extra Tour: Nemi Village & Lakes Region Tour – Per Person: 50 €
Get ready to discover Castelli Romani (Rome Lakes Region), located about an hour south of Rome, famous for its natural beauties and peaceful atmosphere. An unforgettable journey awaits you amidst lush nature spreading around volcanic lakes, historic towns, and breathtaking views. The first stop of our tour will be Castel Gandolfo, hosting the summer palace of the popes. In this charming town, which stands out with its commanding position over Lake Albano, we take a photo break and have the opportunity to explore the region's unique atmosphere. Then we turn our route to Nemi, one of Rome's most authentic villages. Nemi, captivating with its commanding position over the crater lake, is known for its cobblestone streets, colorful houses, handmade products, and famous wild strawberries. During the free time given in the village, you can enjoy pleasant walks in narrow streets, savor the lake view, experience local flavors, and examine handmade souvenirs and products unique to the region. This enjoyable tour, where you will experience nature, history, and Italian town culture together, offers the opportunity to discover Italy's different and peaceful side away from Rome's bustling atmosphere.
Extra Tour Price
Como Lake & Towns Tour 40 €
Milan Masterpieces Tour 30 €
Romeo & Juliet Love City Verona Tour 40 €
Venice Masterpieces & Gondola Tour 50 €
Pisa Tour 45 €
Angels & Demons & Vatican Tour 40 €
Pompeii Ancient City & Naples City Tour 120 €
Rome by Night Tour 30 €
Nemi Village & Lakes Region Tour 50 €
Total Extra Tour Fee 445 €
%15 Discounted Full Package Special Price 375 €
Important Information
*The %15 Full Package discount is valid only when all extra tours are purchased as a package.
*Extra tours can be purchased from our sales offices before the start of the tour or through our regional guides during the tour.
*Since operational planning and reservations are made in advance, cancellations, changes, or refunds cannot be made for purchased extra tours.
*Guests not participating in extra tours may be left at a suitable rest facility, gas station, shopping mall, or a safe point determined by the guide, depending on the tour's operation. They will be picked up from the same point at the end of the tour and re-included in the group.
*The order, content, and visiting hours of extra tour programs may be changed by the guide depending on weather conditions, official authority applications, and operational requirements.
*Sufficient participation numbers must be reached for extra tours to be realized. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the tour may be cancelled or an alternative program may be applied.
City 3* and 4* Hotels Etc. (Two example hotel names are given for each city)
Roma Relais Cristallo Tivoli 3* Etc. // Palace 2000 4* Etc.
Florence Park Hotel Moderno 3* Etc. // Hotel Terme Pellegrini 4*Etc.
Venice Le Calandre 3* Etc. // Roy Hotel 4* Etc.
Milan Hotel Esperia Rho 3* Etc. // Cosmo Hotel Palace 4*Etc.
What's Included
Included Services
• Round-trip economy class airfare with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul – Milan / Rome – Istanbul
• Airport taxes
• Rome, Florence and Venice city tours
• 2 nights in Rome, 1 night in Florence (Montecatini and Calenzano), 1 night in Venice (Quarto d'Altino, Noale or Treviso), and 1 night in Milan and surrounding areas, for a total of 5 nights of bed and breakfast accommodation in the specified or similar hotels
• Professional Turkish-speaking guiding service throughout the trip
• Airport – hotel – airport transfers and all intercity transfers specified in the program by luxury coaches
Not Included
Services Not Included :
• Visa Service
• Overseas Exit Stamp Fee
• Private Travel Health Insurance
• All Personal Expenses
• All Extra Services Received at Hotels
• Extra Tours Specified in the Program
• Hotel taxes (City tax, check point fees, Vaporetto fee, Local Guide Fees, local service charges, Venice Landing Fee, Headphone Fees, handling fee, the mandatory payment of 100 Euro per person covering bus entrance fees and operational service expenses, will be collected in cash by the guide before the departure of the tour)
• Driver Tips