DAY 1 ISTANBUL – NAPLES – ROME
We meet our valued guests in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport. After baggage and ticket procedures, we fly with the scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Upon arrival, we take a panoramic tour of Naples by our private bus waiting for us at the airport. During the city tour, places to be visited include Plebiscito Square, the central square of Naples; the Royal Palace built in the 17th century; Castel Nuovo (New Castle); San Francesco di Paola Basilica, inspired by St. Peter’s Square and the Pantheon in Rome; Galleria Umberto I, where shops are located; San Carlo Theatre, built in 1737 and listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site; and Naples Port. After the panoramic city tour, there is an opportunity to join the Pompeii Ancient City Tour organized as an extra by our guide (65€ per person). The city of Pompeii remained buried under 7 meters of soil until the 18th century after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Following excavations made from that date, we will have the chance to see the houses, palaces, and petrified humans that emerged. After the tour, we depart for Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 2 ROME
After breakfast at the hotel, we conduct a panoramic tour of Rome. Places to be visited during the city tour include Castel Sant’Angelo, where Cem Sultan was imprisoned; Piazza Venezia, where Mussolini addressed the people; the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II; the Colosseum, which hosted gladiator fights; the Trevi Fountain, famous due to the film La Dolce Vita; the Spanish Steps consisting of 135 steps; and the Spanish Steps featuring a sunken ship fountain. Free time after the tour. Guests who wish may join the Outlet & Lakes Region & Vatican Tour organized as an extra by our guide (80€ per person). After visiting the region known for its natural beauty where popes spent their summers and the village of Nemi, famous for mountain strawberries, where you will want to live forever, we have free time for shopping at Italy’s most famous shopping area, Castel Romano Outlet. Then we proceed to St. Peter’s Square, considered the center of Christianity. Upon arrival, we have free time to visit the Basilica and the Square. Guests who wish may join the Rome by Night Tour organized as an extra by our guide (35€ per person). Overnight at our hotel.
*The extra tours offered today are combined operations. If taken separately, transportation to/from the tour start/end points will be arranged individually.
DAY 3 ROME – FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Florence. Guests who wish may join the Orvieto Tour organized as an extra along the route by our guide (35€ per person). In Orvieto, which holds an important place in Italian art and general history and possesses extraordinary natural beauty, after visiting the ancient city center and the Orvieto Duomo, we proceed to Florence. Upon arrival, we begin a panoramic tour of Florence. Places to be visited during the tour include the Arno River dividing Florence, the Ponte Vecchio bridge famous for its jewelers; Palazzo Vecchio, where the Medici family ruled Florence; Piazza Della Signoria, home to masterpieces of the Renaissance such as the statues of Hercules and David; Santa Maria del Fiore Duomo, which has the third highest dome in Italy; and the Baptistery, famous for its doors. At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Montecatini. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 4 FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, we have free time. Guests who wish may join the Pisa & Portofino Tour organized as an extra by our guide (120€ per person). During the tour, after visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Piazza dei Miracoli, we will go by boat to the world-famous town of Portofino, which has been the subject of songs. You will not be able to get enough of this small municipality located within a national park. After the tour, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 5 FLORENCE – MILAN
After breakfast, we depart for Milan. Upon arrival, we begin our panoramic tour of Milan. Places to be visited during the tour include the Milan Duomo, Italy’s second-largest church, which took approximately 500 years to complete; Fortezza castle; and Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele, home to the world’s most famous fashion stores. After the tour, guests who wish may join the Lake Como Tour organized as an extra by our guide (40€ per person). We visit Lake Como and its surroundings, a glacial lake of the Lombardy region with a breathtaking landscape stretching at the foot of the Alps. Then we give you free time to explore this beautiful lakeside town. After the tour, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 6 MILAN – VENICE
After breakfast, we depart for Venice. Guests who wish may join the Verona & Lake Garda Tour organized as an extra along the route by our guide (55€ per person). Places to be visited during the tour include the house of Romeo and Juliet, the subject of the greatest love story in history; Verona Arena; Scaligero Bridge with its unique architecture; and Verona Cathedral. After our Verona tour, we will visit Lake Garda, one of the most beautiful lakes in Northern Italy. Then our journey to Venice continues from where it left off. Upon arrival, we begin a panoramic tour of Venice. Places to be visited during the city tour include the famous St. Mark’s Square and Church; the Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners looked at Venice one last time before entering the prison; the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge on it; the Doge’s Palace; the Campanile (Clock Tower); and the Church of Giorgio Maggiore. After the city tour, guests who wish may join the Gondola Tour, a optional activity organized by our guide as a symbol of Venice (40€ per person). After the tour, we transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 7 VENICE – LJUBLJANA
After breakfast, we depart for Ljubljana. Guests who wish may join the Bled Tour organized as an extra along the route by our guide (35€ per person). During the tour, you will not be able to stop photographing Lake Bled, which is 2 km long and 1.3 km wide and formed by the influence of the Bohinj glacier; the hills around the lake; reflections in the water; traditional boats; its magnificent island with a church; and swans near the lake shore. You can spend pleasant time walking around the lake or renting a bicycle. After the tour, our journey to Ljubljana continues from where it left off. Upon arrival, we begin a panoramic tour of Ljubljana. Places to be seen during the city tour include the Ljubljana River, the Parliament building, the University of Ljubljana, Prešeren Square, and St. Nicholas Cathedral. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 8 LJUBLJANA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we check out early in the morning and transfer to Ljubljana Airport. After completing baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul with the scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. With our arrival, our tour and services come to an end.
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HOTEL CATEGORY |
3 AND 4 STAR HOTELS |
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Milan |
Hotels located 10 – 15 km from the center |
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Venice |
Vicenza, Mestre, Treviso, Padova, Lido di Jesolo areas |
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Florence |
Montecatini, Pescia, Empoli, Prato area |
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Rome |
Hotels located 10 – 20 km from the center |
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Ljubljana |
Hotels located 10 – 15 km from the center |
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ROUTE |
DEPARTURE |
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FLIGHT CODE |
DIRECTION |
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ISTANBUL IST – NAPOLI NAP |
08:00 |
08:20 |
TK 1453 |
OUTBOUND |
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LJUBLJANA LJU– ISTANBUL IST |
19:40 |
00:05 (+1) |
TK 1064 |
RETURN |
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All Extra Tours Included! |
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ADULT (17 YEARS AND OVER) |
65€ DISCOUNTED |
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CHILD (7 YEARS – 16.99 YEARS) |
235€ DISCOUNTED |
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BABY (0 YEARS – 6.99 YEARS) |
FREE |
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All Route Extra Tours Included! |
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ADULT (17 YEARS AND OVER) |
20€ DISCOUNTED |
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CHILD (7 YEARS – 16.99 YEARS) |
80€ DISCOUNTED |
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BABY (0 YEARS – 6.99 YEARS) |
FREE |
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Includes Maxi Package and Uninterrupted Cancellation Guarantee up to 96 Hours! |
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