Suggested Tours;
Rome Masterpieces & Vatican & Night Tour
On this tour, which you can join, you will be able to see panoramic views of locations such as the Baths of Caracalla, one of the largest bath complexes of Ancient Rome; Circo Massimo, where chariot races were held in Ancient Rome; the Vatican, which is located within Rome and is the world's smallest independent state; the Palace of Justice, known for its magnificent façade; Navona Square, one of Rome's most elegant and lively areas; the Four Rivers Fountain in Piazza Navona, designed by Bernini; the Italian Senate Building; and the Pantheon, one of the best-preserved structures from Ancient Rome to the present day.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT
This trip is operated with a minimum participation requirement of 40 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour start date. The tour cancelled due to insufficient participation will be communicated to you through your agency.
VISA
Ordinary Passport - Visa required
Green Passport - No visa required
Service Passport - No visa required
You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the end date of travel and not older than 10 years.
HEALTH
There is no vaccination requirement for entry into Italy. We do not expect any health-threatening issues with meals taken at good restaurants and hotels in the region. However, when you are not with the group, we recommend that you be careful about food and drink, definitely consume bottled water, avoid ice, milk, and dairy products, eat meat and fish products that you are sure are well cooked, and for fruit, choose fruits that can be peeled, such as bananas and pineapples.
FLIGHT TIMES
Istanbul - Rome 2 hr 50 min
Venice - Istanbul 2 hr 20 min
OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Optional tours and activities are organized by the local agency we receive service from with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and participation is not mandatory. If the required number is not met, the excursions cannot be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for optional tours/activities may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of optional tours/activities may be changed by the guide according to the open/closed status of museums, ruins, or venues at the destinations and according to weather conditions.
ACCOMMODATION
During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified km.
Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed provided for the 3rd person in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are folding beds and coach beds, participants are deemed to have accepted the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type in 3rd person and/or child reservations.
Child discounts apply only to one (1) child staying with 2 adults and matching the age group specified in the pricing section.
Breakfasts included in the tour program are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally with a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group for groups.
CURRENCY
The currency of Italy is the Euro (EUR). It is advisable to have Euro (EUR) with you.
TIME ZONE
Italy is 3 hours behind Turkey in daylight saving time and 2 hours behind in winter time. For example, when it is 18:30 in Turkey in summer, it is 15:30 in Italy.
CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are traveling in the summer season, we recommend bringing t-shirts that can be easily put on and taken off, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton trousers, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket for evenings, and a light sweater. In addition, you may also bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs for possible noise, a camera, a video camera, and their chargers and spare memory cards. In the winter period, we recommend clothing that allows comfortable movement and keeps you warm.
CUISINE CULTURE
Italian cuisine, which varies by region, is among the richest cuisines in the world with contributions from the Mediterranean influence. It offers a wide range of choices, from snacks prepared with fresh tomatoes, greens, and country-specific cheeses, to delicious pizzas, pastas made with a variety of sauces, and seafood.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for destinations/passports requiring a visa) does not mean that entry into the country will be granted. The passport police have the authority to refuse entry. The agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility lies with the passenger.
The agency is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. Delays may occur on scheduled and private flights, or hours may change before the current trip and flight. The agency is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.
Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of the cities and conducted panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide commentary, lasting at most 2-3 hours and not including museum or archaeological site entrances. The agency is not responsible if panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot be carried out on the day and time of the tour if local authorities do not permit visits or entry, or if they are not realized due to closed roads because of any event, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be carried out by public transport or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle entry is not permitted, within possibilities.