Tuscany Tour - (3 Nights - 4 Days) - All Tours Included
Tour Detail
Prices are calculated per person in a double room.
Hotel standards in Italy may be below the standards of hotels in Turkey.
Hotel check-in times are between 15:00–17:00, and check-out times are between 10:00–12:00.
If multiple hotel alternatives are offered in the same destination and/or only the hotel category is specified, the hotels to be stayed at will be notified to you 48 hours before the tour departure date.
Due to congestion, hotel changes may occur; however, the hotel category will not change.
At some hotels, twin (TWIN) beds may be available. During the hotel stay, any request for a room type change is at the discretion of the hotel.
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Tour Program
Istanbul – Bologna – Florence
We will meet our valued guests at 05:00 in front of the THY international departures F counter (counters 1–27) by entering through Gate 3 at Istanbul Airport for check-in procedures. We will depart for Bologna at 08:00 on THY flight TK1321. Arrival in Bologna at 09:40 local time. We then head to Florence with our waiting vehicle.
On our city tour of Florence, a city rich with historic buildings, works of art, and a culture-filled atmosphere, we will see the Arno River that divides the city in two, Ponte Vecchio with its 14th-century jewelry shops over the river, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Piazza del Duomo, the Gothic Bell Tower, the East Gate called the Gate of Paradise and the baptistery, the Santa Croce Church where the tombs of important figures such as Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Galileo are located, the Uffizi Art Gallery, Piazza della Signoria, the Neptune Fountain in the square, the David statue, and the historic courtyard that resembles an open-air museum.
At the end of the tour, we depart for our hotel in Tuscany.
Pisa – San Gimignano – Siena
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour at the time specified by our guide.
Our first stop is Pisa. Upon arrival, we visit the Baptistery, the Cathedral, and the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, all located on the lush green grass of the Square of Miracles. Guests who wish may climb the 56-meter-tall tower and enjoy the view.
We then depart for San Gimignano. In this medieval town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known as the “City of Beautiful Towers,” we will take a walking tour and see important landmarks such as Porta San Giovanni, Piazza della Cisterna, the Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), Palazzo del Popolo, and the Podestà Palace.
After San Gimignano, we continue to Siena. Known for its earthy-colored labyrinthine streets and enchanting atmosphere, this city’s sights include Piazza del Campo, where the Palio races are held, the Fonte Gaia, the Torre del Mangia, and the Duomo Cathedral, famous for its black-and-white marble.
At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel.
Montepulciano – Montalcino
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour.
Our first stop is Montepulciano. Founded by the Etruscans in 308 BC, this town is famous for its wines. Its main street is 1.5 km long and stretches from Porta al Prato to Piazza Grande. In the town, we see Palazzo Comunale, the Cathedral of Santa Maria, and the historic city walls. Afterwards, we enjoy a wine tasting at Cantina de’ Ricci, located beneath the Ricci Palace, one of the oldest wine cellars in the world.
After the tour, we head to the town of Montalcino, famous for its Brunello wines. Following a visit to the historic castle and town center, we return to our hotel.
Bologna - Istanbul
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures at the hotel and depart for Bologna at the time specified by our guide. Following an approximately 2-hour journey, we begin our city tour upon arrival.
In Bologna, whose history dates back to the 6th century BC, the places to be seen include Piazza Maggiore, Palazzo di Accursio, Palazzo Podestà, Basilica di San Petronio, and the Garisenda and Asinelli Towers.
After the tour, transfer to the airport. Following ticketing and baggage procedures, depart for Istanbul at 19:00 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1326. Arrival in Istanbul at 22:45, and the end of our tour.
What's Included
- Economy class flight ticket with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport – Bologna – Istanbul Airport.
- 3 nights in Tuscany, accommodation with bed and breakfast in a 4* hotel category.
- Wine tasting at Cantina De Ricci
- All tours specified in the program.
- Entrance fees to museums and historical sites specified in the program.
- Airport taxes.
- Hotel taxes.
- All hotel and airport transfers.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader service.
- Mandatory travel insurance (Professional liability insurance).
- Travel and health insurance (surcharge applies for those over 65)
Not Included
- Personal expenses and hotel extras.
- Departure tax for leaving the country (can be paid to the relevant banks or to the treasury office at the airport).
- Lunch and dinner.
- City taxes charged by hotels.
- Domestic connecting flights.
- Schengen visa fee.
- Note: A 100% surcharge applies for guests aged 70 and over.