Comfort Italy Tour with Turkish Airlines, 7 Nights Including Extra Tours, FCO - VCE Ferfergez.com

ISTANBUL – ROME  - CASTEL GANDOLFO – NEMI - ROME

Meeting with our valued guests in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. Following the baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Rome with Turkish Airlines and, after arriving at the local time, begin our Outlet – Lakes Region (Castel Gandolfo-Nemi) tour. Castel Gandolfo is a peaceful town where history and nature embrace one another, captivating you with its charm at every step, as if it had emerged from a fairy-tale land whispering of the past along its stone streets, shaped around an elegant castle reaching toward the sky. The lake, resembling the bluest mirror beneath the sky, is almost like a gateway opening into a fairy-tale world with its serenity and beauty. The Papal Palace, located in the heart of the town, is like a symbol of fairy-tale beauty and historical grandeur. For centuries, popes have found peace and rest in this magical place. With its gardens and paths filled with colorful flowers, you will feel as though you are inside a dream. Nemi is famous for its strawberry fields that shine like red jewels. Every year, the Strawberry Festival is celebrated with colorful festivities. After visiting Nemi, free time at Italy's most famous outlet district. These outlet centers offer attractive shopping opportunities for both locals and tourists. After discovering Rome's historical and cultural riches, you can enjoy a pleasant break at these modern shopping centers and find souvenirs for your loved ones and special items for yourself. After the tour, transfer to our hotel.

ROME 

After breakfast, we begin our city tour of Rome.  Once a magical city that shimmered with endless splendor and was shaped by the winds of history, Rome has been home to the grandeur of its emperors, the courage of gladiators, and the highest forms of art. During this tour, we will see Castel Sant’Angelo, where Cem Sultan was imprisoned, from the outside. Castel Sant'Angelo was originally built as a mausoleum by the Roman Emperor Hadrian and was later transformed into a fortress. During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, it was used as a kind of prison and papal fortress. Another place we will see in Rome is the Colosseum, carrying the spirit of ancient times in the heart of the city. In this enormous arena, brave gladiators and wild animals once engaged in epic battles accompanied by the cheers of the people. After viewing the Colosseum from the outside, as we approach the Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi), made famous by the film La Dolce Vita, the melody of the water echoes among the dazzling sculptures. The Roman Forum, the social, commercial, and religious center of the period; Piazza Venezia, where the enormous white marble Vittorio Emanuele monument is located; the Temple of Hadrian; the Pantheon; and the Spanish Steps, consisting of 135 steps and featuring the Barcaccia Fountain, are among the places to be seen. Afterwards, we depart for Vatican City’s famous St. Peter’s Square. Upon arrival, free time to visit the square. The obelisk in the center of the square and the columns surrounding it will impress you. While walking around the square, you can see the Apostolic Palace and the famous window from which the Pope prays on Sundays. In the evening, we return to our hotel in Rome, followed by free time to rest.

ROME – NAPLES  - POMPEII – ROME

After breakfast, we depart for the ancient city of Pompeii, located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius and buried under ash following the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Pompeii was an important center of trade and culture during the Roman Empire. The city was a prosperous settlement where agriculture, trade, and art flourished. However, as a result of the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the city was suddenly buried under a layer of lava and ash. This disaster froze Pompeii’s daily life at that time and turned it into an open-air museum that has been preserved to the present day. We then continue to Naples. Following our arrival in Naples, we take a city tour. Naples was founded by the Greeks in the 7th century BC and is the capital of the Campania region in southern Italy. The city became an important center during the Roman Empire and has hosted many cultures and civilizations from the Middle Ages to the present day.   The City Center (Centro Storico)  is famous for its narrow streets, historic churches, ancient ruins, and magnificent squares. After our city tour, we have free time, followed by a return to our hotel after meeting at the time determined by our guide, and free time to rest.

ROME - FLORENCE 

After breakfast, we depart for Florence. Upon arrival, we take a panoramic city tour of Florence. During our tour, the Santa Maria del Fiore Duomo, which has Italy’s third-highest dome, the Baptistery, famous for its doors, and Piazza Della Repubblica (Republic Square) will be among the sights visited. Free time after the city tour. Later, the House of Dante, the Old Bridge, the Uffizi Palace, and Piazza della Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio, where the Medici family ruled Florence, Piazza della Signoria, home to the masterpieces of the Renaissance, the statues of Hercules and David, the Uffizi Art Gallery, the historic Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in the city, and the Medici Corridor, as well as the house of Dante Alighieri, the famous literary master and author of the epic poem Divine Comedy in the 13th century) will be among the places to visit. At the end of the tour, transfer to your hotel in Montecatini. Overnight at your hotel.

FLORANSA – TUSCANY - FLORANSA

After breakfast, we begin our Tuscany tour (Portofino-Pisa during the summer months / Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa during the winter months). The first stop of our tour during the summer season will be Portofino, one of the most popular and charming coastal towns of the Italian Riviera. We will enjoy a pleasant stroll in Portofino, with its colorful houses, small harbor, and magnificent views. Then, we depart for Pisa. After seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which has become a symbol of Italy, and the nearby Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli), we complete our tour and head to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel. 

The first stop of our tour during the winter season will be Siena. In Siena, where neighborhood culture is strongly evident, there are a total of 17 neighborhoods. Piazza del Campo, where the famous Palio horse races are held with the participation of the neighborhoods, Siena Cathedral, whose construction was left unfinished, and the city’s narrow streets are among the places to be seen during our city tour. Then, we depart for San Gimignano, which brings the atmosphere of the Middle Ages into the present day. Here, we will see the historic towers built by rival noble families in the 12th and 13th centuries and Piazza della Cisterna. At the final stop of our tour, Pisa, after seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which has become a symbol of Italy, and the nearby Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli), we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

FLORANSA – MILAN

After breakfast, check out of the rooms and transfer to Milan by our private bus. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour. Milan is a dynamic city located in northern Italy, and is the center of fashion, design and business. Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) is one of Milan’s most iconic structures and a perfect example of Gothic architecture. This cathedral is the fifth-largest church in the world and one of Europe’s largest Gothic cathedrals. The exterior facade of the cathedral is made of white marble and decorated with detailed carvings. There are countless statues and carvings on the front facade of the cathedral. The most striking statue is the golden Madonnina statue at the very top of the cathedral. This statue is considered the city’s patron saint. Right next to the Duomo is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This magnificent shopping gallery is famous for its glass ceiling and mosaic floors. Here, you can find luxury brand stores, elegant cafés and restaurants. The gallery has four main entrances, but the most famous one is the entrance from Piazza del Duomo. When you enter from here, its stunning architecture immediately captures your attention; it is a perfect combination of modern engineering and traditional art. At the end of the tour, transfer to your hotel in Milan and free time to relax.

MILAN – VENICE

After breakfast, departure for Lake Garda. One of the finest examples of the lakes region in Northern Italy, Lake Garda is famous for its natural beauty and thermal waters. The waters of Lake Garda have the most beautiful shades of emerald green and blue. Even taking a walk around the lake or simply enjoying the view is relaxing. Following our visit to Lake Garda, we depart for Venice. Upon arrival at Venice Tronchetto Square, we take a short boat ride to St. Mark’s Square, followed by a panoramic city tour. At the end of St. Mark’s Square stands the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica. This basilica is famous for its golden mosaics and Byzantine-style architecture. The famous Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri) is also located here and is the place where prisoners took their last look at the cityscape on their way to their cells. During our city tour, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge on it, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell and Clock Tower, and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore are among the places to be seen. When you arrive in Venice, the first thing that catches your attention is, of course, the waterways. The Grand Canal (Canal Grande) is the city’s main artery, and magnificent palaces dating back to the Renaissance period line this canal. At the end of the tour, transfer to your hotel in Venice and free time to relax.

VENICE - ISTANBUL

After breakfast, checking out of the rooms and free time until our transfer time. Meeting at the time specified by our guide and transfer to Venice Airport by our private bus. Departure for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, arrival in Istanbul and the end of our tour… We look forward to meeting again on another tour where we will have unforgettable experiences.