Italy Adventure with Turkish Airlines: 7 Nights 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. After completing the baggage and ticket procedures, departure for Rome with Turkish Airlines and, following our arrival at the local time, we begin our Outlet – Lakes Region (Castel Gandolfo-Nemi) tour. Castel Gandolfo, this peaceful town, where history and nature embrace one another at every step, will enchant you as if you had stepped into a fairy-tale land where the past whispers 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. Located in the heart of the town, the Papal Palace 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, which shine like red jewels. The annual Strawberry Festival is celebrated with colorful festivities. After visiting Nemi, free time in Italy’s most famous outlet area. 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, depart for Rome. We begin our Rome Monuments Tour (55 Euros) with guests who wish to participate. Once a magical city that shone with eternal splendor and was shaped by the winds of history, Rome has hosted 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 by Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum and was later converted into a fortress. During the Middle Ages and 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 struggles accompanied by the cheers of the public. 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 statues. The Roman Forum, the social, commercial, and religious center of the period; Piazza Venezia, home to the enormous Vittorio Emanuele monument made of white marble; the Temple of Hadrian; the Pantheon; and the Spanish Steps, consisting of 135 steps and featuring the Fountain of the Sunken Ship, are among the places to be seen. Afterwards, we depart for the famous St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. 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, return to our hotel in Rome and enjoy free time to rest.

ROME – NAPLES  - POMPEII – ROME

Free time all day after breakfast. We begin our Naples-Pompeii  (135 Euros) tour with our guests who wish to join.                           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 AD 79. Pompeii was an important center of commerce 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 preserved to the present day. Then we 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 and, following our meeting at the time determined by our guide, return to our hotel, followed by free time to rest.

ROME - FLORENCE 

After breakfast, we depart for Florence. Upon arrival, a panoramic Florence city tour. During our tour, the Santa Maria del Fiore Duomo, which has the 3rd-highest dome in Italy, the Baptistery, famous for its doors, and Piazza Della Repubblica (Republic Square) are among the places to be seen. Following the city tour and free time (Dante’s House, the Old Bridge, the Uffizi Palace, Signoria Square), the Palazzo Vecchio, where the Medici family ruled Florence, Piazza Della Signoria, home to the Hercules and David statues, which are among the masterpieces of the Renaissance, the Uffizi Art Gallery, the historic Ponte Vecchio, the city’s oldest bridge, 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, are among the places to visit. At the end of the tour, transfer to your hotel in Montecatini. Overnight at your hotel.

FLORENCE – TUSCANY - FLORENCE

Free time all day after breakfast. Our guests who wish may join the Tuscany (135 €) (Portofino-Pisa in summer / Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa in winter) tour, which will be organized as an optional excursion by our guide. The first stop of our tour arranged during the summer period 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. We then 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 will complete our tour and depart for our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

The first stop of our tour arranged during the winter period will be Siena. Siena, where neighborhood culture is strongly evident, has a total of 17 neighborhoods. Piazza del Campo, where the famous Palio horse races are held with the participation of the neighborhoods, the unfinished Siena Cathedral, and the city’s narrow streets are among the places we will see during our city tour. We then 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, as well as Piazza della Cisterna. After seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which has become a symbol of Italy, and the nearby Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli) in Pisa, the final stop of our tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

FLORANSA – MILAN

After breakfast, check-out from 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, serving as a 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 the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe. The cathedral’s exterior is made of white marble and adorned with detailed carvings. Its façade features countless statues and carvings. The most striking statue is the golden Madonnina statue at the very top of the cathedral. This statue is regarded as the city’s patron saint. Right next to the Duomo is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This magnificent shopping arcade 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 from Piazza del Duomo. When you enter from here, its dazzling 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, depart for Lake Garda. One of the finest examples of the lake region in northern Italy, Lake Garda is famous for its natural beauty and thermal waters. The waters of Lake Garda boast the most beautiful shades of emerald green and blue. Even taking a walk around the lake or simply enjoying the view is relaxing. After our visit to Lake Garda, we depart for Venice. Upon arrival at Venice Tronchetto Square, take a short vaporetto 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; it is where prisoners took their final look at the cityscape on their way to their cells. During our city tour, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge over it, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell and Clock Tower, and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore are among the sights to be seen. When you arrive in Venice, the first thing that catches your attention is, of course, the waterways. Guests who wish may join the Grand Canal Tour (€55), which will be additionally arranged by our guide. It 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, check-out 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 you again on another tour where we will experience unforgettable moments.