Magnificent Grand Italy Tour 7 Nights - With Thy On April 19 (NAP-MXP)
Tour Program
Day 1: Istanbul – Naples
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter in Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart at 07:05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1453 to Naples. Upon our arrival at 08:25 local time, our panoramic city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us in the area. This energetic port city in southern Italy, rich in history and culture, has a unique character with its vibrant markets, traditional pizza and impressive historical ruins, situated on the Mediterranean coast under the shadow of the magnificent Mount Vesuvius offering an amazing view. After our tour, guests who wish can join the optional Magnificent Pompeii Tour. (70 Euro) In this archaeological site of this ancient Roman city, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 BC and brought to light after thousands of years, you will embark on a deep journey into the Ancient Roman period with remarkably well-preserved remains of settlements and daily life. Then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Naples – Rome
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, our guests who wish can join the Extra Grand Town Sorrento tour (50 Euro). Sorrento is a charming coastal town located in southern Italy, on the shores of the Bay of Naples. Known as the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento is famous for its magnificent sea views, historical buildings, and lemon groves. Its narrow stone streets, traditional Italian architecture, and small boutique shops make it a center of attraction for visitors. We highly recommend not missing this tour. After our tour, we move towards Rome. The city, which also had the characteristic of being the center of one of the greatest civilizations in history, has been the center of power, culture, and religion throughout its approximately 2500-year existence. The historic center of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has an extremely rich historical heritage and a cosmopolitan atmosphere with its magnificent palaces, thousand-year-old churches and basilicas, grand romantic ruins, ostentatious monuments, ornate statues, and elegant fountains. Vatican City (St. Peter's Cathedral), where Christianity's Catholic denomination is managed, the Colosseum where gladiator fights were held, the Roman Forum located in the center of Ancient Rome where religious, political, and social activities were once conducted, the Altar of Victory (Vittoriano Emanuele), Fontana di Trevi, known in our country as the Fountain of Love, and the Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna) are among the places to visit. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Rome – Castel Gandolfo & Nemi & Vatican – Rome
After the breakfast served at the hotel, guests who wish may join the extra organized Grand Castel Gondolfo & Nemi & Outlet & Vatican Tour. (85 Euro) Our first stop will be Castel Gondolfo, which houses the Papal Summer Residence, known as the summer home of the Popes. This historic palace and its surroundings are famous for their stunning views and beautiful gardens. Next, we head to Nemi Village. Located around Lake Nemi, formed within a volcanic crater, this village is also known as the strawberry village because the region is renowned for its fresh and delicious strawberries. The village, with its historical ruins, narrow stone streets, and lovely lake views, is an attractive destination for both tourists and nature lovers. During the free time provided, you will have the opportunity to explore the village and go shopping. After our tour, we proceed to Italy's most famous outlet area and are given free time. In this outlet area, you will have the chance to shop at attractive prices. Following the tour, we move towards the famous St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, considered the center of Christianity. Upon arrival, you will have free time to visit the basilica and the square. While strolling through the square, the obelisk in the center and the colonnades surrounding the square will surely captivate you. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 4: Rome – Florence
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Florence. Upon our arrival in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, our panoramic city tour begins. In Florence, a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel, our city tour includes the Duomo Cathedral (Santa Maria Del Fiore), the Baptistery, the Old Palace, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza Signoria. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel in Montecatini.
Day 5: Florence – Pisa & Siena & San Gimignano – Florence
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, our guests who wish can join the Grand Tuscan Towns (Pisa & Siena & San Gimignano) Tour which will be organized as an extra service. (110 Euro) Our first stop will be the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the country's symbols and famous for its tilt. After taking magnificent photos here, we move on to the city of Siena, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. With its narrow streets and stone buildings that carry the magic of the Middle Ages, Siena offers visitors a kind of time travel; with its historic Piazza del Campo and impressive cathedral, it is like an elegant castle in the heart of traditional Italian city life. The final stop of our tour will be San Gimignano. San Gimignano is a town famous for its stone towers rising like a fairy tale from the Middle Ages in the heart of Tuscany. Known as "the Manhattan of the Middle Ages," this impressive settlement is renowned for its 14 high towers, a result of the struggle for wealth and prestige among city-states in the 14th century. With its narrow, maze-like streets and historic buildings, it vividly makes visitors feel the traces of the past. In addition, this town, offering magnificent panoramic views, enchants with its artistic and cultural richness; its Gothic and Romanesque-style buildings, the historic square Piazza della Cisterna, and its enchanting frescoes make it a true treasure of history and art. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Florence – Bologna – Venice
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, We are heading towards Venice. On the way, we will carry out our tour of Magnificent Bologna. (Bologna tour is included in the tour fee.) Bologna is a historic settlement located in the region between the Apennine Mountains in northern Italy, known for its cultural richness. During our city tour of this beautiful city, Piazza Maggiore Square, San Petronio Basilica, Podesta Palace and the Town Hall will be among the places to visit. After our tour, we will continue our journey towards Venice. Like a historical fairy tale dancing on water, Venice enchants its visitors with its romance and mystery, wrapped like a labyrinth with its canals and gondolas. In our city tour, St. Mark's Cathedral and Square, Doge's Palace, Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge and internal bridges are among the places to see in Venice. After our tour, guests who wish may additionally join the Magnificent Venice Canals Gondola Tour that will be organized separately. (40 Euro) With traditional gondolas, which are symbols of Venice, we will have the opportunity to see Venice's canals during this tour. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 7: Venice – Verona – Milan
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Milan. On the way, we join the Grand Verona Tour. (The Verona tour is included in the tour price) A historic city located in northern Italy on the banks of the Adige River, it boasts a rich cultural heritage dating back to the Roman era. A city that evokes aesthetic feelings through history, architecture, and literature, Verona is known for Shakespeare's famous work "Romeo and Juliet"; its house believed to be Juliet's and her balcony attract visitors' attention. Among Verona's impressive structures featuring medieval architecture, the Arena di Verona, an amphitheater dating from the 1st century, stands out as a magnificent Roman structure and still hosts important concerts. Additionally, the city's narrow stone streets, lively squares such as Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra, reflect its rich history and cultural diversity. After our tour, we continue our journey to Milan. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour begins. In Milan, famous for its rich blend of historical and modern landscapes, must-see sights include the Duomo Cathedral, one of the world's largest and most magnificent Gothic cathedrals; La Scala, one of the world's oldest opera houses; Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, a stunning arched shopping gallery from the 19th century; and Castello Sforzesco (Milan Castle), renowned for its magnificent architecture. After our tour, guests who wish may join the Grand Lakes (Como & Lugano) Tour. (75 Euro) Our first stop on this tour is Como. Named after Lake Como with which the city is synonymous, this city is one of the unique attractions with nature visited intensively from all over the world. Besides its architectural beauty reflecting Gothic and Renaissance styles, Como also attracts attention with homes owned by world-famous names such as Madonna and George Clooney. After our tour, our second stop is Lugano. Lake Lugano is a enchanting lake located in southern Switzerland at the foot of the Alps. This lake brings together both Swiss and Italian cultural and natural features. After our visit to this city, famous for its magnificent views and stylish shopping streets, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Milan – Istanbul
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, free time until the time set by our guide. Then transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1876 at 19:45. Arrival at 23:40 local time and end of our tour.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price;
- Air tickets between Istanbul – Naples / Milan – Istanbul with Turkish Airlines
- Airport taxes
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers and intercity transfers
- 7 Nights – 8 Days room – breakfast accommodation in 3* / 4* Hotels
- City tours of Milan, Verona, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Orvieto, Rome, Naples
- Professional Turkish guide service
Not Included
Services Not Included in the Price:
- Visa Fee
- Exit Tax
- Travel Health Insurance
- Any service not explicitly stated as included in the package price
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
- Extra tours and personal expenses
- Tourist City Taxes + Vaporetto Fee (50 Euro) – This will be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.
General Information
Extra Tour Package: 390 Euro instead of 430 Euro
- Magnificent Lakes (Como & Lugano) (75 Euro)
- Magnificent Gondola Ride in Venice Canals (40 Euro)
- Magnificent Tuscan Towns (Pisa & Siena & San Gimignano) (110 Euro)
- Magnificent Castel Gondolfo & Nemi & Outlet & Vatican (85 Euro)
- Magnificent Pompeii Tour (70 Euro)
- Magnificent Sorrento Town (50 Euro)
(Children aged 0 – 10 receive a 50% discount on the non-discounted price)
Accommodation Notes:
- Venice accommodation will be carried out in Vicenza, Mestre, Treviso, Padova, and Lido de Jesolo areas.
- Florence accommodation will be carried out in the Montecatini region.
Important Notes:
- A passport valid for at least 6 months is required to cover the minimum tour duration for this tour.
- Atlas International acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955.
- During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Any flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as no-show fees.
- The city where the plane lands may vary. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for time changes made by airlines or any potential delays.
- In group tickets, airline rules apply; according to group ticket regulations, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also cannot be used.
- For most flights departing from Turkey, checked baggage allowance is 20kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the visited countries, this weight may drop to 15kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of Atlas International.
- If there are insufficient participants for the package tour, cancellation will be notified to the consumer 20 days in advance.
- The tour route specified in the program is an example route, and changes may occur in the actual tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city. Sightseeing listed in the programs may be carried out on a different day than specified due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city.
- Sightseeing listed in the programs may be carried out on a different day than specified due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- Extra tours can only be conducted with a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may be conducted at the guide's discretion, and prices may be adjusted if necessary. Atlas International cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot be carried out.
- Extra tours along the route will take place if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be waited at the stopover location.
- Tours or excursions that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. Atlas International cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot be carried out.
- Entrance fees for museums and historical sites are not included in the prices.
- Atlas International reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the star category remains the same.
- All hotel names mentioned in the programs, etc., (and similar) are written as examples regarding star category and distance. Staying at the named hotel does not mean it will be the actual accommodation.
- In triple rooms, extra bed arrangements apply; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable/collapsible bed.
- If children under 18 years of age (not considered adults) do not participate in the tour with one or both parents, the required consent letters must be carried by the individuals during travel.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the "Atlas International Sales Contract" applies.
- 7 Nights, 8 Days
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