ALL TOURS INCLUDED - ROME WITH GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR - THY - 2027
TÜM TURLAR DAHİL - ROMA ANLATIMLI MÜZELER TURU - THY - 2027
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – PANORAMIC ROME – HISTORIC CENTER – PANTHEON
Meeting at the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at the time specified by our guide. After baggage drop, passport control, and check-in procedures, we depart for Rome on Turkish Airlines flight TK1861 at 07:40. Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 09:20 local time. We then proceed to the city center with our waiting vehicle, enjoying a panoramic view of Rome's monumental fabric, which showcases different eras of the Eternal City along the way. Upon reaching the city center, we begin our walking tour with Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps; passing through historic streets such as Via Condotti and Via del Corso, we arrive at the Trevi Fountain, known as the Fountain of Love. After discovering Rome's Baroque side with our guide's commentary, we visit the Pantheon, one of the most impressive structures of Ancient Roman engineering, with its massive dome standing for nearly two thousand years and featuring an oculus opening at its center. After exploring the lively atmosphere of the historic center around Piazza Navona, Sant'Eustachio, and Campo de' Fiori, we have free time. Meeting at the time specified by our guide and transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Rome.
DAY 02 CAPITOLINE MUSEUMS – ANCIENT ROME – VATICAN MUSEUMS – ST. PETER'S BASILICA
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour. Our first stop is the Capitoline Museums located in Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo. After viewing Ancient Roman sculptures, bronzes, and significant works from the imperial period, we enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient city from the section of the museum complex overlooking the Roman Forum. Next, we see the Colosseum and the area around the Roman Forum panoramically via Via dei Fori Imperiali, learning about the political, religious, and daily life center of the Roman Empire with our guide's commentary. Continuing our tour, after a short lunch break, we proceed to the Vatican Museums. Passing through the Pio-Clementino collections, the Map Gallery, and other sections allowed by the visitor route, we reach the Sistine Chapel, where we see one of the greatest masterpieces of Renaissance art up close, featuring Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes and The Last Judgment. We continue our Vatican visit with St. Peter's Basilica. Inside the basilica's monumental interior, we examine Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's bronze Baldachin, and the magnificent main space under the dome with our guide's commentary, discovering the building's significance in terms of art, architecture, and Christian history. After the visit, we see St. Peter's Square, then have free time before meeting at the time specified by our guide and transferring to our hotel. Overnight in Rome.
DAY 03 SAN PIETRO IN VINCOLI – MICHELANGELO'S STATUE OF MOSES – GALLERIA BORGHESE
After breakfast, we first visit the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli in Rome's Monti district. With a history dating back to the 5th century, this basilica is one of the city's important religious buildings. Here, we see the chains symbolizing the imprisonment of Saint Peter, as well as Michelangelo's famous statue of Moses (Mosè), created for the tomb monument of Pope Julius II, with our guide's commentary. Next, we move to the Galleria Borghese, located within the Villa Borghese gardens. During our timed reservation visit, we examine masterpieces where Bernini transformed marble into living surfaces, Caravaggio's powerful chiaroscuro technique, and the collection's distinguished Renaissance and Baroque works. After the museum visit, we leave the rest of the day for guests to explore Rome at their own pace. Guests who wish may go shopping or spend time in the squares and cafes of the historic center. Meeting at the time specified by our guide and return to our hotel.
DAY 04 CASTEL GANDOLFO – NEMI – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we complete our hotel check-out procedures and head towards the Castelli Romani region with our luggage. Our first stop is Castel Gandolfo, overlooking Lake Albano. After visiting the historic center, known as the traditional summer residence of the Popes, and enjoying the lake views, our final destination is Nemi, located on Lake Nemi. After some free time to enjoy the region's symbol, wild strawberries, and local products, we transfer to Fiumicino Airport. After ticket and baggage procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1864 at 20:00. Arrival at 23:35, concluding our tour. We look forward to meeting you on our next tour.
What's Included
- Turkish Airlines economy class airfare and airport taxes for Istanbul – Rome – Istanbul.
- 3 nights accommodation in Rome at a 4* hotel category with room + breakfast.
- All Rome and Castelli Romani tours specified in the program.
- Museum entrance fees specified in the program and secured via advance reservation.
- All airport, hotel, and tour bus transfers included in the program.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leadership / guide service.
- Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not Included
- Personal expenses and hotel extras.
- Exit fee for traveling abroad.
- Lunch and dinner meals.
- City taxes charged by hotels.
- Domestic connecting flights.
- Schengen visa fee.
- Travel protection package (including cancellation coverage).
IMPORTANT NOTES TO BE AWARE OF
Prices are calculated per person based on double occupancy.
Hotel standards in Italy may be lower than those 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 for the same destination and/or only the hotel category is specified, the hotels to be stayed at will be communicated to you 48 hours before the tour departure date.
Due to high demand, changes may occur in hotels; however, the hotel category will not change.
In some hotels, twin (TWIN) beds may be provided. During the hotel stay, requests for room type changes are subject to the hotel's discretion.
We kindly request that prices be verified prior to completing the purchase.