Exclusive Italy Tour (BGY-FCO)
Highlights:
• With AJet Airlines • 7 Nights 8 Days • Extra Tours IncludedIstanbul – Bergamo – Como & Lugano – Milan
We meet at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, three hours before the flight at the international departures terminal. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, following our Bergamo flight operated on a scheduled AJet Airlines service, we transfer to Milan with our private bus waiting for us at the airport. Panoramic city tour of Milan. Among the sights are Milan Duomo, Italy’s largest church after 500 years, Fortezza Castle, and the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, home to the world’s most famous fashion stores. Then we depart for our Como & Lugano tour. At the foot of the Alps, Lake Lugano, offering the elegant blend of Switzerland and Italy, will fascinate you with its turquoise waters, palm trees, and postcard-like views. Then we depart for our Como tour. We will see Lake Como, famous for its luxury lifestyle and natural beauty, home to vacation houses of Hollywood celebrities, European elites, and the world jet set. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Milan. Overnight at our hotel.
Milan – Verona & Garda – Venice
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Venice. En route, Verona & Garda tour. We are heading toward Verona, one of the most impressive cities in Northern Italy. With its magnificent arena dating back to the Roman era, stone bridges from the Middle Ages, and lively squares, Verona offers history, romance, and the Italian way of life all in one. On our tour, we will explore the city’s iconic landmarks and enjoy a pleasant discovery through its narrow streets. Afterwards, we will continue toward Lake Garda, one of the largest and most impressive lakes in Northern Italy. Surrounded by the lake view stretching along the foothills of the Alps, we will enjoy pleasant moments in touch with nature; with free time on the lakeshore, we will savor this peaceful atmosphere. Guests who wish may take a walk by the lake and capture the scenery with photo breaks. After our tour, transfer to our Venice hotel and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Venice – Murano & Burano – Venice
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we set off for our Venice tour (including a gondola ride). During our tour in Venice, commentary will be provided on the Vaporetto, and we will see major iconic works such as St. Mark’s Square, whose columns were brought from Istanbul and which was built of stone and marble; St. Mark’s Basilica; the Doge’s Palace, designed and used as a symbol of splendor and power; the Clock Tower; the Bridge of Sighs; and the historic Campanile Bell Tower. Then we set off for our Murano & Burano tour. Murano & Burano are two separate islands located in Venice. These islands are among Venice’s small but popular islands. Both islands attract interest because they have different characteristics. Murano Island is famous for glasswork, while Burano Island has a different reputation for lace embroidery and lace craftsmanship. Burano Island is especially distinctive because it has the appearance of a five-island archipelago. These islands are connected to each other by bridges. After our tour, transfer to our Venice hotel and free time to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
Venice – Cinque Terre & Portofino – Florence
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Florence. We set off for our Cinque Terre & Portofino tour. We travel to La Spezia. Upon arrival, we take the local train of the region and begin exploring the Cinque Terre villages, lined up like pearls along the Ligurian coast and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this unique region that looks like a postcard, with its pastel-colored houses blended with the sea, views built atop steep cliffs, and narrow streets, we will experience unforgettable moments. During our tour, we visit the villages of Manarola, with its terraces surrounded by vineyards and authentic character, and Vernazza, with its romantic atmosphere built on rocks extending into the sea; with photo breaks and free time, we have the opportunity to capture the spirit of the region. Guests who wish may take short walks by the sea and enjoy the flavors unique to the Italian Riviera in small cafés. Then we depart for Portofino. From the town of Santa Margherita Ligure, surrounded by lush green hills, we board a boat and, after an enjoyable sea journey of approximately 30 minutes, arrive in Portofino, famous for its colorful houses and luxurious yacht harbor. You can take a stroll, or enjoy this elegant seaside town while sipping your coffee in the cafés. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Florence. Accommodation at our hotel.
Florence – Pisa & San Gimignano – Florence
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, a panoramic city tour of Florence. On our tour, the Arno River, which divides Florence into two, the Ponte Vecchio bridge famous for its jewelers, Palazzo Vecchio where the Medici Family ruled Florence, Piazza Della Signoria, home to the statues of Hercules and David, which are among the masterpieces of the Renaissance, the Santa Maria del Fiore Duomo, which has the 3rd highest dome in Italy, and the Baptistery famous for its door will be among the places to see. Then departure for our Pisa & San Gimignano tour. On our tour, after seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Piazza dei Miracoli, unforgettable views and magnificent structures await you throughout our San Gimignano tour. San Gimignano: We are touring the medieval Tuscan city from the 14th century, surrounded by walls, where the world's finest and most diverse vineyards and the best ice cream shop are located, famous for its porcini and truffle mushroom cheeses. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Florence and free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Florence – Albano & Nemi & Outlet – Rome
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we depart for Rome. Then we depart for our Albano & Nemi & Outlet Tour. We head to the Castel Gondolfo area. Known as Nemi Village, this area will welcome you with colorful houses greeting you with flowers in their windows, stone streets, and charming shops where its famous natural strawberries are sold and displayed, and you will feel as if you are in a fairy tale with magnificent lake views. During our visit to Castel Gondolfo, set on the shores of Lake Albano, where we will see the Pope’s summer palace, we continue our walk in this area. We take a small journey into history in this unique town, which has also been used as the summer palace of many Roman emperors throughout history. Then we depart for an outlet tour so you can shop. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Rome and free time. Accommodation at our hotel.
Rome – Vatican – Rome
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for our Rome & Vatican (San Pietro) tour. On our tour, the places to be seen include Castel Sant’Angelo, where Cem Sultan was imprisoned; Venice Square and the Vittorio Emanuele II monument, where Mussolini addressed the public; the Colosseum, which hosted gladiator battles; the Trevi Fountain, made famous by the film La Dolce Vita; and the Spanish Steps, consisting of 135 steps and featuring the sunken ship fountain. Then we head to San Pietro Square, considered the center of Christianity. Upon arrival, we visit the square and have free time. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Rome and free time. Overnight at our hotel. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Rome. Overnight at our hotel
Rome – Istanbul
After the check-out procedures from our hotel in the early morning, transfer to Rome airport at the time announced by your guide. After baggage and passport procedures, depart on Ajet Airlines scheduled flight to Sabiha Gökçen Airport. With our arrival in Istanbul, the end of our tour and services.
What's Included
Not Included
ACCOMMODATION AND FLIGHT NOTES
o Hotel check-in hours are between 15:00 – 17:00 / check-out hours are between 10:00 – 12:00.
o Venice accommodation is offered in one of the Vicenza, Mestre, Treviso, Padova, Lido de Jesolo, Mogliano Veneto, Spresiano areas.
o Florence accommodation is offered in one of the Montecatini, Prato, Mugello areas.
o Italy hotel standards are below the hotel standards of the Republic of Türkiye.
o Departure and arrival times are local times.
o Flights marked with * arrive at the destination on the calendar day following the departure date.
o Prices are not valid for groups; please ask for our special prices.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 40 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notice date by the agency is 21 days before the tour departure. The cancellation of the tour due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.
When only category information is given without specifying a hotel name in the tour program and/or there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by your agency 48 hours before the tour departure.
During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the stated kilometers or in a different city. In such a case, you will be informed by your agency 48 hours before the tour departure.
The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of the cities, lasting at most 2-3 hours, and are done panoramically with guide narration from inside the vehicle only, without including museum or archaeological site entrances. Lidya Tour is not responsible for the inability to carry out such tours, including panoramic tours and other tours specified in the program, if they cannot be performed on the day and time of the tour because they are not allowed to be visited or entered by local authorities, or due to any event, closed roads, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may be conducted by public transport or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted, as far as possible.
3-person rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed allocated to the 3rd person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. 3-person rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are folding beds or coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have accepted the room congestion and bed type that may occur in 3rd-person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid only for one child staying with 2 adults and matching the relevant age group. No bed guarantee is provided by hotels for children aged 0-2.
Breakfasts included in the tour program and taken at the hotel are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country you are in, usually with a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall assigned to the group for groups.
Since tour flights are group tickets, flight times may change. You can confirm the current flight details with your agency. Current times will be communicated by your agency with the tour information.
It is necessary to confirm the tour flight times without purchasing a domestic flight. If the guest purchased the domestic connection flight from a different product provider independent of the agency, they cannot claim any refund from the agency in the event that the trip is canceled by the agency or if there is a schedule change. The guest accepts in advance any financial and moral losses that may arise due to the cancellation/change of the tour when purchasing the tour. Lidya Tour cannot be held responsible for this situation.
According to airline rules, if the outbound flight of a round-trip ticket is not used, the return flight is canceled by the airline.
Our guests joining the tour without flights must be present at the tour starting point on their own means and without any delay. Otherwise, they will need to arrange all their transfers themselves.
Lidya Tour is not responsible for guests who do not arrive at the specified airport at the times announced in accordance with airline rules for participation in the tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete check-in and boarding procedures on time but cannot board the plane and therefore cannot take the flight. All expenses related to obtaining new round-trip airline tickets required for guests who miss the plane to join the tour, as well as transfers in the destination area, etc., are their own responsibility.
The personal belongings, bags, suitcases, passports/ID cards of the people participating in the tour are under their own responsibility, and Lidya Tour is not responsible for forgotten/lost/stolen items. In the event that forgotten items are found, there is no obligation to deliver them to the country and/or person, and any expenses incurred during delivery are borne by the owner of the item.
In cases such as illness or loss/theft, since the integrity and continuity of the group are essential for the guide, the guide cannot accompany guests one-on-one in such negative situations.
When purchasing the tour, it is mandatory to provide the name, date of birth, and passport number exactly as stated in the passport. Airline tickets are issued based on this information. Cancellation and change penalties for tickets arising from incorrect information will be charged to you.
In some airlines, food and beverage services and online check-in may be subject to a fee.
During the tour, seat numbers on the bus cannot be guaranteed.
During our tours, the times announced by our guide to the guests are the departure times, the time for the vehicle to start moving. Our guide, who is responsible for equally considering the rights of all our guests, will move the vehicle without waiting at the meeting times. In such a case, our guest who is late must make their own way to the next stop.
Extra tours are organized by the local agency we receive service from with a minimum participation of 20 people. If the sufficient number is not reached, the trips cannot be carried out or the extra trip prices, content, and vehicle to be used may change according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to the open/closed status of museums and historical sites at the destinations and weather conditions. Different guides may accompany our guests during extra tours.
In our classic packages where extra tours are not included, extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not want to join the extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest area on the route. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside rest area before the extra tour starts and picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
In programs where extra tours are included, payment of museum & archaeological site entrance fees to the guide during the tour is mandatory.
The participant hereby accepts in advance that they will participate in the tours scheduled in the tour program and will not disrupt the program, and that accordingly they will pay the amount previously announced in the tour program to the tour officer during the trip for expenses such as local guide, museum & archaeological site entrance fees, city taxes, and audio system headphones if any. The participant has been fully and completely informed on this matter.
Lidya Tour is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. Lidya Tour is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
VISA
There is a visa requirement for citizens of the Republic of Türkiye. For a visa application, it is necessary to apply with a passport valid for at least 6 months from the end date of the trip and the documents specified in the “Required Documents for Visa” list from our agency.
The visa must be obtained from the first country of entry of the trip or from the country where the longest stay will be made.
There is no visa requirement for holders of green passports, and a passport valid for at least 6 months from the end date of the trip is sufficient.
The visa information specified in the program is the information applicable to citizens of the Republic of Türkiye. Guests who hold a passport other than that of the Republic of Türkiye must obtain their visa information from the relevant consulates.
Having obtained a visa does not mean that entry into the country will be granted; the passport police have the authority to refuse your entry into the country. Lidya Tour is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger.
In order to avoid problems with customs police at the border of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet and/or similarly damaged passports, passports obtained must be renewed and, if it is a country that applies a visa to citizens of the Republic of Türkiye, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility belongs to the passenger.
Since there is a possibility that our guests under 18 traveling alone or with only one of their mother or father may be asked for a document showing the mutual consent of the parents by the police officer in charge at the country entry-exit points, we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents be sensitive about this matter.