Magnificent Grand Italy, 6 Nights, Departing Directly from Izmir – with SunExpress Airlines, October 24 (October 29 Special) (MXP–FCO)

Tour details
What's included

Services Included in the Price:

  • SunExpress Airlines flight ticket between İzmir – Milan – İzmir
  • Airport Taxes
  • Airport – hotel – airport transfers,
  • 7 Nights – 8 Days bed and breakfast accommodation in 3* / 4* Hotels
  • City tours of Milan, Verona, Venice, Rome, and Florence,
  • Professional Turkish-speaking guide service
Not included

Services Not Included in the Price:

  • Visa fee
  • International departure tax
  • Travel health insurance (15 Euros)
  • Any service not explicitly stated as included in the package price
  • Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
  • Optional tours and personal expenses,
  • Tourist City Taxes + Vaporetto Fee + Guide and Driver Tips (70 Euros) – These will be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.

 

Need to Know

Accommodation Notes;

  • Accommodation in Venice will be provided in the Vicenza, Mestre, Treviso, Padova, and Lido de Jesolo areas.
  • Accommodation in Florence will be provided in the Montecatini area.

 

Important Notes:

  • For this tour, a passport valid for 6 months, covering the minimum tour duration, is required.
  • LİDYA TOUR acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955.
  • During registration, the name as stated in the passport, date of birth, and passport number must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued according to this information. Cancellation or change fees and no-show charges for flight tickets resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests.
  • The city where the aircraft lands may vary. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible for schedule changes or possible delays made by the airlines.
  • Airline rules apply to group tickets, and according to the group ticket rule, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight cannot be used either.
  • In general, the baggage allowance for flights departing from Türkiye is 20Kg. This allowance may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. This allowance may decrease to 15 Kg on domestic flights in the destination countries. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of LİDYA TOUR.
  • If the number of people participating in the package tour is insufficient, the tour cancellation will be notified to the consumer 20 days in advance.
  • The tour route specified in the tour program is an example route, and changes may be made to the tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day/days depending on the time of arrival in the city. The excursions specified in the programs may, at the guide’s discretion and for any reason, be conducted on another day outside the specified day/days.
  • City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day/days depending on the time of arrival in the city.
  • The excursions specified in the programs may, at the guide’s discretion and for any reason, be conducted on another day outside the specified day/days.
  • Optional tours can be conducted provided that there is a minimum participation of 20 people; if participation is lower, they may be conducted at the guide’s discretion and, if necessary, with changes to the prices. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be conducted.
  • Optional tours along the route will take place provided that at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be asked to wait at the rest stop.
  • Excursions or tours that local authorities do not permit for any reason will not be conducted. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be conducted.
  • Museum and archaeological site entrance fees are not included in the prices.          
  • LİDYA TOUR reserves the right to change hotel names while maintaining the same star category.
  • All hotel names, etc. specified in the programs are examples and have been included to indicate the star category and distance. They do not mean that accommodation will be provided at the hotel with the specified name.
  • In rooms for 3 people, an extra bed is provided; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and / or is an additional folding bed.
  • When children under the age of 18 who are not legally adults do not participate in the tour with one or both of their parents, the necessary consent forms for participation in the tour must be carried by the individuals during the journey.
  • In the event of cancellation or changes, the “LİDYA TOUR Sales Agreement” shall apply.
Tour Program
Day 1 Izmir – Milan

Meeting in front of the SunExpress Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport 3 hours before the flight.  Following the baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure for Milan at 11.45 on SunExpress Airlines’ flight numbered XQ892, arriving at 13.50 local time. Following our arrival, our panoramic city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport.  In Milan, renowned for its wealth of historic and modern views, the Duomo Cathedral, one of the largest and most magnificent Gothic cathedrals in the world; La Scala, one of the world’s oldest opera houses; Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, a stunning 19th-century arched shopping gallery; and Castello Sforzesco (Milan Castle), with its magnificent architecture, are among the places to be visited. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Milan

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Lakes (Como & Lugano) Tour’s . (75 Euro) Our first stop on the tour is Como. Named after Lake Como, with which the city is synonymous, Como is one of the attraction centers boasting a unique natural beauty that draws visitors from all over the world. In addition to its architectural beauties reflecting Gothic and Renaissance styles, Como also attracts attention with the homes owned by world-famous figures such as Madonna and George Clooney. Following our tour, our second stop is Lugano. Lake Lugano is a fascinating lake located in southern Switzerland, at the foothills of the Alps. This lake brings together the cultural and natural features of both Switzerland and Italy. After our visit to this city, famous for its magnificent views and elegant shopping streets, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Milan – Venice

After having breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Venice. Like a historic fairytale city dancing on the water, Venice captivates its visitors with its romance and mystery and is surrounded like a labyrinth by canals and gondolas. During our city tour, St. Mark’s Basilica and Square, the Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal, the Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge are among the places to see in Venice. After our tour, guests who wish may join the Gondola Tour on the Magnificent Venetian Canals, organized as an extra. (40 Euros) During this tour, which we will take in the traditional gondolas, one of the symbols of Venice, we will have the opportunity to see Venice’s canals. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 4 Venice – Florence

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Florence. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. After arriving in Florence, the city where the Renaissance was born, our panoramic city tour begins. Our city tour in Florence, a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel, includes the Duomo Cathedral (Santa Maria Del Fiore), the Baptistery, the Old Palace, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria. Afterwards, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Tuscan Towns (Pisa & Siena & San Gimignano) Tour’ to be organized as an extra. (110 Euros) Our first stop will be the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the symbols of the country and famous for its inclined structure. After taking magnificent photos here, we continue to the city of Siena, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. With its narrow streets and stone buildings that carry the magic of the Middle Ages, Siena offers visitors almost a journey through time; with its historic Piazza del Campo and impressive cathedral, it resembles an elegant fortress at the heart of traditional Italian city life. The final stop of our tour will be San Gimignano. San Gimignano is a town in the heart of Tuscany, famous for its stone towers rising like a medieval fairy tale. This impressive settlement, known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages," is recognized for its 14 tall towers, built as a result of the struggle for wealth and prestige among city-states in the 14th century. With its narrow, labyrinth-like streets and historic buildings, it vividly makes visitors feel the traces of the past. In addition, this town, which offers magnificent panoramic views, enchants visitors with its artistic and cultural riches; its buildings constructed in Gothic and Romanesque styles, historic square Piazza della Cisterna, and captivating frescoes make it a true treasure of history and art. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Florence – Rome

After our breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Rome, the country’s largest city and capital. The city, which was also the center of one of the greatest civilizations in the past, has been a center of power, culture, and religion throughout its approximately 2,500-year existence. The city’s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its magnificent palaces, thousand-year-old churches and basilicas, majestic romantic ruins, imposing monuments, ornate sculptures, and elegant fountains, the city has an exceptionally rich historical heritage and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The Vatican (St. Peter’s Cathedral), the administrative center of the Catholic branch of Christianity; the Colosseum, where gladiatorial combats were held; the Roman Forum, located in the center of Ancient Rome, where religious, political, and social activities once took place; the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II (Vittoriano Emanuele); the Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi), famous in our country as the Fountain of Love; and the Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna) are among the places to be visited. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Rome – Naples & Pompeii – Rome

Following the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish may join the additionally organized Magnificent Naples & Pompeii tour. (110 Euro). Naples, an energetic port city in southern Italy brimming with historical and cultural richness, has a unique character with its lively markets, traditional pizza, and impressive historical ruins, located on the shores of the Mediterranean under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, which offers a magnificent view. Our next stop after the tour is Pompeii. At the archaeological site of this Ancient Roman city, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius’ in 79 B.C. and brought to light thousands of years later, you will embark on a deep journey into the Ancient Roman era, with remarkably well-preserved remains of settlements and daily life. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 Rome – Castel Gandolfo & Nemi & Vatican – Rome–Istanbul

Following the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish may join the additionally organized Magnificent Castel Gondolfo & Nemi & Outlet & Vatican Tour’. (85 Euros) Our first stop will be Castel Gondolfo, home to the Papal Summer Palace, known as the summer residence of the Popes. This historic palace and its surroundings are famous for their impressive views and beautiful gardens. We then depart for 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 is an appealing destination for both tourists and nature lovers, with its historical ruins, narrow stone streets, and beautiful lake views. During the free time provided, you will have the opportunity to explore the village and shop. Following our tour, we head to Italy’s most famous outlet area and have free time. In this outlet area, you will have the opportunity to shop at attractive prices. Following our tour, we depart for the famous St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, considered the center of Christianity. Upon arrival, free time to visit the basilica and the square. As you stroll around the square, the obelisk in its center and the columns surrounding it will truly amaze you. Following our tour, transfer to the airport at the time determined by the guide. After completing the baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 21.00 on SunExpress Airlines flight XQ869. Arrival at 01.20 local time and the end of our tour.