Classic Italy Tour Starting from Naples 6N/7D

Day 1: NAPLES - POMPEII - ROME

Meeting at the Istanbul Airport International Terminal. After completing ticketing, passport, and baggage procedures, we will fly to Naples with Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight. Upon arrival in Naples, we will depart from the airport and begin our panoramic city tour of Naples. During our tour, we will explore important sites such as the Royal Palace built in the 16th century, the San Carlo Theatre which hosts world-renowned performances, the Umberto I Gallery famous for its cafes and shops, the San Francesco di Paola Church inspired by Rome’s Pantheon, Piazza del Plebiscito, Castel Nuovo, and the Port of Naples.

After the city tour, we proceed to Pompeii, one of the world's most unique ancient cities. This magnificent ancient city, where life suddenly stopped, transports its visitors to another era with its history and structures, making it one of the most impressive and unforgettable stops of our trip. Following our Pompeii tour, we set off towards Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, we check into our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: ROME

After breakfast at the hotel, we start our panoramic city tour of Rome. Our first stop is the Vatican, the center of Catholic Christianity and an independent state. We explore this sacred area by viewing St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square from the outside. (The year 2025 will be a special year for Rome, bringing together all Christians. Therefore, there will be a large crowd and a different atmosphere in the city. Our guide will make necessary adjustments to the itinerary and places to visit, providing flexibility considering this intensity and atmosphere.)

Continuing our tour, we begin to explore this magnificent city, which the ancient Romans referred to as "Caput Mundi" (Capital of the World). Our first stop is the Colosseum, one of the most magnificent examples of monumental Roman architecture. After viewing this unique structure, inaugurated in AD 80 and unused since the 6th century, panoramically from the outside, we get on our vehicle to visit other important points in Rome.

After seeing Circus Maximus, we disembark and start exploring the city's iconic spots. First, we visit the Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna), then proceed to the Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi). Following some free time, we photograph the Pantheon—considered one of the most important structures in the history of world architecture—from the outside. Afterwards, we explore Piazza Navona, one of Rome's most delightful squares. At the end of our tour, we return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Additionally, time permitting, there will be an opportunity to perform midday or afternoon prayers at the Rome Central Mosque.

Day 3: ROME - SIENA - ST. GIMIGNANO - MONTECATINI

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Siena. We arrive in Siena, which hosts one of Italy's most famous religious festivals featuring horse races and boasts the largest and most magnificent square in the Tuscany region. During our journey, we'll enjoy the splendid landscapes of the Tuscany Valley. Upon arrival in Siena, we provide free time for shopping and photography in the square.

At the designated time, we gather and head towards San Gimignano. Known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages" due to its towers built in the 12th and 13th centuries, this historic city offers a sense of time travel with its surrounding walls and well-preserved structures. While exploring this unique city, you'll feel like a traveler from the Middle Ages. After our tour of San Gimignano, we proceed to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: MONTECATINI - PISA - FLORENCE

After breakfast at the hotel, while tracing the footprints of art, science, and engineering from the past to the present, we will have the opportunity to see some of the most important structures of the Western world. Our first stop is the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known worldwide for its leaning structure. Construction of this famous bell tower began in the 12th century and was completed in the 14th century. Approximately 57 meters tall, it stands right next to the Pisa Cathedral. The tower began to lean due to ground issues experienced during construction, making it a global icon.

In Pisa, we complete our tour by seeing this iconic structure, the Pisa Cathedral, Europe's most magnificent baptistery, and the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles). Afterwards, we head towards Florence, known as the heart of the Renaissance. Florence has left deep traces in art and culture, offering a captivating atmosphere that blends the past and present. During our city tour, we will explore unique Renaissance structures such as the Duomo Cathedral, Bell Tower, Uffizi Gallery, Baptistery, and Piazza della Signoria. As we wander among these historical buildings, you'll intimately feel Florence's unique beauty and history. After the city tour, we proceed to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: FLORENCE - VENICE

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Venice. Upon arrival, we disembark from our vehicle and board the waiting Vaporetto (small passenger ferry). During the enjoyable 20-25 minute journey, our guide will share detailed information about the Venetian islands and historical buildings.

When we arrive in Venice, we begin our city tour. We'll see important sites and squares such as the New Prison building, the Campanile, Doge's Palace, the old prison, the Ducal Palace, Clock Tower, St. Mark's Square, and Basilica. Following the tour, guests who wish may take an enchanting gondola tour through Venice's canals. (The gondola tour is extra, costing €30 per person and is conducted with a gondola that holds 5 people. Alternatively, you can rent a gondola privately for €150.)

After our tour, we provide free time for shopping and photography. At the designated time, we gather and return to the mainland via Vaporetto. We proceed to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Accommodation in Venice will be in one of the regions: Vicenza, Mestre, Treviso, Padua, or Lido di Jesolo.)

Day 6: VENICE - SIRMIONE - GARDA - MILAN

After breakfast at our hotel, we set off towards Milan—the fashion and design capital and one of Europe's most stylish cities. On the way, we visit Lake Garda, one of Italy's most beautiful lakes. At the entrance to Sirmione—the jewel of Lake Garda and Italy's largest lake—we are greeted by the Scaliger Castle, one of Italy's best-preserved castles dating back to the 13th century. In Sirmione, a peaceful medieval town with buildings covered in bougainvillea flowers, preserved streets, and historical charm, we provide free time. We then take a speedboat tour on Lake Garda.

Afterwards, we continue to Milan. Upon arrival, we start our panoramic city tour of Milan. During our tour, we'll see the Sforza Castle, Dante Street, the Duomo Cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Da Vinci Monument, and La Scala Opera House among the main sites. After the city tour, we proceed to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: ROME

After breakfast at the hotel, we start our panoramic city tour of Rome. Our first stop is the Vatican, the center of Catholic Christianity and an independent state. We explore this sacred area by viewing St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square from the outside. (The year 2025 will be a special year for Rome, bringing together all Christians. Therefore, there will be a large crowd and a different atmosphere in the city. Our guide will make necessary adjustments to the itinerary and places to visit, providing flexibility considering this intensity and atmosphere.) Continuing our tour, we begin to explore this magnificent city, which the ancient Romans referred to as "Caput Mundi" (Capital of the World). Our first stop is the Colosseum, one of the most magnificent examples of monumental Roman architecture. After viewing this unique structure, inaugurated in AD 80 and unused since the 6th century, panoramically from the outside, we get on our vehicle to visit other important points in Rome. After seeing Circus Maximus, we disembark and start exploring the city's iconic spots. First, we visit the Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna), then proceed to the Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi). Following some free time, we photograph the Pantheon—considered one of the most important structures in the history of world architecture—from the outside. Afterwards, we explore Piazza Navona, one of Rome's most delightful squares. At the end of our tour, we return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Additionally, time permitting, there will be an opportunity to perform midday or afternoon prayers at the Rome Central Mosque.

Day 3: ROME - SIENA - ST. GIMIGNANO - MONTECATINI

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Siena. We arrive in Siena, which hosts one of Italy's most famous religious festivals featuring horse races and boasts the largest and most magnificent square in the Tuscany region. During our journey, we'll enjoy the splendid landscapes of the Tuscany Valley. Upon arrival in Siena, we provide free time for shopping and photography in the square.

At the designated time, we gather and head towards San Gimignano. Known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages" due to its towers built in the 12th and 13th centuries, this historic city offers a sense of time travel with its surrounding walls and well-preserved structures. While exploring this unique city, you'll feel like a traveler from the Middle Ages. After our tour of San Gimignano, we proceed to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: MONTECATINI - PISA - FLORENCE

After breakfast at the hotel, while tracing the footprints of art, science, and engineering from the past to the present, we will have the opportunity to see some of the most important structures of the Western world. Our first stop is the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known worldwide for its leaning structure. Construction of this famous bell tower began in the 12th century and was completed in the 14th century. Approximately 57 meters tall, it stands right next to the Pisa Cathedral. The tower began to lean due to ground issues experienced during construction, making it a global icon. In Pisa, we complete our tour by seeing this iconic structure, the Pisa Cathedral, Europe's most magnificent baptistery, and the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles). Afterwards, we head towards Florence, known as the heart of the Renaissance. Florence has left deep traces in art and culture, offering a captivating atmosphere that blends the past and present. During our city tour, we will explore unique Renaissance structures such as the Duomo Cathedral, Bell Tower, Uffizi Gallery, Baptistery, and Piazza della Signoria. As we wander among these historical buildings, you'll intimately feel Florence's unique beauty and history. After the city tour, we proceed to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: FLORENCE - VENICE

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Venice. Upon arrival, we disembark from our vehicle and board the waiting Vaporetto (small passenger ferry). During the enjoyable 20-25 minute journey, our guide will share detailed information about the Venetian islands and historical buildings. When we arrive in Venice, we begin our city tour. We'll see important sites and squares such as the New Prison building, the Campanile, Doge's Palace, the old prison, the Ducal Palace, Clock Tower, St. Mark's Square, and Basilica. Following the tour, guests who wish may take an enchanting gondola tour through Venice's canals. (The gondola tour is extra, costing €30 per person and is conducted with a gondola that holds 5 people. Alternatively, you can rent a gondola privately for €150.) After our tour, we provide free time for shopping and photography. At the designated time, we gather and return to the mainland via Vaporetto. We proceed to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Accommodation in Venice will be in one of the regions: Vicenza, Mestre, Treviso, Padua, or Lido di Jesolo.)

Day 6: VENICE - SIRMIONE - GARDA - MILAN

After breakfast at our hotel, we set off towards Milan—the fashion and design capital and one of Europe's most stylish cities. On the way, we visit Lake Garda, one of Italy's most beautiful lakes. At the entrance to Sirmione—the jewel of Lake Garda and Italy's largest lake—we are greeted by the Scaliger Castle, one of Italy's best-preserved castles dating back to the 13th century. In Sirmione, a peaceful medieval town with buildings covered in bougainvillea flowers, preserved streets, and historical charm, we provide free time. We then take a speedboat tour on Lake Garda.

Afterwards, we continue to Milan. Upon arrival, we start our panoramic city tour of Milan. During our tour, we'll see the Sforza Castle, Dante Street, the Duomo Cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Da Vinci Monument, and La Scala Opera House among the main sites. After the city tour, we proceed to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.