DAY 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – BOLOGNA – FLORENCE
Meeting with our esteemed guests at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 04:00. After baggage drop, passport, and check-in procedures, departure for Bologna at 07:50 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1321. Arrival in Bologna at 09:30 local time. We depart for Florence with our vehicle waiting for us. During our city tour in Florence, with its historical buildings, works of art, and culture-filled atmosphere, we see the Arno River dividing the city in two, Ponte Vecchio with 14th-century jewelry shops on the river, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Duomo Square, the Gothic Bell Tower, the baptistery with the East Door called the Gate of Paradise, the Church of Santa Croce where the tombs of important figures such as Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Galileo are located, the Uffizi Art Gallery, Signoria Square, the Neptune Fountain in the square, the statue of David, and the historical courtyard resembling an open-air museum. At the end of the tour, departure to our Tuscany hotel.
DAY 2 PISA – SAN GIMIGNANO – SIENA
After morning breakfast, we start our full-day tour at the time specified by our guide. Our first stop is Pisa. Upon arrival in the city, we see the Baptistery, the Cathedral, and the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa located on the lush green grass in Piazza dei Miracoli. Guests who wish can climb the 56-meter-high tower and enjoy the view. Then we depart for San Gimignano. In this medieval town, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list and known as the "City of Beautiful Towers", we take a walking tour seeing important structures such as Porta San Giovanni, Piazza della Cisterna, Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), Palazzo del Popolo, and the Podesta Palace. After San Gimignano, we proceed to Siena. Known for its earth-colored labyrinth streets and fascinating atmosphere, the sights to see in this city include Piazza del Campo where Palio races are held, the Gaia Fountain, Torre del Mangia, and the Duomo Cathedral famous for its black and white marbles. Return to our hotel at the end of the tour.
DAY 3 MONTEPULCIANO – MONTALCINO
After morning breakfast, we start our full-day tour. Our first stop is Montepulciano. Founded by the Etruscans in 308 BC, this city is famous for its wines. Its main street is 1.5 km long and extends from Porta al Prato to Piazza Grande. In the city, we see Palazzo Comunale, Santa Maria Cathedral, and the historical city walls. Afterwards, we move to a historic wine cellar where we will closely get to know Montepulciano's deep-rooted wine culture and experience a special tasting where the region's select wines will be presented. After the tour, we proceed to the town of Montalcino, famous for its Brunello wines. Following the tour of the historical castle and city center, return to our hotel.
DAY 4 BOLOGNA – ISTANBUL
After morning breakfast, we complete our hotel check-out procedures and depart for Bologna at the time specified by our guide. Upon our arrival after a journey of approximately 2 hours, we start our city tour. In Bologna, whose history dates back to the 6th century BC, Maggiore Square, Palazzo di Accursio, Palazzo Podestà, Basilica di San Petronio, and the Garisenda and Asinelli Towers are among the places to see. Transfer to the airport after the tour. After ticket and baggage procedures, departure for Istanbul at 15:25 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1324. Arrival in Istanbul at 19:05 and end of our tour. Looking forward to meeting you on our next tour.