Express Italy Tour: From Rome to Bergamo, 5 Nights, 6 Days

Day 1: Istanbul-Rome

Meeting with our valued guests at 09:00 in front of the AJet Airlines counter at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Departures Terminal. Departure for Rome at 11:25 on AJet Airlines’ scheduled flight VF73. Upon our arrival at 12:10, we set off with our private bus waiting for us to take a city tour. During our tour of this beautiful city, the capital of world history and Italy, we panoramically discover Rome’s most important historical sites. Our first stop is the Colosseo (Colosseum) and the Arch of Constantine right next to it. We then view the Roman Forum and the panoramic cityscape from Capitoline Hill. We see the “Mouth of Truth” statue at Piazza della Bocca della Verità, pass in front of the ancient Teatro Marcello, and reach the banks of the Tiber River. Our tour ends with a view of Castel Sant’Angelo adorning the river. After our tour, guests who wish may join the Angels & Demons Tour, which will be organized as an optional extra. Transfer to our hotel and check-in. Overnight at our hotel in Rome.

Optional Tour: Angels & Demons & Vatican Tour 40 Euros per person

During our Angels and Demons tour, Rome’s most important squares, monuments, and religious buildings reflecting the spirit of the city await us. Our first stop is Piazza della Repubblica, one of Rome’s liveliest points. We then visit Piazza Venezia, the administrative and historical center of the city, and panoramically view the magnificent Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. At Piazza Navona, one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture, we take a short photo break accompanied by Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers. Our next stop is the ancient Pantheon, dazzling with its architecture. We then reach Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fountain), which has become a symbol of Rome, and perform the traditional wish ritual. Our walk continues to the Spanish Steps, one of Rome’s most romantic spots, and Piazza del Popolo, considered the northern gateway. In the final part of our walk, we proceed to the Vatican, the center of the Christian world, and see the magnificent St. Peter’s Square surrounded by Bernini’s colonnades. We then enter St. Peter’s Basilica accompanied by our guide. We have the opportunity to individually discover the magnificent dome designed by Michelangelo, the Pietà sculpture, and the unique works of art inside the basilica. No guide commentary will be provided inside; the visit will take place in the form of an individual tour. This walk, during which you will discover Rome’s atmosphere intertwined with history, art, and faith street by street, will offer an unforgettable experience.

Day 2: Rome – Naples & Pompeii – Rome

After breakfast, we have free time throughout the day. Guests who wish may join the Pompeii Ancient City and Naples City Tour, or in the evening, the Rome by Night tour. Overnight at our hotel in Rome.

Optional Tour: Pompeii Ancient City and Naples City Tour – 120 Euros per person

Pompeii, one of Italy’s most impressive archaeological sites, is an ancient Roman city that was suddenly destroyed by the lava of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and brought back to light centuries later. During this tour, accompanied by a licensed local guide, we will walk along the stone streets and see the traces of the Roman period up close; with its baths, houses, frescoes, shops, and mosaics, you will experience daily life firsthand. After visiting Pompeii, we proceed to Naples, the largest city in southern Italy. In this historic port city built on the foothills of Vesuvius, we take a panoramic city tour accompanied by our guide. We will have the opportunity to see important landmarks such as Castel Nuovo, the Royal Palace, Teatro di San Carlo, Galleria Umberto, and Spaccanapoli from the outside. During free time, you can taste Naples’ famous street delicacies and take an unforgettable lunch break in the city where Italian pizza was born. Bringing together history, archaeology, and southern Italian culture, this tour offers a special experience filled with unforgettable moments and fascinating stories.

Optional Tour: Rome by Night Tour 30 Euros per person

After sunset, Rome’s historic silhouette illuminated by lights will enchant you during our night tour. Set out on a city tour by comfortable bus and discover how Rome takes on a different magic at night.

Day 3: Rome – Pisa – Florence – Montecatini

After breakfast, we depart for Florence. Along the way, guests who wish may join the Pisa Tour. Known in history as the birthplace of the Renaissance and a city that shaped the history of European art and thought, Florence is one of the most important cultural centers not only in Italy but in the world. Rising under the patronage of the Medici family, this city is a center where many geniuses such as Dante Alighieri, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, and Botticelli were born and created their works. It also played a pioneering role throughout history in banking, textiles, and art, and once served as the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. During our city tour, places to be seen include the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), one of Florence’s masterpieces combining Gothic and Renaissance architecture, and the Baptistery with its impressive exterior, Giotto’s Campanile, Piazza della Signoria, considered the political center of the city, and Palazzo Vecchio (Signoria Palace) in the square, the sculpture-adorned Loggia dei Lanzi, Piazza degli Uffizi, home to world-famous collections, Ponte Vecchio, notable for its historic and elegant structure over the Arno River, Piazza della Repubblica, which combines the city’s modern and historic texture, and San Lorenzo Market, known for its local products.

Optional Tour: Pisa Tour 45 EUR per person

We will have the opportunity to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of Italy’s symbols, up close. During our tour, Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, will be visited; our guide will provide information about the Pisa Cathedral, Baptistery, and Leaning Tower from the outside. After the tour, guests will have free time for photography and exploring the surroundings. You can capture unforgettable shots in front of this iconic tower, one of Italy’s most photographed landmarks.

Day 4: Montecatini– Verona – Venice

After breakfast, we depart for Venice. Guests who wish may join the Verona & Lake Garda Tour taking place along the way. After our tour, we continue to Venice. From Tronchetto port, the final point accessible by vehicles, we travel to the historic island by vaporetto. After a pleasant Vaporetto journey, we get off near St. Mark’s Square, the historic center of the city, and begin our tour among the canals. Here, all the vehicles we are accustomed to seeing in daily life, such as police cars, ambulances, garbage trucks, and municipal buses, have been replaced by boats, as the city is free of motor vehicles. While walking from the Riva degli Schiavoni to St. Mark’s Square, you can see the Venice prison and the “Ponte dei Sospiri” Bridge of Sighs connecting the prison to the Doge’s Palace, San Giorgio Island directly opposite the bridge, and the twin columns in the square at the main façade of the Doge’s Palace, known as the city’s entrance gate, along with the statues symbolizing Venice atop these columns. The square where St. Mark’s Basilica is located was called “the most beautiful square in the world” by Napoleon. Although construction of the cathedral was completed in the 9th century, it took until the 17th century to reach its present form. The four bronze horses you will see on the main façade were brought from Istanbul upon the return from the Second Crusade. During your free time, you can watch the statues atop the clock tower strike the bell at the beginning of every hour and climb the Campanile to enjoy a panoramic view of all Venice from above. Guests who wish may also join the optional Burano Island Tour. After our tour, we have free time. Afterwards, we proceed to our hotel, distribute the rooms, and spend the night at our hotel in Venice.

Optional Tour: Verona & Garda Tour 50 Euros per person

We see the administrative palace of the Duchy of Verona, which was under the rule of the Republic of Venice for centuries, Erbe Square, still used as a marketplace today as it was historically, and the second-largest amphitheater in Italy after Rome’s Colosseum, located in Erbe Square. Passing through Verona’s shopping centers and streets paved with marble to display its wealth, we see the palace where Dante Alighieri lived during his exile. After seeing the Scaligero family tombs, belonging to the family that ruled Verona, we panoramically view the house where Romeo and Juliet were born, which inspired English dramatist William Shakespeare. After a short free time, we depart for Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake.

With its natural beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and lake views, Garda is enchanting. You can walk along the lakeside, photograph unique landscapes, and enjoy the cool breeze. After free time, we board our bus and complete our tour.

Optional Tour: Burano Island Tour 35 Euros per person

Burano Island, the most colorful corner of the Venetian Lagoon, has a captivating atmosphere with its colorful houses and peaceful streets. One of the favorite spots for photography enthusiasts, the island offers guests free time after a short walk accompanied by our guide. You can admire Burano’s famous handmade lace, stroll among the island’s pastel-colored houses, and enjoy a coffee break by the lagoon. With its quietness, simplicity, and fairytale-like appearance, Burano will add a peaceful yet unforgettable memory to your Venice trip.

Day 5: Venice – Lake Como and Town - Milan

After breakfast, we depart for Milan. Upon arrival in Milan, we set out for our city tour. Rather than charming, Milan is a stylish city; rather than creative, it is affluent. It is undoubtedly the lifeblood of Italy’s economy and one of Italy’s most worth-seeing cities. During our panoramic Milan city tour, we will see Castello Sforzesco, one of the city’s historical monuments, and the Galleria, which left its mark on the 19th-century Industrial Revolution and is also known as Europe’s first enclosed shopping center. The famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel was inspired by this structure when constructing the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Duomo, where Gothic art can be seen extensively, is the world’s fourth-largest church with its exterior consisting of more than 2,000 statues. You can see the richness of the shop windows on Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga, known as the center of fashion. After free time, guests who wish may join our Lake Como and Town Tour. After our tour, we proceed to our hotel and spend the night at our hotel in Milan.

Optional Tour: Lake Como and Town Tour 40 Euros per person

Located approximately 1.5 hours from Milan, Lake Como is a delightful region known for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. During this tour, we reach the town of Como and take a short walk accompanied by our guide, followed by free time for shopping and sightseeing.

Day 6: Milan - Bergamo- Istanbul

After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and transfer to Bergamo Airport at the time determined by our guides. Guests who wish may join the Bergamo Tour in the Footsteps of the Middle Ages taking place along the way. After our tour, we transfer to the airport. Following baggage and passport procedures, we fly to Istanbul at 13:15 on AJet scheduled flight VF62. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, we arrive at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 17:55, marking the end of our tour. We hope to see you at our next organization.

Optional Tour: Bergamo Tour in the Footsteps of the Middle Ages 30 Euros

Located at the foothills of the Alps and bearing traces of the Middle Ages, Bergamo stands out with its divided structure: modern Bergamo Bassa (lower city) and historic Bergamo Alta (upper city). During our panoramic city tour, Viale Roma, the Città Alta area surrounded by historic walls, Piazza Vecchia, Colleoni Chapel, and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore will be among the places seen panoramically. A short photo break will also be provided for guests who wish. A short but enjoyable discovery awaits you in Bergamo’s atmosphere, which brings the past and present together.

City 3* and 4* Hotels Etc. (2 sample hotel names are provided for each city)

Rome Relais Cristallo Tivoli 3* Etc. // Palace 2000 4* Etc.

Florence Park Hotel Moderno 3* Etc. // Hotel Terme Pellegrini 4*Etc.

Venice Le Calandre 3* Etc. // Roy Hotel 4* Etc.

Milan Hotel Esperia Rho 3* Etc. // Cosmo Hotel Palace 4*Etc.

 Full Optional Tour Package – “Discover Italy from Start to Finish!”

Package Contents:

*Lake Como & Town Tour – 40 EUR

*Verona & Garda Tour – 50 EUR

*Burano Island Tour – 35 EUR

*Pisa Tour – 45 EUR

*Angels & Demons & Vatican Tour – 40 EUR

*Pompeii Ancient City & Naples Tour – 120 EUR (Entrance + local guide included)

*Rome by Night Tour – 30 EUR

*Bergamo Tour in the Footsteps of the Middle Ages – 30 EUR

Individual Purchase: 390 EUR → Package Price: 310 EUR (20% Discount)

📌 Culture, shopping, history… It’s all in this package!

The discount is valid only for purchases made in the region.

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🚗 Optional Tour Package Along the Way – “Discover While You’re on the Road!”

The discount is valid only for purchases made in the region.

Package Contents:

*Lake Como & Town Tour – 40 EUR

*Verona & Garda Tour – 50 EUR

*Pisa Tour – 45 EUR

*Bergamo Tour in the Footsteps of the Middle Ages – 30 EUR

Individual Purchase: 165 EUR → Package Price: 140 EUR (15% Discount)

📌 Experience the most beautiful stops of your journey without missing them, and enjoy great value!

Note:

*The package price is valid only for group purchases made before the tour or on the first day.

*If purchased separately during the tour, each tour will be sold at its individual price.

*The minimum number of participants is 20. The tours will take place depending on this number.