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DAY 01 ISTANBUL – BOLOGNA – FLORENCE – CITY TOUR OF BOLOGNA
Meeting at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport at the time indicated by our guide. After baggage drop and passport procedures, departure to Bologna with Turkish Airlines flight TK1321 at 07:50. Arrival at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport at 09:30 local time, and transfer to the city centre in our private vehicles.
We begin our walking tour of Bologna, known as "La Dotta" (the Learned) for hosting Europe's oldest university, "La Grassa" (the Fat) for its cuisine, and "La Rossa" (the Red) for its terracotta-coloured façades. In the heart of the city, Piazza Maggiore, we see the magnificent Basilica di San Petronio, whose façade remains unfinished to this day, along with Palazzo d'Accursio and Palazzo del Podestà; in the adjacent square stands Giambologna's famous Fountain of Neptune.
Walking beneath the kilometres of porticoes (portici), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we move to the medieval market streets of the Quadrilatero, where we get to know the showcase of Bologna's cuisine through its shops selling cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and fresh handmade pasta. Our tour concludes around the Two Towers (Due Torri), the symbol of the city, comprising the Torre degli Asinelli and the leaning Garisenda Tower.
Free time to taste Bologna's cuisine, with its fresh handmade pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and traditional sweets. We then cross the Apennine Mountains and head to Florence. Arrival at Grand Hotel Adriatico 4*, check-in and free time. From our hotel, within walking distance of the historic centre, you may explore the streets of Florence in the evening. Overnight in Florence.
DAY 02 FLORENCE CITY TOUR – DINNER AT A TUSCAN FARM – ANDREA BOCELLI CONCERT
After breakfast, we explore on foot the historic centre of Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our tour begins at Piazza del Duomo: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, clad in white, green and pink marble, the Brunelleschi dome, regarded as a turning point in architectural history, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery famous for Ghiberti's "Gates of Paradise".
Passing through narrow medieval streets, we reach Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of the city. Accompanied by Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia dei Lanzi filled with sculptures and a replica of Michelangelo's David, we hear about the legacy the Medici family left to Florence. From the courtyard of the Uffizi Gallery we descend to the banks of the Arno River and see the Ponte Vecchio, lined with jewellers' shops. We conclude our tour in the square of the Basilica di Santa Croce, which houses the monumental tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. The tour is conducted outdoors and on foot.
After a short free time, we gather at the hotel and at approximately 14:30 depart for the heart of Tuscany, to a typical Tuscan farm (agriturismo) near San Gimignano. At this family farm on the hills overlooking the towers of San Gimignano, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, we enjoy a meal of Tuscan products and local wines around 15:30, before the private concert.
After dinner, we travel to Lajatico, the birthplace of Andrea Bocelli, to the Teatro del Silenzio. This natural amphitheatre, which remains silent throughout the year and comes to life only with Bocelli's summer concerts, offers a unique stage among the Tuscan hills. At 20:30, under the last light of the setting sun, the Andrea Bocelli concert: the highlight of our programme. After the concert, we meet our vehicles according to the organiser's exit/ring arrangement and return to Florence. Late-night arrival at the hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 03 FLORENCE – FREE DAY & EXTENDED GRAND TUSCANY TOUR
After breakfast, the day is free. Guests who prefer to stay in Florence may visit the Uffizi Gallery, the Galleria dell'Accademia which houses Michelangelo's original David, Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens; they may shop at the leather market around San Lorenzo and at the Mercato Centrale and enjoy Florentine cuisine. Piazzale Michelangelo, offering the city's postcard view at sunset, is a must-see. Due to summer crowds, advance reservations for museum entry are recommended.
Guests who wish may join the optional extended Grand Tuscany Tour. We reach Siena through the vineyard-covered hills of the Chianti region. The shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the square that hosts the famous Palio horse race every summer, together with the Palazzo Pubblico and the Torre del Mangia, is one of Italy's most impressive medieval urban spaces. We walk through the Siena Cathedral, noted for its black-and-white marble stripes, and the narrow medieval streets with our guide's commentary.
Then we travel to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Medieval Manhattan". We explore the historic centre, with its surviving stone towers, Piazza della Cisterna and Piazza del Duomo. During free time, we have the opportunity to discover the town's world-award-winning gelato shops and local craft stores. After free time, return to Florence. Overnight at Grand Hotel Adriatico.
DAY 04 FLORENCE – BOLOGNA AIRPORT – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we complete hotel check-out procedures. Until flight time, free time to the extent the programme allows: last-minute shopping, a visit to the historic pharmacy Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, operating since the 13th century, or an ideal opportunity for a final Italian coffee at a square café.
We gather at the time indicated by our guide and depart for Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. After ticketing and baggage procedures, departure to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1324 at 15:25. Arrival in Istanbul at 19:05 and the end of our tour. We look forward to meeting you on our next journey.
Ce qui est inclu
- Vols aller-retour Istanbul – Bologne – Istanbul en classe économique avec Turkish Airlines et taxes aéroportuaires.
- 3 nuits en chambre + petit-déjeuner au Grand Hotel Adriatico 4* à Florence.
- Billet de concert Andrea Bocelli – Teatro del Silenzio (catégorie Poltroncina).
- Visites guidées des villes de Bologne et de Florence.
- Dîner spécial et dégustation dans une ferme typique de Toscane (agriturismo) avant le concert.
- Transferts aéroport, hôtel et concert inclus dans le programme.
- Accompagnement par un guide de voyage en turc et services de guides locaux prévus dans le programme.
Non inclus
- Taxe de séjour de Florence.
- Excursion supplémentaire en Toscane (Sienne & San Gimignano).
- Dépenses personnelles et extras à l'hôtel.
- Déjeuners et dîners non explicitement mentionnés dans le programme.
- Taxe de sortie du territoire.
- Frais de visa Schengen et services de visa.
- Assurance voyage / forfaits annulation.
