Direct Route from Izmir to the Great Italy & Cinque Terre and Portofino Tour Route by Train
Tour Detail
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT
*This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 30 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notice date is 20 days before the tour start date. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through our agency.
VISA & PASSPORT
Ordinary Passport ✅ Visa required
Green Passport ❌ Visa not required
Service Passport ❌ Visa not required
You must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from the end date of travel and is not older than 10 years.
In destinations requiring a visa, the visa application must be made with the documents specified in the “Documents Required for Visa” list that your agency will provide to you for the visa application. In order to avoid problems with customs police at the border crossing of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet and/or similarly damaged passports; such passports must be renewed, and if the country applies a visa to Turkish citizens, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility belongs to the passenger. Since our guests under 18 traveling alone or with only one of their mother or father may be asked by the police officer at country entry and exit points to present a document showing the mutual consent of the parents; we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents be sensitive about this matter.
CURRENCY
*Italy’s official currency is the Euro (EUR) and it is widely used throughout the country.
TIME ZONE
Italy uses Central European Time (CET) and is 1 hour behind Turkey.
CUISINE CULTURE
Italian cuisine: As one of the strongest representatives of Mediterranean culture, it is world-famous for its flavors prepared with simple but high-quality ingredients. Olive oil, tomatoes, pasta, cheese, and fresh vegetables form the foundation of the cuisine. In Italian cuisine, which varies by region, pizza, pasta varieties, risotto, lasagna, and tiramisu are among the best-known flavors.
ELECTRIC OUTLETS
The electrical outlets used in Italy are generally compatible with Turkey. However, since you may encounter different socket types in some older facilities, we recommend bringing a plug adapter so you can use your electronic devices without any issues.
SHOPPING
Shopping is available at shopping centers in city centers and small stalls selling souvenirs.
TOURS & OPTIONAL TOURS and ACTIVITIES
*All City and Culture Tours written in the program are included in the price.
*If there are optional tours and activities or program options such as boat trips explicitly stated in the program, they are organized with a minimum participation requirement of 15 people, and participation is not mandatory. If sufficient numbers are not reached, the trips may not be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for optional tours/activities may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of extra tours/activities may be changed by the guide according to the open/closed status of museums, archaeological sites, or venues at the destinations and depending on weather conditions.
*The agency reserves the right to change the tour route when deemed necessary, provided that the content remains the same.
*Tours or excursions that are not permitted to be visited or traveled to for any reason by local authorities or for other reasons are not carried out. The Agency cannot be held responsible for the inability to carry out such excursions or tours.
ACCOMMODATION
*During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the stated km.
*Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed offered to the 3rd person in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable beds and coach beds, participants are deemed to have acknowledged the possible congestion in the rooms and the bed type in 3rd person and/or child reservations.
*Child discounts are valid for children staying with 2 adults and matching the age group specified in the pricing section.
*Breakfasts included among the services in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country being visited.
*In case of possible disruptions or technical problems reported to us by hotel management, our agency reserves the right to change the hotel names provided that their category remains the same.
CLOTHING and REQUIRED ITEMS
We recommend bringing t-shirts that can be easily put on and taken off in the summer season, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton trousers, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket for the evenings, and a thin sweater. In addition, we recommend bringing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs against possible noise, a camera, a video camera and their chargers, spare memory cards, and chargers. In the autumn and winter period, we recommend comfortable clothing that will keep you warm, an umbrella, and a light raincoat.
ABOUT AIRLINE TICKETS and FLIGHTS
*Flight times and aircraft ticket reservation number information are shared by our agency before the tour date. Due to group booking, you can complete your baggage and customs procedures at the stated time and counter with only your passport, even without your ticket. Check-in procedures are carried out by our agency.
*During registration, the name on the passport, date of birth, passport number, and ID number must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued based on this information. Cancellations or changes to airline tickets arising from incorrect information will be charged to guests as a no-show fee.
*Our agency is not responsible for losses arising from your inability to participate due to missing the flight or failing to catch the plane for reasons related to your own circumstances.
*Our agency is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. Routes may vary depending on the city where the plane lands. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure dates. Our agency is obliged to notify such changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
*Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport services fees.
FLIGHT DURATION
Izmir ✈︎ Venice ⏱︎ 2 hr 40 min
Venice ✈︎ Izmir ⏱︎ 2 hr 25 min
Note: On domestic connecting flights, baggage is not handled as transit; it must be collected at the destination and checked in again
TRANSPORTATION and LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICES
*You are required to wear your seat belts during travel. For passengers aged 0-4, it is mandatory to bring a “baby car seat” for the vehicle. If the rules are not followed, our agency cannot be held responsible for any traffic fines or penalties that may be imposed.
*All vehicles offered by local vehicle service providers for transportation and transfer services are inspected in accordance with European Union rules and conditions. Vehicles that pass inspection provide service if they are comfortable and flawless, regardless of their model or age.
*Including the tours specified in the program, in cases where the tour falls on a day and time when sightseeing, entry, or participation is not permitted by local authorities, or when the tour becomes impossible due to closed roads because of any event or due to weather conditions, our Agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the tours in question. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot where possible, in areas with closed roads or where vehicle entry is not permitted.
*During your trip, seat numbers are assigned and fixed according to the order of reservation. Even if the assigned seat numbers are the same in numbering, their direction, location, or position may differ. Placement is made in accordance with the vehicle conditions of the relevant country.
LOSSES, OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORT and ID LOSSES
*When leaving the hotels where you stay during your trip, please make sure that you have taken all your belongings. In cases where forgotten items are found, the expenses incurred in delivering them to the country and/or person belong to the owner of the item.
*In case your passport is lost or stolen, the agency official/guide must continue the Tour Program with the other traveling guests as promised by the agency; therefore, you should know that they will act on their own responsibility regarding all organization related to passport procedures, return, or joining the tour in the country where the loss/theft occurred. Our Agency accepts no responsibility for any difficulties or problems that may arise in this regard.
*The Agency is not responsible for items forgotten, lost, or stolen during the tour
HEALTH
*We do not think you will encounter any health problems threatening your well-being with meals taken at the region’s good restaurants and hotels. However, when you are not with the group, we recommend that you be careful about eating and drinking, definitely consume bottled water, avoid ice, milk, and dairy products, eat meat and fish products that you are sure are well cooked, and for fruit, eat fruits that can be peeled, such as bananas and pineapples.
We strongly recommend that you obtain a report and invoice from the health facility where you receive treatment in the event of health problems or injuries that may occur for reasons beyond your control. This will be beneficial for you if needed in insurance-related procedures.
PAYMENT METHOD
*You may make your payments, partly in cash up to the amount permitted by law, and/or by bank transfer through the banks clearly stated on our website, and where necessary, by credit card.
*If payments made during tour registration were made in a certain currency and amount, refunds in case of cancellation will also be made in the same currency and amounts.
Tour Program
Izmir - Venice - Padua
Bologna - Florence
Orvieto - Nemi & Castel Gandolfo - Castel Romano Designer Outlet - Rome
Full Rome and Vatican
Rome - Siena - San Gimignano - Pisa
Pisa - La Spezia - Cinque Terre - Rapallo - Portofino - Santa Margherita - Milan
Milan - Verona - Padua
Padua - Full Day Venice - Izmir
What's Included
- Round-trip plane tickets and airport taxes, check-in fees with Sun Express Airlines for İzmir-Venice-İzmir
- 2 nights accommodation with bed and breakfast at our 4* hotel in Venice-Padua (full breakfast, not continental!)
- 1 night accommodation with bed and breakfast at our 4* hotel in Florence (full breakfast, not continental!)
- 2 nights accommodation with bed and breakfast at our 4* hotel in Rome (full breakfast, not continental!)
- 1 night accommodation with bed and breakfast at our 4* hotel in Pisa (full breakfast, not continental!)
- 1 night accommodation with bed and breakfast at our 4* hotel in Milan (full breakfast, not continental!)
- All city and cultural tours explicitly stated in the program
- Rome - Vatican - Orvieto - Florence - Siena - Verona - Pisa - Santa Margherita - Bologna - San Gimignano - Cinque Terre - Nemi - Castel Gandolfo - Portofino excursions
- Venice excursion and vaporetto and headphone fee
- Portofino excursion and boat fee
- Cinque Terre excursion and train tickets
- Orvieto excursion and funicular ascent fee
- All city entrance fees, tourist accommodation taxes
- All highway check-point (ZTL) and parking fees
- Transportation by luxury coach
- Professional Turkish-speaking guiding and local guiding services
- Professional liability and travel health cancellation insurance (surcharge applies for travelers over 65.)
Not Included
- International departure tax fee (Can be obtained by guests via Mobile APP, relevant banks and GİB.)
- Visa and Service Fee
- All Lunch and Dinner Meals, as well as Food and Beverages Taken During Breaks, and all kinds of hotel extras
- Museum and Archaeological Site and National Park Entrance Fees that guests may choose for private visits
- Optional Gondola Tour in Venice (2026 estimated price is projected to be 30 € per person.)