Itinerary
GREECE & ITALY starts every Saturday..-
DAY 1, SAT
ATHENS
Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. -
DAY 2, SUN
ATHENS
After breakfast board the motor coach for your morning sightseeing tour of Athens, including a visit to the Acropolis and its museum, the Panathenaikon Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896 and much more. Afternoon at leisure.Breakfast included -
DAY 3, MON
ATHENS / MYCENAE / OLYMPIA
Today begin your Classical Tour of Greece. Millenniums of history unfold as you visit the archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus. Drive on to Olympia for dinner and overnight.Breakfast and Dinner included -
DAY 4, TUE
OLYMPIA / DELPHI
Morning visit of the ancient site of Olympia, site of the ancient Olympic Games, and its museum. Drive via Patras and Rion to Delphi for dinner and overnight.Breakfast and Dinner included -
DAY 5, WED
DELPHI / KALAMBAKA
Morning visit of the archaeological site of Delphi and its museum. Travel on to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.Breakfast and Dinner included -
DAY 6, THU
KALAMBAKA / METEORA / ATHENS
This morning visit the breathtaking monasteries at Meteora. Begin your drive back to Athens in the afternoon. Evening return to Athens.Breakfast included -
DAY 7, FRI
ATHENS / ROME
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Rome. Overnight in Rome.Breakfast included -
DAY 8, SAT
ROME
Meet your guide at the Vatican and visit the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. The Vatican tour will focus on the must-see and famous masterpieces of the Vatican, including the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms, Michelangelo's Dome, Pinecone Courtyard, St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square, where you will end your tour.Breakfast included -
DAY 9, SUN
ROME
Taking the time to explore places on your own is essential when getting to know a new city. Take time to stop for coffee or visit Roman neighborhoods such as Monti or Trastevere. The best way to see the city is to walk, where undoubtedly you'll unearth wonderful finds, such as the intoxicating aroma of a bakery or handmade leather goods. If you would like, we could organize a day outside of the city, visiting a vineyard and enjoying a lovely lunch on the countryside, or see the Villa d'Este in Tivoli, famous for its Renaissance gardens and art-filled palace.Breakfast included -
DAY 10, MON
ROME / FLORENCE
Make your own way to the Railway Station and board a comfortable train to Florence. Upon arrival, reach your hotel in the heart of the city. In the late afternoon, meet your guide for a walking tour of Florence. Explore this wonderful city and discover the sculptures, frescoes and paintings. You will visit three churches - the Duomo, Santa Trinita and Orsanmichele. Afterwards you will walk through the medieval center of the city, passing the Baptistery, the Bell Tower, Gates of Paradise, Bunelleschi's Dome, Piazza della Signore, Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio, along with Medieval towers and Renaissance palaces. Overnight in Florence.Breakfast included -
DAY 11, TUE
FLORENCE
You will spend today at leisure. Enjoy the day exploring the city or choose to visit the countless beautiful villages nearby, such as Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Montepulciano and Chianti. Whether your interest is food and wine, art, architecture, museums or history, you will find the perfect experience for you.Breakfast included -
DAY 12, WED
FLORENCE
Transfer to Florence airport for your flight back home or to the rail station for an optional two-night extension to Venice.Breakfast included