Best of Italy and Greece
Best of Italy and Greece
Best of Italy and Greece
10 Days Starting in Rome and ending in Athens
Visiting: Rome, Rome and Vatican City, Florence, Venice, Athens, Meteora, Delphi
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Italy and Greece with our "Best of Italy and Greece" tour. This adventure begins in the timeless city of Rome, where you'll enjoy fast-track entrance to the Vatican Museums and explore ancient sites with a local specialist. Marvel at the architectural wonders of Florence, Venice, Delphi, and Athens, including the Duomo, the Doge's Palace, and the Parthenon. Experience a scenic cruise to St. Mark's Square in Venice and witness the majesty of Hadrian's Arch in Athens. Throughout your journey, you'll travel in comfort aboard a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, stay in cherry-picked hotels, and enjoy a selection of meals including breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals. With expert guidance, all porterage and restaurant gratuities covered, and surprise extras along the way, this tour promises a deep dive into the rich history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes of Italy and Greece.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Ciao Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Villa Pamphili
Accommodation Name: Midas Palace Hotel
Meals Included: Welcome Reception
Welcome to Rome, the 'Eternal City'. Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception and evening orientation drive to view some of this city's magnificent sites.
Day 2: Discover Ancient Rome And The Vatican City
Location: Rome and Vatican City
Accommodation: Villa Pamphili
Accommodation Name: Midas Palace Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
See the Circus Maximus where chariot races were held and enjoy an in depth walking experience around the walls of the Colosseum. Later, visit St. Peter's Basilica and view Michelangelo's Pietà with a Local Specialist. There's time afterwards to explore the city on your own or simply relax and watch the world go by.
Day 3 : Journey To Renaissance Florence
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Villa Neroli
Accommodation Name: Hotel Villa Neroli
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, head to the Vatican Museums with a Local Specialist. Admire Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Later, drive north to Renaissance Florence in Tuscany. Tonight, Connect With Locals at a Be My Guest experience in the Chianti countryside.
Day 4: Venture To Venice (Mestre)
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Novotel Mestre Castellana
Accommodation Name: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana Venice
Your Local Specialist reveals Florence's rich cultural heritage during your walking tour. Visit Piazza della Signoria, with its impressive sculptures, and imposing palazzi. View the marble Duomo and the famous Baptistery, renowned for its bronze doors with relief sculptures and the Ponte Vecchio. Learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Then travel through the Apennines and cross the Veneto plains to Venice. This evening, you may choose to take a gondola ride along the city’s enchanting canals.
Day 5 : Explore The Floating City
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Novotel Mestre Castellana
Accommodation Name: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square to see the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica and the ornate Doge's Palace. Later, you’ll enjoy a memorable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you’ll witness the ancient Venetian tradition of glassblowing. You’ll learn how the talented master craftsmen are using the same techniques their forefathers once did and how your visit helps to preserve this delicate art for generations to come. Don’t resist the urge to buy a souvenir to remember the special experience before enjoying the rest of the day to explore Venice your way. You could choose to spend a lazy evening watching the traffic on the busy waterways with a Venetian Spritz, or consider taking an Optional Experience to one of the islands in the lagoon.
Day 6: Onwards To Greece
Location: Athens
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Athens
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we travel through Lombardy. The region is Italy's commercial powerhouse bordering Switzerland with lakes and mountains in the north and plains to the south. Later we board our flight to Athens.
Day 7: Monasteries Of Meteora On The Way To Kalambaka
Location: Meteora
Accommodation: Amalia Kalambaka
Accommodation Name: Amalia Hotel Kalambaka
Travel north to Kalambaka and the astonishing UNESCO-listed monasteries of Meteora. These are some of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece. Your Local Specialist will guide you on a visit to two of the six monasteries built on sandstone rocks that tower above the town. Join a fun, interactive Greek Culinary Optional Experience and taste your creations along with other dishes prepared by your cheery chef.
Day 8: Onwards To Legendary Delphi
Location: Delphi
Accommodation: Amalia Delphi
Accommodation Name: Amalia Hotel Delphi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive south towards Mount Parnassos and Delphi, where we will stay overnight. Join a Local Specialist and see the site of the most important oracle in the classical world and walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo where athletes competed in the Pythian Games.
Day 9: Off To Historic Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We depart the 'navel of the earth' today and travel to Athens where we'll discover the city's rich heritage during our morning sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Marvel at the Agora, the Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. See Hadrian's Arch and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. Indulge in a Farewell Dinner to celebrate the end of your trip.
Day 10: Farewell Athens
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Say goodbye to your fellow travelers and Travel Director after an unforgettable journey.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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European flight from Milan to Athens
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Optional Experiences and free time
What's Not Included
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Optional Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
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Flights
International airfare to/from the start/end of your trip
Mode of Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys), European flight from Milan to Athens
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Check out our Q&As
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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