Italy and Greece Highlights with Island Hopping

Itinerary

1. 1

   Arrive in Rome

   Benvenuti a Roma! Welcome to Rome! Upon arrival at the airport, you can make your way to the hotel on your own, where you will check in and settle into your room to begin enjoying your stay. Accommodation in Rome.­ Overnight: Rome Meals: Not Available

   Rome

2. 2

   Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence

   Depart at 7:15 AM by A/C coach to Assisi, a medieval town surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, featuring frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue, and enjoy free time for lunch (lunch not included). Continue to Siena, UNESCO-list- ed and famous for its shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and Palio horse race. Later, travel through Tuscany’s countryside to reach Florence. Check in at your hotel. Overnight stay. ­ Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast

   Florence

3. 3

   Florence

   Explore Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and Baptistery. See Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce Basilica. Enjoy free time for lunch (lunch not included). In the afternoon, choose between free time in the city or an optional visit to Pisa,  with its Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli. The afternoon is free, with the option to join an excursion to Uffizi. ­ Overnight: Florence. Meals: Breakfast

   Florence

4. 4

   Florence > Bologna > Venice

   Travel to Bologna, a city rich in culture and culinary excellence. Walk from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza Maggiore, admiring San Petronio Basilica and the Palazzo del Podestà. Free time for lunch (not included). We recommend immersing yourself in the local flavors and enjoying the delicious typical street food of Bologna, an essential experience that will allow you to authentically discover Bolognese cuisine. In the afternoon, continue to Venice Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay Overnight: Venice Meals: Breakfast

   Venice

5. 5

   Venice

   Transfer to Piazza San Marco and discover Venice’s highlights with a guided tour. Visit Doge’s Palace (outside) and cross the Bridge of Sighs. After the visit, free time. Lunch not included. Return to your hotel. The afternoon is free for independent exploration. You can opt-in for Burano and Murano islands to explore local glass-work .  Return to the hotel and overnight stay. Overnight: Venice Meals: Breakfast

   Venice

6. 6

   Venice - Tuscany - Rome

   Depart Venice and travel through Tuscany to Montepulciano, a  hilltop town known for “Vino Nobile” and stunning views. Upon arrival in Montepulciano, you will have free time to stroll through the historic center. Lunch on your own. After lunch, take some free time before heading back to Rome, where the escorted tour ends. Check in at the hotel and overnight. ­ Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast

   Rome

7. 7

   Rome

   After breakfast, begin your discovery of Rome at your own pace. Decide what you want to see in this magnificent city, full of monuments and with a historic center that will take your breath away. At every corner, you'll find something extraordinary that will make your experience unique.  Possibility to join optional visits of Vatican (morning) and Colosseum (afternoon) Overnight in Rome. Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast. ­

   Rome

8. 8

   Rome to Athens (Flight)

   Breakfast and transfer (included) to the airport and flight to Athens (in some flights there are no direct flight. We can provide connected flight) and upon arrival meet with our assistant to greet you and transfer to your hotel in Athens. ­ Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast

   Athens

9. 9

   Athens

   After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at your own pace—sleep in, explore nearby areas, or simply unwind—before meeting your assistant at Syntagma Square at 15:40 to witness the Changing of the Guards in front of the Hellenic Parliament at 16:00. Shortly after, we will board our vehicle together and begin a panoramic city tour, offering a comprehensive introduction to Athens and its most important landmarks. During the tour, we will see: The Athenian Trilogy (National Library, University of Athens, and Academy of Athens), the Presidential Residence, the Kallimarmaro Stadium (Panathenaic Stadium), the Zappeion, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Gate, while making short stops to take in the beauty of these landmarks and capture memorable photos. Our tour will come to an end at the top of Philopappou Hill, offering stunning views of the city. Here, our assistant will provide recommendations for those who wish to continue exploring independently, whether visiting the Acropolis, discovering Monastiraki, or enjoying a meal in Plaka. This tour is conveniently designed to finish at around 07:30pm Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast

   Athens

10. 10

    Athens - Delphi - Kalambaka

    Breakfast and leave for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, arrive in Delphi and visit the Archaeological Site (Archeological site is included but the Museum in Delphi is not included) . After the visit depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages and towns of Central Greece. Dinner and overnight. ­ Overnight: Delphi Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

    330 54 Delphi

11. 11

    Meteora - Athens

    Visit Meteora and enjoy a unique and most impressive scenery with ageless Monasteries(ladies, for the visit of the Monastery, need a long skirts and the gentlemen long trousers) , containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between earth and sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida's Monument), arrive in Athens early in the evening. Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast

    Athens

12. 12

    Athens - Piraeus – Mykonos

    Morning transfer from your hotel to the port by our taxi driver to embark on the ferry to Mykonos. On arrival you have a transfer to your selected hotel for a 2-night stay. Overnight: Mykonos Meals: Breakfast

    846 00 Mykonos

13. 13

    Mykonos

    At leisure to explore the famous island, a meeting point of the international “jet set”. Discover its amazing beaches, and enjoy the unique night-life. ­ Overnight: Mykonos Meals: Breakfast

    846 00 Mykonos

14. 14

    Mykonos - Santorini

    Morning transfer from your hotel to the port to embark on the ferry to Santorini. On arrival you have a transfer to your selected hotel for a 2-night stay. Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast

    847 00 Fira

15. 15

    Santorini

    At leisure to explore the magical island of Santorini. Discover Fira & Oia with the breathtaking views to the volcano, and enjoy one of the best sunsets in the Aegean. Explore the unique black-sanded beaches or take a boat tour to the islands of the caldera. Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast

    847 00 Fira

16. 16

    Santorini - Athens Departure

    At the agreed time, you will be transferred to the airport of Santorini, from where you will board your flight back to Athens. Your arrival at the airport will correspond to your international flight, which should preferably have a departure later than 12:00 pm Overnight M/A Meals: Breakfast

    Athens