Best of Italy and Greece

Best of Italy and Greece

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Best of Italy and Greece

10 Days Starting in Rome and ending in Athens

Visiting: Rome, Vatican, Florence, Venice, Milan, Athens, Meteora, Kalambaka, Delphi, Mykonos

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

ICLAMZN20

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $4418 $4258 Operator discount: -$160

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Admire the art and architecture of Rome and the rich cultural heritage of Florence. Visit the monasteries of Meteora and see the site of the most important oracle in the classical world.

Highlights

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    Must-see Highlights

    • Fast Track Entrance to the Vatican Museums
    • Explore Rome, Florence, Meteora monasteries, Delphi and Athens
    • Visit the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel in Rome, Piazzale Michelangelo and Piazza della Signoria in Florence, a glassblowing factory in Venice, the monasteries of Meteora, the Temple of Apollo in Delphi and the Acropolis in Athens
    • View the ancient sites of Rome, the Duomo and Baptistery in Florence, the Doge's Palace and the Basilica in Venice and the Parthenon, Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus in Athens
    • See Hadrian's Arch in Athens
    • Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice

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    Make Travel Matter®

    Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

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    Be My Guest

    Florence: Join Count Miari Fulcis for dinner at his 15th-century organic olive oil estate, used as a location for many famous films like 'Room with a View' and 'Tea with Mussolini', and enjoy eight generations of history with plenty of stories.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Ciao Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Villa Pamphili

Accommodation Name: Midas Palace

Meals Included: Dinner

Benvenuti a Roma! Open your heart to a whirlwind of antiquities and local flavors. Join your Travel Director for an introduction to the 'Eternal City' with a drive to the Basilica Santa Maria in Cosmedin for a private after-hours visit to the Mouth of Truth. See the church, crypt and relics of the famous saint of love, Valentine, and learn about the legend of the Mouth of Truth. This evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day 2: Discover Ancient Rome And The Vatican City

Location: Rome, Vatican, Rome

Accommodation: Villa Pamphili

Accommodation Name: Midas Palace

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit St. Peter's Basilica and view Michelangelo's Pietà with a Local Specialist. Venture across the Tiber river to Ancient Rome and see the mighty Colosseum and Circus Maximus, where daring chariot races were once held to thunderous applause.

Day 3: Journey To Renaissance Florence Dive Into Culture Connect With Locals

Location: Rome, Vatican, Florence

Accommodation: Villa Neroli

Accommodation Name: 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: Florence, Venice

Accommodation: Novotel Mestre Castellana

Accommodation Name: Novotel Mestre Castellana

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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 Baptistry, renowned for its bronze doors with relief sculptures and the Ponte Vecchio. Learn about the quality and expertise of one of this city's historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Then travel through the Apennines and cross the Veneto plains towards Venice. This evening, you may choose an Optional Experience to take a gondola ride along the city’s enchanting canals.

Day 5: Explore The Floating City Make Travel Matter

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Novotel Mestre Castellana

Accommodation Name: Novotel Mestre Castellana

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square to see the Bridge of Sighs, 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 masters 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 afternoon 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: Venice, Milan, Athens

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Athens

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Athens City Center

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, 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, board your flight to Athens.

Day 7: Monasteries Of Meteora On The Way To Kalambaka

Location: Athens, Meteora, Kalambaka

Accommodation: Amalia Kalambaka

Accommodation Name: Amalia Kalambaka

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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 one of the six monasteries built on sandstone rocks that tower above the town.

Day 8: Onwards To Legendary Delphi

Location: Kalambaka, Delphi

Accommodation: Amalia Delphi

Accommodation Name: Amalia Delphi

Meals Included: Breakfast

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. Join a fun, interactive Greek Culinary Optional Experience and taste your creations along with other dishes prepared by your cheery chef.

Day 9: Off To Historic Athens

Location: Delphi, 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 your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Marvel at 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 dinner to celebrate the end of your trip.

Day 10: Farewell Athens

Location: Athens, Mykonos, Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast

Say goodbye to your fellow travelers and Travel Director after an unforgettable journey.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

  • European flight from Milan to Athens

  • Optional Experiences and free time

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What's Not Included

  • Optional Experiences

    Optional Experiences and free time

  • 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

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 9 Breakfast (B)

Check out our Q&As

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • 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.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Renato Arrieta  

Best tour I joined so far

14-Jan-2023

My first time with Trafalgar and I see no reason why I should not join them again.

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King Ng, Lafayette, California  

Very well planned trip with timely breaks during the coach ride..

08-Nov-2021

It was a well organized tour group and we hit lots of interesting and beautiful scenes. Like our previous trips with Trafalgar, tourists were treated with well manner and professional tour guide/director, making our trip very enjoyable and delightful!

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06-Nov-2021

It was my first time with Trafalgar Tour and I had a wonderful trip from day 1 till the last day. The Tour Director, Yocel Atik is very knowledgeable and Excellent. The health director and coach driver are helpful and supportive as well. The hotels selected were comfortable especially Rixos Hotel and Movenpick Hotel. The Best of Turkey is better than I expected.

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Barbara, Canada  

Irish Experience

09-Nov-2021

I am single and travel alone. I always feel secure and well-looked after when I travel with Trafalgar

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.

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