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22 Days Best of Italy & Greece & 7-day Aegean cruise Tour Package
Duration: 22 Days / 21 Nights
Priced From: $5,325 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Apr - Oct
Explore the legacy of the Greek and Roman empires and the Italian Renaissance, and unwind on a seven-day cruise of the Aegean. At your leisure, meander through Istanbul, Mykonos, Patmos, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Heraklion and Santorini.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Rome.
Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights)
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Later enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Hotel: Aran Mantegna
Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure
Our guided tour includes the Vatican Museums to see the Sistine Chapel, visiting St. Peter’s Basilica and then crossing the Tiber to overlook the Forum and the Circus Maximus, and to visit the mighty Colosseum. (Buffet breakfsast)
Day 4 - Rome – Brenta Canal – Venice (2 nights)
Today we head north through Umbria and Tuscany, then we cross the Apennine Mountains to reach the Veneto Plains. We enjoy a scenic drive along the Brenta Canal, lined with Palladian villas, before arriving in magical Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Novotel Venezia-Mestre Castellana
Day 5 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure
We enjoy a scenic cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square and see the Church of Santa Maria della Salute, the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. We enjoy a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing before free time. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 6 - Venice – Ravenna – Florence
This morning we drive south across the broad flat plain of the River Po. Then into the Apennine Hills to Florence. Here our guided walking tour shows us the main sights. Later we enjoy a Highlight Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Day 7 - Florence – Assisi
We drive to the beautiful town of Assisi where a guided walking tour takes us to the Basilica of St. Francis with time to see Giotto’s 14th century paintings. Later, we see Santa Maria degli Angeli where St. Francis established the Franciscan fraternity of monks. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Giotto
Day 8 - Assisi – Pompeii – Sorrento (2 nights)
Our first stop is at the Commonwealth Cemetery of Monte Cassino. Then, through the Campania to Pompeii where a local guide shows us these famous excavations. Later, we make our way to Sorrento. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Parco Del Sole
Day 9 - Sorrento – Isle of Capri excursion
Our day begins with a demonstration of the art of inlaid woodwork. Then a highlight cruise to the Isle of Capri. We ascend by funicular to Capri town where our local expert takes us on a walking tour. Later we cruise back to Sorrento where our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure and tonight we enjoy a homecooked dinner in a restaurant surrounded by lemon groves! (Buffet breakfast / 'Be My Guest' Dinner)
Day 10 - Sorrento – Bari – At Sea
We travel past Salerno before continuing eastward to the port of Bari. Here we will board our overnight ferry for the sea crossing to Patras in Greece. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 11 - At Sea – Patras – Olympia
We disembark in Patras and drive to Olympia where we will visit the world’s oldest Olympic Stadium, dating back to 776 BC. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Amalia
Day 12 - Olympia – Delphi
We travel to Delphi where we consult the famous Oracle on our guided walking tour! Then walk the Sacred Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit this archaeological site. Then on to our hotel for dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Amalia
Day 13 - Delphi – Athens (3 nights)
On to Athens for our three-night stay where we enjoy a guided walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. See the Agora, the Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, before heading to the Olympic stadium. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Zafolia
Day 14 - Athens – Piraeus
Your morning is at leisure before a late afternoon transfer to Piraeus. Here we board our ship and cruise towards Turkey. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 15 - At Sea – Istanbul
Relax onboard as we cruise towards Istanbul. It's an early evening arrival with views of Mosques and minarets. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 16 - Istanbul
A full day at leisure to enjoy this fabled city. Perhaps take an excursion to see the highlights of Istanbul. Later, why not be entertained with some Turkish belly-dancing before we cruise to the playground of the rich and famous, Mykonos at approximately 6.00pm? (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 17 - At Sea – Mykonos
Relax onboard and enjoy the ships facilities. Arrive mid-afternoon in Mykonos to spend a few relaxing hours. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 18 - Patmos – Kusadasi
An early morning arrival at Patmos, with time for an excursion to the Fortress-Monastery. Then we set sail for Turkish Kusadasi arriving mid-afternoon. Here an excursion to Ephesus is a must! (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 19 - Rhodes
An early morning arrival at Rhodes. There's time here to take an optional shore excursion to explore the old town and Lindos. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 20 - Heraklion – Santorini
An early morning arrival at Heraklion on the Island of Crete. Next, we set sail to spectacular Santorini arriving late afternoon. Perhaps take an optional shore excursion to Akrotiri. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 21 - Disembarkation – Athens
An early morning arrival at the port of Piraeus. Here we transfer to our hotel in Athens. On our arrival there's time to relax or maybe do some last-minute souvenir shopping. (Breakfast)
Day 22 - Depart Athens
Farewell as we transfer you to the airport.
Highlights:
Rome
Venice
Florence
Assisi
Monte Cassino
Pompeii
Sorrento
Isle of Capri
Olympia
Delphi
Athens
Istanbul
Mykonos
Patmos
Kusadasi
Rhodes
Santorini
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