19 Days Italy & Greece Highlights & 7-day Aegean Cruise Tour Package

Duration: 19 Days / 18 Nights
Priced From: $4,599 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Apr - Oct

The ancient pasts of Italy and Greece are showcased together. After exploring the ruins in Rome, Olympia and Athens, we cruise the Aegean Sea for seven days to visit irresistible Istanbul, Mykonos, Rhodes, Kusadasi and Santorini.

Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights)
Welcome to Rome, the capital of Italy and the Eternal City! After check-in time to relax before meeting your Tour Director this afternoon for a Welcome Drink with your fellow travelers. Tonight, why not join in with the Romans on their evening ‘passeggiata’?

Hotel: Aran Mantegna

Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning guided sightseeing tour, using the audio system, includes a visit of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. Then we cross the Tiber for views of the Forum and the Circus Maximus, scene of chariot races in the past, plus a visit to the mighty Colosseum. This evening, why not enjoy a concert of Italian music over dinner? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 4 - Rome – Pompeii – Bay of Naples (2 nights)
We drive south today into the Lazio region and past the Abbey of Monte Cassino, scene of fierce fighting during the Second World War, into the fertile land of the Campania. Here we visit the excavations of the town of Pompeii on our guided walking tour using our audio system. When the town was engulfed by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 – it was literally petrified into the incredible testimony of Roman life it affords us today. Soon we arrive at our hotel in the Bay of Naples – in the shadow of the now dormant volcano. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Grand Hotel La Medusa

Day 5 - Bay of Naples – Sorrento - Excursion to Capri
We drive to Sorrento for an orientation of the resort and visit to the inlaid wood workshop to see how some of the local crafts are produced. Then to the port of Sorrento to embark on our cruise to the Isle of Capri. We ascend by funicular through lemon trees and olive groves to the Piazzetta in Capri town where we will enjoy a walking tour, which will take us to admire breathtaking views over the Faraglioni rocks before we return to the mainland. Tonight we enjoy a delicious home cooked dinner in a family run restaurant, high above the Bay of Naples and surrounded by the lemon groves. (Buffet breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

Day 6 - Bay of Naples – Brindisi – At Sea
Today our journey takes us past Salerno and Potenza to continue east to the port of Brindisi. Here we board our overnight ferry for Patras in Greece and tomorrow our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure to us all! (Buffet breakfast)

Day 7 - At Sea – Patras – Olympia
We cross the Ionian Sea, arriving in the Greek port of Patras in the morning. Then we join our coach for the journey to Olympia where we will visit the world’s oldest Olympic Stadium, where the first Olympic games took place in 776 BC, plus the Temples of Zeus and Hera. Tonight we will ‘join the Gods’ for dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Amalia

Day 8 - Olympia – Delphi
Today we make our way back to Patras and then enjoy a pretty drive to Delphi where, as part of our guided walking tour, we consult the famous Oracle and predict the future! Then we walk the Sacred Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit this ancient archeological site. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Amalia

Day 9 - Delphi – Athens (2 nights)
This morning we travel past Thebes, birthplace of Oedipus, and on to Athens for our three-night stay. On arrival, our sightseeing tour includes a walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. We also see the Agora where Socrates taught, plus the Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, before heading to the stadium built for the first modern Olympic Games, which were held in 1896. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Classical Athens Imperial

Day 10 - Athens at leisure
The day is yours to enjoy and tonight we get together with our Tour Director and our traveling companions for a special Farewell Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Day 11 - 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 12 - 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 13 - 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 14 - At Sea – Mykonos
Relax onboard and enjoy the ship’s facilities. Arrive mid-afternoon in Mykonos to spend a few relaxing hours. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 15 - 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 16 - 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 17 - 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 18 - 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 19 - Depart Athens
Farewell as we transfer you to the airport.

Rome

Pompeii

Sorrento

Isle of Capri

Olympia

Delphi

Athens

Mykonos

Patmos

Kusadasi

Rhodes

Heraklion

Santorini

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