Wonders of Greece & Italy

Discover glorious Greece and savour the good life in Italy

The archaeological landmarks of ancient Athens await you, including the temples of the Acropolis. Relax and gaze upon the pristine white-sand beaches of the beautiful islands of Mykonos and Santorini. Stroll Santorini’s narrow streets, visit the volcano, swim at the thermal spas, and admire the stunning, unrivalled sunsets. Travel to Rome and spend eight days sampling the best of Rome, Florence, and Venice while sipping world-class wines and floating down intimate canals.

15 Days from $4699/person CAD
Family
Food & Wine
Guided
Honeymoon & Anniversary
Island Hopping
Premium
Romantic
UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Primary Location

Greece & Italy, Europe

Departures

Available from May to October 2023

Included:

  • 14-nights accommodation in standard-level hotels in Greece and Italy
  • Daily breakfast in Greece
  • Half-day city tour of Athens & New Museum with entrance fees
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the Athens city tour
  • All airport, port, and hotel transfers in Greece
  • Ferry tickets in economy class between Athens (Piraeus) to Mykonos
  • Ferry tickets in economy class between Santorini to Athens (Piraeus)
  • High-speed Hydrofoil from Mykonos to Santorini in economy class
  • Rome airport transfers from the airport to the hotel and vice versa
  • Daily breakfast, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners in Italy
  • Transportation by deluxe motorcoach in Italy
  • Monolingual Tour-escort in English in Italy
  • Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano
  • Visits to Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, Tuscany Wine Region, and Rome
  • Entrance tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice with “Skip the Line”
  • Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica (with exclusive “Skip the Line” tickets)
  • Rome by Night Tour
  • Visits with an expert local guide as per itinerary
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard to be in touch with family and friends in Italy
  • Headsets to follow the information provided by the tour leader and local guides in Italy
  • Stretch your legs with extra legroom on the coaches! More space is provided on board to pamper travellers with the most comfortable trip in Italy

Not Included:

  • International or domestic airfare
  • Gratuities to guides and drivers
  • Travel insurance
  • Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Local city tax for overnight stays
  • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
  • Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included

Pricing Details

Speak to one of our Travel Specialists to begin planning a trip to Greece & Italy!

  • From price is CAD per person, based on double occupancy, and for travel in low season
  • Surcharges may apply during fairs and holidays
  • The final price will vary and is also based on the month of travel
  • Prices are subject to change
  • Single occupancy rate is available upon request

Optional Extras:

  • Due to a variety of airlines, flight rates are subject to change regularly according to demand throughout the year. Please consult us to get up-to-date flight rates from Athens to Rome
  • Upgrade to 5-star accommodation in Greece
  • Upgrade to high-speed hydrofoil between Athens (Piraeus) to Mykonos and Santorini to Athens (Piraeus)
  • Upgrade to airfare between Athens to Mykonos, Mykonos to Santorini, and Santorini to Athens
  • With many touring options in Greece, we can mix and match different activity options to your liking (ask us about adding excursions in Santorini and Mykonos)
  • Optional excursions in Italy include Afternoon Ancient Rome Tour & Pisa Excursion from Florence
  • All optional excursions are subject to change and are based on availability in Italy. Optional excursions can be booked with the Tour Escort in Italy
  • Pre and Post accommodation in Athens and Rome

Travel Privately

You can request to book this tour privately, travelling only with people you know.

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Itinerary

DAY 1: WELCOME TO ATHENS

Welcome to Greece! Arrive at Athens International Airport followed by an assisted transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore Athens, the capital of Greece.

Accommodation at the Meliá Athens, Athens, or similar

DAY 2: EXPLORE ATHENS & THE ACROPOLIS

After breakfast, meet your English-speaking guide at your hotel for a half-day tour of Athens, including the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum. With the half-day sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour, you’ll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens on this comprehensive morning tour. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore the Greek capital. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Meliá Athens, Athens, or similar

DAY 3: ATHENS TO MYKONOS

At an arranged time, transfer from the hotel to the port and embark on a ferry towards the island of Mykonos. Arrive in Mykonos, transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Yiannaki Hotel, Mykonos, or similar

DAY 4: MYKONOS AT YOUR OWN PACE

Experience the stunning island of Mykonos at your own pace. Mykonos is a Greek island renowned for its sandy beaches, cosmopolitan atmosphere, windmills, superb beaches, and vivid nightlife.

Get the most out of your time in Mykonos and discover the island's highlights including Mykonos Town, Kato Milli windmills, Little Venice, Agari Beach, and the Church of Paraportiani. We have a lot of ideas and proposals for optional tours in Mykonos, just let us know what you want to do and we’ll take care of everything for you. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Yiannaki Hotel, Mykonos, or similar

DAY 5: MYKONOS TO SANTORINI

At an arranged time, transfer from the hotel to the port and embark on a ferry towards the island of Santorini. Santorini has the reputation for its picture-perfect panoramas, romantic sunsets, and volcanic-sand beaches. Arrive at Santorini, transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Meals: B

Accommodation at the El Greco Resort & Spa, Santorini, or similar

DAY 6: SANTORINI AT YOUR OWN PACE

Experience the volcanic beauty of Santorini at your own pace. Bask on Santorini’s beaches, snorkel or swim among crystalline waters, and soak in volcanic hot springs while enjoying the island’s famous sights. We have a lot of ideas and proposals for optional tours in Santorini, just let us know what you want to do and we’ll take care of everything for you. Meals: B

Accommodation at the El Greco Resort & Spa, Santorini, or similar

DAY 7: SANTORINI TO ATHENS

At an arranged time, transfer from the hotel to the port and embark on a ferry towards the island of Athens. Arrive in Athens, transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Meliá Athens, Athens, or similar

DAY 8: ATHENS TO ROME

Today meet your driver for a transfer from your hotel to the Athens Airport for your onward journey to Rome (airfare to Rome is not included).

Benvenuti a Roma! After your arrival at the airport, meet and greet your driver where you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy your first day in the city at your own leisure.

In the evening, pick up from your hotel to the meeting point for the departure of Rome at sunset tour (offered from April to October). The local expert guide will lead you to discover the wonders of the Eternal City, charming by day - absolutely romantic at sunset. After the walking tour, there is only one thing missing to end this experience - relax by enjoying a creamy and tasty Gelato, it’s on us! The tour ends at the Spanish Steps area. Return to your hotel on your own (no return transfer included) and overnight stay.

Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

DAY 9: ROME > ASSISI > SIENA > FLORENCE

Departure around 7:30 am from your hotel for Assisi, a tiny town in Umbria surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages, famous for the Basilica of St. Francis. After exploring Assisi at your own pace, board the bus for Siena, a Medieval town known for its Palio horse race around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Continue on to Florence, where you will check in to your hotel before dinner. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar
*Please note the Hotel Raffaello in Florence is approximately 20 minutes by car to the Uffizi Gallery, in the centre of Florence*

DAY 10: FLORENCE

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, and the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors. Admire Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce before spending an afternoon of leisure in Florence or opting for an excursion to Pisa for a tour of the Square of Miracles, home to the famed Leaning Tower. Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar

DAY 11: FLORENCE > BOLOGNA > PADUA > VENICE

After breakfast in Florence, depart to Bologna. In Bologna, wander through seemingly endless elegant porticos, visiting Piazza del Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, King Renzo Palace, and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. In the afternoon, continue to Padua and then Venice, renowned for its canals and gondola boats. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar
*Please note the Hotel Delfino is in the town of Mestre which is across the water from the island of Venice*

DAY 12: VENICE

After breakfast, jump aboard a water taxi to the famous St. Mark’s Square, where you will visit the Doge’s Palace (exterior only), a symbol of the glory and authority of Venice. Nearby, see the legendary Bridge of Sighs before tasting a Venetian spritz or a prosecco with the company of your tour leader. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar

DAY 13: VENICE > TUSCANY WINE REGION (MONTEPULCIANO) > ROME

After breakfast, depart for Tuscany, known for its romantic churches, castles, and wine. Proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town known for its “Nobile” wine and the annual jazz festival. Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon independently exploring Montepulciano before continuing to Rome. Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

DAY 14: ROME

After breakfast, depart for a morning tour of the Vatican Museums, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! Then pass through an exclusive entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, the biggest church in the world. After, enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Rome on your own or opt for an Ancient Rome tour. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

DAY 15: ROME DEPARTURE

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport. Arrivederci! Meals: B

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