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.
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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, make your way to the meeting point for the departure of Rome by night tour. The local expert guide will lead you to discover the wonders of the Eternal City, charming by day - absolutely romantic by night. The tour ends in the Colosseum area. Return to your hotel and overnight stay. Meals: B
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
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
DAY 12: VENICE
After breakfast, jump aboard a water taxi to the famous St. Mark’s Square, where you will visit the cathedral, the plaza, and Doge’s Palace (exterior only), a symbol of the glory and authority of Venice. Nearby, see the legendary Bridge of Sighs before stopping at a Murano glass factory. 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