Exploring the most popular and must-see sites of Italy and Greece in a flexible 4 week time
Covering;
Sicily, Palermo, Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi, Capri, Pompeii, Rome Florence, and Venice in Italy
Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora on the mainland then Mykonos and Santorini for the islands.
Including
* Centrally located hotels - 4 star and similar
* All the guided tour mentioned on the program below
* All the transfers by comfortable vehicles
* All flight tickets and ferry tickets are included
* Skip the line admissions to the sites
* Available for customization, add more days, islands, and cities
to the program
* Available from Mid March to Mid November
* During the day tours, always small groups 8 guests or less
per group, (private options available)
Daily tour program
- Monday - Day 1 - Arrival in Palermo (Sicily)
Arrival in Palermo
As you come off the arrival gate, you will see the driver holding a banner.
After meeting with the driver, drive to your hotel.
After check into your centrally located hotel
Enjoy the rest of the resting and exploring the town.
Overnight in Palermo.
- Tuesday - Day 2 - Palermo - (Sicily) - (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Meet up with the guide and enjoy an introductory walking tour of Palermo
10:00 am at the hotel
During the tour you will visit Palermo Cathedral: The world's most eclectic church features Norman, Arab, Byzantine, Swabian, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles.
Massimo Opera Theater: The murder of Michael Corleone's daughter in The Godfather III was filmed on the steps of this colossal opera house.
Free time: After a stop for fresh cannoli, you can wander the piazza, do some shopping, or recharge with an espresso at a sidewalk cafe.
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Palermo.
- Wednesday - Day 3 - Palermo - (Sicily) - (B/L)
Breakfast at the hotel
Meet up with the tour and enjoy a full-day tour to visit Erice and Segesta with Sicilian Food and Wine Tasting experience
Enjoy seeing spectacular views of the Tyrrhenian Sea from Sicily's north-western coast,
See the remains of ancient Elysian and Phoenician walls indicating different stages of settlement and occupation in antiquity.
Visit Pepoli Castle, which dates from Saracen times, and the Venus Castle, dating from the Norman period, built on top of the ancient Temple of Venus, where Venus Ericina was worshipped.
According to legend, the temple was founded by Aeneas.
It was well known throughout the Mediterranean area in the ancient age, and a significant cult was celebrated in it.
Enjoy lunch wine tasting at the local restaurant.
Enjoy free time at the Segesta before we head back to Palermo.
Overnight in Palermo.
- Thursday - Day 4 - Palermo to Naples than to Sorrento - (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Meet up with the driver at the lobby at 06:30 am and transfer to Palermo Airport
8:00am PMO to 9:05am NAP 1h 5m, Nonstop
Arrival, in Naples,
After meeting with the driver, drive to Sorrento.
Overnight stay in Sorrento.
- Friday - Day 5 – Sorrento - Amalfi Coast Drive - Sorrento - (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
10:00 am Meet up with the driver guide enjoy a half-day introductory tour of Amalfi Coast
During this leisurely driving tour, you will visit Praiano, Conca Dei Marini, Amalfi, and Ravello
(What time does the tour end and do we get out and visit these places during the tour?)
It ends at 14:00 pm and yes you get off the vehicle and explore these sites.
You will then return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the relaxing or exploring the town.
Overnight stay in Sorrento.
- Saturday - Day 6 - Sorrento - (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Free day at leisure -
Optional tour to Capri Available ( contact us if interested)
Overnight stay in Sorrento.
- Sunday - Day 7 - Sorrento - Pompeii - Naples - Rome - (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Meet up with the driver, drive to Pompeii Ancient Sites, upon arrival enjoy visiting Pompeii
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant then we will spend the afternoon visiting the ancient site of Pompeii.
The city of Pompeii was an ancient Roman town-city located close to Naples
Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was mostly destroyed and buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Pompeii has UNESCO World Heritage Site status and is one of the most popular attractions of Italy.
Drive to Naples Train Station
>>>>>>TRAIN TO ROME >>>>>>
Upon arrival, meet up with the driver, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Rome.
- Monday - Day 8 - Rome - (B)
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel for your comprehensive tour to visit the Vatican and its museums, as well as the Sistine Chapel the home of Michelangelo's The Last Judgment.
After that, we will continue to visit St. Peters Square and Basilica, and will also visit the Coliseum and the Roman Forum.
Overnight in Rome
- Tuesday - Day 9 – Rome – (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Enjoy the day at leisure.
Overnight in Rome
- Wednesday - Day 10 - Rome to Florence - (B)
In the morning, we will meet you at your hotel and provide a transfer to the Train station and depart from Rome on a 1-hour 30-minute train ride to Florence.
Upon arrival, you will be met at the train station and transferred to your hotel.
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
NOTE: optional Afternoon tour to Tuscany vineyard and wine tasting tours and - contact us if interested.
Overnight in Florence.
- Thursday - Day 11 - Florence - (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Meet up with your guide and enjoy the rest of the touring Florence
Start with the Panoramic tour and get good knowledge and view of Florence
Then walking tour of the Historic center Piazza Santa Croce and Piazza Della Signoria,
Palazzo Vecchio
Visit Uffizi Gallery ( Skip the line tickets )
Florence is famous for its history. Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance and has been called the Athens of the Middle Age.
It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982.
Due to Florence's artistic and architectural heritage, it has been ranked by Forbes as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the town is noted for its history, culture, Renaissance art and architecture, and monuments.
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Florence.
- Friday - Day 12 - Florence to Venice - (B)
In the morning, we will meet you at your hotel and provide a transfer to the train station, and depart from Florence on a 2-hour 30-minute train ride to Venice.
Upon arrival, you will be met at the train station and transferred to your hotel.
After check-in, you will enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Venice.
- Saturday - Day 13 – Exploring Venice – (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Enjoy a full-day tour of Venice.
See the best of Venice in a day on a combo tour that caps a guided walk with a cruise along the bustling Grand Canal.
Hear the history of St Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge from a local guide, and visit St Mark’s Basilica.
Discover the tucked-away treasures of Venice’s backstreet and charming canals, and then finish on a high note: a water taxi cruise on the Grand Canal. Highlights Three-hour combination is walking and boat tour of Venice Enjoy a two-hour walking tour including the famous monuments of St Mark’s square, such as Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace).
Explore small back streets, narrow passageways, and piazzas as you learn about historical Venice from your guide Relax while cruising along the Grand Canal as well as minor canals.
After the tour, you will enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Venice.
- Sunday - Day 14 - Departure from Venice to Athens - (B)
Breakfast at the hotel, met up at the hotel and transfer to Venice Airport and put you on a flight to Athens.
KALOS ORISATE! Welcome to Greece!
We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After checking into your hotel, you will have the afternoon free to rest and explore Athens on your own.
Overnight in Athens.
- Monday - Day 15 - Athens - (B)
After breakfast around 8:30 AM, we will meet you at your hotel and continue on the guided tour of Athens. Start with the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathinaiko Stadium (where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896). After that, we will drive by the Prime's Minister's residence, the Royal Palace, (guarded by colorful Evzones), Zappion (Conference and Exhibition Hall), National Garden, Hadrian's Arc, St. Paul's Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann's House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, and the impressive Russian Orthodox Church.
At the ACROPOLIS, you will visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion, and the Museum of the Acropolis.
In the early afternoon, we will provide a transfer to your hotel, or we can drop you at Plaka district if you like to wander and explore at your own pace. Overnight in Athens.
- Tuesday - Day 16 - Athens to Olympia - (B/D)
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning (The guide will inform meeting time a day before)
Depart from Athens on a scenic drive passing by Olympic Stadium, and the Corinth Channel, stopping for a small break, and then drive onto Epidaurus and visit the Ancient Theatre, famous for its impressive acoustics. We will then continue onto Nauplia through the plains of Argos and on the way we will stop at the ancient site of Mycenae where you will also see the Tomb of Famous Agamemnon.
After our visit, we will continue our drive and stop at the ancient sites of Tripolis and Megalopolis.
Evening arrival in Olympia, check-in the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
- Wednesday - Day 17 - Olympia to Delphi - (B/D)
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning (The guide will inform meeting time)
We will start the day visiting the Olympia, archaeological sites such as the Temple of Zeus, Temple of Hera, The Altar of the Olympic Flame, The Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum.
After our visit, we will be on our way through more scenic coastal roads towards Delphi, passing through Patras and Antirion and also a small break at the charming mountain village of Arachova.
Arrive in Delphi and check in the hotel, dinner & Overnight stay.
- Thursday - Day 18 - Delphi to Kalambaka (Meteora) - (B/D)
Breakfast at the hotel (The guide will inform meeting time)
We will start the day by visiting the ancient site of Delphi and the Museum of Delphi.
We will then be on our way up North and another short break at the town of Lamia.
We will arrive in the picturesque small town of Kalambaka thats built at the foot of the Majestic
Grey Rocks and crowned by the Meteora Monasteries overhead.
Check-in the hotel, dinner & Overnight stay.
- Friday - Day 19 - Visiting Meteora then back to Athens - (B)
Breakfast at the hotel (The guide will inform meeting time)
We will start visiting the famous cliff-top Monasteries of Meteora. Get inside some of the essential monasteries and learn about life and culture.
Meteora is a UNESCO world heritage site. The six monasteries, built on natural sandstone rock pillars
With its geographical beauty and monasteries, built on natural sandstone rock pillars makes Meteora one of the most beautiful areas on the mainland of Greece.
After lunch depart from Meteora and enjoy a scenic drive back to Athens,
On the way will have a short photo stop at the heroic monument of Leonidas king of Sparta in THERMOPYLAE
Arrive in Athens, check into your hotel.
Overnight stay.
- Saturday - Day 20 - Athens to Mykonos Island - (B)
Very early in the morning, ( Meeting time to be determined)
We will meet you at your Athens hotel take you to Piraeus ferry port. Depart from Athens on a ferry ride to Mykonos Island.
Upon arrival, you will be met at the harbor and transferred to your hotel.
After checking in the hotel, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in Mykonos.
- Sunday - Day 21 - Free day to Explore Mykonos - (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today is free for you to explore Mykonos on your own.
An optional tour to Delos is available at your request. - Click here to get further information on this tour
Overnight in Mykonos.
- Monday - Day 22 - Free day to Explore Mykonos - (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today is free for you to explore Mykonos on your own.
Overnight in Mykonos.
- Tuesday - Day 23 - Mykonos to Santorini - (B)
In the morning, Depart from Mykonos on a scenic ferry ride to Santorini Island.
After arrival, you will check-in at your hotel.
After check-in, you will have a free day to relax and explore on your own.
Santorini is one of those iconic places that will always stay in your mind. Everywhere you turn
is a photo opportunity. Essentially, the island is what remains of an enormous volcanic eruption, which destroyed the earliest settlements on what was formerly a single island. The aftermath of the explosion created what you see today, a caldera. All of the whitewashed, charming houses cling to the high cliffs of
the rim, while the deep blue Aegean Sea wraps around the geological masterpiece, hundreds of feet below.
With its spectacular physical beauty, along with its lively nightlife, your Santorini visit will be unforgettable.
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(Optional Oia Sunset Tour, contact us if interested )
Overnight in Santorini.
- Wednesday - Day 24 - Exploring Santorini - (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a boat trip to Volcano - ( Meeting time to be determined)
Meet up at your hotel, depart on a scenic sail to Volcano,
Upon arrival have free time to explore and hike to the top of the volcano and have a glance at the active parts, lots of fantastic photo opportunities of the volcano and from Volcano to the different angles of Magnificent Santorini Island.
Get back to the boat for a short sail to hot Springs (Palea Kameni) Enjoy swimming, then onto Thirassia where you can eat, relax or swim and visit the traditional village of Manola. We will then sail back to the Island and enjoy a quick stop at Armeni, then back to Athinios port.
Tour finish time will be around 17:30 pm.
Enjoy the rest of the day and evening at leisure
Overnight in Santorini.
- Thursday - Day 25 - Santorini - (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day at leisure.
Overnight in Santorini.
- Friday - Day 26 - Santorini to Athens - (B)
In the morning we will provide a transfer to Santorini Airport for your departure to Athens
Arriving in Athens, transfer to your hotel & Free day at leisure.
Overnight in Athens.
- Saturday - Day 27 - Departure from Athens - (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
3 hours before your flight's departure, meet up with the driver, transfer to Athens Airport
Program ends
Total cost: $____________________
Rates are subject to change depending on travel seasons,
Please contact us with your travel dates to get an accurate quote.
Price includes
* All hotels (Superior class centrally located hotels) 26 nights
* All land transfers in comfortable vehicles
* All the tour mentioned on the itinerary
* Flight tickets from Palermo to Naples
* Train tickets from Naples to Rome
* Train tickets from Rome to Florence
* Train tickets from Florence to Venice
* Flight tickets from Venice to Athens
* Ferry tickets from Athens to Mykonos
* Ferry tickets from Mykonos to Santorini
* Flight tickets from Santorini to Athens
* All meals mentioned in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch & D-dinner)
* English-speaking tour guides during the tours
* Admission to sites during the visits
* All taxes and service charges
Excludes
* International flight tickets
* Optional tours listed on the itinerary
* International flight tickets to Palermo and from Athens onto your next destination
* Travel insurance (Optional)
* Tips
We can tailor this trip to meet your requirements, all arrangements like adding more days, include more ancients sites and more island tours.
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