Enrol by June 30th for tours departing July 1, 2027 to August 31, 2027.
Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationDay 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- Vatican Museums
Enjoy time to explore St.Peter's Basilica on your own (time permitting)
Roman Catacombs
Explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century, featuring Christian burial grounds, priceless relics, and world-class art. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to a historic Roman basilica. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.
Day 4: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Day 5: Rome • Capri • Sorrento region
Travel to the Sorrento region via Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise around Capri
Tour Capri with an expert local guide
Snap a photo of seaside Sorrento
Day 6: Sorrento region • Pompeii • Bari• Night ferry
Travel to Bari via Pompeii
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Take an overnight ferry to Greece
(Note: Night ferries have limited space, so it’s possible you will take a flight instead.)
Day 7: Night ferry • Patras • Delphi
Travel to Delphi
Day 8: Delphi • Athens
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
Travel to Athens
Greek Evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music and dancing. You might even get to experience the famous plate-smashing tradition. Whatever the night brings, you'll enjoy a lively celebration and experience the best of Greece’s theatrical culture.
Day 9: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens. With your expert local guide you will:
- See the Panathenaic Stadium
- See Syntagma Square
- Visit the Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 10: Athens • Crete
Fly to Heraklion, the capital of Crete
Walking Tour of Heraklion
Take a guided tour of Heraklion
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Knossos Palace
- Enjoy a cheese tasting at a local market
Day 11: Heraklion
Spinalonga Boat Activity (Available April 1- October 31)
Take a scenic boat cruise from Heraklion to Spinalonga Island, where you'll spend the day soaking up sunshine and history. Admire Venetian-influenced architecture during a guided tour of the village, and visit the enchanting island's archaeological site. Enjoy free time to explore the island, have lunch, and relax on the beach.
Explore Heraklion in small, supervised groups
Day 12: Heraklion • Rethymno • Chania
Travel to Chania, Crete's second largest city via Rethymno
Take a walking tour of the old port city of Rethymno
See a demonstration on the making of phyllo dough, used in many famous Greek pastries
Take in the sights on a walking tour of Chania
Day 13: Chania • Athens
Enjoy a visit to the local market
Supervised exploration time in Chania
Fly to Athens
Day 14: Depart for home
