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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationDay 3: 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 4: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- Vatican Museums
Enjoy time to explore St. Peter's Basilica on your own
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 5: Rome | Pompeii
Take a day trip to Pompeii
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Day 6: Rome | Athens | Argolida
Fly to Athens
Travel to Argolida
See the Corinth Canal
Take a quick sail through Nafplio Bay (weather permitting)
Day 7: Argolida | Epidaurus | Mycenae | Athens
Travel to Athens via Epidaurus and Mycenae
Tour Epidaurus and Mycenae with an expert local guide
Participate in a Pottery Workshop
Day 8: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis:
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artefacts
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
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: Depart for home
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Day 9: Athens | Naxos
Take a ferry from Athens to Naxos Island
Take a walking tour of the coastal city of Naxos Town
Participate in Greek Cooking Class
Enjoy a cheese tasting with dinner
Day 10: Naxos | Santorini
Take a ferry to Santorini Island
Take a walking tour of the coastal village of Perissa
Enjoy free time and take in one of Oia's world-famous sunsets
Day 11: Santorini| Akrotiri | Pyrgos
Take a guided visit of the Akrotiri Archaeological site
Take a walking tour of Pyrgos
Supervised exploration time in the town of Fira
Day 12: Santorini| Athens
Fly to Athens
Tour Cape Sounion with an expert local guide
Visit the Temple of Poseidon
Day 13: Depart for home
