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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 tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Roman Catacombs
Explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This optional is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.
Day 5: Rome | Pompeii
Excursion to Pompeii
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Day 6: Patras | Corinth | 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 flavours—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honoured tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 9: Greek Island Cruise | Mykonos
Set sail on your cruise ship for a four-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town.
Included excursion to Mykonos Town
Day 10: Santorini Island
Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini
Day 11: Rhodes Island
Explore Rhodes in small, supervised groups
Day 12: Turkey | Ancient Ephesus
Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus
Day 13: Depart for home
