Itinerary
13
Day 1: Arrive in Athens
Day 2: Half Day City Tour of Athens including the New Acropolis Museum
Day 3: Athens to Mykonos by Regular Ferry
Day 4: Free Day in Mykonos
Day 5: Mykonos to Santorini by High Speed Ferry
Day 6: Free Day in Santorini
Day 7: Santorini to Rome by Flight
Day 8: Full Day Combo - Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica
Day 9: Rome to Florence by High Speed Train
Day 10: Half Day Accademia Gallery & Walking Tour of Florence
Day 11: Florence to Venice by High Speed Train
Day 12: Morning Walking Tour of Venice & Afternoon Gondola Ride
Day 13: Departure
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1
Arrive in Athens
Arrive Athens Airport and meet your driver at the exit gate. Transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
You can walk through Plaka and enjoy a Greek frappe in the shadow of Acropolis.
Overnight in Athens.
* No meals included.
** We will provide the arrival transfer according to your flight details.
2
Half Day City Tour of Athens including the New Acropolis Museum
Morning guided visit of Acropolis, the new museum for Acropolis and sightseeing tour of the Greek Parliament building, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Adrian’s Arc, Temple of the Olympian Zeus, Zappeion Gardens, the Royal Palace, the Stadium, the Academy etc.
After the tour, transfer back to hotel.
Free afternoon. What about visiting a Greek tavern for dinner?
Overnight in Athens.
* Breakfast is included.
3
Athens to Mykonos by Regular Ferry
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to port. Take the ferry to Mykonos.
Arrive in Mykonos and transfer to your hotel.
Welcome to Mykonos. The island of amazing beaches, award-winning restaurants, colorful nightlife and great people from all over the world!
Time at leisure. Overnight in Mykonos.
* Breakfast is included.
** Please advise if you would like to take high-speed ferry or flight.
4
Free Day in Mykonos
All day free to discover and enjoy the island.
We recommend you to visit Chora (Mykonos town) later in the day for a pleasant walk, some shopping and of course to have a fantastic dinner.
Overnight in Mykonos.
* Breakfast is included.
** For optional daily tours please check our organized tours.
5
Mykonos to Santorini by High Speed Ferry
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to port. Take the high-speed ferry to Santorini.
Arrive in Santorini and transfer to your hotel.
Time at leisure. Are you ready to feel like you live in a fairy tale?
Overnight in Santorini.
* Breakfast is included.
6
Free Day in Santorini
All day free to discover and enjoy this breathtaking Greek island.
Dazzling panoramas, romantic sunsets and volcanic-sand beaches...
Overnight in Santorini.
* Breakfast is included.
** For optional daily tours please check our organized tours.
7
Santorini to Rome by Flight
Transfer to airport and take the flight to Rome.
Arrive in Rome Airport and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
Have a pleasant walk and say hello to the old streets of Rome!
Overnight in Rome.
* Breakfast is included.
8
Full Day Combo Tour - Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica
Discover with an expert guide the “Anfiteatro Flavio”, the Colosseum: the largest amphitheater not only in the Eternal City, but in the world!
Access the Palatine hill with no line and discover the hill where Rome was founded at the beginning.
Then reach the Colosseum and be amazed by this monument that is the symbol of Rome in the world.
The Amphitheater created to entertain ancient Roman citizens with bloody shows of gladiators, animals and cruel games, is now one of the most fascinating landmarks of the City.
Then, walk on the original path of ancient Rome along the Via Sacra and see the Temples of Vesta, Antonino and Faustina, the ancient Basilica Julia and Aemilia and dream about the glorious past of the Roman Empire.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon take a tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, jumping the lines! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums, through our preferred entrance, hence you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Admire the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Geographical Maps before arriving at the famous Sistine Chapel and the unforgettable Basilica! After the Sistine Chapel you will be taken, through an exclusive access to St. Peter’s Basilica, skipping long lines.
Time at leisure. Overnight in Rome.
* Breakfast and lunch are included.
9
Rome to Florence by High Speed Train
Transfer to train station and take the high-speed train to Florence.
Arrive in Florence and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
Almost a third of the world’s art treasures reside in Florence, according to UNESCO.
Overnight in Florence.
* Breakfast is included.
10
Half Day Accademia Gallery & Walking Tour of Florence
Proceed to meeting point. Walk to the Accademia Gallery with our guide that will introduce you the city and main sights.
Inside the Accademia Gallery you will learn why the David is the most recognizable symbol of Florence and what it used to represent in his time.
How did the genius of Michelangelo meet the challenge of extracting the pathos of a being and fixing it forever in time in the Pietà, or the famous Prisoners who still seem to struggle free from their marble blocks? You will have the answers to all your questions.
Get the chance to have a close encounter with timeless works of art and get the inside story of the life and times of this consummate artist.
After the guided tour you will have some free time to wander around on your own and some free time to have lunch (not included).
The second part is a walking tour in which you will enjoy an excellent and complete introductory tour dedicated to those who want to know all the facts and secrets of two thousand years of Florentine history, from the city’s Roman origins to a 15th century palace, from the Ponte Vecchio, through the famous Uffizi courtyard, to the wonders of the architecture of Brunelleschi’s Dome which overlooks the Baptistery golden ‘Gates of Paradise’.
Free afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Florence.
* Breakfast is included.
11
Florence to Venice by High Speed Train
Transfer to train station and take the high-speed train to Venice.
Arrive in Venice and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
Everything here is managed by the waterways, from public transport to emergency services, it’s all done by boat!
Overnight in Venice.
* Breakfast is included.
12
Morning Walking Tour of Venice & Afternoon Goldola Ride
Reach the meeting point by your own (Campo San Luca) and join the tour group.
Start your tour from Piazza San Marco. Hear and learn about the origins, history and description of the main monuments: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie.
Then proceed to Santa Maria Formosa to discover its wonderful and characteristic square.
After that visit Campo St. Giovanni e Paolo, which is called the “Pantheon” of Venice.
The last stop is Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theatre.
After listening the anecdotes and history of these two in this beautiful corner of Venice, return to San Marco through the Mercerie, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco.
In the afternoon proceed to meeting point (Campo San Luca). Enjoy a half-an-hour gondola ride, gliding through Venice’s Grand Canal and minor canals. Be amazed with the splendid palaces, churches, bridges, gardens and warehouses lining the city’s liquid streets.
Overnight in Venice.
* Breakfast is included.
13
Departure
Take the boat to Venice Airport.
End of services.
* Breakfast is included.
** We will provide the departure transfer according to your flight details.
Services
Included
- Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Accommodations including daily breakfast.
- Half day Athens sightseeing tour on group basis including transportation, entrance fees and professional guidance in English.
- Full day combo tour “Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica” on group basis including hotel pick-up, professional guidance, lunch and entrance fees.
- Half day Accademia Gallery & walking tour of Florence on group basis including professional guidance and entrance fees.
- Morning walking tour of Venice including expert multilingual escort.
- Afternoon gondola ride in Venice for 30 minutes on shared basis (maximum 6 people).
- Ferry tickets; Athens-Mykonos, Mykonos-Santorini.
- Flight tickets; Santorini-Rome.
- High-speed train tickets; Rome-Florence, Florence-Venice.
Excluded
- International flights (except Santorini-Rome).
- All items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, room service, personal insurance, optional tours, etc.).
- Visas (if needed).
- City taxes.
Dates
In case you are interested in taking this tour between November and March, please kindly note that we will provide Mykonos / Santorini connection by flight via Athens instead of ferry. Ferries between Mykonos and Santorini do not operate during off-season. Another option is replacing Mykonos with another island such as Naxos or Paros, which has ferry connection with Santorini during off-season.
Pricing
Notes
Sure, the program is fully flexible and any changes can be made according to your comments which will help us to create the perfect package for you. You can shorten or extend the itinerary, add or remove the days/destinations/tours or change the transportations (regular ferry/high speed ferry/flight).
How soon in advance should we book?
We strongly recommend our guests to book as early as possible to take the advantage of discounted rates and availabilities.
How can we book?
We have a secure payment website and you can pay by your credit card online. As alternative, you can also pay by bank transfer.
Do you need full payment at the time of booking?
A deposit is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 45 days prior to arrival. In case reservation is made within 45 days of arrival, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of booking. Our agent will inform you about your payment plan.
How do we get the confirmation?
You will receive the confirmation of your bookings by e-mail with all services noted along including our local destination management contact details.