Best of Italy and Greece
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Admire the art and architecture of Rome and the rich cultural heritage of Florence. Visit the monasteries of Meteora and see the site of the most important oracle in the classical world.
Duration 10 days
Destination Athens
Company Trafalgar
Availability From 25/05/2024 to 23/09/2024
Call 133 133
What's Included?
- Highlights
- 5 Dinner (D)9 Breakfast (B)Florence: Eight generations of history with plenty of stories to tell
- Enjoy a local Tuscan Be My Guest dinner with Count Miari Fulcis on his 15th-century organic olive oil estate in the Tuscan hills, used as a location for many famous films like 'Room with a View' and 'Tea with Mussolini'
- Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city
- : Discover Rome on a driving orientation and after-hours visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin
- Get up close to the legendary Mouth of Truth, an ancient Roman marble mask said to bite any liar who places their hand in the mask’s mouth
- Dare to test the legend yourself and take one of the city’s most coveted photos
- Vatican: Visit Vatican City and tour St
- Peter's Basilica with a Local Specialist
- Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà
- Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a Local Specialist
- See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, and stand beside the Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators
- Rome: Be inspired by the magnificence of Michelangelo and da Vinci at the Vatican Museums
- Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise
- Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square
- Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration
- Meteora: With a Local Specialist, visit one of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, teetering on towers of rock and arguably the most spectacular place to visit in Greece
- Delphi: With your Local Specialist, walk to The Sacred Way once lined with offertory temples
- See the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and pass the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the Temple of Apollo, where people once sought divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle
- Athens: Delve into Athens with a Local Specialist
- See the iconic highlights of this ancient city, from the Acropolis to the site of the first modern Olympics
- Venice: Learn about the history and ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing, playing your role in ensuring the survival of this traditional craft through your visit
- : Fast Track Entrance to the Vatican Museums: Explore Rome, Florence, Delphi and Athens with a Local Specialist: View the ancient sites of Rome, the Duomo and Baptistery in Florence, the Doge's Palace and the Basilica in Venice and the Parthenon, Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus in Athens: See Hadrian's Arch in Athens: Scenic Cruise by private launch to St
- Mark's Square in Venice: An expert Travel Director and professional Driver: Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted: All porterage and restaurant gratuities: All hotel tips, charges and local taxes: Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals: Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras: Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing: Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys): European flight from Milan to Athens: Optional Experiences and free time: Four-night Aegean Cruise: On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
- An expert Travel Director and professional DriverCherry-picked hotels, all tried and trustedAll porterage and restaurant gratuitiesAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesBreakfast daily and up to half of your evening mealsMust-see sightseeing and surprise extrasAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingLuxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)European flight from Milan to AthensOptional Experiences and free timeFour-night Aegean CruiseOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Availability
- From 25/05/2024 to 23/09/2024
Visit Athens
Day 1
Benvenuti a Roma! Open your heart to a whirlwind of antiquities and local flavours.
Join your Travel Director for an introduction to the 'Eternal City' on an orientation drive to Basilica Santa Maria in Cosmedin for a private after-hours visit to the Mouth of Truth. See the church, crypt and relics of the famous saint of love, Valentine, and learn about the legend of the Mouth of Truth. This evening, enjoy a light supper with your travel companions.
Day 2
See the Circus Maximus where chariot races were held and enjoy an orientation around the walls of the Colosseum.
Later, visit St. Peter's Basilica and view Michelangelo's Pietà with a Local Specialist. There's time afterwards to explore the city on your own or simply relax and watch the world go by.
Day 3
This morning, head to the Vatican Museums with a Local Specialist.
Admire Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Later, drive north to Renaissance Florence in Tuscany. Tonight, Connect With Locals at a Be My Guest experience in the Chianti countryside.
Day 4
Your Local Specialist reveals Florence's rich cultural heritage during your walking tour.
Visit Piazza della Signoria, with its impressive sculptures, and imposing palazzi. View the marble Duomo and the famous Baptistry, renowned for its bronze doors with relief sculptures and the Ponte Vecchio. Learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city's historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Then travel through the Apennines and cross the Veneto plains to Venice. This evening, you may choose to take a gondola ride along the city’s enchanting canals.
Day 5
Cruise by private launch to St.
Mark's Square to see the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica and the ornate Doge's Palace. Later, you’ll enjoy a memorable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you’ll witness the ancient Venetian tradition of glassblowing. You’ll learn how the talented master craftsmen are using the same techniques their forefathers once did and how your visit helps to preserve this delicate art for generations to come. Don’t resist the urge to buy a souvenir to remember the special experience before enjoying the rest of the day to explore Venice your way. You could choose to spend a lazy evening watching the traffic on the busy waterways with a Venetian Spritz, or consider taking an Optional Experience to one of the islands in the lagoon.
Day 6
Today we travel through Lombardy.
The region is Italy's commercial powerhouse bordering Switzerland with lakes and mountains in the north and plains to the south. Later we board our flight to Athens.
Day 7
Travel north to Kalambaka and the astonishing UNESCO-listed monasteries of Meteora.
These are some of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece. Your Local Specialist will guide you on a visit to two of the six monasteries built on sandstone rocks that tower above the town.
Day 8
Drive south towards Mount Parnassos and Delphi, where we will stay overnight.
Join a Local Specialist and see the site of the most important oracle in the classical world and walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo where athletes competed in the Pythian Games. Join a fun, interactive Greek Culinary Optional Experience and taste your creations along with other dishes prepared by your cheery chef.
Day 9
We depart the 'navel of the earth' today and travel to Athens where we'll discover the city's rich heritage during our morning sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist.
Marvel at the Agora, the Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. See Hadrian's Arch and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. Indulge in a Farewell Dinner to celebrate the end of your trip.
Day 10
Say goodbye to your fellow travellers and Travel Director after an unforgettable journey.
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Departure dates and Pricing
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| Sat 25th May, 202425/05/2024 | Mon 3rd June, 202403/06/2024 | On Request | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 1st June, 202401/06/2024 | Mon 10th June, 202410/06/2024 | On Request | Per person from$5965* | Enquire » |
| Sat 8th June, 202408/06/2024 | Mon 17th June, 202417/06/2024 | On Request | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Sat 15th June, 202415/06/2024 | Mon 24th June, 202424/06/2024 | On Request | Per person from$5965* | Enquire » |
| Sat 22nd June, 202422/06/2024 | Mon 1st July, 202401/07/2024 | On Request | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Sat 29th June, 202429/06/2024 | Mon 8th July, 202408/07/2024 | On Request | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 13th July, 202413/07/2024 | Mon 22nd July, 202422/07/2024 | On Request | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 10th August, 202410/08/2024 | Mon 19th August, 202419/08/2024 | available | Per person from$5835* | Enquire » |
| Sat 31st August, 202431/08/2024 | Mon 9th September, 202409/09/2024 | available | Per person from$5965* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 7th September, 202407/09/2024 | Mon 16th September, 202416/09/2024 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Sat 14th September, 202414/09/2024 | Mon 23rd September, 202423/09/2024 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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