ITALY & GREECE
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Italy and Greece are steeped in history with a treasure trove of ancient sites and scenic beauty. On this affordable Italy and Greece tour, you’ll see the exceptional features these countries have to offer, starting in Rome and ending in Athens. In Italy, you’ll stay in Rome, Florence, and the Venice area; in Greece, you’ll stay in Olympia, Nauplia, and Athens. You’ll also spend one night on a ferry, crossing the Adriatic Sea from Ancona, Italy to Patras, Greece. Visit Rome with a local guide who brings ancient Imperial Rome back to life as you see the Colosseum. Enjoy must-see sights, including Piazza Signoria, in the middle of Florence; the Roman arena in Verona, and Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower. In Venice, take a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and watch glassblowers create works of art as they have done for centuries – or discover the lagoon at your own pace. Step back in time on your visit to Athens’ Acropolis and the Parthenon, dating back to the 5th century BC, and the most accurate indication of the influence and wealth of Athens at its greatest peak. You’ll also visit Mycenae, dating back to 1350 to 1200 BC, where you’ll marvel at the arches, fountains, ramparts, and amazing masonry still standing. All these elements come together perfectly to create a value-minded Italy and Greece tour like no other! Traveller Notes - Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi, a canal boat ride in Venice and an overnight ferry crossing to Greece. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app! - For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
Duration 12 days
Destination Greece
Company Cosmos
Availability From 25/03/2024 to 11/10/2024
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What's Included?
- Breakfasts Included: 11
- Lunches Included: 0
- Dinners Included: 3
- Breakfasts Included: 11
- Lunches Included: 0
- Dinners Included: 3
Availability
- From 25/03/2024 to 11/10/2024
Visit Greece
1 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY.
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Italy's ancient capital using your CosmosGO app. This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.
2 ROME.
The "Eternal City" is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Start the included introduction to Rome's landmarks from St. Peter's Square with a Local Guide. Enjoy a drive along the iconic landmarks of the city: the Tiber River, the Caius Cestius Pyramid, the Aurelian Walls, and the Caracalla Baths. Complete the experience with a walk back in time from the Circus Maximus to the Arch of Constantine and to the fascinating Colosseum, symbol of the Roman Empire. * (B) * For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
3 ROME-PISA-FLORENCE.
Vistas of rolling hills, cypress trees, vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of your journey through beautiful Tuscany. Stop in Pisa and enjoy a mini-train ride to see the Square of Miracles and the amazing Leaning Tower, then on to Florence. End the day by joining the optional Gastronomy Experience in a typical restaurant. Today's Distance: 273 mi/ 440 km (B)
4 FLORENCE.
Today, discover the wonders of Florence, starting with a guided walking tour, featuring some of the city's greatest attractions. See Piazza Santa Croce; world-famous Signoria Square; 13th-century Palazzo Vecchio with its collection of artistic masterpieces; Loggia dei Lanzi; the unique Duomo with Giotto's Gothic Bell Tower and the Baptistry's ornate bronze door known as the "Gate of Paradise." (B)
5 FLORENCE-VERONA-VENICE AREA.
Travel north and cross the Po River to Verona, setting for Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Marvel at the ancient Roman Arena, built for gladiator fights but now still used as a popular venue for the festivals and concerts; shop in Via Mazzini, or just wander the cobblestone streets of the city centre. Today's Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km (B)
6 VENICE.
Venice is a place of unmatched beauty and a feast of fantastic sights. View the delightful crisscrossing canals, the gondolas, arched bridges, palaces, and piazzas. Your included orientation features a boat ride to St. Mark's Square and a visit to a Venetian glassblowing workshop. You'll have time to explore at leisure on your own, sipping a cappuccino or the typical Venetian drink called spritz at one of the many bars or cafes. or join one of our optional excursions, like a ride on one of the most iconic boats in the world, the romantic gondola. (B,D)
7 VENICE AREA-ANCONA (EMBARKATION)-OVERNIGHT FERRY CROSSING TO PATRAS, GREECE.
Travel across the flatlands of the Po Delta to reach Ancona on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, to embark on the ferry for the crossing to Patras, Greece. Accommodation will be in two-berth cabins with private shower and toilet. Today's Distance by coach: 186 mi/ 300 km (B)
8 PATRAS (DISEMBARKATION)-OLYMPIA.
During the crossing, enjoy the ship's amenities. Disembark in Patras and drive south into the Peloponnese to Olympia. Today's Distance: 63 mi/ 100 km (excluding overnight ferry) (B,D)
9 OLYMPIA-NAUPLIA.
Enjoy time at leisure or make the most of this morning by taking the optional tour of the sites of ancient Olympia, including the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. In the afternoon, enjoy the rugged scenery of the Peloponnese on the way to Nauplia. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Today's Distance: 124 mi/ 201 km (B,D)
10 NAUPLIA-MYCENAE-ATHENS.
Morning visit with a Local Guide to the impressive ruins of Mycenae, an ancient city of Homer's epics. Later, stop to view the Corinth Canal, built between 1881 and 1893. Today's Distance: 87 mi/ 140 km (B)
11 ATHENS.
Join the included sightseeing tour of Athens, featuring the highlights of the ancient capital and a visit to the Acropolis. Explore the shops and museums or take the tram to the coast. In the evening, enjoy the lively atmosphere of the tavernas in the old Plaka district with its narrow streets and sound of bouzouki music, or join an optional traditional Greek dinner. (B)
12 ATHENS.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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| Mon 6th May, 202406/05/2024 | Fri 17th May, 202417/05/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$3929* | |
| Mon 13th May, 202413/05/2024 | Fri 24th May, 202424/05/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$3929* | |
| Mon 20th May, 202420/05/2024 | Fri 31st May, 202431/05/2024 | Available | Per person from$3929* | Enquire » |
| Mon 27th May, 202427/05/2024 | Fri 7th June, 202407/06/2024 | Available | Per person from$3929* | Enquire » |
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| Mon 3rd June, 202403/06/2024 | Fri 14th June, 202414/06/2024 | Available | Per person from$3899* | Enquire » |
| Mon 10th June, 202410/06/2024 | Fri 21st June, 202421/06/2024 | Available | Per person from$4009* | Enquire » |
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| Mon 15th July, 202415/07/2024 | Fri 26th July, 202426/07/2024 | Available | Per person from$4049* | Enquire » |
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| Mon 19th August, 202419/08/2024 | Fri 30th August, 202430/08/2024 | Available | Per person from$3839* | Enquire » |
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| Mon 2nd September, 202402/09/2024 | Fri 13th September, 202413/09/2024 | Available | Per person from$3899* | Enquire » |
| Mon 16th September, 202416/09/2024 | Fri 27th September, 202427/09/2024 | Available | Per person from$3899* | Enquire » |
| Mon 30th September, 202430/09/2024 | Fri 11th October, 202411/10/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$3749* |
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