2-Week Greece and Italy Tour Packages
Greece and Italy are two countries on many bucket-lists - for good reason. Check out Rome’s Colosseum hrough Gladiator's Gate, Assisi and Siena's medieval charm, and a street food tour. Take a ferry to Greece, with ancient sites everywhere, and check out vibrant and historic Athens. Food, history, culture - what more could you want?
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14 Days in Italy & Greece, incl. Rome and Athens
Rich history unfolds over 12 days from Rome's Colosseum to Athens' Acropolis. The journey includes Florence, Venice, and a 3-day cruise to Mykonos and Santorini, featuring stays at 4-star hotels like Hotel St. Martin and Hotel Raffaello.
- Days 1-3
Rome & Assisi
Get settled with an airport transfer to your central Rome hotel. Start your first full day with a guided Colosseum tour at 8:30 AM before the crowds arrive. Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill afterward. On day 3, leave at 7:15 AM for medieval Assisi, followed by Siena's unique shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. "The Colosseum tour was incredibly majestic. Our guide brought ancient Rome to life with fascinating stories."
- Days 4-5
Florence & Bologna
See Florence's Renaissance highlights including the Duomo and Michelangelo's "Gates of Paradise." Stop for lunch in Piazza Santa Croce. You can take an optional afternoon trip to Pisa. The next day takes you to Bologna to see its historic porticos and San Petronio Basilica. "The early mornings are tough but worth it - schedule afternoon activities for when the summer heat peaks."
- Days 6-7
Venice & Montepulciano
Spend two days in Venice starting at St. Mark's Square and Doge's Palace. Try traditional cicchetti (Venetian tapas) with prosecco. Travel back through Tuscany's wine country with a stop in Montepulciano. "Venice was magical, but book water taxis in advance - the lines can be brutal in summer."
- Days 8-9
Athens
Take a 2-hour flight to Athens to explore the Acropolis and Parthenon with a guide. Visit the modern Acropolis Museum which houses over 4,000 artifacts. "Start Acropolis visits early - the marble steps get slippery and hot by midday."
- Days 10-14
Greek Islands Cruise
Take a 4-day cruise to Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, and Kusadasi (Turkey). "The cruise was perfectly timed after the busy city tours. Book an external cabin for better views - the $245 upgrade is worth it." The trip ends with a transfer to Athens airport.
12 Day Rome and Cruise to the Greek Islands and the Turkish coast
Over 12 days, check out 7 destinations starting with 3 nights in Rome to see the Colosseum, Forum, and Vatican Museums before flying to Athens. The 7-night cruise from Piraeus stops at Thessaloniki, Kusadasi for Ephesus' Library of Celsus, Knossos Palace in Heraklion, and Santorini's cliffside cafes.
12 Day Mediterranean Itinerary, incl. Athens and Rome
Ancient wonders and UNESCO treasures fill this 12-day tour across 25 destinations in Greece and Italy, featuring Athens' historic sites, Alberobello's trulli houses, and Sicily's Villa Romana del Casale.
- Days 1-2
Athens & Ancient Sites
Arrive in Athens in the afternoon for orientation. Get an early start the next day for the Acropolis before the crowds and heat intensify around 10 AM. "Bring good walking shoes and water - the marble steps are slippery and there's little shade." Spend your evening in the Plaka neighborhood, where you'll find authentic tavernas. Plan for dinner after 8 PM when locals eat.
- Days 3-4
Peloponnese to Italy
Travel west through the Peloponnese, stopping at the Corinth Canal and ancient Olympia. Plan about 3 hours to see the archaeological site properly. Stay overnight in Patras before taking the 7-hour ferry to Brindisi, Italy. A cabin is worth the extra cost since deck seats get uncomfortable during the long journey.
- Days 5-6
Southern Italy & Amalfi Coast
See the trulli houses in Alberobello and Matera's cave dwellings. Visit Naples before taking a 45-minute ferry to Capri. "Take the funicular up to Capri town immediately after arrival - lines get very long by midday." Visit Sorrento and spend the night in Salerno.
- Days 7-8
Sicily Exploration
Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina, then stay in Taormina. The Greek theater offers beautiful views of Mount Etna. Visit Caltagirone for its ceramics and Villa Romana del Casale for its Roman mosaics. Give yourself 2 hours for the villa and arrive early to avoid crowds.
- Days 9-10
Palermo & Rome Transfer
Spend two nights in Palermo to see Monreale Cathedral's golden mosaics and explore the Vucciria market. Take a 1-hour flight to Rome. "Pack light for internal flights - baggage restrictions are strictly enforced."
- Days 11-12
Rome Finale
Start with a morning tour of Imperial Rome and Vatican City. "Book Vatican Museums in advance - waiting times can exceed 3 hours in peak season." Spend your final evening in Trastevere, known for its authentic restaurants and lively atmosphere. The tour ends after breakfast on Day 12.
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What people love about 2-week Greece and Italy tours
- Best of Italy and Greece with 4-day cruise
Wonderful, we really liked it.
- Complete Greece, Puglia, Campania and Sicily
It's unfortunate that some of the attractios are closed. Our guide is wonderful, we feel that whatever he shared i spanish is the same in english.
- The Best of Italy & Greece
Great experience and excellent service provided by Andrea