Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Rome
RomeOptional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Rome using CosmosGO app
- Day 2
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Introduction to Rome's landmarks from St. Peter's Square with Local Guide
- Drive along Tiber River, Caius Cestius Pyramid, Aurelian Walls, and Caracalla Baths
- Walking tour from Circus Maximus to Arch of Constantine to Colosseum
Landmarks St. Peter's Square Tiber River Caius Cestius Pyramid Aurelian Walls Caracalla Baths Circus Maximus Arch of Constantine Colosseum - Day 3
Rome to Florence
Rome to Florence- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mini-train ride to Square of Miracles and Leaning Tower in Pisa
Optional Activities
- Gastronomy Experience in a typical restaurant
Landmarks Square of Miracles Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 4
Florence
Florence- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence featuring Piazza Santa Croce, Signoria Square, Palazzo Vecchio, Loggia dei Lanzi, Duomo, Giotto's Gothic Bell Tower, and Baptistry
Landmarks Piazza Santa Croce Signoria Square Palazzo Vecchio Loggia dei Lanzi Duomo Giotto's Gothic Bell Tower Baptistry - Day 5
Florence to Verona
Florence to Verona- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to ancient Roman Arena in Verona
Optional Activities
- Shopping on Via Mazzini
- Self-guided exploration of Verona's cobblestone streets
Landmarks Roman Arena Via Mazzini - Day 6
Verona to Venice
Verona to Venice- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat ride to St. Mark's Square
- Visit to Venetian glassblowing workshop
Optional Activities
- Romantic gondola ride
- Self-guided exploration with cappuccino or Venetian spritz at bars or cafes
Landmarks St. Mark's Square - Day 7
Venice to Ancona
Venice to Ancona- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Overnight ferry crossing from Ancona to Patras
- Day 8
Ferry Crossing to Olympia
Ferry Crossing to Olympia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing with ship's amenities
- Day 9
Olympia to Nauplia
Olympia to Nauplia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Optional Activities
- Tour of ancient Olympia ruins including Temple of Zeus
Landmarks Temple of Zeus - Day 10
Nauplia to Athens
Nauplia to Athens- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to ruins of Mycenae with Local Guide
- Stop at Corinth Canal
Landmarks Mycenae Corinth Canal - Day 11
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Included sightseeing tour of Athens with Local Guide
- Visit to the Acropolis
Optional Activities
- Shopping and museum visits
- Tram ride to the coast
- Self-guided exploration of Plaka district tavernas
- Optional traditional Greek dinner
Landmarks Acropolis Plaka - Day 12
Athens to Mykonos
Athens to Mykonos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise in the Aegean Sea
- Visit to Mykonos
Landmarks Mykonos - Day 13
Kusadasi & Patmos
Kusadasi & Patmos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus
- Visit to 11th-century monastery on Patmos
Landmarks Ephesus Patmos Monastery of Saint John the Theologian - Day 14
Crete & Santorini
Crete & Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Knossos, the hub of the 3000-BC Minoan civilization
Optional Activities
- Shore excursion to cliff-top village of Oia in Santorini for panoramic views
Landmarks Knossos Santorini Oia - Day 15
Santorini to Athens
Santorini to Athens- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit a museum
- Shopping
- Self-guided relaxation and exploration
- Day 16
Athens Departure
Athens Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
