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Italy & Greece With Iconic Aegean Islands Cruise 2024

16 days
From Rome to Athens
4.9
109 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rome

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Rome using CosmosGO app
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  2. Day 2

    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
  3. Day 3

    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
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  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    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
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    Venice to Ancona

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Overnight ferry crossing from Ancona to Patras
  8. Day 8

    Ferry Crossing to Olympia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing with ship's amenities
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    Nauplia to Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to ruins of Mycenae with Local Guide
    • Stop at Corinth Canal
    Landmarks
    Mycenae
    Corinth Canal
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    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
  12. Day 12

    Athens to Mykonos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise in the Aegean Sea
    • Visit to Mykonos
    Landmarks
    Mykonos
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    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
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    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
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  15. Day 15

    Santorini to Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit a museum
    • Shopping
    • Self-guided relaxation and exploration
  16. Day 16

    Athens Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Number of tours

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4.9
Overall rating based on 109 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    3.7
  • Food
    3.7
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    July 4th, 2023
    5
    The tour was very well organised and planned out and our guide was excellent.
    Traveled in May 2023
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  • A
    July 3rd, 2023
    5
    Very great trip
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  • A
    July 3rd, 2023
    5
    Our guide Andrea was amazing. Very patient and pleasant
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  • A
    June 30th, 2023
    5
    Well organized, excellent guides, accomodations were clean and process for sign in to hotels was smooth. Excursions...
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  • A
    June 23rd, 2023
    5
    I enjoyed all the excursions & stops.
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  • A
    June 23rd, 2023
    5
    Wonderful tour guide!
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  • A
    June 23rd, 2023
    5
    Great job
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  • A
    June 19th, 2023
    5
    It was so nice not to have to do any of the work, it was all taken care of so we just showed up and enjoyed every...
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    Traveled in May 2023
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  • A
    June 19th, 2023
    5
    Our tour guide was the BEST Francesco!!! The only thing that could have been better was the Cargo Ship we stayed 23...
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  • A
    June 18th, 2023
    5
    Great trip. Excellent tour director and guides and drivers.
    Traveled in May 2023
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Tour ID: 266275

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greece.Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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