Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
You'll arrive in Venice and check into your hotel, then have the rest of the day to explore the city on your own using the CosmosGO app. Tonight there's a welcome dinner at the hotel where you'll meet your Tour Director and the other travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at the hotel)
- Day 2
Venice
A boat ride takes you to St. Mark's Square this morning, and you'll also visit a Venetian glassblowing workshop to see artisans at work. After that, you'll have free time to wander the canals, relax at cafes, or bars. There's an optional trip to Burano island if you want to see the colorful fishing village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride to St. Mark's Square
- Visit to Venetian glassblowing workshop
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the island of Burano with meal
Landmarks St. Mark's Square - Day 3
Venice to Verona - Montecatini
You'll travel to Verona and check out the ancient Roman Arena, then browse the shops along Via Mazzini or walk the cobblestone streets. An optional farmhouse dinner in Tuscany is available if you want something more immersive. Later, you'll head to Montecatini, the spa town where you'll stay tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Farmhouse dinner in the Tuscan countryside
Landmarks Roman Arena Via Mazzini - Day 4
Montecatini to Florence - Montecatini
A guided walking tour takes you through Florence's main attractions including Piazza Santa Croce, Signoria Square, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo with its famous bell tower. You'll also see the Baptistry's 'Gate of Paradise.' By evening you'll return to Montecatini.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence
- Visit to Piazza Santa Croce
- Visit to Signoria Square
- Visit to Palazzo Vecchio
- Visit to Loggia dei Lanzi
- Visit to Duomo and Giotto's Gothic Bell Tower
- Visit to Baptistry with 'Gate of Paradise'
Landmarks Piazza Santa Croce Signoria Square Palazzo Vecchio Loggia dei Lanzi Florence Duomo Giotto's Campanile Baptistry of Florence - Day 5
Montecatini to Pisa - Rome
You'll drive through Tuscany's beautiful landscape with rolling hills and vineyards. In Pisa, a mini-train ride brings you to the Square of Miracles and the Leaning Tower. After that, the drive continues to Rome where you'll settle in for the next part of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mini-train ride to Square of Miracles and Leaning Tower in Pisa
Landmarks Square of Miracles Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 6
Rome
A Local Guide gives you an introduction to Rome starting from St. Peter's Square. You'll take a drive past major landmarks like the Tiber River, Caius Cestius Pyramid, and the Aurelian Walls. Later, you'll walk from Circus Maximus to the Arch of Constantine and finish at the Colosseum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Introduction to Rome's landmarks from St. Peter's Square with Local Guide
- Drive along the Tiber River
- Drive along the Caius Cestius Pyramid
- Drive along the Aurelian Walls
- Drive along the Caracalla Baths
- Walk 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 7
Rome to Athens
An included flight takes you from Rome to Athens this morning. You're heading from Italy's capital to Greece's, where you'll explore how ancient Roman and Greek civilizations shaped modern culture and art.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Athens to Mycenae - Nauplia Area
A sightseeing tour covers Athens' highlights and the Acropolis. You'll stop at the Corinth Canal for photos, then continue to Mycenae with a Local Guide who'll share stories about ancient history. From there, you'll drive through the Peloponnese landscape to Nauplia. Dinner is included at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Athens
- Visit to the Acropolis
- Photo stop at Corinth Canal
- Guided tour of Mycenae archaeological site
Landmarks Acropolis Corinth Canal Mycenae - Day 9
Nauplia Area to Olympia
You'll drive south through the Peloponnese to reach Olympia. There's free time to explore the area, or you can join an optional guided tour of ancient Olympia to see the Temple of Zeus ruins where the first Olympic Games took place.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of ancient Olympia and Temple of Zeus ruins
Landmarks Ancient Olympia Temple of Zeus - Day 10
Olympia to Delphi
After crossing the Rion-Antirion bridge, you'll head inland toward Delphi. Built on Mt. Parnassus, this ancient site was considered the center of the world by Greeks, where Apollo's oracles would reveal people's fates.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks Rion-Antirion Bridge Delphi Mt. Parnassus - Day 11
Delphi to Athens
You'll travel back to Athens and have free time to check out museums or take the tram to the coast. Later in the evening, head to the old Plaka district where you can experience tavernas with narrow streets and bouzouki music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Plaka District - Day 12
Athens
Have breakfast this morning and then depart Athens, bringing your vacation to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
