Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll get picked up from the airport and head to your hotel to settle in. Later in the afternoon, make your way to the Esquilino neighborhood where you can check out the grand basilicas and the Colosseum. Dinner is on us tonight.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ih Roma Z3), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Landmarks Colosseum Esquilino 
- Day 2
Rome
Start with a three-hour guided tour that combines walking through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo. The tour wraps up around 11:30 a.m. at Vatican City, leaving the rest of your day free to do what you want.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ih Roma Z3), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Guided walking and bus tour of Imperial Rome (3 hours)
Landmarks Arch of Constantine Colosseum Imperial Forums Circus Maximus Baths of Caracalla Basilica of Saint Mary Major Pyramid of Cestius Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican City 
- Day 3
Rome
Today's all yours to explore Rome however you'd like. Wander the neighborhoods, check out different areas, and find the places that speak to you. Every corner has something different to offer.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ih Roma Z3), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
- Day 4
Rome to Bari
You'll travel toward the Adriatic Sea, passing through the Apennine Mountains. Stop at the San Giovanni in Venere Abbey, an 11th-century structure built right on Roman temple ruins (admission included). Later, spend time in Termoli checking out the beachside walled old town, its 13th-century castle, and Romanesque cathedral. After grabbing lunch and taking a leisurely walk, head on to Bari, a historic port city with narrow streets, beautiful churches, and real southern Italian character.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Parco Dei Principi), Hotel (Excelsior Bari)
Included Activities
- San Giovanni in Venere Abbey visit (admission included)
Optional Activities
- Walk and lunch in Termoli
- Explore Bari's old town
Landmarks San Giovanni in Venere Abbey Termoli Castle Termoli Romanesque Cathedral 
- Day 5
Bari to Igoumenitsa
After breakfast, go to Brindisi to walk along the sea and see the impressive Roman column while exploring the old town. Board a modern ferry at 1:00 p.m. for an 8-hour journey across the Ionian Sea to Igoumenitsa, Greece. You'll arrive in the evening and head to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Serai Congress Spa)
Optional Activities
- Walk along Brindisi seafront
- Explore Brindisi old town
Landmarks Roman Column of Brindisi 
- Day 6
Igoumenitsa to Kalabaka
After breakfast, travel through the tall Epirus mountains to Metsovo, a charming village with traditional stone houses, red tile roofs, and carved wooden balconies. Continue into Thessaly and stop in Kastraki for views of the Meteora Valley. Grab lunch, then explore the Meteora World Heritage Site with its towering rock formations and monasteries. Visit one of the famous monasteries before finishing the day in Kalabaka with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Kalambaca), Hotel (Kosta Famissi)
Included Activities
- Admission to one Meteora monastery (included)
Optional Activities
- Walk through Metsovo
- Explore Kastraki village
Landmarks Metsovo Kastraki Meteora 
- Day 7
Kalabaka to Athens
Journey south through Thessaly to reach Delphi. Walk through the archaeological site overlooking the Gulf of Corinth with nice views of the landscape. Have lunch, then visit the Hosios Loukas Monastery, known for its beautiful Byzantine design and magnificent 11th-century mosaics. Travel toward Athens and arrive in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President), Hotel (Athens Comfort)
Included Activities
- Delphi archaeological site visit (admission included)
- Hosios Loukas Monastery visit (admission included)
Landmarks Delphi Archaeological Site Hosios Loukas Monastery 
- Day 8
Athens
A local guide will take you around Athens starting with the Presidential Mansion, Panathenaic Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games), National Library, and busy city center squares. See the newer neighborhoods that came after the 2004 Olympic Games. The tour ends at the Acropolis (you'll need to buy admission separately). Later, head to the Plaka neighborhood with its Greek tavernas and historic character.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President), Hotel (Athens Comfort)
Included Activities
- Athens city tour with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit the Acropolis (admission not included)
Landmarks Presidential Mansion Panathenaic Stadium National Library Acropolis Plaka 
- Day 9
Athens
You have the whole day free in Athens. Walk through the charming streets, find hidden spots filled with history, and take your time exploring at your own pace. There's a lot here to discover on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President), Hotel (Athens Comfort)
- Day 10
Saronic Islands - Nafplio
Early morning ferry takes you to Aegina island, inhabited for over 4,000 years. Explore the picturesque harbor, traditional neighborhoods, and the Greek Temple of Apollo. Ferry to Poros (about 1 hour 15 minutes), where you have free time and lunch. Then a short 15-minute journey to Galatas village, followed by a road trip through hillside landscapes to Epidaurus. Visit the Ancient Theatre (admission included), built 2,400 years ago and still hosting performances. Continue to Nafplio, a charming coastal city with a citadel and Venetian fortress. Explore during free time and have dinner included. Ferry schedules may shift in low season, so Aegina might not be visited if connections don't work out.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia)
Included Activities
- Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus visit (admission included)
Optional Activities
- Explore Aegina harbor
- Visit Temple of Apollo
- Explore Poros island
- Walk through Nafplio
Landmarks Aegina Island Greek Temple of Apollo Poros Island Galatas Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus Nafplio Citadel 
- Day 11
Nafplio to Patras
Travel across the Peloponnese mountains to Tripoli, capital of the Arcadia region. Spend free time at Areos Square with its cafes and restaurants. Continue to Olympia to see the Archaeological Site (ticket and guided tour included), where the first Olympic Games started in 776 BC. You'll see the Temple of Zeus, Stadium, Gymnasium, and Arena. Head to Patras, Greece's third-largest city and a bustling port with a medieval fortress overlooking it. Visit Greece's largest cathedral and the nearby church of St. Andrew. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Moxy Patras Marina), Hotel (My Way Patras)
Included Activities
- Olympia Archaeological Site visit with guided tour (admission included)
Optional Activities
- Explore Areos Square in Tripoli
Landmarks Olympia Archaeological Site Temple of Zeus Stadium at Olympia Gymnasium at Olympia Patras Medieval Fortress Church of St. Andrew 
- Day 12
Patras to Brindisi
After breakfast, cross the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, a spectacular suspension bridge connecting the Peloponnese with mainland Greece. Travel through Central Greece and Epirus. Arrive in Igoumenitsa port town with time for a walk before boarding a modern ferry at 2:00 p.m. for an 8-hour crossing of the Ionian Sea to Italy. You'll arrive in Brindisi around 9:00 p.m. and spend the night there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palazzo Virgilio)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Igoumenitsa
Landmarks Rio–Antirrio Bridge 
- Day 13
Brindisi to Naples
Check out two authentic towns today. Start in Alberobello, famous for its unique conical-shaped houses called trulli with distinctive stacked stone roofs (it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Then head to Matera in the Basilicata region, known for its ancient historic center and the Sassi di Matera, dwellings carved into rock dating back thousands of years (also UNESCO-listed and one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements). After included lunch in Matera, travel through beautiful mountain landscapes toward Naples, arriving by evening with free time to explore.
- Meals
- Lunch (Included lunch in Matera)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palazzo Esedra), Hotel (Radisson Naples Nola), Hotel (Ramada Napoles City Center)
Included Activities
- Lunch in Matera (included)
Optional Activities
- Explore Alberobello trulli houses
- Walk through Matera's ancient center
Landmarks Alberobello Sassi di Matera 
- Day 14
Capri - Pompeii - Rome
Ferry to Capri for a 45-minute crossing to this island famous for natural beauty and luxury. You can optionally visit Grotta Bianca or take the cable car to Capri town and the Gardens of Augustus for panoramic views. Return to Naples for free time to walk around and have lunch. In the afternoon, visit Pompeii (admission and guided tour included), the ancient city buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Continue to Rome, arriving at the end of the day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ih Roma Z3), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Pompeii archaeological site visit with guided tour (admission included)
Optional Activities
- Boat tour to Grotta Bianca in Capri
- Cable car to Capri town
- Visit Gardens of Augustus
Landmarks Capri Island Grotta Bianca Gardens of Augustus Pompeii 
- Day 15
Rome
After breakfast, your trip comes to an end, leaving you with lasting memories from the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
