Will you have any travel dates after 12 Sept? We are interested in dates one week later due to college graduation on the 18th. also, do you offer an additional day in Rome to see Pompeii?

We completely understand the timing around a graduation is important unfortunately, there is no departures after 12 September at this time, and this itinerary doesn't offer an additional day in Rome to visit Pompeii. If you have alternative trip, we will be happy to assist you.

What happens if I need to cancel my tour?

The cancellation policy details the terms and fees applicable, which are generally stricter closer to the departure date.

What are the details regarding the gondola excursion in Venice?

The gondola ride along Venice's canals is an optional excursion and cannot be pre-booked. It is offered by the tour director on the day of the tour.

What is the policy on luggage during the tour?

A single bag is allowed with dimensions not exceeding 30"x18"x10" and weight not exceeding 50 pounds. Carry-on luggage must fit under the coach seat or in the overhead compartment.

does this price include air fare?

The adventures we offer will not include international airfare, as travellers can join the trip from many different countries. However, we include intra air only for the trip. You will be responsible for booking your own flights to meet at the starting city of your adventure. We recommend you do not book your airfare until your place is confirmed and guaranteed to depart.

Are there any age restrictions for tour participants?

Yes, some tours may have age limitations which are outlined in the specific tour details prior to booking.

What are the group size limitations for bookings?

The tour can accommodate up to 48 guests.

What are the transfer options if arriving outside the scheduled times?

If your flights do not align with the scheduled complimentary transfer times, you may need to arrange alternative transport at your own expense.

What dining options are available during the tour?

Meals are typically included as specified in the itinerary; however, dietary requests can be accommodated if noted in advance.

What is the refund policy if the tour gets canceled?

If the tour is canceled, the operator provides alternatives such as booking another tour or a full refund.

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In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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 20 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Rome
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Barcelo Roma)
Optional Activities
- Piazzas and Fountains of Rome - Discover charming areas with a Local Specialist, including the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon (€33.00)
- Delights of Rome with Dinner - Evening coach tour of the city's beloved sights followed by light dinner of Italian specialities with local music and drinks (€50.00)
Day 2
Rome
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Barcelo Roma)
Included Activities
- Colosseum visit
- Circus Maximus visit
- Private after-hours visit to Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin and the Mouth of Truth
- Mouth of Truth photo opportunity
Optional Activities
- Piazzas and Fountains of Rome - Discover charming areas with a Local Specialist, including the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon (€33.00)
- Delights of Rome with Dinner - Evening coach tour of the city's beloved sights followed by light dinner of Italian specialities with local music and drinks (€50.00)
Landmarks
Colosseum
Circus Maximus
Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin
Mouth of Truth
Day 3
Rome - Vatican City - Florence
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Local hospitality and regional flavours in Chianti countryside)
Accommodation
Hotel (Starhotels Tuscany)
Included Activities
- Vatican Museums visit with Local Specialist
- Sistine Chapel visit
- St. Peter's Basilica visit with Local Specialist
- Pietà viewing
- Be My Guest experience in Chianti countryside
Landmarks
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica
Day 4
Florence - Venice (Mestre)
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Florence walking tour with Local Specialist
- Piazza della Signoria visit
- Duomo visit
- Baptistery visit
- Ponte Vecchio visit
- Florentine leathercraft demonstration
Optional Activities
- Michelangelo's 'David' & Accademia - Visit the Academy of Fine Arts with expert commentary from Local Specialist. 50% cancellation fee applies if cancelled (€47.00)
- Gondolas and the Grand Canal - Cruise by private water taxi along the Grand Canal, then glide on a gondola along Venice's narrow waterways (€76.00)
- Gondola ride along Venice's enchanting canals
Landmarks
Piazza della Signoria
Duomo
Baptistery
Ponte Vecchio
Day 5
Venice
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Private launch cruise to St. Mark's Square
- Bridge of Sighs viewing
- St. Mark's Basilica visit
- Doge's Palace visit
- Glassblowing demonstration and experience
Optional Activities
- Venice's Secrets and St. Mark's Basilica - Explore hidden streets with Local Specialist and visit the majestic Basilica with magnificent mosaics (€38.00)
- Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks - Discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat, enjoy a delicious meal with drinks on the fishermen's island of Burano (€72.00)
- Visit one of the islands in the lagoon
- Venetian Spritz at a waterside location
Landmarks
St. Mark's Square
Bridge of Sighs
St. Mark's Basilica
Doge's Palace
Day 6
Venice to Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre)
Day 7
Athens - Kalambaka
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Amalia Kalambaka)
Included Activities
- Travel to Kalambaka
- Meteora monasteries visits (two of six monasteries) with Local Specialist
Landmarks
Meteora Monasteries
Day 8
Kalambaka - Delphi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Amalia Delphi)
Included Activities
- Oracle site visit
- Sacred Way walk with Local Specialist
- Temple of Apollo visit
Optional Activities
- Greek Culinary Experience - Fun, interactive cooking class where you'll taste your creations and other dishes prepared by your chef
- Flavours of Parnassos Mountain and Wine Tasting - Meet a local wine expert at a restaurant overlooking olive trees. Discover local wines, learn about indigenous grape varieties, and enjoy Greek hors d'oeuvres, choice of entrees, and dessert. Wine tasting, drinks and dinner included (€51.00)
Landmarks
Temple of Apollo
Sacred Way
Day 9
Delphi - Athens
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration dinner to mark the end of the trip)
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre)
Included Activities
- Royal Palace viewing
- Temple of Zeus visit
- Acropolis visit with Local Specialist
- Hadrian's Arch viewing
- Stadium of the first modern Olympics (1896) viewing
Landmarks
Acropolis
Temple of Zeus
Hadrian's Arch
Panathenaic Stadium
Day 10
Athens
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Colosseum
Circus Maximus
Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin
Mouth of Truth

Landmarks
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica

Landmarks
Piazza della Signoria
Duomo
Baptistery
Ponte Vecchio

Landmarks
St. Mark's Square
Bridge of Sighs
St. Mark's Basilica
Doge's Palace

Landmarks
Meteora Monasteries

Landmarks
Temple of Apollo
Sacred Way

Landmarks
Acropolis
Temple of Zeus
Hadrian's Arch
Panathenaic Stadium

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Barcelo Roma
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Starhotels Tuscany
Hotel
day 3
Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre
Hotel
Days 6, 9
Amalia Kalambaka
Hotel
day 7
Amalia Delphi
Hotel
day 8

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4.8

Overall rating based on 8 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
Transport
4.8
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.5

Perry
September 29th, 2023
Vacation of a lifetime Very well organized, accommodations were great, food was excellent but what made the...
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Traveled in September 2023
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We're delighted to learn that you had a fantastic trip and enjoyed this incredible itinerary. We appreciate your review and look forward to having you join us again for your next trip.
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Brian
August 18th, 2023
Trip overall was a good experience the tour director and our coach driver's were awesome!!! The hotel in Venice was...
Trip overall was a good experience the tour director and our coach driver's were awesome!!! The hotel in Venice was awful outlet and lights didn't work their staff was rude and unaccomodating we couldn't use the pool on a hot day cause it was always closed thank God we only spent 1 day there with its filthy walls inside our room. We paid for one optional guide in Venice that was a joke the guide walked us to a abandoned church gave us some history on it and that was it went to St. Marks where none of us got to see the tomb and the tour was over didn't get close to our money's worth the entire group felt this way.Show more
Traveled in July 2023
Reply from: Trafalgar
We are pleased to receive your feedback regarding your recent trip. We are delighted to learn that our Travel Director and Coach Driver were professional and provided you with personal service to make it an unforgettable journey, and you explored the in-depth beauty of what Italy and Greece have to offer. We apologise that certain aspects of your itinerary, particularly the Optional Experience and the accommodation in Venice, did not meet your expectations and may have caused you some discomfort as a result. We will share your feedback with the appropriate department to review the choice of hotels to investigate any suitable improvements that could be made in the future. Nevertheless, we hope you made some new friendships and unforgettable memories during your time away with us.
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Maureen
June 25th, 2023
I enjoyed entire tour.
Traveled in June 2023
Reply from: Trafalgar
We thank you for your feedback during your time in Italy and Greece. We are always delighted to learn that our valuable guests have returned home from our guided trips with happy memories, and we hope that you will explore more exciting travel experiences with us.
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Becky
June 24th, 2023
It was a wonderful once in a lifetime experience! The hotels were clean and comfortable. The coaches were also...
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Traveled in June 2023
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for reviewing your Italy and Greece experience with us. We are delighted you had such an incredible adventure with our Travel Director, and they were able to make this trip so memorable. It was great to read our coaches met your expectations on cleanliness and that you travelled in comfort, as this is a crucial factor in enjoying your time on the road. We hope to have the pleasure of travelling with you again soon.
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Gil
June 22nd, 2023
Our tour leader, Romeo, was impeccable, and personable. Made sure everyone felt well taken cared of, despite the busy...
Our tour leader, Romeo, was impeccable, and personable. Made sure everyone felt well taken cared of, despite the busy schedule. The drivers were great, and very safe. Some more free time was needed for everyone to do their shopping. Food in most restaurants included were mediocre. More time should have been given for Tuscany countryside dinner.Show more
Traveled in June 2023
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for sharing your photo with us, and we appreciate your feedback during your time in Italy and Greece. It is lovely to read that our Travel Director and Coach Driver were professional and enthusiastic about travel, which is crucial in creating a memorable trip and enhancing your overall experience. We have noted your comments that you felt that extra free time was required for shopping and that some of the meals did not meet your expectations during the trip. We have passed on your suggestions to our Product Development team to establish what potential improvements we might make to this itinerary. Nevertheless, we hope you have returned home with beautiful memories and new friendships during your time away with us.
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Linda
May 24th, 2023
The entire trip was excellent. We were taken care of from the minute. We arrived until the minute we left. I would...
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Traveled in May 2023
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Thank you for your review. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience and look forward to travelling with you again in the future.
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Kathy
June 8th, 2019
My family enjoyed the trip. Loved to travel to small towns along the way.
Traveled in May 2019
Reply from: Trafalgar
At Trafalgar, we work passionately to create valuable journeys for our guests and so we are very happy to learn that you felt the Best of Italy and Greece itinerary truly lived up to its name. Furthermore, we are just as pleased that you and your family truly appreciated discovering the hand-picked locations on our carefully crafted itinerary and we hope that you will join us again soon to uncover more remarkable destinations.
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Michael
June 24th, 2018
Accommodations for the cruise quarters was the only disappointment. We were not given the opportunity to upgrade our...
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Traveled in June 2018

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Angela
Asked on February 14th, 2026
Will you have any travel dates after 12 Sept? We are interested in dates one week later due to college graduation on the 18th. also, do you offer an additional day in Rome to see Pompeii?
Price / Availability
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2026
  We completely understand the timing around a graduation is important unfortunately, there is no departures after 12 September at this time, and this itinerary doesn't offer an additional day in Rome to visit Pompeii. If you have alternative trip, we will be happy to assist you.
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  Angela
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  Any tours that would include Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Athens, meteora/kalambaka, olympus, delphi?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2026
  It's wonderful to hear about your preferred destinations. We do have several trips that include many of the places you're interested in, though not every location is covered in a single itinerary. We'd be happy to help you find the best options.
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  Angela
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  I dont see that any of these tours include italy and greece
- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2026
  Regrettably, there aren't other standard itineraries that combine all of the destinations you listed (Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Athens, Meteora/Kalambaka, Olympus, Delphi) into a single package. If your plans are flexible, alternatively, you could combine two tours, one focused in Italy (like Italian holiday) and another focused in Greece (like Secrets of Greece including Corfu). Together, these would cover almost all your desired stops.
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  Angela
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  Is there any possibility that late September or October dates will be added at some time?
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Bernard
Asked on March 27th, 2025
What happens if I need to cancel my tour?
Payments
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025
  The cancellation policy details the terms and fees applicable, which are generally stricter closer to the departure date.
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Mathieu
Asked on March 23rd, 2025
What are the details regarding the gondola excursion in Venice?
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025
  The gondola ride along Venice's canals is an optional excursion and cannot be pre-booked. It is offered by the tour director on the day of the tour.
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Dan
Asked on March 9th, 2025
What is the policy on luggage during the tour?
Transport
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025
  A single bag is allowed with dimensions not exceeding 30"x18"x10" and weight not exceeding 50 pounds. Carry-on luggage must fit under the coach seat or in the overhead compartment.
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Joyce
Asked on January 11th, 2025
does this price include air fare?
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2025
  The adventures we offer will not include international airfare, as travellers can join the trip from many different countries. However, we include intra air only for the trip. You will be responsible for booking your own flights to meet at the starting city of your adventure. We recommend you do not book your airfare until your place is confirmed and guaranteed to depart.
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Dante
Asked on December 24th, 2024
Are there any age restrictions for tour participants?
Age Range
- TrafalgarOperator•Written December 2024
  Yes, some tours may have age limitations which are outlined in the specific tour details prior to booking.
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Barry
Asked on November 30th, 2024
What are the group size limitations for bookings?
Group size
- TrafalgarOperator•Written November 2024
  The tour can accommodate up to 48 guests.
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Adrian
Asked on October 25th, 2024
What are the transfer options if arriving outside the scheduled times?
Flights / Transfers
- TrafalgarOperator•Written October 2024
  If your flights do not align with the scheduled complimentary transfer times, you may need to arrange alternative transport at your own expense.
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Corinna
Asked on August 25th, 2024
What dining options are available during the tour?
Meals
- TrafalgarOperator•Written August 2024
  Meals are typically included as specified in the itinerary; however, dietary requests can be accommodated if noted in advance.
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Charline
Asked on June 15th, 2024
What is the refund policy if the tour gets canceled?
Payments
- TrafalgarOperator•Written June 2024
  If the tour is canceled, the operator provides alternatives such as booking another tour or a full refund.

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