Can I get a shared room instead of booking a single room?

Of course, you can have a twin share room with someone on your same gender. The twin share room will cost $4,629.00 and that is subject to change.

What kind of apparel should we expect to bring?

There is no real dress attire for this trip. It would just be whatever you feel is appropriate to travel in. For some of the restaurants, a nice shirt would be nice but this trip is not fancy by any means.

Could you please send details of meals and accommodation?

You may able to see on the link below for the information of the tour as well as the accommodations for this tour.

How should we coordinate flights to and from Europe?

We are unable to assist with booking flights, we encourage you to look independently via your favorite search engine or airline. You will fly into Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and out of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

Favor cotizarnos la mejor opcion. Podrriamos manejar un carro alquilado o ir en un grupo. Que nos proponen?

Are you interested in booking this trip as a regular group tour, where the group size can range between 20 to 50 people, with no changes to the itinerary? Or are you looking to arrange your own private adventure?

On this tour, will there be an opportunity to see Michelangelo's David in Florence and the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

Michelangelo's 'David' will be an Optional Experience for this tour which means if you would like to see it, it will be at an additional cost. Apologies as the Leaning Tower of Pisa is not included or offered in this tour.

What are the gratuities for local specialists?

Gratuities for Local Specialists (optional shore experiences), Travel Director (on board with guests) and crew offering services (such as beauty salon staff) are not included.

Is it best to arrive day of or before or what have previous tourists done for this trip?

This would be your personal choice, we can book you a pre accommodation.

What are the transfer details?

Arrival transfers from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) depart at 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30 on the first day of the trip only. Guests should arrive an hour before the last transfer time, or they may miss out on the included Welcome Reception and orientation drive.

I would like to take my sister with me on this trip. We are 70+ and my sister has onset Alzheimer's. We can't walk long distances and take long stairs. But visiting Greece has been one of my dreams. Is this possible, can we enjoy this trip before my sister's mind fade? We did Spanish Wonders recently, difficult yet beautiful. We had been with Trafalgar before.

No worries, even this trip is dynamic, which means longer distances and inclines surfaces, active pace, 4+ miles per day of walking and maybe involve some steep hills. The travel director will give time to rest and place to stay when the guests are tired. You can also check other trips in Greece below which the activity level is balance, that means medium distance and some uneven surfaces, 1-3 miles of walking per day.

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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 (Midas Palace)
Included Activities
- Orientation to Rome with Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Piazzas and Fountains of Rome (€33.00)
- Delights of Rome with Dinner (€50.00)
Day 2
Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Midas Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit Colosseum
- Visit Circus Maximus
- Private after-hours visit to Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin
- See Mouth of Truth
- Visit church crypt and relics of Saint Valentine
Landmarks
Colosseum
Circus Maximus
Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin
Mouth of Truth
Day 3
Rome to Florence
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Be My Guest experience in Chianti countryside)
Accommodation
Hotel (Villa Neroli)
Included Activities
- Vatican Museums visit with Local Specialist
- Sistine Chapel - Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling
- St Peter's Basilica visit with Local Specialist
- View Michelangelo's Pietà
- Be My Guest experience in Chianti countryside
Landmarks
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
St Peter's Basilica
Day 4
Florence to Venice
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana), Hotel (Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Florence with Local Specialist
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
- View Duomo and Baptistry
- Visit Ponte Vecchio
- Florentine leathercraft demonstration
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride along Venice's canals (€76.00)
- Venice's Secrets and St. Mark's Basilica (€38.00)
Landmarks
Piazza della Signoria
Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
Baptistry of Florence
Ponte Vecchio
Day 5
Venice
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana), Hotel (Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Private launch cruise to St. Mark's Square
- Visit Bridge of Sighs
- Visit St. Mark's Basilica
- Visit Doge's Palace
- Venetian glassblowing demonstration and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience
Optional Activities
- Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks (€72.00)
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 to Kalambaka
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Amalia Kalambaka)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO-listed Meteora monasteries with Local Specialist
Landmarks
Meteora Monasteries
Day 8
Kalambaka to Delphi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Amalia Delphi)
Included Activities
- Visit Delphi archaeological site with Local Specialist
- Walk the Sacred Way
- Visit Temple of Apollo
Optional Activities
- Greek Culinary Experience
Landmarks
Temple of Apollo at Delphi
Sacred Way at Delphi
Day 9
Delphi to Athens
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebration dinner at the end of your land tour)
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Athens with Local Specialist
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Temple of Zeus
- Visit Acropolis
- See Hadrian's Arch
- Visit 1896 Olympic stadium
Landmarks
Royal Palace
Temple of Zeus
Acropolis
Hadrian's Arch
Panathenaic Stadium
Day 10
Athens to Mykonos
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Mykonos
Landmarks
Mykonos
Day 11
Mykonos to Kusadasi to Patmos
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Ephesus Shore Experience - complimentary
- Walk Arcadian Way in Ephesus
- Visit Library of Celsus
- Visit Amphitheatre in Ephesus
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
Optional Activities
- Patmos Countryside Tour with Hora and the Grotto of the Apocalypse (€67.00)
Landmarks
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Amphitheatre of Ephesus
Day 12
Patmos to Rhodes
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Optional Activities
- Encounter with one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Explore Acropolis of Lindos with Local Specialist
- Visit Temple of Athena
Landmarks
Acropolis of Lindos
Temple of Athena at Lindos
Day 13
Rhodes to Crete to Santorini
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Optional Activities
- Minoan Palace of Knossos - 1st European Civilization (€74.00)
- Cretan countryside experience
- Spectacular Oia Village Perched On The Caldera Rim (€74.00)
- Akrotiri Village Excavations (€74.00)
Landmarks
Palace of Knossos
Oia
Day 14
Santorini
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
Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
Baptistry of Florence
Ponte Vecchio

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

Landmarks
Meteora Monasteries

Landmarks
Temple of Apollo at Delphi
Sacred Way at Delphi

Landmarks
Royal Palace
Temple of Zeus
Acropolis
Hadrian's Arch
Panathenaic Stadium

Landmarks
Mykonos

Landmarks
Ephesus
Library of Celsus
Amphitheatre of Ephesus

Landmarks
Acropolis of Lindos
Temple of Athena at Lindos

Landmarks
Palace of Knossos
Oia

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Insurance
Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Midas Palace
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Villa Neroli
Hotel
day 3
Novotel Mestre Castellana
Hotel
Days 4, 5
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
MV Celestyal Discovery
Hotel
Days 10, 11, 12, 13

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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
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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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Emmanuelle
Asked on March 26th, 2025
Can I get a shared room instead of booking a single room?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025
  Of course, you can have a twin share room with someone on your same gender. The twin share room will cost $4,629.00 and that is subject to change.
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Deborah
Asked on March 23rd, 2025
What kind of apparel should we expect to bring?
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2025
  There is no real dress attire for this trip. It would just be whatever you feel is appropriate to travel in. For some of the restaurants, a nice shirt would be nice but this trip is not fancy by any means.
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Joyce
Asked on February 24th, 2025
Could you please send details of meals and accommodation?
Accommodation
Meals
- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2025
  You may able to see on the link below for the information of the tour as well as the accommodations for this tour.
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Rafael
Asked on February 2nd, 2025
How should we coordinate flights to and from Europe?
Flights / Transfers
- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2025
  We are unable to assist with booking flights, we encourage you to look independently via your favorite search engine or airline. You will fly into Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and out of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
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Muhammad
Asked on January 28th, 2025
Favor cotizarnos la mejor opcion. Podrriamos manejar un carro alquilado o ir en un grupo. Que nos proponen?
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2025
  Are you interested in booking this trip as a regular group tour, where the group size can range between 20 to 50 people, with no changes to the itinerary? Or are you looking to arrange your own private adventure?
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Lotte
Asked on January 18th, 2025
On this tour, will there be an opportunity to see Michelangelo's David in Florence and the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2025
  Michelangelo's 'David' will be an Optional Experience for this tour which means if you would like to see it, it will be at an additional cost. Apologies as the Leaning Tower of Pisa is not included or offered in this tour.
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Anne
Asked on November 13th, 2024
What are the gratuities for local specialists?
Other
- TrafalgarOperator•Written November 2024
  Gratuities for Local Specialists (optional shore experiences), Travel Director (on board with guests) and crew offering services (such as beauty salon staff) are not included.
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Rafael
Asked on August 24th, 2024
Is it best to arrive day of or before or what have previous tourists done for this trip?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written August 2024
  This would be your personal choice, we can book you a pre accommodation.
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Maximiliano
Asked on July 12th, 2024
What are the transfer details?
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Transport
- TrafalgarOperator•Written July 2024
  Arrival transfers from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) depart at 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30 on the first day of the trip only. Guests should arrive an hour before the last transfer time, or they may miss out on the included Welcome Reception and orientation drive.
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Roger
Asked on May 19th, 2024
I would like to take my sister with me on this trip. We are 70+ and my sister has onset Alzheimer's. We can't walk long distances and take long stairs. But visiting Greece has been one of my dreams. Is this possible, can we enjoy this trip before my sister's mind fade? We did Spanish Wonders recently, difficult yet beautiful. We had been with Trafalgar before.
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Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written May 2024
  No worries, even this trip is dynamic, which means longer distances and inclines surfaces, active pace, 4+ miles per day of walking and maybe involve some steep hills. The travel director will give time to rest and place to stay when the guests are tired. You can also check other trips in Greece below which the activity level is balance, that means medium distance and some uneven surfaces, 1-3 miles of walking per day.

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