16 days tour

Italy & Greece With Iconic Aegean Islands Cruise

Italy & Greece With Iconic Aegean Islands Cruise

This tour includes:

Others

Acropolis Athens Archeological Site of Olympia Archeological site of Mycenae City of Verona Ephesus Historic Centre of Florence Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City Piazza del Duomo Pisa Venice and its Lagoon

Accommodation

Rome: Villa Maria Regina or similar Florence: B&B Hotel City Center Venice: Poppi Hotel or similar Olympia: Olympia Place or similar Nauplia: Rex Hotel or similar Athens: Acropolis Select

Transport

Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi; mini-train to Pisa; canal transfer boat in Venice; ferry Ancona-Patras in 2-berth cabins with private shower and toilet; Cruise in fully air-conditioned inside cabins with private shower and toilet. Cruise ship fare, basic drink package, select excursions and entertainment are included. Upgrades available at a supplement.

Guide

With COSMOS, thereโ€™s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Weโ€™d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March , 2023. Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ---------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technologyโ€”including our Go Beyond Devices in Europeโ€”enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with Cosmos removes many of the โ€œtouch pointsโ€ of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: Cosmos has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operationโ€”from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Meals

Buffet breakfasts daily; 3 dinners, including dinner at a local restaurant in Nauplia; full board on cruise

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Optional

VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL A tour around the Vatican Museums to admire the beautiful tapestry gallery and the Sistine Chapel with masterpieces by Botticelli and Signorelli. See the "Genesis" and Michelangeloโ€™s "Last Judgment". TREASURES OF ROME AND DINNER Enjoy a tour of Rome and relax over a 3-course dinner with dessert, local wine, and authentic Roman atmosphere! TUSCAN GASTRONOMY EXPERIENCE An insight into the food and wine tradition of Tuscany, land of gourmets. Not to be missed! HIGHLIGHTS OF UFFIZI GALLERY Come face-to-face with the worldโ€™s greatest masterpieces when you skip the long lines and head right into the Uffizi Gallery on this extraordinary guided tour! VENETIAN DINNER The magic of Venice comes to life as you enjoy an unforgettable evening of gourmet specialties at one of the cityโ€™s most celebrated restaurants. GONDOLA When in Rome, do as the Romans -- and when in Venice, head right for the gondolas! Hop aboard a traditional gondola for a ride through the magical Venetian canals VENETIAN LAGOON CRUISE WITH BURANO VISIT Experience the floating city from the water as you cruise along the lagoon to charming Burano Island for free time to explore on your own. MAGIC OF VERONA Discover Verona by coach and by foot on this guided introduction to the city forever tied to ancient Rome and Shakespeareยฟs ยฟRomeo & Julietยฟ. eater. DISCOVER ANCIENT OLYMPIA This ancient site is the most famous of Greek sanctuaries, where Zeus was worshiped and where his ivory and gold statue was counted among the Seven Wonders of the World. GREEK DINNER & CULTURE Enjoy an unforgettable evening of authentic Greek food, culture, dancing, and music at this fun interactive dining experience.

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Itinerary of your trip Italy & Greece With Iconic Aegean Islands Cruise

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Rome, Italy
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Rome, Italy

      Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Italyโ€™s ancient capital using your CosmosGO app. This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Rome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Rome

      The โ€œEternal Cityโ€ is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Start the included introduction to Romeโ€™s landmarks from St. Peterโ€™s Square with a Local Guide. Enjoy a drive along the iconic landmarks of the city: the Tiber River, the Caius Cestius Pyramid, the Aurelian Walls, and the Caracalla Baths. Complete the experience with a walk back in time from the Circus Maximus to the Arch of Constantine and to the fascinating Colosseum, symbol of the Roman Empire. Donโ€™t miss out on the opportunity to visit the treasures of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel, on our optional excursion. (B)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Romeโ€“Pisaโ€“Florence
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Romeโ€“Pisaโ€“Florence

      Vistas of rolling hills, cypress trees, vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of your journey through beautiful Tuscany. Stop in Pisa and enjoy a mini-train ride to see the Square of Miracles and the amazing Leaning Tower, then on to Florence. End the day by joining the optional Gastronomy Experience in a typical restaurant.
      Todayโ€™s Distance: 273 mi/ 440 km (B)
  • Day 4 Day 4: Florence
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Florence

      Today, discover the wonders of Florence, starting with a guided walking tour, featuring some of the cityโ€™s greatest attractions. See Piazza Santa Croce; world-famous Signoria Square; 13th-century Palazzo Vecchio with its collection of artistic masterpieces; Loggia dei Lanzi; the unique Duomo with Giottoโ€™s Gothic Bell Tower and the Baptistryโ€™s ornate bronze door known as the โ€œGate of Paradise.โ€ (B)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Florenceโ€“Veronaโ€“Venice Area
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Florenceโ€“Veronaโ€“Venice Area

      Travel north and cross the Po River to Verona, setting for Shakespeareโ€™s Romeo & Juliet. Marvel at the ancient Roman Arena, built for gladiator fights but now still used as a popular venue for the festivals and concerts; shop in Via Mazzini, or just wander the cobblestone streets of the city center.
      Todayโ€™s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km (B)
  • Day 6 Day 6: Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Venice

      Venice is a place of unmatched beauty and a feast of fantastic sights. View the delightful crisscrossing canals, the gondolas, arched bridges, palaces, and piazzas. Your included orientation features a boat ride to St. Markโ€™s Square and a visit to a Venetian glassblowing workshop. Youโ€™ll have time to explore at leisure on your own, sipping a cappuccino or the typical Venetian drink called spritz at one of the many bars or cafรฉs. or join one of our optional excursions, like a ride on one of the most iconic boats in the world, the romantic gondola. (B,D)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Venice Areaโ€“Ancona (Embarkation)โ€“Overnight Ferry Crossing To Patras, Greece
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Venice Areaโ€“Ancona (Embarkation)โ€“Overnight Ferry Crossing To Patras, Greece

      Travel across the flatlands of the Po Delta to reach Ancona on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, to embark on the ferry for the crossing to Patras, Greece. Accommodation will be in two-berth cabins with private shower and toilet.
      Todayโ€™s Distance by coach: 186 mi/ 300 km (B)
  • Day 8 Day 8: Patras (Disembarkation)โ€“Olympia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Patras (Disembarkation)โ€“Olympia

      During the crossing, enjoy the shipโ€™s amenities. Disembark in Patras and drive south into the Peloponnese to Olympia.
      Todayโ€™s Distance: 63 mi/ 100 km (B,D) (excluding overnight ferry)
  • Day 9 Day 9: Olympiaโ€“Nauplia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Olympiaโ€“Nauplia

      Enjoy time at leisure or make the most of this morning by taking the optional tour of the sites of ancient Olympia, including the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. In the afternoon, enjoy the rugged scenery of the Peloponnese on the way to Nauplia. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
      Todayโ€™s Distance: 124 mi/ 201 km (B,D)
  • Day 10 Day 10: Naupliaโ€“Mycenaeโ€“Athens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Naupliaโ€“Mycenaeโ€“Athens

      Morning visit with a Local Guide to the impressive ruins of Mycenae, an ancient city of Homerโ€™s epics. Later, stop to view the Corinth Canal, built between 1881 and 1893.
      Todayโ€™s Distance: 87 mi/ 140 km (B)
  • Day 11 Day 11: Athens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Athens

      Join the included sightseeing tour of Athens, featuring the highlights of the ancient capital and a visit to the Acropolis. Explore the shops and museums or take the tram to the coast. In the evening, enjoy the lively atmosphere of the tavernas in the old Plaka district with its narrow streets and sound of bouzouki music, or join an optional traditional Greek dinner. (B)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Athensโ€“Embarkation Portโ€“Mykonos
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Athensโ€“Embarkation Portโ€“Mykonos

      Board your Celestyal cruise ship. Cruise the Aegean Sea to Mykonos, with its white houses, chapels, and windmills. Late-evening departure for Kusadasi, Turkey. (B,L,D)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Kusadasi, Turkeyโ€“Patmos, Greece
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Kusadasi, Turkeyโ€“Patmos, Greece

      Two ports of call today. First, Kusadasi on the Turkish coast. An included excursion is available to the fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus. Next, discover the tiny Greek island of Patmos, where St. John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. The 11th-century monastery with its valuable manuscript collection is well worth a visit. (B,L,D)

  • Day 14 Day 14: Heraklionโ€“Santorini
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Heraklionโ€“Santorini

      First port of call today is Heraklion on Crete. Join the included excursion to Knossos, the hub of the 3000-BC Minoan civilization. Afternoon call (weather permitting) at Santorini, the โ€œBlack Pearl of the Aegean.โ€ An optional shore excursion takes you up to the cliff-top village of Oia for one of the worldโ€™s most breathtaking panoramas. (B,L,D)

  • Day 15 Day 15: Disembarkation Portโ€“Athens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Disembarkation Portโ€“Athens

      Early morning arrival. Drive to Athens and relax, visit a museum, or go shopping. (B)

  • Day 16 Day 16: Athens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Athens

      Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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