Tour Best Of Italy And Greece (14 Days)

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Florence: Enjoy a local Tuscan Be My Guest dinner with Count Miari Fulcis on his 15th-century organic olive oil estate in the Tuscan hills, used as a location for many famous films like ’Room with a View’ and ’Tea with Mussolini’. Rome: Be inspired by the magnificence of Michelangelo and da Vinci at the Vatican Museums and enjoy an exclusive visit up the spiral staircase designed by the famous architect Donato Bramante in a part of the Vatican not open to the public. Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city. Vatican: Visit Vatican City and tour St. Peter’s Basilica with a Local Specialist. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà. Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a passionate local. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, and stand beside the Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators. Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square. Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration. Meteora: With a Local Specialist, visit two of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, teetering on towers of rock and arguably the most spectacular place to visit in Greece. Delphi: With your Local Specialist, walk to The Sacred Way once lined with offertory temples. See the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and pass the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the Temple of Apollo, where people once sought divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle. Athens: Delve into Athens with a Local Specialist. See the iconic highlights of this ancient city, from the Acropolis to the site of the first modern Olympics. Ephesus: Discover one of the world’s finest ancient sites. Led by your Local Specialist, walk the Arcadian Way, see the Library of Celsus and Amphitheater and visit the House of the Virgin Mary. Rhodes: With your Local Specialist, explore the classical Acropolis of Lindos and the Temple of Athena in Rhodes. These awe-inspiring ruins date back to the 4th century and offer panoramic views of the stunning coastline. Venice: Learn about the history and ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing, playing your role in ensuring the survival of this traditional craft through your visit. : VIP Admission to the Vatican Museums : Explore Rome, Florence, Delphi and Athens with a Local Specialist : View the ancient sites of Rome, the Duomo and Baptistery in Florence, the Doge’s Palace and the Basilica in Venice and the Parthenon, Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus in Athens : See Hadrian’s Arch in Athens : Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in Venice : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Overnight ferry from Ancona to Igoumenitsa : Optional Experiences and free time : Four-night Aegean Cruise An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Overnight ferry from Ancona to Igoumenitsa Optional Experiences and free time Four-night Aegean Cruise

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All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Accommodation

Villa Pamphili Villa Neroli Novotel Mestre Castellana Amalia Kalambaka Amalia Delphi Crowne Plaza Athens Aegean Cruise

Meals

1 Welcome Reception (WR) 13 Breakfast (B) 8 Dinner (D) 4 Lunch (L)

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Piazzas and Fountains of Rome Adult Price: €33.00* Delights of Rome with Dinner Adult Price: €50.00* Discover Palazzo Vecchio Adult Price: €42.00* Gondolas and the Grand Canal Adult Price: €76.00* Venice’s Secrets and St. Mark’s Basilica Adult Price: €38.00* Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Adult Price: €72.00* Patmos Countryside Tour with Hora and the Grotto of the Apocalypse Adult Price: €67.00* Minoan Palace of Knossos - 1st European Civilization Adult Price: €74.00* Myconian Countryside tour with Hora & Little Venice Adult Price: €67.00* Spectacular Oia Village Perched On The Caldera Rim Adult Price: €74.00* Akrotiri Village Excavations Adult Price: €74.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

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Arrival and departure transfers (available on request). Other meals, snacks and drinks. Pre and post tour accommodation. Cabin Upgrades - Can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page. Single supplement (Mandatory) - Can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

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Day 1 Day 1: Ciao Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Ciao Rome

Welcome to Rome, the ’Eternal City’. Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception and evening orientation drive to view some of this city’s magnificent sites.
Day 2 Day 2: Discover Ancient Rome And The Vatican City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Discover Ancient Rome And The Vatican City

Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and view Michelangelo’s Pietà with a Local Specialist. See the Circus Maximus where chariot races were held and enjoy an in depth walking experience around the walls of the Colosseum. There’s time afterwards to explore the city on your own or simply relax and watch the world go by.
Day 3 Day 3: Journey To Renaissance Florence Dive Into Culture Connect With Locals
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Journey To Renaissance Florence Dive Into Culture Connect With Locals

This morning, head to the Vatican Museums with a Local Specialist. Dive Into Culture as you ascend the Bramante staircase, then admire Michelangelo’s frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Later, drive north to Renaissance Florence in Tuscany. Tonight, Connect With Locals at a Be My Guest experience in the Chianti countryside.
Day 4 Day 4: Venture To Venice (Mestre)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Venture To Venice (Mestre)

Your Local Specialist reveals Florence’s rich cultural heritage during your walking tour. Visit Piazza della Signoria, with its impressive sculptures, and imposing palazzi. View the marble Duomo and the famous Baptistery, renowned for its bronze doors with relief sculptures and the Ponte Vecchio. Learn about the quality and workmanship of one of this city’s historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Then travel through the Apennines and cross the Veneto plains to Venice. This evening, you may choose to take a gondola ride along the city’s enchanting canals.
Day 5 Day 5: Explore The Floating City Make Travel Matter
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Explore The Floating City Make Travel Matter

Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square to see the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica and the ornate Doge’s Palace. Later, you’ll enjoy a memorable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you’ll witness the ancient Venetian tradition of glassblowing. You’ll learn how the talented master craftsmen are using the same techniques their forefathers once did and how your visit helps to preserve this delicate art for generations to come. Don’t resist the urge to buy a souvenir to remember the special experience before enjoying the rest of the day to explore Venice your way. You could choose to spend a lazy evening watching the traffic on the busy waterways with a Venetian Spritz, or consider taking an Optional Experience to one of the islands in the lagoon.
Day 6 Day 6: Onwards To Greece
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Onwards To Greece

Today, we make our way to mainland Greece.
Day 7 Day 7: Monasteries Of Meteora On The Way To Kalambaka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Monasteries Of Meteora On The Way To Kalambaka

After arriving in Greece, travel north to Kalambaka and the astonishing UNESCO-listed monasteries of Meteora. These are some of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece. Your Local Specialist will guide you on a visit to two of the six monasteries built on sandstone rocks that tower above the town. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: Onwards To Legendary Delphi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Onwards To Legendary Delphi

Drive south towards Mount Parnassos and Delphi, where we will stay overnight. Join a Local Specialist and see the site of the most important oracle in the classical world and walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo where athletes competed in the Pythian Games.
Day 9 Day 9: Off To Historic Athens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Off To Historic Athens

We depart the ’navel of the earth’ today and travel to Athens where we’ll discover the city’s rich heritage during our morning sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Marvel at the Agora, the Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. See Hadrian’s Arch and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. Indulge in a Farewell Dinner to celebrate the end of your trip.
Day 10 Day 10: Embark And Cruise To Stunning Mykonos
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Embark And Cruise To Stunning Mykonos

Board your ship in Athens. Cruise to the island of Mykonos and spend time discovering the town and sparkling beaches.
Day 11 Day 11: Continue To Ancient Ephesus And Patmos
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Continue To Ancient Ephesus And Patmos

Arrive early at the port of Kusadasi in Turkey where you will enjoy a complimentary Shore Experience to Ephesus. Continue on to Patmos, where you might join an Optional Experience to the cave where the Book of Revelation was written.
Day 12 Day 12: A Day To Explore Beautiful Rhodes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: A Day To Explore Beautiful Rhodes

Arriving in Rhodes, you may wish to join an optional experience for an encounter with one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World today. Walk in the footsteps of the medieval knights who conquered this land. There’s time to explore it for yourself as you trace the thick stone walls, gates and cobblestone lanes of its capital before returning to your cruise.
Day 13 Day 13: Cruise To Crete And On To Santorini
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Cruise To Crete And On To Santorini

You may decide to explore Crete’s ancient Minoan culture and heritage at the Palace of Knossos. Admire its bright wall paintings that were restored at the turn of the 20th century and explore centuries of history that predate Christ. Or choose to drive deep into the beautiful countryside and experience the true flavor of Cretan lifestyle. Continue to Santorini, watching as this Cycladic island comes closer on the horizon, rising out of the Aegean with its distinctive cliff-top towns. You could consider an optional Shore Experience this afternoon, passing villages and vineyards bound for Oia with its white buildings and blue-domed churches which vie for the best views over the caldera.
Day 14 Day 14: Disembark In Athens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Disembark In Athens

This morning, disembark from your ship for your transfer to the airport.

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Italy And Greece (14 Days)

Day 1: Ciao Rome

Day 2: Discover Ancient Rome And The Vatican City

Day 3: Journey To Renaissance Florence Dive Into Culture Connect With Locals

Day 4: Venture To Venice (Mestre)

Day 5: Explore The Floating City Make Travel Matter

Day 6: Onwards To Greece

Day 7: Monasteries Of Meteora On The Way To Kalambaka

Day 8: Onwards To Legendary Delphi

Day 9: Off To Historic Athens

Day 10: Embark And Cruise To Stunning Mykonos

Day 11: Continue To Ancient Ephesus And Patmos

Day 12: A Day To Explore Beautiful Rhodes

Day 13: Cruise To Crete And On To Santorini

Day 14: Disembark In Athens

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