Italy & the Greek Islands
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Highlights
- Step into the Renaissance in Florence
- Indulge in Italian food and wine while taking in the Tuscan countryside
- Explore ancient Rome, the Vatican and Sistine Chapel
- Hike to the top of Athens’ ancient and famous Acropolis
- Partake in epic, world-class nightlife in Santorini and Paros
- Snap a photo of the beautiful whitewashed buildings of the Cycladic Islands
- Flood your Instagram with unreal vistas and Santorini sunsets
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Trip includes
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers
- Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
- Private deluxe motorcoach
- 13 nights in hand-picked accommodations
- Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
- Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
- Metro passes in Rome and Athens
- Skip-the-line entrances to the Colosseum, Vatican and Acropolis
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Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
Board your overnight flight. You’re heading to Italy & Greece, the yin and yang of classical history; home to endless sunshine and stylish Mediterranean living.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Welcome to Florence, Tuscany’s top city! The “Cradle of the Renaissance” helped usher in a more modern Europe thanks to its transformative effect on arts and architecture. Cozy up to the to top art museums, amazing food and great nig...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Join a local guide for a spirited walking tour featuring the best of the city’s Renaissance artwork.
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Cross the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, home to many jewelers and art merchants
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Enjoy a full free day in Florence, or take an excursion to the gorgeous Italian Riviera & Cinque Terre.
Free Time Suggestions
Art Class: View the Medici Family’s art collection at the Uffizi Gallery, one of the best...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Board your private coach for a delightful drive through the Tuscan countryside en route to Rome.
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On the way to Rome, stop in Orvieto, a quaint Italian hill town perched atop a rock cliff
Marve...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Walk in the footsteps of the likes of Caesar, Cicero and Augustus; visit the Colosseum and the palaces and temples where Rome grew into one of history’s great empires. Skip the line with guided tours of the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
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Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Peace be with you as you stroll the home of the Pope and capital of Catholicism: Vatican City. Then, do as the Romans do and learn how to make authentic pasta by hand.
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Get an in-depth look into Papal...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Welcome to Athens! 2,500 years ago, it was one of the most important cities in the world; its art, politics, architecture, and literature have reverberated down through the ages. Today, Athens is a vibrant metropolis, and a perfect jumping-off point for any adventure ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Your Tour Director may arrange an optional group activity, but the day is completely yours to explore Athens as you wish.
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Lunch Break: Roam the Athens central markets and grab a bite to eat. This i...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Escape the hustle and bustle of Athens and immerse in island life, Mediterranean style. After a short, 30-minute flight to Santorini, you’ll enjoy endless sunshine, whitewashed buildings and volcanic beaches.
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Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Continue to explore Santorini’s volcanic landscape. You have one more day in this island paradise; head out for an optional wine tasting at sunset, or do your own thing.
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Join your Tour Director for a...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Set sail for Paros in the heart of the Cyclades Islands. With over 75 miles of golden sand beaches, Paros is one of the true delights of the Greek Islands. This is where locals go to vacation.
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Depart...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Keep exploring the best of Paros. Recharge, relax and spend the days under the blue skies on one of the island’s best beaches. Bring a bottle of wine, a book and your personal playlist—you’re in a beach paradise.
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Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
It’s back on to the azure waters of the Aegean, this time returning to Athens via ferry. You’ve got one last chance to bask in the city that gave us democracy, epic poetry, tragedy, history writing, philosophy and much more.
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Meals: Breakfast
It's time to say your goodbyes. Head to the airport for your flight back home.
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