Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get transferred to your hotel for check-in. Take the rest of the day to settle in and get oriented. Stop by the hotel reception to pick up information about when the tour officially kicks off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President), Hotel (Athens Comfort)
- Day 2
Athens
A guided tour takes you through Athens starting with the Presidential Mansion and the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympics happened. You'll also see the National Library and various city squares, then check out the newer neighborhoods built after the 2004 Olympics. The tour wraps up at the Acropolis, and later you're transferred to Plaka for the evening, where you can wander the historic neighborhood and find traditional Greek tavernas for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President), Hotel (Athens Comfort)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Athens with local guide
- Visit Presidential Mansion
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit National Library
- Explore city center squares
- Explore post-2004 Olympic neighborhoods
- Evening transfer to Plaka neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Visit Acropolis (admission not included)
- Dinner and Folk Show in Athens - 2 hours (60 EUR) - includes bus tour with guide, dinner-tasting with performance. Minimum 15 people required.
Landmarks Presidential Mansion Panathenaic Stadium National Library Acropolis Plaka 
- Day 3
Athens to Patras
Head to the Peloponnese with a quick stop at the Corinth Canal. Drive through the mountains to Tripoli and spend time at Aeros Square browsing cafes and restaurants. Then you're off to Olympia's Archaeological Site with a local guide showing you the Temple of Zeus, Stadium, Gymnasium, and Arena where the first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C. Continue to Patras to see the medieval fortress and Greece's largest cathedral. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Moxy Patras Marina), Hotel (My Way Patras)
Included Activities
- Stop at Corinth Canal
- Explore Aeros Square in Tripoli
- Guided tour of Olympia Archaeological Site
- Visit Temple of Zeus in Olympia
- Visit Stadium in Olympia
- Visit Gymnasium in Olympia
- Visit Arena in Olympia
- Visit Patras medieval fortress
- Visit St. Andrew Church in Patras
Landmarks Corinth Canal Aeros Square Archaeological Site of Olympia Temple of Zeus Stadium at Olympia Gymnasium at Olympia Arena at Olympia Patras Medieval Fortress St. Andrew Church 
- Day 4
Patras to Brindisi
After breakfast, cross the Rio-Antirrio suspension bridge that connects the Peloponnese to the mainland. Travel through Central Greece and Epirus to the port town of Igoumenitsa where you'll have time for a walk around. At 2:00 p.m. you board a modern ferry for the crossing over the Ionian Sea to Italy, arriving in Brindisi by 9:00 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palazzo Virgilio)
Included Activities
- Cross Rio-Antirrio Bridge
- Stroll in Igoumenitsa
- Ferry crossing from Igoumenitsa to Brindisi
Landmarks Rio-Antirrio Bridge Igoumenitsa 
- Day 5
Brindisi to Naples
Start in Alberobello to see the UNESCO trulli, those distinctive cone-shaped stone houses. Then continue to Matera in Basilicata where you can walk through Sassi di Matera, ancient dwellings carved right into the rock thousands of years ago and another World Heritage Site. You'll have lunch included in Matera, then drive through Basilicata and Campania with mountain views all around. Arrive in Naples by evening with free time to explore.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Matera)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palazzo Esedra), Hotel (Radisson Naples Nola), Hotel (Ramada Napoles City Center)
Included Activities
- Visit Alberobello trulli
- Visit Matera Sassi historic center
- Lunch in Matera
Landmarks Alberobello Sassi di Matera 
- Day 6
Naples to Salerno
After breakfast, head to Naples port to board a ferry to Capri. Once there, take the funicular up to Capri town for views across the island. After lunch, get back on the ferry to Sorrento, a charming town perched on cliffs where you can spend free time walking around. From there, continue to the Gulf of Salerno and settle into the city of Salerno for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gran Hotel Salerno), Hotel (Mediterranea Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Island of Capri
- Funicular ride to Capri town
- Explore Capri town
- Ferry to Sorrento
- Free time in Sorrento
Landmarks Capri Sorrento 
- Day 7
Salerno to Taormina
Travel south through scenic terrain crossing Cilento National Park. Arrive in Paola on the Tyrrhenian Sea to visit the Sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola and grab lunch in the historic center. Continue to Villa San Giovanni for a short ferry crossing to Sicily, arriving in Messina with time to see the cathedral. Then travel to Taormina for the night. Dinner is included. Note that on certain dates accommodation might be in Messina instead of Taormina.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Antares), Hotel (Ariston), Hotel (Caesar Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit Sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola
- Free time in Paola historic center
- Ferry crossing to Sicily
- Stroll around Messina cathedral
Landmarks Cilento National Park Sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola Messina Cathedral 
- Day 8
Taormina
Spend the day exploring Taormina at the foot of Mount Etna. Wander the historic quarter dominated by the Greek theater. If you want, head down to the beach to relax. Dinner is included this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Antares), Hotel (Ariston), Hotel (Caesar Palace)
Included Activities
- Explore Taormina historic quarter
- Visit Greek theater
Optional Activities
- Relax on beach
Landmarks Greek Theater of Taormina Mount Etna 
- Day 9
Taormina to Agrigento
Travel to Catania, a Greek-founded city with a beautiful baroque center that was rebuilt after volcanic destruction. Continue to Caltagirone, a UNESCO World Heritage city, where you'll ride a tourist train and stroll around to see the famous Sicilian ceramics. After lunch, visit Villa Romana del Casale with its remarkably well-preserved Roman mosaics. End the day in Agrigento with views of the Valley of the Temples. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Baia Di Ulisse), Hotel (Kore)
Included Activities
- Visit Catania
- Visit Caltagirone UNESCO Heritage city
- Tourist train ride in Caltagirone
- Explore Caltagirone streets and ceramics
- Guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale
- View Valley of the Temples from coach in Agrigento
Landmarks Catania Caltagirone Villa Romana del Casale Valley of the Temples 
- Day 10
Agrigento to Palermo
A guided tour takes you through the Valley of the Temples, an impressive archaeological site with a complete complex of Greek temples. Travel to Marsala, a historic city with a vibrant atmosphere known for its wine, and have lunch there. You'll drive around the scenic Marsala salt pans to reach Erice, a charming Phoenician town overlooking the sea that's perfect for a leisurely walk. Then head to Palermo. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Palace), Hotel (San Paolo Palace)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valley of the Temples
- Lunch time in Marsala
- Explore Marsala city
- Scenic drive around Marsala salt pans
- Stroll through Erice
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Marsala Erice 
- Day 11
Palermo
After breakfast, transfer to the village of Monreale on Palermo's outskirts to visit an Arab-Norman cathedral that's a World Heritage Site, famous for its golden mosaics. Explore Palermo's neighborhoods reflecting Arab, Norman, and Baroque history including the Cathedral and Norman Palace with its Palatine Chapel. You'll have free time to explore the city, then board a modern night ferry. Your accommodation includes double cabins with en suite bathrooms.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ferry Palermo-napoles)
Included Activities
- Visit Monreale Arab-Norman cathedral
- Visit Palermo Cathedral
- Visit Norman Palace with Palatine Chapel
- Free time in Palermo
- Board night ferry to Naples
Landmarks Monreale Cathedral Palermo Cathedral Norman Palace Palatine Chapel 
- Day 12
Naples to Rome
You'll arrive in Naples early morning. Head to Pompeii with a local guide to explore the ancient Roman city buried under Mount Vesuvius ashes. Later, spend time walking through Naples, one of Italy's oldest and most fascinating cities with a UNESCO World Heritage historic center. Stop for lunch somewhere in the city, then travel to Rome to arrive by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia), Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pompeii
- Explore Naples historic center
Landmarks Pompeii Naples 
- Day 13
Rome
After breakfast, the tour comes to an end, leaving you with lasting memories from your journey across Greece, Italy, and Sicily.
- Meals
- Breakfast
