Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and head to your hotel to get settled. After dropping your bags, the afternoon is yours to relax or explore nearby areas. Stop by reception to check the boards for information about when your guided tour kicks off.
- Day 2
Athens
Start your guided tour of Athens, walking through the Presidential Mansion, Panathenaic Stadium, and National Library before checking out the city center squares. You'll also see neighborhoods built up after the 2004 Olympics. The day includes a visit to the Acropolis, and then in the evening you'll head to Plaka to wander the tavernas and experience Greek folklore firsthand.
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Athens with local guide
- Visit Presidential Mansion
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit National Library
- Explore city center squares
- Visit newer neighborhoods
- Evening transfer to Plaka neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Visit Acropolis
- Dinner and Folk Show in Athens - 60 EUR (minimum 15 people required)
Landmarks/POIs Presidential Mansion Panathenaic Stadium National Library Acropolis Plaka - Day 3
Peloponnese to Patras
You're heading through the Peloponnese starting with a stop at the Corinth Canal to see its engineering. From there, the route takes you through mountain terrain to Tripoli's Aeros Square. Later you'll reach the Archaeological Site of Olympia where a local guide shows you the Temple of Zeus, Stadium, Gymnasium, and Arena. The day ends in Patras, where you can explore its medieval fortress and largest cathedral.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Corinth Canal
- Visit Aeros Square in Tripoli
- Visit Archaeological Site of Olympia with local guide
- Visit Temple of Zeus
- Visit Stadium at Olympia
- Visit Gymnasium at Olympia
- Visit Arena at Olympia
- Explore Patras medieval fortress
- Visit largest cathedral in Greece
Landmarks/POIs Corinth Canal Aeros Square Archaeological Site of Olympia Temple of Zeus Stadium at Olympia Church of St. Andrew - Day 4
Patras to Brindisi
Cross the Rio-Antirrio Bridge connecting the Peloponnese to mainland Greece. Travel through Central Greece and Epirus to reach Igoumenitsa. You'll board a modern ferry at 2:00 p.m., sailing across the Ionian Sea and arriving in Brindisi, Italy around 9:00 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross Rio-Antirrio Bridge
- Stroll in Igoumenitsa port town
Landmarks/POIs Rio-Antirrio Bridge Igoumenitsa - Day 5
Alberobello and Matera to Naples
Start in Alberobello to see its distinctive conical trulli houses, a UNESCO site. Then move to Matera, an ancient settlement carved into rock (also UNESCO-listed). You'll have lunch included in Matera, then travel through mountain landscapes to Naples where you have free time to check out the city.
- Meals
- Lunch (Included lunch in Matera)
Included Activities
- Visit Alberobello
- View trulli houses
- Visit Matera
- Explore Sassi di Matera
Landmarks/POIs Alberobello Matera Sassi di Matera - Day 6
Capri, Sorrento, and Salerno
After breakfast, take a ferry from Naples to Capri island. Use the funicular to reach Capri town and walk around taking in the views. Following lunch, catch a ferry to Sorrento, a cliff-top town where you can spend some time exploring. Later you'll head to Salerno on the Gulf of Salerno for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Island of Capri
- Funicular ride up to Capri town
- Free time in Capri town
- Ferry transfer to Sorrento
- Free time in Sorrento
Landmarks/POIs Island of Capri Capri town Sorrento - Day 7
Pompeii, Naples, and Rome
Begin with a guided tour of Pompeii, the Roman city buried by Mount Vesuvius. Afterward, head to Naples to explore its historic UNESCO quarter and grab lunch. You'll continue to Cassino to visit its abbey, known for intense WWII battles, and arrive in Rome by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Pompeii with guided tour
- Explore ancient Roman city remains
- Guided city tour of Naples
- Explore historic quarter of Naples
- Free time in Naples for lunch and exploration
- Visit abbey in Cassino
Landmarks/POIs Pompeii Mount Vesuvius Naples Cassino Abbey - Day 8
Rome
Take a three-hour guided tour mixing a walking tour of Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo. The tour ends around 11:30 a.m. at Vatican City, leaving the afternoon free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome
- Walking tour of Imperial Rome
- Panoramic bus ride through Rome
- View Arch of Constantine
- View Colosseum exterior
- View Imperial Forums
- View Circus Maximus
- Visit Baths of Caracalla
- Visit Basilica of Saint Mary Major
- View Pyramid of Cestius
- View Castel Sant'Angelo
Landmarks/POIs Arch of Constantine Colosseum Imperial Forums Circus Maximus Baths of Caracalla Basilica of Saint Mary Major Pyramid of Cestius Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican City - Day 9
Rome
This is your free day in Rome. Wander at your own pace through different neighborhoods, letting each area show you its own character and charm without any organized activities or scheduled tours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Apennines to Bari
Travel toward the Adriatic Sea through the Apennine Mountains. You'll visit the 11th-century San Giovanni in Venere Abbey, built on an ancient Roman temple site. Stop in Termoli, a coastal city with a 13th-century castle and Romanesque cathedral, where you can have lunch and walk around. Later continue to Bari to explore its old town's narrow streets and historic churches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit San Giovanni in Venere Abbey
- Explore Termoli coastal city
- View Termoli castle
- Visit Romanesque cathedral in Termoli
- Explore Bari old town
- Free time in Bari
Landmarks/POIs San Giovanni in Venere Abbey Termoli Bari - Day 11
Bari to Igoumenitsa
After breakfast, stroll through Brindisi along the sea and see the impressive Roman column while exploring the old town. At 1:00 p.m., board a modern ferry for an 8-hour crossing of the Ionian Sea to Igoumenitsa, Greece. Once you arrive, head to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk along the sea in Brindisi
- View Roman column
- Explore Brindisi old town
Landmarks/POIs Brindisi Roman Column in Brindisi - Day 12
Metsovo to Meteora to Kalabaka
Journey through tall Epirus mountains to Metsovo, a charming Balkan village featuring stone houses, red tile roofs, and carved wooden balconies reflecting Slavic and Turkish influences. Stop in Kastraki village for views of Meteora Valley. Then explore the Meteora UNESCO site with its towering rock formations topped by monasteries. You'll visit one of the monasteries before ending the day in Kalabaka.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Metsovo village
- Explore Metsovo streets and architecture
- Stop in Kastraki village
- Visit Meteora World Heritage Site
- Visit monastery at Meteora
Landmarks/POIs Metsovo Kastraki Meteora - Day 13
Meteora to Delphi to Athens
Travel south through Thessaly with beautiful landscapes to reach Delphi. Explore the archaeological site overlooking the Gulf of Corinth and take time for lunch. Visit the Hosios Loukas Monastery, a World Heritage Byzantine site with remarkable 11th-century mosaics. From there, continue to Athens, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel through Thessaly region
- Visit archaeological site of Delphi
- Visit Hosios Loukas Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Archaeological Site of Delphi Gulf of Corinth Hosios Loukas Monastery - Day 14
Athens
After breakfast, your tour concludes, leaving you with lasting memories from your journey through Greece and Italy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
