Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll get picked up from the airport and taken to your hotel. Later in the afternoon, head over to the Esquilino neighborhood where you can see some grand basilicas and the Colosseum. Dinner's included this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ih Roma Z3), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia), Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Transfer to hotel
- Evening transfer to Esquilino neighborhood
- Visit grand basilicas and Colosseum exterior
Landmarks Colosseum Esquilino - Day 2
Rome
This morning you'll join a three-hour guided tour that combines walking through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, the outside of the Colosseum, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo. The tour wraps up in Vatican City around 11:30 a.m., then the rest of your day is free.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ih Roma Z3), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia), Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome - walking tour and panoramic bus ride
- View Arch of Constantine
- View Colosseum exterior
- View Imperial Forums
- View Circus Maximus
- View Baths of Caracalla
- View Basilica of Saint Mary Major
- View Pyramid of Cestius
- View Castel Sant'Angelo
Landmarks 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 3
Rome
You have the whole day to explore Rome on your own schedule. Wander around and find what interests you, letting different neighborhoods and streets reveal what they have to offer.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ih Roma Z3), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia), Hotel (Ergife)
- Day 4
Rome to Bari
You'll travel toward the Adriatic Sea, heading through the Apennine Mountain range to reach San Giovanni in Venere Abbey, an 11th-century structure built on ancient Roman ruins. After that, continue to Termoli, a coastal city with a 13th-century castle and Romanesque cathedral where you'll have lunch and explore the walled old town. By evening, you'll arrive in Bari and walk through the historic old town with its narrow streets and beautiful churches.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Parco Dei Principi), Hotel (Excelsior Bari)
Included Activities
- Visit San Giovanni in Venere Abbey - admission included
- Visit Termoli coastal city
- View Termoli 13th-century castle
- View Termoli Romanesque cathedral
- Explore Bari old town
Landmarks San Giovanni in Venere Abbey Termoli Bari 
- Day 5
Bari to Igoumenitsa
After breakfast, you'll head to Brindisi for a walk along the sea where you can see an impressive Roman column and check out the old town. At 1:00 p.m., board a modern ferry for an 8-hour crossing of the Ionian Sea to Igoumenitsa, Greece. You'll arrive in the evening and head to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Serai Congress Spa)
Included Activities
- Walk along Brindisi seafront
- View Roman column in Brindisi
- Explore Brindisi old town
Landmarks Brindisi Igoumenitsa 
- Day 6
Igoumenitsa to Kalabaka
You'll journey through tall mountains in the Epirus region to reach Metsovo, a charming Balkan village with traditional stone houses, red tile roofs, and carved wooden balconies. Next, head to Kastraki for views overlooking the Meteora Valley. After lunch, explore the Meteora area with its towering rock formations topped by monasteries. You'll visit one of the monasteries and finish the day in Kalabaka with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Kalambaca), Hotel (Kosta Famissi)
Included Activities
- Visit Metsovo
- Visit Kastraki
- Explore Meteora World Heritage Site
- Admission to one Meteora monastery
Landmarks Metsovo Kastraki Meteora 
- Day 7
Kalabaka to Athens
Travel south through Thessaly toward Delphi, stopping to explore the archaeological site that overlooks the Gulf of Corinth. After lunch, visit the Hosios Loukas Monastery, one of the most beautiful Byzantine structures in Greece featuring 11th-century mosaics. Later, continue on to Athens, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President), Hotel (Athens Comfort)
Included Activities
- Explore Delphi archaeological site
- Visit Hosios Loukas Monastery World Heritage Site
Landmarks Delphi Hosios Loukas Monastery Gulf of Corinth 
- Day 8
Athens
A local guide will show you around Athens, taking you to the Presidential Mansion, the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games happened, the National Library, and busy city center squares. You'll also see newer neighborhoods developed after the 2004 Olympics. The tour ends at the Acropolis, and then you'll head to Plaka neighborhood for dinner at Greek tavernas with live folklore performances.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President), Hotel (Athens Comfort)
Included Activities
- 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 district
Optional Activities
- Acropolis admission - not included
Landmarks Presidential Mansion Panathenaic Stadium National Library Acropolis Plaka - Day 9
Athens
This is your free day in Athens. Explore neighborhoods and sites at your own pace, discovering different areas and finding places that catch your interest.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (President), Hotel (Athens Comfort)
- Day 10
Athens to Nafplio
Starting early, you'll take a ferry from your hotel to Aegina, an island with over 4,000 years of history. Explore the harbor and traditional neighborhoods, or visit the Greek Temple of Apollo. Another ferry takes you to Poros for free time and lunch. Then a short 15-minute journey gets you to Galatas, from where you'll travel by road through scenic landscapes to Epidaurus. You'll explore the Ancient Theatre, built 2,400 years ago and still hosting performances today. After that, head to Nafplio, a charming coastal city with a citadel and Venetian fortress, with time to wander around. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Aegina island
- Explore Aegina picturesque harbor
- Explore Aegina traditional neighborhoods
- Ferry to Poros
- Ferry to Galatas
- Visit Epidaurus Ancient Theatre - admission included
- Visit Nafplio citadel and Venetian fortress
Optional Activities
- Visit Greek Temple of Apollo in Aegina
Landmarks Aegina Greek Temple of Apollo Poros Galatas Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus Nafplio 
- Day 11
Nafplio to Patras
You'll cross the Peloponnese mountains to Tripoli, the capital of the Arcadia region, where you can check out Areos Square with its cafes and restaurants. Continue to Olympia to visit the Archaeological Site where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC. You'll see the Temple of Zeus, Stadium, Gymnasium, and Arena. Later, head to Patras, Greece's third-largest city, a busy port with a medieval fortress and the country's largest cathedral. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Moxy Patras Marina), Hotel (My Way Patras)
Included Activities
- Explore Tripoli and Areos Square
- Visit Olympia Archaeological Site with guided tour
- View Temple of Zeus
- View Stadium
- View Gymnasium
- View Arena
- Visit Patras medieval fortress
- Visit Patras cathedral
Landmarks Tripoli Areos Square Olympia Archaeological Site Temple of Zeus Patras 
- Day 12
Patras to Brindisi
After breakfast, you'll cross the Rio-Antirrio suspension bridge connecting the Peloponnese to the mainland. Travel through Central Greece and Epirus to Igoumenitsa, a port town where you can take a stroll. At 2:00 p.m., board a modern ferry for an 8-hour crossing of the Ionian Sea to Italy. You'll arrive in Brindisi around 9:00 p.m. and spend the night there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palazzo Virgilio)
Included Activities
- Cross Rio-Antirrio Bridge
- Stroll around Igoumenitsa port town
Landmarks Rio-Antirrio Bridge Igoumenitsa Brindisi - Day 13
Brindisi to Naples
Visit Alberobello, known for its unique cone-shaped trulli houses and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing remarkable Italian rural architecture. Continue to Matera in the Basilicata region, home to the Sassi di Matera, ancient dwellings carved into rock dating back thousands of years and one of the oldest continuously inhabited places. You'll have lunch and free time in Matera, then travel through Basilicata and Campania with beautiful mountain scenery before arriving in Naples by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Matera)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palazzo Esedra), Hotel (Radisson Naples Nola), Hotel (Ramada Napoles City Center)
Included Activities
- Visit Alberobello UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Alberobello trulli houses
- Visit Matera Sassi di Matera UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore ancient rock dwellings in Matera
Landmarks Alberobello Matera Sassi di Matera 
- Day 14
Naples to Salerno
Head to Naples port to board a ferry to Capri. The suggestion is to take the funicular up to Capri town for a walk and great views. After lunch, head back to the ferry to travel to Sorrento, a charming tourist town sitting at the base of a cliff where you'll have free time to explore. Then continue to the Gulf of Salerno and stay in the city of Salerno.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gran Hotel Salerno), Hotel (Mediterranea Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Capri island
Optional Activities
- Funicular to Capri town - included in optional Capri excursion
- Stroll around Capri town
- Capri optional excursion: Island of Capri (2 hrs) - 40 EUR - includes boat trip to White Grotta, Red Grotta and Faraglioni, Marina Piccola, shuttle buses to Capri city, guided tour through narrow streets, Gardens of Augustus, and cable car down to port
Landmarks Capri Sorrento Salerno Gulf of Salerno 
- Day 15
Salerno to Taormina
Travel south through beautiful southern Italian scenery, passing through Cilento National Park. Arrive in Paola on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea to visit the Sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola with free time for lunch in the charming historic center. Continue to Villa San Giovanni for a short ferry crossing to Sicily. Arrive in Messina with time to walk around the cathedral, then continue to Taormina. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Antares), Hotel (Ariston), Hotel (Caesar Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit Sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola
- Ferry crossing from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
- Stroll around Messina cathedral
Landmarks Cilento National Park Paola Sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola Villa San Giovanni Messina Messina Cathedral Taormina 
- Day 16
Taormina
Explore Taormina, a city at the foot of Mount Etna. Wander through the lively historic quarter with its Greek theater dominating the landscape. If you prefer, you can relax on the beach instead. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Antares), Hotel (Ariston), Hotel (Caesar Palace)
Included Activities
- Explore Taormina historic quarter
- View Greek Theater
Optional Activities
- Relax on Taormina beach
Landmarks Taormina Mount Etna Greek Theater of Taormina 
- Day 17
Taormina to Agrigento
Travel to Catania, a city founded by the Greeks with a beautiful baroque center despite past volcanic destruction. Head to Caltagirone, a UNESCO World Heritage city, where you'll ride the tourist train and walk through streets admiring famous Sicilian ceramics. After lunch, visit Villa Romana del Casale to see remarkably preserved Roman mosaics. Continue to Agrigento and view the Valley of the Temples from your coach before reaching the hotel. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Baia Di Ulisse), Hotel (Kore)
Included Activities
- Visit Catania
- Visit Caltagirone UNESCO World Heritage city
- Ride tourist train in Caltagirone
- Visit Villa Romana del Casale - admission and tour included
- View Valley of the Temples from coach
Landmarks Catania Caltagirone Villa Romana del Casale Valley of the Temples 
- Day 18
Agrigento to Palermo
A local guide will take you through the Valley of the Temples, the most complete complex of Greek temples and an impressive archaeological site. Travel to Marsala, a historic city known for its lively atmosphere and famous wine, with time for lunch. Afterward, drive around scenic Marsala salt pans to Erice, a charming Phoenician town overlooking the sea, perfect for a leisurely walk. Head to Palermo for the evening. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Palace), Hotel (San Paolo Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Temples with local guide - admission included
- Visit Marsala
- Visit Erice Phoenician town
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Marsala Erice Palermo 
- Day 19
Palermo
After breakfast, transfer to the picturesque village of Monreale just outside Palermo. Visit the Arab-Norman cathedral, a World Heritage Site famous for magnificent golden mosaics. Return to Palermo to see the Cathedral with its magnificent architecture, and visit the Norman Palace featuring the exquisite Palatine Chapel. You'll have free time, then board a modern night ferry to Naples with accommodation in double cabins that have en suite bathrooms.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ferry Palermo-napoles)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Monreale
- Visit Monreale Arab-Norman Cathedral World Heritage Site - tickets included
- Visit Palermo Cathedral - tickets included
- Visit Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel
Landmarks Monreale Monreale Cathedral Palermo Cathedral Norman Palace Palatine Chapel 
- Day 20
Naples to Rome
Arrive in Naples early morning. Continue to Pompeii where a local guide will show you around the ancient Roman city buried under Mount Vesuvius ashes. You'll see well-preserved ruins and learn about life in ancient Rome. Later, explore Naples, one of the most fascinating cities in Italy and among the oldest populated places in Europe. The historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with time for a walk and lunch. Your journey ends with arrival in Rome.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ih Roma Z3), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia), Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Visit Pompeii - tickets and guided tour included
- Explore Naples historic center
- City tour of Naples
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius Naples 
- Day 21
Rome
After breakfast, your trip comes to an end, leaving you with lasting memories of your Italian and Greek adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
