Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and check into your hotel. The afternoon is yours to settle in and relax after your journey. Stop by the hotel reception to pick up information about when the tour officially starts.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (Skylark)
- Day 2
Athens
A guided tour takes you through Athens starting with the Presidential Mansion and the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games happened back in 1896. You'll see the National Library and main city squares, then walk through neighborhoods built after the 2004 Olympics before heading to the Acropolis. Later, head to Plaka for dinner at one of the traditional tavernas tucked into those narrow streets.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Athenes), Hotel (Skylark)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Athens visiting Presidential Mansion, Panathenaic Stadium, National Library, and city center squares
- Explore post-2004 Olympic neighborhoods
- Evening transfer to Plaka neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Acropolis visit (admission not included)
Landmarks Presidential Mansion Panathenaic Stadium National Library Acropolis Plaka 
- Day 3
Athens - Tripoli - Olympia - Patras
Travel to the Peloponnese with a quick stop at the Corinth Canal to take in this engineering feat. After reaching Tripoli, explore Aeros Square before heading to Olympia with a local guide showing you the Temple of Zeus, the ancient Stadium, Gymnasium, and Arena. Continue to Patras to see the medieval fortress and Greece's largest cathedral. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Moxy Patras Marina)
Included Activities
- Stop at Corinth Canal
- Exploration of Aeros Square in Tripoli
- Guided tour of Olympia Archaeological Site including Temple of Zeus, Stadium, Gymnasium, and Arena
Optional Activities
- Visit medieval fortress in Patras
- Visit St. Andrew church in Patras
Landmarks Corinth Canal Aeros Square Olympia Archaeological Site Temple of Zeus Stadium at Olympia 
- Day 4
Patras - Igoumenitsa - Brindisi
Cross the Rio-Antirrio Bridge connecting the Peloponnese to mainland Greece. The drive takes you through Central Greece and Epirus to Igoumenitsa, a port town where you'll have time to walk around before boarding the ferry at 2:00 PM. You'll sail across the Ionian Sea to Brindisi, Italy, arriving around 9:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palazzo Virgilio)
Included Activities
- Cross Rio-Antirrio Bridge
- Stroll in Igoumenitsa
Landmarks Rio-Antirrio Bridge 
- Day 5
Brindisi - Alberobello - Matera - Naples
Visit Alberobello to see the distinctive cone-shaped trulli houses that earned it UNESCO status. Continue to Matera where you'll explore the Sassi, an ancient settlement carved into rock faces that's been inhabited for thousands of years. Lunch is included here, then you'll drive through Basilicata and Campania's mountain terrain before reaching Naples.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Matera)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palazzo Esedra), Hotel (Radisson Naples Nola)
Included Activities
- Visit Alberobello with its unique trulli architecture
- Explore Sassi di Matera ancient dwelling complex
- Lunch in Matera
Landmarks Alberobello Sassi di Matera 
- Day 6
Naples - Capri - Sorrento - Salerno
Take the ferry from Naples to Capri and ride the funicular up to the town for views across the coastline and time to walk around. After lunch, sail to Sorrento, a clifftop town where you can spend the afternoon on your own. Then continue to the Gulf of Salerno and check into your accommodation in Salerno.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gran Hotel Salerno)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Island of Capri
- Explore Capri town
Optional Activities
- Funicular ride up to Capri town
Landmarks Capri Sorrento 
- Day 7
Salerno - Paola - Messina - Taormina
Travel south through Italian scenery and Cilento National Park. Stop in Paola on the Tyrrhenian Sea to visit the Sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola and browse the historic center. Later, head to Villa San Giovanni for a short ferry crossing to Sicily and Messina, where you'll walk around near the cathedral before heading to Taormina. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Antares)
Included Activities
- Cross Cilento National Park
- Visit Sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola in Paola
- Free time in Paola historic center
- Ferry crossing to Sicily
- Explore Messina cathedral
Landmarks Sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola Messina Cathedral 
- Day 8
Taormina - Giardini Naxos - Villa Romana Del Casale - Palermo
Start early in Taormina and head to Giardini Naxos, Sicily's first Greek settlement from 734 B.C., to walk the seafront and beaches. Back in Taormina, explore the old town and the famous Greek Theater overlooking the coast. After lunch, visit the Roman Villa of Casale to see the remarkable 4th-century mosaics. The drive takes you through Sicily's interior mountains to Palermo. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Palace), Hotel (San Paolo Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit Giardini Naxos, first Greek settlement in Sicily
- Stroll through Taormina old town
- Visit Greek Theater in Taormina
- Guided tour of Roman Villa of Casale with admission
Landmarks Taormina Giardini Naxos Greek Theater of Taormina Roman Villa of Casale 
- Day 9
Palermo
A local guide leads you through Palermo's highlights, starting with the cathedral known for its mix of architectural styles and royal tombs inside. You'll see Palazzo dei Normanni, a former royal palace with fountains, markets, and gardens surrounding it. Then visit Monreale cathedral, a UNESCO site famous for its golden mosaics covering the interior walls. The rest of the afternoon is free for your own exploration.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Palace), Hotel (San Paolo Palace)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Palermo
- Visit Palermo Cathedral with admission
- Visit Palazzo dei Normanni
- Excursion to Monreale Cathedral with admission
Landmarks Palermo Cathedral Palazzo dei Normanni Monreale Cathedral 
- Day 10
Palermo
The tour ends this morning after breakfast. You'll depart with memories from your journey through Greece and Italy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
