Highlights of Greece and Italy

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  • No booking fees
5 Based on 1 Review
  • duration 12 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 8-95 yrs
  • max group size 35
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-38948
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Athens, Greece/ Venice, Italy
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Explore the birthplace of Western Civilization with a trip to Athens and explore the Acropolis
  • Visit Kalambaka, situated at the foot of the limestone rocks, crowned by the Meteora Monasteries
  • Head on a cruise to Corfu, one of the most beautiful Greek islands and sail across the Ionian Sea
  • Travel to Rome, The Eternal City and the breathtaking capital of Italy, and visit to the Colosseum
  • Discover the history and the art of Florence, the Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
  • Enjoy a gondola ride in Venice, winding through Italy’s extraordinary canals
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The Highlights of Greece and Italy tour starts in Athens and ends in Venice. The Highlights of Greece and Italy is a city sightseeing tour that takes 12 days taking you from Athens to Venice and through other destinations in Europe.

ABOUT THIS TOUR

Discover some of the most fascinating archaeological sites and ancient cities in Southern Europe with this 13-day tour of Greece and Italy! Your journey will begin in Athens, the extraordinary capital of Greece and one of the oldest cities in the world. Visit the Presidential Palace and the Panathinaikos Stadium, two of the most famous attractions in Athens. Next, you will travel to Meteora and explore Kalambaka, a breathtaking town in the Thessaly Valley known for its fascinating rock formations. Sail across the Ionian Sea with a ferry ride to Corfu, one of the most beautiful islands in Greece. Travel to Lefkada and explore the sandy beaches of Porto Katsiki, where white cliffs and crystal-clear waters will leave you in awe, with stops in many mesmerizing islands on the way to Delphi. Search for ancient ruins in the legendary archaeological site of Delphi, overlooking the Gulf of Corinth, and travel to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Visit the Patras Castle before you make your way to Rome, the capital of Italy. Head on a tour of the Colosseum, the biggest amphitheater in the world, and visit Vatican City, where you will see St. Peter’s Basilica. Your next stop will be in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and the home of many masterpieces of Italian art. Finally, travel to Venice, known for its breathtaking canals and extraordinary gondola rides. Your tour of Greece and Italy will come to an end in this beautiful city!
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Athens Arrival
  • Day 2: Athens
  • Day 3: Athens- Kamena Vourla- Kastraki- Meteoras- Kalabaka
  • Day 4: Kalabaka- Metsovo- CorfÚ- Kanoni-preveza
  • Day 5: Preveza- Cruise Of The Islands Of The Ionian- Preveza
  • Day 6: Preveza – Nafpaktos – Delphi - Olympia
  • Day 7: Olympia — Patras — Ancona
  • Day 8: Ancona — Rome
  • Day 9: Rome
  • Day 10: Rome — Florence
  • Day 11: Florence — Venice
  • Day 12: Venice – Us/canada
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 11 nights accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at Superior listed hotels or similar
Meals
  • Daily breakfast
  • 02 Dinners in Kambala and Olympia
  • Cruise through the Ionian Islands with lunch
Transport
  • Arrival Airport transfer in Athens
  • Transportation in a modern A/C motor coach
  • Ferry: Igoumenitsa - Corfu – Igoumenitsa & Patras - Ancona
Guide
  • Services of an English local tour guide
Others
  • City tour in Athens, Olympia, Rome, Florence, and Venice
  • Delphi archeological complex
  • Olympia archeological complex
  • Imperial Forums of Rome,
  • St. Mark´s Basilica in Venice
  • Murano Glass Factory in Venice
  • Boat ride to the island of Venice
  • All local applicable taxes
Entrance
  • Entrance fee included: Meteora monastery
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Items of personal nature, tips and gratuities
  • Departure transfer to the airport in Venice
  • Visa fees, if applicable
  • Items not mentioned as included
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 1 review
  • Minnie Goins
  • From USA
  • On Jul 29 2023
5 - Excellent
Amazing Experience!!
This was our first trip to Greece/Italy with our 16 year old history buff son and it didn’t disappoint! Our guides were extremely knowledgeable and personable throughout the entire experience. Our son was excited and didn’t... Read more
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Highlights of Greece and Italy tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 13 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 13 June 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Highlights of Greece and Italy tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Highlights of Greece and Italy tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

IS THIS A CHILD FRIENDLY TOUR? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?

All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 12. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.

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