Highlights of Greece and Rome

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 10 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 8-95 yrs
  • max group size 35
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-38953
  • 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/ Rome, Italy
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Explore Athens, “the birthplace of Western Civilization” and the home of the Ancient Acropolis
  • Visit Kalambaka, situated at the foot of limestone rocks, crowned by the Monasteries of Meteora
  • Sail across the Ionian Sea with a cruise to Corfu, one of the most beautiful islands in Greece
  • Head on a trip to Olympia to see the Temple of Zeus, carved by the Greek Sculptor Praxiteles
  • Travel to Rome, the breathtaking capital of Italy, where you will visit the world-famous Colosseum
The Highlights of Greece and Rome tour starts in Athens and ends in Rome. The Highlights of Greece and Rome is a city sightseeing tour that takes 10 days taking you from Athens to Rome and through other destinations in Europe.

ABOUT THIS TOUR

Are you ready to see some of the most fascinating archaeological sites and ancient cities in Southern Europe? This tour of Greece and Rome will give you a great glimpse into the most breathtaking sights in the Mediterranean! Your journey will begin in Athens, the extraordinary capital 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 tour of Greece and Rome will come to an end in this fascinating city!
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Athens Arrival
  • Day 2: Athens
  • Day 3: Athens - Kamena - Vourla - Meteoras - Kalabaka
  • Day 4: Kalabaka — Metsovo - Corfu - Kanoni - Preveza
  • Day 5: Preveza - Cruise Of Islands Of The Lonian - Preveza
  • Day 6: Lefkada — Nafpaktos - Delphi — Olympia
  • Day 7: Olympia — Patras (ferry) — Ancona
  • Day 8: Ancona — Loreto - Rome
  • Day 9: Rome
  • Day 10: Rome —
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 09 Nights accommodation on a Twin Sharing Basis at Superior listed hotels or similar
Meals
  • Daily Breakfast
  • 02 Dinners in Kalabaka and Olympia
  • Cruise through the Ionian Islands with Lunch onboard
Transport
  • Arrival Airport transfer in Athens
  • Transportation in a modern A/C Motor Coach
  • Ferry from Igoumenitsa - Corfu - Igoumenitsa
  • Ferry from Patras to Ancona
Guide
  • Service of English-speaking local tour guide
Others
  • City tours in Athens, Olympia, and Rome
  • Delphi archeological complex
  • Olympia archeological complex
  • Imperial Forums of Rome
  • All local and applicable taxes
Entrance
  • Entrance fee included:  Meteora monastery
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Items of personal nature, tips, and gratuities
  • Departure transfer to the airport in Rome
  • Visa fees, if applicable
  • Items not mentioned as included
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Highlights of Greece and Rome 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 14 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 14 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 Rome 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 Rome 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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