Best of Italy and Greece

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This was as advertised! There may be others who offer "best of" tours, but Trafalgar really delivered. We enjoyed every stop on this tour. Saw many awesome sights, much history & made many memories.

Michael K. | Traveled in May

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10 daysDuration

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48 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Rome, Italy

Athens, Greece

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Highlights

Fast Track Entrance to the Vatican Museums

Explore Rome, Florence, Meteora monasteries, Delphi and Athens

Visit the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel in Rome, Piazzale Michelangelo and Piazza della Signoria in Florence, a glassblowing factory in Venice, the monasteries of Meteora, the Temple of Apollo in Delphi and the Acropolis in Athens

View the ancient sites of Rome, the Duomo and Baptistery in Florence, the Doge's Palace and the Basilica in Venice and the Parthenon, Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus in Athens

See Hadrian's Arch in Athens

Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice

Rome: Enjoy an after-hours visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. Get up close to the legendary Mouth of Truth, an ancient Roman marble mask said to bite any liar who places their hand in the mask’s mouth. Dare to test the legend yourself and take one of the city’s most coveted photos.

Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.

Rome: Be inspired by the magnificence of Michelangelo and Botticelli at the Vatican Museums.

Rome: In the Vatican City visit St. Peter's Basilica. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà.

Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.

Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.

Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft.

Meteora: With a Local Specialist, visit one of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, teetering on towers of rock and arguably the most spectacular place to visit in Greece.

Delphi: With your Local Specialist, walk to The Sacred Way once lined with offertory temples. See the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and pass the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the Temple of Apollo, where people once sought divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle.

Athens: Delve into Athens with a Local Specialist. See the iconic highlights of this ancient city, from the Acropolis to the site of the first modern Olympics.

Florence: The Pazzi and de Medici feud is brought to light on this visit to the 12th-century Castello del Trebbio. Meet Anna and Alberto, enjoy a traditional Tuscan buffet, explore the cellars, and indulge in olive oil and wine tasting.