Italy and Greece Travel Tour 740

1. Arrival in Venice. || 45.50500092601857, 12.339645035584605

2. Transfer from airport to hotel (included)

3. Hotel check in. || 45.433421717075454, 12.334545803482984

4. 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Group Venice Walking Tour and Gondola (arrive to meeting point on own)

5. Saint Marcus Plaza. || 45.43429852366102, 12.338503883198145

Piazza San Marco, often known in English as St Mark's Square, is the principal public square of Venice, Italy, where it is generally known just as la Piazza. Almost all the other urban spaces in the city are called campi. The Piazzetta is an extension of the Piazza towards San Marco basin in its southeast corner.

6. Free time

7. Night in Venice

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 45.433421717075454, 12.334545803482984

2. Free day

Spend the day as a free day relaxing at the hotel or exploring on your own.

3. Night in Venice

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 45.433421717075454, 12.334545803482984

2. Transfer from hotel to train station (on own)

7 Minute walking distance from hotel.

3. 7:26 AM - 9:39 AM - Train from Venice to Florence

4. Transfer from train station to hotel (on own)

5. Hotel check in. || 43.772873359752396, 11.249716547570122

6. 11:15 AM - 1:45 PM - Group Florence Walking Tour (arrive to meeting point on own)

There are plenty of hidden secrets and mysteries in the city, that makes it a treasure to be discovered. Every corner and every street has its own story and interesting facts. Book this tour and hear the most interesting and fascinating stories. Also learn about gorgeous buildings, pieces of art, local food and wine, handicraft and other typical and famous products of Tuscany. Our tour will start in the Religious City Centre - the Piazza del Duomo where we will discover the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the most beautiful campanile in Italy Giotto's bell tower and the cathedral's octagonal Dome design by Filippo Brunelleschi. We will continue to the Renaissance Palace - Palazzo Medici, the first Medici palace, the home of Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo the Magnificent and the workplace of such artists as Donatello, Michelangelo, Paolo Uccello, Benozzo Gozzoli and Botticelli. The Medieval Area of the town will be introduced by the House and Church of Dante Alighieri and The Tower houses of the Guelphs and Ghibellines.The history of Roman times and the 19th Century will be discovered at the Piazza della Repubblica - one of the main squares in Florence. Piazza della Signoria represents the Political Centre: Palazzo Vecchio which is the main symbol of civil power for the city, Statue of David, Biancone (Fountain of Neptune), La Loggia dei Lanzi with many statues, including The Rape of the Sabines, Hercules and Centaur by Giambologna, Benvenuto Cellini’s Perseus. Passing the Uffizi Gallery – the world's top art museums and the place where many Renaissance masterpieces are housed to the Ponte Vecchio or Old Bridge, that joins the centre with the district of Oltrarno on the south bank of the river Arno, is surely one of the great icons of Florence and one of the most famous bridges in the world.

7. Free time

8. Night in Florence

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 43.772873359752396, 11.249716547570122

2. 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM - Group Full Day Tuscany Tour (arrive to meeting point on own). || 43.336818694693505, 10.756899513995405

Famous for its wealth of art, history, striking landscapes, delicious food and superb wines, Tuscany really does have it all! See the Best of Tuscany on this full-day guided coach trip from Florence! View Siena through the eyes of a local as you join a guided walking tour through the medieval city made up of yellow-ochre buildings, terracotta rooftops and green shutters. Learn about the world’s oldest bank, see Piazza del Campo, the site of the 600-year-old Palio horserace, and admire the interior of the Duomo, a treasure chest of artworks. Afterwards, explore Siena at your own pace with free time to browse the shops or relax in one of the many open-air cafes. Next, visit an organic family-run wine estate in the most gorgeous location overlooking stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Here, you will enjoy an informal wine-tasting lesson and an organic traditional Tuscan lunch with plenty of wine (only if you have selected that option). Take the opportunity to mingle with fellow travelers, as you feast on homemade pasta, cured meats (homemade prosciutto and salami), local cheeses, a real garden salad and Tuscan biscotti. This experience will no doubt be the highlight of the day! After lunch, head over to the enchanting hilltop town of San Gimignano where you have free time to roam the picturesque streets and squares, go shopping, try an award-winning gelato and walk among the town’s famous medieval towers. A scenic drive through the classic Tuscan countryside will take you to your final stop, Pisa. Here, take a closer look at the iconic Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistery. Appreciate another side of the city with a brief tour of the historic heart of Pisa.

3. Free time

4. Night in Florence

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 43.772873359752396, 11.249716547570122

2. Transfer from hotel to train station (on own)

3. 9:33 AM - 11:14 AM - Train from Florence to Rome

4. Transfer from train station to hotel (on own)

5. Hotel check in. || 41.90545646013284, 12.484814659329624

6. 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Group Rome Walking Tour (arrive to meeting point on own)

Spend the day with a local guide and transportation learning about the city of Rome

7. Colosseum. || 41.89032598003322, 12.492128972809276

The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is the largest standing amphitheatre in the world.

8. The Roman Forum. || 41.89219839005259, 12.486464618842717

The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum, is a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the centre of the city of Rome. Citizens of the ancient city referred to this space, originally a marketplace, as the Forum Magnum, or simply the Forum.

9. Palatine Hill. || 41.888795643847935, 12.487510545825872

Palatine Hill is the centermost of Rome’s seven hills and the legendary birthplace of the city, where Romulus is said to have founded Rome in 753 BC. It offers spectacular ruins of imperial palaces, including the Domus Flavia and Domus Augustana, alongside sweeping views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus.

10. Free time

11. Night in Rome

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 41.90545646013284, 12.484814659329624

2. 10:15 AM - 1:15 PM - Group Vatican City and Sistine Chapel Visit (arrive to meeting point on own)

3. Vatican Museum and Saint Peter’s Basilica. || 41.90221458317383, 12.453866959120138

The Vatican Museums are a vast collection of art and historical treasures amassed by the popes, featuring masterpieces from ancient Roman sculptures to Renaissance works like Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling. Nearby, Saint Peter’s Basilica stands as one of the largest and most important churches in the world, renowned for its stunning architecture, Michelangelo’s dome, and sacred significance as the heart of the Catholic Church.

4. Sistine Chapel. || 41.902994682588535, 12.454515683014103

The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, it has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity.

5. Free time

6. Night in Rome

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 41.90545646013284, 12.484814659329624

2. 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Group Full Day Amalfi Tour (arrive to meeting point on own)

Italy boasts a plethora of exceptional tourist destinations, making it challenging to determine how to allocate your time. Our tour of Pompeii and Positano, while exploring the Amalfi Coast, offers the unique opportunity to visit these UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are not only awe-inspiring but also incredibly impressive. Discover the beauty of the Amalfi Coast as you leisurely drive down to, arguably, the most beautiful seaside village in Italy, Positano. Here you can enjoy free time for an afternoon walk through the local shops or simply sit back and soak in the views while sipping a limoncello. With so many amazing sites around Italy to visit it can be difficult to decide how to spend your time. With our Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Positano day trip you can mark three sites off your list that are so incredible and awe-inspiring they are also UNESCO World Heritage sites. Your enthusiastic tour guide, who will be with you throughout your journey, will meet you in the centre of Rome at the start of the day. Climb onboard a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus where you can sit back and relax as you escape the chaos of the Eternal City. As we arrive in Pompeii our skip the line tickets to the ancient site will be much appreciated as you breeze past the long lines and enter this time capsule of the ancient Roman world. Here you will meet the local expert who knows all the hidden corners and interesting tales that are waiting to be discovered inside. Visit the marvellously preserved ancient villas, public baths, restaurants, theatres, and maybe even a brothel, of the ancient world as the past comes to life through the insights and stories of your enthusiastic guide. After a relaxing break for some last-minute photos and lunch, it's time to continue the adventure! We'll be heading further south along the stunning coastal roads of the Amalfi Coast, where the Dolce Vita was born. Get ready to be amazed by the breathtaking coastlines as the mountains cascade into the sea and romantic villages climb up the mountains like grapevines! The winding roads will lead you to one of the most beautiful seaside villages that the Amalfi Coast has to offer – Positano! You'll have two hours to explore Positano's winding streets lined with artisanal local shops or just sit back and enjoy the incredible view while sipping the local specialty, limoncello! You're going to love it either way! Your afternoon in this jewel of a seaside village will be one to remember. In the event of heavy traffic in the summer months on the Amalfi Coast, the tour may visit Sorrento instead of Positano to provide a better experience. Although this tour is a fixed duration, external factors may occasionally extend tour times.

5. Free time

3. Night in Rome

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 41.90545646013284, 12.484814659329624

2. Transfer from hotel to airport (on own via hotel taxi)

3. 8:15 AM - 11:10 AM - Flight from Rome to Athens

4. Arrival in Athens

5. Transfer from airport to hotel (on own)

6. Hotel check in. || 37.97317516236135, 23.751435647498184

7. Free time

8. Night in Athens

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 37.97317516236135, 23.751435647498184

2. 8:15 AM - 1:15 AM - Athens City Tour with Acropolis (arrive to meeting point on own). || 37.96849064638597, 23.741219084820617

Immerse yourself into the past and present of the fascinating city of Athens, stroll the halls of the famous Acropolis Museum and see Ancient Greece with your own eyes. Learn all about Athens’ ancient and modern history on this half-day tour of the city. Take a trip alongside expert guides, who will knowledgeably let you in on all there is to know and more about this fascinating city, in which past and present constantly blend. First, discover the breathtaking Panathenaic Stadium, a magnificent construction erected on the remains of an ancient Greek stadium. Here you will enjoy a 15-minute photo stop (approx.) at the astonishing site where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896. Then, as you continue, pass by the Royal Palace, the private residence of Greece’s Prime Minister. Keep a lookout for the Euzones, the Palace’s guards in their colourful uniforms! You will also be able to appreciate many incredible landmarks drenched in history, such as Hadrian’s Arch, the Greek Parliament in Syntagma Square and Athens’ Memorial to the Unknown Soldier. Also discover the beauty of world-renowned modern institutions such as the University, the National Library and the Academy, named after the famous Academy founded by the philosopher Plato in the classical Greek era. Last but not least, you will visit the Acropolis, an old plateau abundant with various symbols of ancient Greece, the most magnificent of which are the remains of the Parthenon. For roughly two hours, you will be able to contrast this wonder of antique architecture with its modern attaché, the New Acropolis Museum, also an aesthetically astounding construction, as is, perhaps, the whole city of Athens, or at the very least, its history. With about 90 minutes in the museum, you will have ample time to admire the timeless exhibitions.

3. Free time

4. Night in Athens

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 37.97317516236135, 23.751435647498184

2. Transfer from hotel to airport (on own)

Taxi or Uber is recommended.

3. 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM - Flight to Skiathos

4. Arrival in Skiathos and transfer to ferry dock (on kwn). || 39.17655736322535, 23.500799045033023

5. Water Taxi to Skopelos (included)

6. Arrival in Skopelos

Skopelos isa Greek island in the Aegean Sea, known for its lush, green landscape and traditional character.It's the largest island in the Northern Sporades.Famous for its role in the movie "Mamma Mia!", Skopelos offers a blend of picturesque villages, stunning beaches, and mountainous terrain.The island's main towns are Skopelos Town and Glossa, both featuring whitewashed houses and narrow streets.

7. Transfer to hotel for check in (on own). || 39.11935735241143, 23.737757703371923

8. Free time

9. Night in Skopelos

1. Breakfast at hotel (not included). || 39.11935735241143, 23.737757703371923

2. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Mamma Mia Tour (arrive to meeting point on own). || 39.16253365856361, 23.48878973214098

At 9:00 AM, you will be picked up from your accommodation and begin your journey to the iconic Mamma Mia Chapel, where you will have a 30 to 40-minute stay to explore and enjoy the surroundings. Afterward, the return trip will include stops at an olive press and the picturesque Mamma Mia Beach. To complete the experience, you will have the option to be dropped off at a traditional taverna for a meal (though dinner this comes at an additional cost). Finally, you will be taken back to your hotel. Any adjustments to the itinerary based on your preferences can be happily accommodated on the spot.

3. Free time

4. Night in Skopelos

1. Breakfast at hotel (not included). || 39.11935735241143, 23.737757703371923

2. Transfer from hotel to dock (on own)

3. 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM - Ferry from Skopelos to Skiathos (included)

4. Transfer to hotel (on own)

5. Hotel check in. || 39.16637550813045, 23.492387574538174

6. Free time

7. Night in Skiathos

1. Breakfast at hotel (not included). || 39.16637550813045, 23.492387574538174

2. Transfer from hotel to airport (on own)

3. 11:40 AM - 12:20 PM - Flight from Skiathos to Athens

4. 2:00 PM - 2:55 PM - Flight from Athens to Santorini. || 39.17639102250966, 23.500734672016133

5. Arrival in Santorini. || 36.400530042757865, 25.477615409987393

6. Transfer to hotel for check in (on own). || 36.382727184843425, 25.432457816735223

7. Free time

8. Night in Santorini

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 36.382727184843425, 25.432457816735223

2. 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Santorini Tour (arrive to meeting point on own). || 36.42573364628194, 25.429164284858416

Santorini isa world-renowned Greek island in the Cyclades, famous for its dramatic, crescent-shaped Caldera views formed by a volcanic eruption. It is characterized by whitewashed cave houses, blue-domed churches in Oia and Fira, volcanic-sand beaches, and stunning, romantic sunsets.

3. Free time

4. Night in Santorini

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 36.382727184843425, 25.432457816735223

2. 8:00 AM - Transfer from hotel to ferry dock (on own)

3. 9:10 AM - 11:00 AM - Ferry from Santorini to Mykonos

4. Transfer to hotel for check in (on own). || 37.41489602954332, 25.340893789799598

5. Free time

6. Night in Mykonos

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 37.41489602954332, 25.340893789799598

2. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Mykonos Tour (arrive to meeting point on own). || 37.44479801815515, 25.327171920102302

Imagine waking up under the Greek sky, while you are on an island escape, in Mykonos Town. Mykonos has whitewashed cubic houses with wooden coloured doors, windows and balconies, narrow streets forming a labyrinth, beautiful chapels and purple bougainvilleas contrasting with the bright white of the buildings' walls. We will walk around, Old Port, Matoyianni Alley, The Windmills and the houses of Little Venice that were built by wealthy merchants and ship captains in the late 18th c. and feel the strong northerly wind known as the Meltemi. This is a nice choice if you want to explore Mykonos Town as a local and on the same time visit the most famous landmarks.

3. Free time

4. Night in Mykonos

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 37.41489602954332, 25.340893789799598

2. Transfer from hotel to airport. || 37.434467647313326, 25.346178498396373

3. 8:55 AM - 9:40 AM - Flight from Mykonos to Athens. || 37.94179907024802, 23.947803327256246

4. Departure from Athens to city of origin