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- Day 1 Ciao Rome Benvenuti a Roma! Open your heart to a whirlwind of antiquities and local flavors. Join your Travel Director for an introduction to the 'Eternal City' this evening and enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers. Locations Visited: Rome IT.
- Day 2 Discover Ancient Rome Venture across the Tiber River to Ancient Rome and see the mighty Colosseum and Circus Maximus, where daring chariot races were once held to thunderous applause. Drive to the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin for a private after-hours visit to the Mouth of Truth. See the church, crypt, and relics of the famous saint of love, Valentine, and learn about the legend of the Mouth of Truth. Locations Visited: Rome IT.
- Day 3 Journey to Renaissance Florence This morning, head to the Vatican Museums with a Local Specialist and take in Michelangelo’s famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Then visit St. Peter’s Basilica to see the Pietà, one of his most celebrated sculptures. Later, travel north through the scenic landscapes of Tuscany to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. This evening, Connect with Locals at a Be My Guest experience in the Chianti countryside, where you’ll enjoy local hospitality and regional flavors in a beautiful rural setting. Please note: On some departures, access to St. Peter’s Basilica may be restricted due to the Papal Audience. You’ll still have time to take in the atmosphere of St. Peter’s Square during your visit to Vatican City. Locations Visited: Rome IT, Vatican City VA, Florence IT.
- Day 4 Venture to Venice (Mestre) Your Local Specialist reveals Florence's rich cultural heritage during your walking tour. Visit Piazza della Signoria, with its impressive sculptures, and imposing palazzi. View the marble Duomo and the famous Baptistery, renowned for its bronze doors with relief sculptures and the Ponte Vecchio. Learn about the quality and expertise of one of this city's historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Then travel through the Apennines and cross the Veneto plains towards Venice. This evening, you may choose an Optional Experience to take a gondola ride along the city’s enchanting canals. Locations Visited: Florence IT, Venice IT.
- Day 5 Explore the Floating City Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square to see the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Basilica and the ornate Doge's Palace. Later, you’ll enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you’ll witness the ancient Venetian tradition of glassblowing. You’ll learn how the talented masters are using the same techniques their forefathers once did, and how your visit helps to preserve this art for generations to come. Don’t resist the urge to buy a souvenir to remember the experience before enjoying the rest of the day to explore Venice your way. You could choose to spend a lazy afternoon watching the traffic on the busy waterways with a Venetian Spritz, or consider taking an Optional Experience to one of the islands in the lagoon. Locations Visited: Venice IT.
- Day 6 Onwards to Greece Leave behind the canals of Venice and Italy’s northern hills and plains to board your flight to Athens. Locations Visited: Venice IT, Athens GR.
- Day 7 Monasteries of Meteora on the Way to Kalambaka Travel north to Kalambaka and the astonishing UNESCO-listed monasteries of Meteora. These are among the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece. Your Local Specialist will guide you on visits to two of the six monasteries built on sandstone rocks towering above the town. Locations Visited: Athens GR, Meteora GR, Kalambaka GR.
- Day 8 Onwards to Legendary Delphi Drive south towards Mount Parnassos and Delphi, where you will stay overnight. Join a Local Specialist and see the site of the most important oracle in the classical world and walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo where athletes competed in the Pythian Games. Join a fun, interactive Greek Culinary Optional Experience and taste your creations along with other dishes prepared by your cheery chef. Locations Visited: Kalambaka GR, Delphi GR.
- Day 9 Off to Historic Athens We depart the 'navel of the earth' today and travel to Athens where we'll discover the city's rich heritage during your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Marvel at the Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. See Hadrian's Arch and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. Indulge in dinner to celebrate the end of your trip. Locations Visited: Delphi GR, Athens GR.
- Day 10 Farewell Athens Say goodbye to your fellow travelers and Travel Director after an unforgettable journey. Locations Visited: Athens GR.
Name: Best of Italy and Greece
Brand: Trafalgar
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Rome
End City: Athens
Location Summary: Rome, IT, Vatican City, VA, Florence, IT, Venice, IT, Athens, GR, Meteora, GR, Kalambaka, GR, Delphi, GR
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- Dining Summary - 5 Dinner (D). 9 Breakfast (B).
- Must-see Highlights (do not use for Day 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.
- Iconic Experience - 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 with a Local Specialist. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà.. Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-colored 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.. 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..
- Be My Guest - 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..
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® - Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities..
