Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the airportDay 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
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Roman Catacombs
Explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.
Day 4: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Day 5: Rome • Capri • Sorrento region
Travel via Capri to the Sorrento region
Enjoy a boat cruise around Capri
Tour Capri with an expert local guide
Snap a photo of seaside Sorrento
Day 6: Sorrento region • Pompeii • Bari • Night ferry
Travel via Pompeii to Bari
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Take an overnight ferry to Greece
(Note: Night ferries have limited space, so it’s possible you will take a flight instead.)
Day 7: Night ferry • Patras • Delphi
Travel to Delphi
Day 8: Delphi • Athens
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
Return to Athens
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Greek evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honored tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
Day 9: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis:
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 10: Athens • Heraklion
Fly to Heraklion on the island of Crete
Take a walking tour of Heraklion
Take a guided tour of Heraklion
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Knossos Palace
- Archaeological Museum
Day 11: Heraklion
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Spinalonga Boat Activity
Take a scenic boat cruise from Heraklion to Spinalonga Island, where you'll spend the day soaking up sunshine and history. Admire Venetian-influenced architecture during a guided tour of the village, and visit the enchanting island's archaeological site. Enjoy free time to explore the island, have lunch, and relax on the beach.
Free time to explore Heraklion
Day 12: Heraklion • Rethymno • Chania
Travel to Chania
Take a walking tour of the old port city of Rethymno
See a demonstration on the making of phyllo dough, used in many famous Greek pastries
Take a walking tour of Chania
Day 13: Chania • Athens
Enjoy a visit to the local market
Exploration time in Chania
Fly to Athens
Day 14: Depart for home
