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Greco-Roman Liaison
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Itinerary (B = breakfast)
DAY 1 ATHENS Overnight International flight to Athens with all meals on board.
DAY 2 ATHENS Arrival at the Athens International Airport and transfer to your hotel in the city. The remainder of the day on your own. A fine opportunity to become acquainted with the city of Gods.
DAY 3 ATHENS (B) Ancient & modern blend in the morning sightseeing tour. Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Zeus, the Panathenian Stadium, the sentries in their much photographed uniforms standing guards front of the Parliament, the University & the Acropolis hill with the magnificent Parthenon & the Acropolis Museum. The afternoon & the evening free to make your own discoveries.
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DAY 4 ATHENS-SANTORINI (B) This morning you will be escorted to the airport for your short flight to the volcanic island of Santorini the Black pearl of the Aegean. Upon arrival you will e met & transferred to your hotel. Tonight discover the charming little restaurants and the night life of this romantic island. DAY 5-6 SANTORINI (B) Much to see & do, splendid views from the mountain top villages, fine shopping, beautiful beaches, in this sophisticated international resort in a picture postcard setting. DAY 7 SANTORINI-ATHENS-ROME (B) Farewell Santorini this morning as you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Athens connecting with your flight to Rome. Upon arrival at Rome’s airport you will be met & transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to get acquainted with this lively city. |
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DAY 8 ROME (B) Begin to experience the sights & sounds of this magnificent city. Your morning tour takes you to the Quirinal palace, Trevi fountain, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, St. Peters Basilica - the largest church in Christendom, Via Veneto & more. The afternoon is at leisure to explore on your own.
DAY 9 ROME (B) A full day at leisure in Rome. Continue to explore the city of endless wonders. Perhaps a visit to the Vatican museum, the Colosseum, villa Borgeze or take time for some fine shopping in the elegant stores of the city.
DAY 10 ROME-FLORENCE (B) This morning you will be transferred to the train station for a train ride to Florence the city of Michelangelo, a paradise for art lovers & shopping enthusiasts. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day free for your own activities.
DAY 11 FLORENCE (B) As you visit the Duomo, the Baptistry’s “Gates of Paradise and Michelangelo’s David you can’t but be awed to the artistic genius which flourished here.
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Visit continue to the Cathedral, Piazzale Michelangelo, the Pitti palace, the famous Pitti Galleries containing collections of fine tapestries and many masterpieces of painting by Titian, Rubens, Murillo, Velasquez, Raphael & more. The afternoon at leisure for exploring or shopping or perhaps an optional tour to nearby Pisa. DAY 12 FLORENCE-VENICE (B) After breakfast at your hotel you will transferred to the train station for your train ride to the floating city of Venice. More than 100 small islands make up the city. Upon arrival check into your hotel. The remainder of the day on your own to explore the city of Canals, Gondolas, romance & fantasy. DAY 13 VENICE (B) This remarkable floating city boasts the most extraordinary collection of architectural styles in Europe. Your walking tour includes: the Doge’s palace, St. Mark’s square, the Golden Basilica & the ridge of sights. In the afternoon on your own perhaps to experience a scenic gondola ride. |
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DAY 14 VENICE - DEPARTURE (B) Check out and departure to your next destination.
DEPART: DAILY*
Feb $2,895 Mar $2,895 Apr $2,940 May $2,983 Jun $3,024 Jul $3,086 Aug $3,086 Sep $3,195 Oct $2,995 Nov $2,995 Dec $2,995
* Itinerary is based on Monday departure. On other days the city and island succession may be slightly different. Itinerary also available in reverse from Venice to Athens!
(Other variations of this tour are available depending on your desired islands or city destinations.)
Rates are per person, based on double occupancy and do not include airfare. Single Supplement: $1,375. Triple Reduction: $187
CRUISE UPGRADES to Outside/Deluxe cabins are available at
a low supplement.
EXTEND YOUR STAY: Extra hotel nights or upgrades are available upon request.
St. George (Athens), Tzekos Villas (Santorini), Quirinaly (Rome), Londra (Florence), Carlton (Venice) or similar.
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