Day 1 -
Depart USA
Overnight flight to Rome.
Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights)
On arrival at Rome Fiumicino airport you
are met and transferred to your hotel.
After check-in time to relax before
meeting your Tour Director this
afternoon for a Welcome Drink with your
fellow travellers. Tonight, why not join
in with the Romans on their evening 'passegiata'?
Hotel: Aran Mantegna (2 nights)
Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning guided sightseeing tour,
using the audio system, includes a visit
of the Sistine Chapel and St Peters
Basilica in the Vatican City. Then we
cross the Tiber for views of the Forum
and Circus Maximus plus a visit to the
mighty Colosseum. This evening why not
enjoy a concert of Italian music over
dinner? (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 - Rome – Pompeii – Bay of
Naples (2 nights)
We drive south today into the Lazio and
past the Abbey of Monte Cassino, scene
of fierce fighting during the Second
World War, into the fertile land of the
Campania. Here we visit the excavations
of the town of Pompeii on our guided
walking tour using our audio system.
When the town was engulfed by the
eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 – it was
literally petrified into the incredible
testimony of Roman life it affords us
today. Soon we arrive at our hotel in
the Bay of Naples – in the shadow of the
now dormant volcano. (Buffet Breakfast /
Dinner)
Hotel: La Medusa (2 nights)
Day 5 - Bay of Naples – Sorrento -
Excursion to Capri
We drive to Sorrento for an orientation
of the resort and visit to the Inlaid
wood workshop to see how some of the
local crafts are produced. Then to the
port of Sorrento to embark on our cruise
to the Isle of Capri. We ascend by
funicular through lemon trees and olive
groves to the Piazzetta in Capri Town,
where we will enjoy a walking tour using
our effective audio system, which will
take us to admire breathtaking views
over the Faraglioni rocks. We return
across the Bay of Naples to our hotel
for dinner tonight. (Buffet Breakfast /
Dinner)
Day 6 - Bay of Naples – Brindisi – At
Sea
Today our journey takes us past Salerno
and Potenza to continue east to the port
of Brindisi. Here we board our overnight
ferry for Patras in Greece and tomorrow
our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden
Treasure to us all! (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 7 - At Sea – Patras – Olympia
We cross the Ionian Sea, arriving in the
Greek port of Patras in the morning.
Then we join our coach for the journey
to Olympia where we will visit the
world's oldest Olympic Stadium, where
the first Olympic games took place in
776 B.C., plus the Temples of Zeus and
Hera on our visit to this archeological
site. Tonight we will 'join the Gods'
for dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Amalia
Day 8 - Olympia – Delphi
Today we make our way back to Patras and
then enjoy a pretty drive to Delphi,
where, as part of our guided walking
tour we consult the famous Oracle and
predict the future! Then walk the Sacred
Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit
this ancient archeological site. We
continue to our hotel for dinner and
overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast /
Dinner)
Hotel: Amalia
Day 9 - Delphi – Athens (2 nights)
This morning after breakfast, we
continue our journey past Thebes,
birthplace of Oedipus and on to Athens
for our three-night stay. On arrival,
our sightseeing tour includes a walking
tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. We
also see the Agora where Socrates
taught, plus see the Royal Palace,
Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch,
before heading to the stadium built for
the first modern Olympic games in 1896.
(Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Residence Georgio (2 nights)
Day 10 - Athens at leisure
The day is yours to enjoy and tonight we
get together with the Tour Director for
a Farewell Dinner. (Buffet Breakfast,
Farewell Dinner)
Day 11 - Athens – USA
After breakfast bid farewell to
new-found friends as we transfer you to
the airport for your return flight to
America. (Buffet Breakfast)
OPTIONAL 3-DAY AEGEAN CRUISE
Price for 3-day Aegean Cruise $750 (Port taxes and tips
included)
Single Supplement $155
On Day 11 you have the opportunity of taking a 3-day Aegean cruise on one of the Louis Lines Cruise ships around the magical Greek Isles. Excellent on board facilities include a cinema, swimming pool and library.
Day 11 - Athens – Piraeus – Mykonos
Enjoy a sightseeing tour in Athens. Next we will transfer to
Piraeus. Here we board our ship and sail to Mykonos. Enjoy a few
hours at leisure on this cosmopolitan island before continuing
our cruise. (Lunch / Dinner)
Day 12 - Rhodes
Morning arrival at beautiful Rhodes. There's time to take an
excursion to the Old Town or Lindos. (Breakfast / Lunch /
Dinner)
Day 13 - Patmos – Kusadasi
An early morning arrival at Patmos. Time to take an excursion to
the Byzantine Fortress and Monastery before we continue our
cruise to Turkish Kusadasi. A visit to the incredible ruins of
Ephesus is a must! (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 14 - Disembarkation – Athens
An early morning arrival at Piraeus port. We transfer to our
hotel in Athens. Time to relax or maybe do some souvenir
shopping. (Breakfast)
Day 15 - Athens - USA
Farewell as we transfer you to the airport for your return
flight to America. (Breakfast)
OPTIONAL 7-DAY AEGEAN CRUISE
Price for 7-day Aegean Cruise $1575 (Port taxes and tips
included)
Single Supplement $265
On Day 11 you have the opportunity of taking a 7-day Aegean cruise on one of the Louis Lines Cruise ships around the magical Greek Isles. Excellent on board facilities include a cinema, swimming pool and library.
Day 11 - Athens – Piraeus
Your morning is at leisure before a late afternoon transfer to
Piraeus. Here we board our ship and cruise towards Turkey. (BB,
D)
Day 12 - At Sea - Istanbul
Relax on board as we cruise towards Istanbul. It's an early
evening arrival with views of Mosques and minarest. (B, L, D)
Day 13 - Istanbul
A full day at leisure to enjoy this fabled city. Perhaps
take an excursion to see the highlights of Istanbul. later, why
no be entertained with some Turkish belly-dancing before we
cruise to the playground of the rich and famous, Mykonos at
approximately 6.00pm? (B, L, D)
Day 14 - At Sea - Mykonos
Relax on board and enjoy the ships facilities. Arrive
mid-afternoon in Mykonos to spend a few relaxing hours. (B, L,
D)
Day 15 - Patmos - Kusadasi
An early morning arrival at Patmos, with time for an
excursion to the Fortress-Monastery. Then we set sail for
Turkish Kusadasi arriving mid-afternoon. Here an excursion to
Ephesus is a must! (B, L, D)
Day 16 Rhodes
An early morning arrival at Rhodes. There's time here to
take an optional shore excursion to explore the Old Town and
Lindos. (B, L, D)
Day 17 - Heraklion - Santorini
An early morning arrival at Heraklion on the island of
Crete. Next we set sail to spectacular Santorini arriving late
afternoon. Perhaps take an optional shore excursion to Akrotiri.
(B, L, D)
Day 18 - Disembarkation - Athens
An early morning arrival at the port of Piraeus. Here we
transfer to our hotel in Athens. On our arrival there's time to
relax or maybe do some last-minute souvenir shopping. (B)
DAY 19 - Athens - USA
Farewell as we transfer you to the airport for your return
flight to America. (B)
