16 Day Italy Tour with Athens and Greeks Islands Cruise
Enjoy an unforgettable trip from Rome to Florence and Venice, followed be a cruise from Athens to the Greek Isles.
This all-inclusive Italy tour with Greek Islands cruise vacation package features escorted tours of Italy’s greatest art cities Rome, Florence, and Venice. After the Italy tour travel on to Athens Greece.
From Athens visit the Monasteries of Meteoraland and Delphi.
Afterward board your Greek Islands cruise. You’ll visit Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos, Rhodes and Santorini.
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Highlights
Italy Tour with Greek Islands Cruise Trip Highlights
- Ancient Rome & Exterior of Colosseum, Rome
- St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome
- Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome
- Dinner with Opera Singers, Rome
- Tuscan Dinner, Tuscany
- Walking tour of Florence historic center, Florence
- Walking tour of Venice St. Mark’s Square, Venice
- Glassblowing demonstration, Venice
- Monasteries of Meteora, Kalambaka Greece
- Delphi City Tour Sacred Way, Delphi
- Athens City Tour, Athens
- Ephesus City Tour including Arcadian Way, see the Library of Celsus and Amphitheater and visit the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus
- Mykonos free time
- Explore the Acropolis of Lindos in Rhodes, Rhodes
- Crete, free time
- Santorini, free time
Escorted Italy Tour with Greek Islands Cruise Includes
- Rome, Florence, Venice city hotel taxes
- Hotel & cruise porterage
- 13 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 9 Dinners
- Italy sightseeing per itinerary in luxury motor coach
- Services of English-speaking Italy tour manager
- Services of local guides in all major Italian cities
- Italy museum entrance fees per itinerary
- Whisper technology enhanced touring on motor coach tour
Accommodations
Italy Tour and Greek Islands Cruise Accommodations:
Rome 2 Nights: Midas Palace Hotel
Florence 1 Night: Hotel Villa Neroli
Venice Nestre 2 Nights: ovotel Venezia Mestre Castellana Venice
Athens 1 Night: Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Kalambaka 1 Night: Amalia Hotel
Delphi 1 Night: Amalia Hotel
Athens 1 Night: Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Cruise 4 Nights: MV Celestyal Discovery
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Italy Tour With Greek Islands Cruise Itinerary:
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Land Tour – Tour of Italy from Rome to Venice
DAY 1 – Depart the USA
DAY 2 – Arrive in Rome
The all-inclusive escorted Italy tour with airfare includes transfers from Rome Fiumicino airport to your accommodations. If you prefer to arrange your own air itinerary to Italy please let us know if you would like us to help you with transfers. Today is your first day in Italy. There are no escorted tours of Rome scheduled today. If you arrive early then you have a free day to stroll around Rome’s ancient cobblestones or have a rest. This evening you will meet your tour director and traveling companions at an orientation and welcome to Italy authentic Roman dinner.
DAY 3 – Tour Ancient Rome
This morning in Rome you will tour Ancient Rome. This is where the Roman Forum and Colosseum, among other famous monuments, are located. After the morning tour of Ancient Rome your afternoon is free to stroll around Rome. You may also choose to join the optional tour of Rome’s piazzas. The Piazzas of Rome tour visits the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona.
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4 – Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Today you’ll discover Rome. It begins at the Vatican Museum. Here you’ll tour one of the greatest collections of art in the world. The museum may be best known for the Sistine Chapel. The museum includes works and frescoes by art history’s masters. After the Vatican museum tour you’ll visit St Peter’s Basilica. Michelangelo’s Pieta may be the most famous sculpture inside St Peter’s Basilica. This marble sculpture depicts the body of Jesus in the arms of Mary after the Crucifixion. It is considered to be among the most compelling of all works of art in the Western world. Bernini is also a very important contributor to St Peter’s Basilica. Outside in St Peter’s square Bernini also designed the famous colonnade. This afternoon in Rome is free to be enjoyed on your own. Or you may choose to join an optional walk through Rome’s historic center. Tonight dinner is included at an authentic Roman trattoria. You’ll enjoy entertainment, wine, and good spirits. After you’ll tour Rome’s monuments illuminated at night.
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 5 – Sun Route Via Assisi to Florence
Today you’ll travel from Rome to Florence. This route will take you three Italian regions: Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany. Along the way you’ll visit the Umbrian town of Assisi. This is a classic medieval town. It is an important site, renowned for its 13th century Basilica of St. Francis. Inside are the important frescoes by Giotto that depict the life of St Francis. After Assisi you’ll continue on to Rome. This evening dinner is included.
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6 – Florence City Tour
This morning you’ll wake up in the Renaissance city Florence. The morning walking tour begins with a walk through Florence’s center. You’ll see Brunelleschi’s Dome. Sitting atop the Florence Cathedral it is a testament to man’s ingenuity during the Renaissance. Across from the Duomo is the Florence Baptistry. There you’ll see the famous golden doors called “Gates of Paradise” by Ghiberti. Located next to the Duomo and Baptistry is the Campanile, the clock tower, designed by the great Giotto. After taking time here in this beautiful piazza the walking tour continues to explore the open air art museum that is Florence. Signoria Square and the famous Ponte Vecchio, known as the “Old Bridge,” are all included on today’s walking tour of Florence. Enjoy the afternoon in Florence at leisure or join us for an optional tour of the Uffizi. This evening you’ll visit an agriturismo outside of Florence in the Tuscan countryside. Here your dinner and entertainment is included in what is a very special and authentic evening in Tuscany.
Optional: Uffizi Gallery Tour
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 – Pisa Sightseeing and Tuscany Agriturismo Visit En Route to Venice
Today you will leave Florence to drive across the Italian peninsula to Venice. Along the way you’ll travel across two unique Northern Italian regions, Tuscany, Emilia Romagna, and Veneto. Along the way you’ll visit Pisa. Here in the Piazza dei Miracoli, the Field of Miracles, the Romanesque and Gothic architecture impresses all visitors. The Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, the Duomo, and the Monumental Cemetery design and architectural styles set in the piazza are always popular with photographers. After touring Pisa the travel day continues to Venice. Along the way we’ll stop at a farm in the Tuscan countryside. Known as an agriturismo, you’ll enjoy the famous Tuscan olives, wines, cheeses, and meats. In the late afternoon you’ll arrive in Venice, just in time for a sunset cruise down the Grand Canal.
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Friday – Venice City Tour
Your day tour in Venice begins with a boat ride across the Venice lagoon to the Island of Murano. Here you’ll visit the glass-blowing artist’s studios. Then we’ll continue to o St. Mark’s Square. Here you’ll begin the escorted walking tour of Venice. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and visit the Doge’s Palace. Take the remainder of the afternoon to explore Venice on your own. Tonight, join in for a farewell dinner with your tour manager and fellow travelers
Optional: Gondola Ride with Music (PM)
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Saturday – Embark Adriatic Cruise from Venice
This morning you may wake up in Venice to enjoy a leisurely morning. Stroll over to St Mark’s square for an espresso. Ride the Grand Canal Vaporetto Enjoy the morning at leisure before transferring to the port to embark your cruise. The evening settle into your cabin and begin exploring the many unique features of your floating hotel.
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Adriatic Cruise from Venice
Embark Venice for your 7-night cruise down the Adriatic sea to the Greek Isles. Choose among various cruise ships and itinerary.
MSC Sinfonia
MSC Sinfonia
Day | Location | Arrival | Departure |
Saturday | Venice, Italy | — | 05:00 PM |
Sunday | Split, Croatia | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
Monday | At Sea | — | — |
Tuesday | Santorini, Greece | 09:00 AM | 03:00 PM |
Tuesday | Mykonos, Greece | 08:00 PM | 11:59 PM |
Wednesday | Mykonos, Greece | 12:01 AM | 02:00 AM |
Thursday | Dubrovnik, Croatia | 01:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
Friday | Ancona, Italy | 10:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
Saturday | Venice, Italy | 08:00 AM | — |
MSC Poesia
MSC Poesia
Day | Location | Arrival | Departure |
Saturday | Venice, Italy | — | 04:30 PM |
Sunday | Bari, Italy | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
Monday | Katakolon, Greece | 11:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
Tuesday | Mykonos, Greece | 08:00 AM | 08:00 PM |
Wednesday | Piraeus, Greece | 07:30 AM | 07:30 PM |
Thursday | At Sea | — | — |
Friday | Dubrovnik, Croatia | 09:00 AM | 03:00 PM |
Saturday | Venice, Italy | 09:00 AM | — |
Costa Luminosa
Costa Luminosa
Day | Location | Arrival | Departure |
Saturday | Venezia | — | 05:00 PM |
Sunday | Trieste | 07:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
Monday | At Sea | — | — |
Tuesday | Mykonos | 02:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Wednesday | Katakolon | 02:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
Thursday | Corfu | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
Friday | Dubrovnik | 08:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
Saturday | Venezia | 09:00 AM | — |
Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Sea Itinerary 1
Day | Location | Arrival | Departure |
Saturday, | Venice, Italy | — | 05:00 PM |
Sunday | Kotor, Montenegro | 01:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
Monday | Corfu, Greece | 09:00 AM | 02:30 PM |
Tuesday | Athens (piraeus), Greece | 12:00 PM | 08:30 PM |
Wednesday | Mykonos, Greece | 07:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
Thursday | Argostoli, Greece | 12:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
Friday | Cruising | — | — |
Saturday | Venice, Italy | 06:45 AM | — |
Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Sea Itinerary 2
Day | Location | Arrival | Departure |
Saturday | Venice, Italy | — | 05:00 PM |
Sunday | Dubrovnik, Croatia | 10:30 AM | 06:30 PM |
Monday | Cruising | — | — |
Tuesday | Ephesus (kusadasi), Turkey | 09:00 AM | 07:00 PM |
Wednesday | Santorini, Greece | 07:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
Thursday | Katakolon, Greece | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
Friday | Cruising | — | — |
Saturday | Venice, Italy | 06:45 AM | — |
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