First Class 2012: Best of Italy and Greece Plus 7 Day Aegean Cruise Moderate 2012
Tour Type: Italy and Combinations Regionals
Brochure Type: First Class 2012
Immerse yourself in the history, art and culture of Italy and Greece. The thrills of Rome and the ruins of Pompeii; the beauty of Capri and the Amalfi Coast; the wonders of Florence and majesty of Venice; mystical Assisi and ancient Athens. Don't miss this inspiring and fascinating adventure!
Sightseeing Highlights
Brochure Type: First Class 2012
Immerse yourself in the history, art and culture of Italy and Greece. The thrills of Rome and the ruins of Pompeii; the beauty of Capri and the Amalfi Coast; the wonders of Florence and majesty of Venice; mystical Assisi and ancient Athens. Don't miss this inspiring and fascinating adventure!
Sightseeing Highlights
- Rome View the Forum and Circus Maximus. Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.
- Monte Cassino Visit the Commonwealth cemetery.
- Pompeii Guided tour of the excavations.
- Sorrento Orientation of this scenic town.
- Isle of Capri Orientation of this charming isle includes the Piazzetta. Funicular railway to Capri town.
- Assisi See Santa Maria degli Angeli and visit St. Francis Basilica.
- Florence View the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio. Enjoy views from Piazzale Michelangelo.
- Venice Canal cruise by private launch. View St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.
- Olympia Visit the Olympic Stadium and view the Temples of Zeus and Hera.
- Delphi Visit the home of the Oracle
- Athens Visit the Acropolis to marvel at the Parthenon. See Parliament, the Agora, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch.
- Istanbul
- Izmir
- Patmos
- Mykonos
- Rhodes
- Heraklion
- Santorini
- Welcome Reception including light snacks and Welcome Drinks with your Travel Director in Rome.
- 20 hot buffet breakfasts.
- Be My Guest Dinner in Sorrento.
- 2 four-course dinners
- 2Â three-course dinners with wine.
- 1 dinner on overnight cruise.
- Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Florence.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Athens.
- 6 lunches on the Aegean Cruise.
- 7 dinners on the Aegean Cruise.
- First class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and onboard restroom
- The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your journey.
- A qualified Local Guide in Rome, Florence, Assisi, Pompeii, Olympia, Delphi and Athens.
- Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeing
- Cruise to the Isle of Capri and overnight ferry from Ancona to Patras.
- On 7 day cruise standard inside 2-berth cabin with air conditioning, private facilities, telephone and radio
- Return transfers provided between Piraeus Port and your Athens hotel
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map
Call (732) 606-9266 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10564681
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 22 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to Rome. |
| Day 2 | Rome | ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS): Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Join your fellow travellers and your Travel Director this evening at a Welcome Reception. It's the ideal opportunity to get to know everyone! Later you will enjoy an orientation drive through the city and see sights such as St. Peter's Basilica - a
perfect start to your holiday! (Welcome Reception) NH Leonardo Da Vinci (First Class) |
| Day 3 | Rome | ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: Hear the fascinating history of the Vatican Museums during your sightseeing tour with your expert Local Guide this morning. Visit the Sistine Chapel and see Michelangelo's famous painted ceiling. View the Pieta inside St. Peter's Basilica. Across the Tiber in ancient Rome, view the Forum and the Circus Maximus, where chariot racing was held. Visit the mighty Colosseum, site of gladiatorial battles! Spend the rest of the day seeing the sights of your choice or experience 'la dolce vita' on the Via Veneto. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 4 | Sorrento | ROME - POMPEII - SORRENTO (2 NIGHTS): Visit the Commonwealth Cemetery near Monte Cassino. Travel via Campania to Pompeii, where your expert Local Guide shows you the famous excavations. Arrive later in Sorrento for a two-night stay. Tonight, savour a delicious Be My Guest home-cooked dinner in a restaurant surrounded by lemon groves! (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner) Parco Del Sole (First Class) |
| Day 5 | Sorrento | SORRENTO - ISLE OF CAPRI EXCURSION: See a demonstration of the art of inlaid woodwork in Sorrento, for which the area is renowned. Cruise to the Isle of Capri, and ascend by funicular railway to Capri town for a wonderful walking tour with your Local Guide. Spend the evening relaxing in Sorrento. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 6 | Assisi | SORRENTO - ASSISI: Drive north to the beautiful town of Assisi on the picturesque slopes of Mount Subasio. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis featuring Giotto's saintly frescoes during your guided walking tour. See Santa Maria degli Angeli where St. Francis established the Franciscan fraternity of monks. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Giotto (First Class) |
| Day 7 | Florence | ASSISI - FLORENCE: Florence is a treasure trove of Renaissance art and architecture and your expert Local Guide shows you all the main sights. See the statues and palazzi on Piazza Signoria and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. View Ponte Vecchio, one of the city's most famous landmarks! Join your companions later for a memorable Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner) Grand Hotel Meditteraneo (First Class) |
| Day 8 | Venice | FLORENCE - VENICE (2 NIGHTS): Enjoy a scenic drive through mountains, across the Veneto Plains, along the Brenta Canal - lined with Palladian villas - to the magical city of Venice! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Le Boulevard (First Class) |
| Day 9 | Venice | VENICE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. View the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Watch a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing at one of the island's oldest workshops. Spend free time exploring on your own or shopping for souvenirs. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 10 | At Sea | VENICE - ANCONA - AT SEA: In the port of Ancona, board an overnight ferry and sail to Patras in Greece. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) |
| Day 11 | Olympia | AT SEA - PATRAS - OLYMPIA: Drive from Patras to Olympia. Your expert Local Guide takes you on a visit of the museum and the world's oldest Olympic Stadium, dating back to 776 BC. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Amalia Olympia/Europa Hotel (First Class) |
| Day 12 | Delphi | OLYMPIA - DELPHI: Consult the famous Oracle of Delphi on your walking tour with an expert Local Guide! Walk along the Sacred Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit the museum of this famed archaeological site. Dine tonight at your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Amalia Delphi/Delphi Palace (First Class) |
| Day 13 | Athens | DELPHI - ATHENS: Experience a walking tour of the ancient Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens with your expert Local Guide. Then rejoin your coach and see the Agora, Parliament, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. At the Olympic stadium, hear the history of how the games started! Join your companions and your Travel Director this evening for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) Zafolia (Moderate First Class) |
| Day 14 | Piraeus | EMBARK PIRAEUS: You are transferred to Piraeus. Board your ship and cruise to Turkey. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) |
| Day 15 | Istanbul | AT SEA - ISTANBUL: Relax as you cruise towards Istanbul for an early evening arrival. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 16 | Istanbul | ISTANBUL: A free day to enjoy this fabled city. Why not visit Topkapi Palace before sailing for Izmir? (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 17 | Izmir | AT SEA - IZMIR: Relax and enjoy the facilities as you cruise to the Turkish port of Izmir. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 18 | Mykonos | PATMOS - MYKONOS: An early arrival in Patmos. Then cruise to Mykonos arriving mid-afternoon with time to explore the island. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 19 | Rhodes | RHODES: An early arrival in Rhodes. Time to explore the medieval Old Town declared a World Heritage Site and the village of Lindos. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 20 | Santorini | HERAKLION - SANTORINI: An early arrival in Heraklion on the Island of Crete for free time before continuing your cruise to spectacular Santorini. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 21 | Athens | DISEMBARKATION - ATHENS: Your fantastic cruise ends with an early morning arrival at Piraeus which includes a transfer to your hotel in Athens for the final night of your trip. (Breakfast) |
| Day 22 | USA | ATHENS - USA: We transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast) |
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