Duration
12 nights/ 13 days
Destinations
Rome, Naples, Athens, Olympia, Delphi & Meteora
Wake up in the morning at your centrally located hotel, have breakfast and ware a pair of comfortable shoes and wait for your driver to come and pick you up: you’ll reach the archaeological area to join a super-agile group of fewer than 10 people. Your guide will provide you with a convenient portable radio with earphones, so you don’t lose any detail of the tour. The Colosseum is a must-see for every traveler who visits Rome. The majestic amphitheater used to be the heart of imperial Rome’s entertainment: this huge travertine and tuff structure could hold between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, all hungering for pretty gory shows such as hunting games or gladiatorial fights. A professionally guided tour is the perfect way to fully enjoy a walk inside the Colosseum and learn more about the building and what happened back in 80 AD, when the venue hosted one hundred days of inaugural games free for the citizens to enjoy. You can now take advantage of our exclusive prime service and enjoy this tour in the most relaxing way.
This is a guided tour discovering the highlights of Rome at sunset!
The time of the day that Rome turns into one of the most romantic places ever!! A group of no more than 20 people and with a professional guide, you will stroll around the stunning city center of Rome, the Eternal City. Reach your meeting point (950mt from your hotel, walking through Rome’s small characteristic streets, as Rome is a “walking museum”!! Start your walking tour with a professional guide. You will cross the characteristic area of the Jewish Ghetto, one of Rome’s most beautiful neighborhoods, full with history and with a real Roman atmosphere. As you know, one of Rome’s typical landmarks are its beautiful fountains, and one of the prettiest is the Turtle Fountain (Fontana delle Tartarughe) in Piazza Mattei. The Jewish Ghetto of Rome is the second most ancient after the one in Venice and it can be considered the heart and soul of Roman cuisine! Then you will walk into Piazza Della Rotonda and enjoy the lit view of the Pantheon, the former temple of Marcus Agrippa later converted into a church: this is the only ancient Roman temple that remained untouched through the centuries and it’s stunning at night when the crowds are away. Next Stop…Close your eyes and throw a coin over your right shoulder straight into the Trevi Fountain: it’s said that those who do so, are granted to come back to Rome someday. Your walk continues towards Piazza di Spagna, one of the city’s most popular squares, known for its setting at the bottom of the Spanish Steps. Walk up these famous steps to enjoy a lovely view from the top! After this intense and gratifying walk, there is only one thing missing to end this experience: relax enjoying a creamy and tasty Gelato!
Wake up in the morning at your centrally located hotel and wait for our driver to come and pick you up. You’ll reach the Vatican area to join a super-agile group of fewer than 10 people. The Vatican Museums are one of the richest and most beloved art collection in the world: they display around 20.000 pieces of art. With such a huge amount of artwork, it’s easy to feel lost. That’s why a professional guide can make a difference. Meet yours: they will let you access the Museums, skipping the incredibly long lines at the door and saving you lots of precious time. You will be able to admire some of the most impressive Renaissance art pieces: the unique Gallery of Tapestries, the lavish Gallery of Maps, the stunning Raphael’s Rooms and the world-famous Sistine Chapel. The tour couldn’t be complete without a visit to St. Peter’s, the Basilica that isn’t only the largest church in the world, but also houses several pieces of fine art, such as the canopy designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini or the Pietà by Michelangelo. And to top it off, admire the majestic St. Peter’s Square, the open space which lies before the basilica, redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and being itself an architectural masterpiece of the Baroque age. You won’t have to worry about losing your group, though. We always provide earphones and a radio receiver to our guests, to let them always enjoy both the guide’s commentary while feeling free to snoop around.
You will meet your English speaking guide at the lobby of your hotel at 17:00. Start the tour of Naples from Piazza del Municipio, which contains real treasures, such as Palazzo San Giacomo, the seat of the municipal administration, and the famous Maschio Angioino. We will then cross the nearby Piazza Trieste e Trento, where we will contemplate the Teatro San Carlo and the Galleria Umberto I, until we reach Piazza del Plebiscito, where your guide will tell you the history of the monuments that overlook it, such as the Royal Palace of Naples or the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, a beautiful example of neoclassical sacred architecture that we will have the opportunity to visit. Through one of its most important streets, Via Toledo, we will show you the most popular places in Naples, lively streets and lively neighborhoods. You will pass in front of the main monuments of the city and discover some of its legends, mysteries and hidden gems. Next, you will explore Spaccanapoli, along which we will visit the Church of Santa Chiara, in Gothic style, and the baroque Church of Gesù Nuovo, characterized by a very particular ashlar. The tour will end in Piazza San Domenico Maggiore.
Meet your guide and the rest of the group at 08:00 and depart for the full day tour of Pompeii, Sorrento, Amalfi & and Positano.
1st stop Peninsula of Sorrento.(30 minutes) | This is a land where the scent of citrus fills the air and where grape vines follow the steep terrain to the edge of the sea. Breathtaking views of Mount Vesuvius and the island of Capri await you behind every bend in the road that leads you along this spectacular coast.
2nd stop Positano. (30 minutes). The most picturesque town of the Amalfi Coast resembles a waterfall cascading down to the sea. Visitors descend narrow pathways, perusing artisan workshops offering ceramics, fabled lemon products, and the distinct local style of dress.
3rd stop Amalfi. (2 hours). The beautifull town of Amalfi is nestled into its cliffs. You will be able to witness the breathtaking views of the Amalfi coast. You will have free time to admire and explore and of course have lunch!!
4th and last stop Pompeii. (2 hours). You will visit it with a professional English speaking guide! Is the most stunning archaeological site on the Italian Peninsula and one of the most visited. The ruins of Pompeii are an open air museum where visitors can go back in time and discover a city that had been buried in ashes until 1748. Visitors experience the city much as it existed more than 2000 years ago.
Meet your assistant at the lobby of your hotel at 11:30 and get transferred t the winery.
Enjoy the natural beauty of Mt. Vesuvius and its breathtaking panoramas and treat yourself to some much deserved relaxation. Retreat into the vineyard which produces the celebrated vintage Lacryma Christi, literally “Tear of Christ” and boasts a terrific view of Mount Vesuvius. Enjoy a leisurely lunch and wine tasting and soon you too will gaze at Vesuvius, the sacred mountain of wine, as the ancient inhabitants of Pompeii and Herculaneum once did.
The tour starts at the Syntagma metro station for a brief look at the ancient artifacts displayed at the metro’s museum. You’ll also see the Greek Parliament, the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, and watch the Changing of the Guards. Next, your guide will walk you through the National Gardens, Zappeion Hall and Hadrian’s Arch. From there you’ll walk towards the Acropolis on the beautiful pedestrian walkway called Dionysiou Areopagitou. Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis, you’ll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments. Panoramic views of the city will be perfect for Instagram-ready photos. During your tour, you’ll gain insight into the significance of its historic monuments including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple and other significant sights including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx. You proceed with the visit of Acropolis museum, designed by renowned Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi and notable Greek architect Michalis Photiadis, the Acropolis Museum captivates guests on approach. Its seamless modern lines elegantly incorporate artifacts exclusively from the Acropolis, and excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways. The marbled surviving treasures are impressively displayed with the use of natural light, situated on a modernist open layout. Panoramic views top the experience.
Day 1: Leave Athens by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal, and visit the Theatre of Epidauros, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nafplion, and later to the town of Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis.
Day 2: In the morning, visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum. Then, pass through the plains of Ilia and Achaia until the magnificent bridge crosses the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, and arrive in Delphi.
Day 3: In the morning, visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town stated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks.
Day 4: Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, and Thermopylae (see Leonida’s Monument). Arrive in Athens in the evening.
Transfer to the hotel | overnight in Rome
Sightseeing tour | evening walking, highlights tour | overnight in Rome
Vatican and Vatican’s museum visit | overnight in Rome
Transter to Rome’s train station | 1st class reservation to the train | transfer to your hotel | Afternoon walking tour to the city center | overnight in Naples
Foul day tour | overnight in Naples
winery tour | lunch | overnight in Naples
Transfer to Naples Airport | flight tickets to Athens | transfer to your hotel | overnight in Athens
Sightseeing tour | overnight in Athens
Transfer to Mycenae | archaeological site visit| Tomb of Agamemnon visit| lunch| transfer to your hotel | dinner & overnight in Olympia
Archaeological site & museum visit| lunch| transfer to your hotel | dinner & overnight in Delphi
Archaeological site & museum visit| lunch| transfer to your hotel | dinner & overnight in Kalambaka (Meteora)
Visit Meteora| lunch| transfer to your hotel| overnight in Athens
Transfer to Athens Airport (for the international flight back home)
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