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Italy and Greece
Tour length: 10 - 13 days
Italy and Greece provide the perfect backdrop for bringing history and art to life. Gaze up at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece and see what remains of Pompeii’s luxurious past. Trace Odysseus’ footsteps in Greece, feeling the spirit of the Greek gods in Athens and Delphi. Pay homage to the artists, architects and philosophers who have gone before—and marvel at the bright future of these two countries.
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You are viewing the 2011 itinerary, which is valid from 10/1/2010 to 9/30/2011
The starting price for this tour is: $1,780

Day 1 Fly overnight to Italy

Day 2 Rome

Arrive in Rome

Day 3 Rome

Take a guided tour of Vatican City:
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter’s Basilica

Take a guided tour of Rome:
  • Trevi Fountain
  • Pantheon

Visit the Colosseum
Take a walking tour of Rome

Day 4 Rome • Florence

Optional: Florence by train

Day 5 Sorrento

Travel to Sorrento
Take a guided tour of Vesuvius

Day 6 Pompeii

Travel to Pompeii
Take a guided tour of Pompeii:
  • Roman ruins

Travel to Brindisi
Board a night ferry to Patras

Day 7 Patras • Delphi

Arrive in Patras
Travel to Delphi

Day 8 Delphi • Athens

Take a guided tour of Delphi:
  • Temple of Apollo

Visit the Delphi Museum
Travel to Athens

Day 9 Athens

Take a guided tour of Athens:
  • Olympic Stadium

Visit the Acropolis:
  • Parthenon
  • Temple of Athena Nike

Take a walking tour of Athens
Optional: Cape Sounion sunset excursion

Day 10 Depart for home

3-DAY CRUISE EXTENSION:

Day 10-12 Greek island and Turkey cruise

Cruise the Greek islands and Turkey:
  • Mykonos
  • Kusadasi
  • Patmos
  • Crete
  • Santorini

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Day 13 Return to Athens • Depart for home