Day 01 - Arrival to Rome
Arrive at airport on international flight. Meet in the arrivals hall for private transfer to the hotel. Remainder of afternoon and evening is free at leisure.
Overnight: Rome
Day 02 - Pompeii Tour, roundtrip from Rome
You need to make your own way to the tour starting point. Please be at the meeting point at least 20-minutes prior to the tour starting time.
Begin regular group Pompeii Tour, roundtrip from Rome. Set off on a high-speed train to Naples and from there straight to Pompeii by pre-arranged shuttle service. As the expert archeologist guide takes you around, learn of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and the devastating aftermath. Walk along the old cobblestones and see how the Pompeiians used to live by studying the immortalized bakeries, shops, homes, and even public baths. Be amazed at how well-preserved the lost city actually is and deepen your knowledge of the tragedy that befell it. Continue your tour with an authentic Italian farm-to-table lunch with delicacies such as a course of antipasti and decadent dessert. Pair this meal with four kinds of wines made with grapes cultivated by the volcanic soil of this region. Return to Rome by train.
Overnight: Rome
Day 03 - Highlights of Rome
Morning Tour: Colosseum and Roman Forum Authentic Small Group Tour
You need to make your own way to the tour starting point. Please be at meeting point at least 15-minutes prior to the tour start time.
Explore the iconic Colosseum with an expert English speaking guide, wander through the historic Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome. Engage with history in a personal and immersive way.
Afternoon Tour: Private Walking Tour with Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and Pantheon
You need to make your own way to the tour starting point. Please be at meeting point at least 10-minutes prior to the tour start time.
See the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Stroll around the beauties and wonders of Rome at your own pace. Enjoy a gelato break or opt for coffee or cappuccino. After a break on completion of the morning small-group tour, meet with your private guide and begin strolling along picturesque streets and enchanting piazzas, encountering iconic landmarks like the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and the magnificent Piazza Navona, adorned with Bernini's exquisite fountain. Evening is then free at leisure.
Overnight: Rome
Day 04 - Vatican Walking Tour and Flight to Santorini
You need to make your own way to the tour starting point. Please be at the meeting point at least 20-minutes prior to the tour start time.
The ticket will give you access to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel access, and to The St. Peter's Basilica. It's recommended to wear comfortable footwear and appropriate clothes that cover at least the shoulders and knees. Note you can not enter the premises wearing shorts, short skirts, and sleeveless shirts.
Note that luggage and large bags, backpacks, umbrellas, tripods, animals and potentially harmful objects are not allowed on the premises and must be left in the cloakroom. The cloakroom is a walk from the end of the tour. All guests must undergo through an airport-style security. During high season, the wait may be significant. Photography is not allowed inside the Sistine Chapel and in some other parts.
Join 3-hour Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Walking Tour, offering a tapestry of Renaissance art and history. Skip the lengthy queues and allow the guide to lead you on a mesmerizing journey. Explore the renowned Vatican Museums, stand in awe of Michelangelo's breathtaking masterpieces within the Sistine Chapel, and meander through the celestial architecture of St. Peter's Basilica. End of tour and return back to the hotel.
Pickup from the hotel lobby for private transfer to airport. Depart on connecting flights. Arrive at airport and meet in the arrivals hall for private transfer to the hotel.
Overnight: Santorini
Day 05 - Private Santorini Tour
Pickup from hotel to begin your 5-hour private tour taking you to visit the following highlights of this famous island.
Oia Town: Built-in the northern part of the caldera rim, Oia is the most photographed location in Santorini and a place where many artists have found their inspiration. Enjoy the stunning views of the caldera, where many dwellings are built into niches of the volcanic rock. You will also have a panoramic view of the rest of Santorini and the Aegean Sea.
Imerovigli: Situated on a high cliff with an incredible view. In front of the village is an enormous rock called Skaros, which used to be the best spot to look out for pirates.
Firostefani: On the way, make a short stop to see the famous Blue Dome Church, the subject of so many Santorini's postcards.
Prophet Ilias: The peak of Prophet Ilias, the highest mountain that stands some 2,000 feet above the sea. Be amazed by the island vistas around you, then follow your guide inside the ornate Greek Christian monastery perched at the mountain's summit.
Akrotiri: Explore the myths and legends of Santorini, discovering the Akrotiri Excavations, a prehistoric Bronze Age city, frozen in time by ash that fell during the Minoan volcanic eruption 3600 years ago. Some speculate this is the origin of the mythical city of Atlantis. Admire the elaborate drainage system, sophisticated multi-storied buildings, magnificent wall painting, and excavated furniture and vessels that show the former settlement's great prosperity.
Red Beach: Enjoy a few minutes at the famous Red Beach.
Venetsanos Winery: A traditional winery where you can learn the secrets of winemaking and enjoy the tastes of the famous local wines.
End of the day tour with the remainder of the afternoon and evening free at leisure to relax or explore around on your own.
Overnight: Santorini
Day 06 - Semi-Private Catamaran Cruise
You need to make your own way to the tour meeting point. Please be at the meeting point at least 10-minutes prior to the tour meeting time.
Begin the Premium Daytime Semi-Private Catamaran Cruise. Set sail from the Marina and along with the magnificent coastal scenery of Santorini. The first photo stop is at Red Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches of the island with the red rocks and the dark pebbles. Move on to White Beach, accessible only by boat, and the swimming spot and snorkel in the clear blue waters with a rich underwater environment and reefs. Then sail past Indian Rock, the Venetian Lighthouse. Pass by Aspronisi Island and marvel at the views of the Caldera and the cliff-hanging white houses. Sail around the must-see Volcano coast and stop at its hot springs, where you can treat yourself to a natural spa in the thermal mixed volcanic mud waters. One more stop in a secluded private bay and plunge in the waters as the crew prepares for you a delicious meal. It is then time to head back to the Marina. Remainder of the day and evening is free at leisure.
Overnight: Santorini
Day 07 - Ferry Santorini to Heraklion
Pickup from the hotel for private transfer to port. Depart on fast ferry from Santorini to Heraklion. Arrive and meet for private transfer to the hotel, remainder of the evening is then free at leisure.
Overnight: Heraklion
Day 08 - Private Knossos Palace and Heraklion Museum Tour
Meet in the hotel lobby with your private tour guide and begin a tour taking you to visit the most famous and popular of all attractions in Crete, the Palace of Knossos. With its palace, the room of murals, the royal tombs and the royal mansion, Knossos is probably the most significant token of a civilization that left a marks in history that can never be erased. The structure of the palace corridors gave are like a Labyrinth, where, according to the myth, the legendary Minotaur used to live. After Knossos, visit the newly renovated Archaeological Museum which exhibits traditional material from the ancient period. End of tour with drop off to hotel, evening at leisure.
Overnight: Heraklion
Day 09 - Flight Heraklion to Athens
Pickup from the hotel lobby for private transfer to airport. Depart on direct flight to Athens. Arrive at airport and meet in the arrivals hall for private transfer to the hotel.
Overnight: Athens
Day 10 - Athens City Walking Tour
You need to make your own way to the tour starting point. Please be at the meeting point at least 15-minutes prior to the given tour starting time.
Begin the 5-hour small group Athens Walking Tour covering Athens City Centre, Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. The tour starts at the metro station with 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, the guide walks you through the National Gardens, Zappeion Hall and Hadrian's Arch. From there you'll walk towards the Acropolis on the beautiful pedestrian walkway. Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis with skip-the-line entrance, you'll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before continuing up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments.
You'll gain insight into the significance of its historic monuments including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Nike Temple. Then to the Acropolis Museum, whose seamless modern lines elegantly incorporate artifacts exclusively from the Acropolis, and excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways. The treasures are impressively displayed with the use of natural light, situated on a modernist open layout. The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum and you have the remainder of the day and evening at leisure.
Overnight: Athens
Day 11 - Athens at leisure
Breakfast at the hotel with the day and evening free at leisure to relax or explore around on your own.
Overnight: Athens
Day 12 - Departure from Athens
Pickup from the hotel lobby for private transfer to airport. Depart on your international flight.