Ancient Empires: Italy and Greece
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Weathered, but mighty columns and foundations of stone stand defiant against the ravages of time on this history-rich tour of the ancient world. In Florence, you'll visit the crown jewel of Tuscany: La Piazza del Duomo, a magnificent cathedral complex built over the course of 140 years by five generations of engineers, artists, labourers, and craftsmen. In the daunting shadow of Mount Vesuvius, you'll step through the ashen ruins of Pompeii, an enduring memorial to both one of civilization's worst tragedies... and nature's incredible power. In Rome, you'll experience the Baroque opulence of La Piazza Navona–with incredibly-detailed statues, beautiful fountains, and one of the city's famous obelisks (stolen from the Egyptians at the height of The Roman Empire's power). One short flight later, like the city fathers of the Hellenic era, you will seek the wisdom of the famous Oracle at Delphi among ruins dating back at least as early as 6th Century B.C.. Walk the well-worn path of famous philosophers, celebrated statesmen, and common folk living as best they could as you traverse the sunny, bountiful landscapes of Italy and Greece–the cradle of Western civilization.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Milan | Florence
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationArrive in Milan and travel to Florence
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Day 3: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
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Day 4: Florence | Rome
Travel to Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
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Day 5: Rome
Take a tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 6: Rome | Pompeii
Excursion to Pompeii
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
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Day 7: Rome | Athens | Delphi
Fly to Athens
Travel to Delphi
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Day 8: Delphi | Athens
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
Travel to Athens
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Day 9: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Ancient Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens
- Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artefacts
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
Add this in-depth excursion:
Greek Evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavours—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honoured tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
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Day 10: Depart for Home
Add 3 more days
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Day 10: Athens | Heraklion
Fly to Heraklion, the capital of Crete
Take a guided tour of Heraklion
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Knossos Palace
- Archaeological Museum
Walking Tour of Heraklion
Explore Heraklion in small, supervised groups
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Day 11: Heraklion | Agios Nikolaos
Visit the Heraklion Food Market
Take a day trip to Agios Nikolaos
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Day 12: Heraklion | Chania | Athens
Enjoy a visit to the local market
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Crete
Exploration time in Chania
Fly to Athens
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Day 13: Depart for Home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Milan | Florence
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationArrive in Milan and travel to Florence
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Day 3: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
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Day 4: Florence | Rome
Travel to Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
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Day 5: Rome
Take a tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 6: Rome | Pompeii
Excursion to Pompeii
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
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Day 7: Rome | Athens | Delphi
Fly to Athens
Travel to Delphi
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Day 8: Delphi | Athens
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
Travel to Athens
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Day 9: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Ancient Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens
- Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artefacts
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
Add this in-depth excursion:
Greek Evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavours—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honoured tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
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Day 10: Depart for Home
Add 3 more days
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Day 10: Athens | Heraklion
Fly to Heraklion, the capital of Crete
Take a guided tour of Heraklion
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Knossos Palace
- Archaeological Museum
Walking Tour of Heraklion
Explore Heraklion in small, supervised groups
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Day 11: Heraklion | Agios Nikolaos
Visit the Heraklion Food Market
Take a day trip to Agios Nikolaos
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Day 12: Heraklion | Chania | Athens
Enjoy a visit to the local market
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Crete
Exploration time in Chania
Fly to Athens
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Day 13: Depart for Home
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Pompeii Roman Ruins; Delphi site; Delphi museum; Acropolis; Acropolis Museum
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