Athens, Peninsula and Sicily End Rome

Welcome to Greece! Upon your arrival at the airport, our representative will greet you and arrange for your transfer to the hotel. Once you've settled in, check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.

Today, we'll embark on a city tour with a local guide, visiting the Presidential Palace, the Panathinaikos stadium, and the bustling squares of the city center. We'll also explore the new neighborhoods that emerged after the 2004 Olympic games. The tour will conclude at the Acropolis site. In the evening, we'll transfer you to the PLAKA area, where you can enjoy the rich folklore of Greece in its small bars.

Today, we'll journey to the Peloponnese region, making a brief stop at the impressive Corinth Channel. We'll continue through the mountains towards Tripoli, the capital of the Arcadia region. After a stroll around the Plaza Areos, we'll head to Olympia, where we'll visit the archaeological site, home to the first Olympic Games. We'll then proceed to Patras, a lively port city with a remarkable medieval fortress. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

After breakfast, we'll cross the Rio-Antirrio bridge, an impressive feat of engineering that connects the Peloponnese with the Greek mainland. We'll then travel through Central Greece and Epyrus, arriving in the coastal city of Igoumenitsa. After a brief walk, we'll board a modern ferry to cross the Ionian Sea towards Italy. We'll arrive in Brindisi by the end of the day, where you'll be lodged for the night.

Today, we'll visit two spectacular Italian towns. First, we'll explore Alberobello, famous for its unique conical-shaped houses known as 'trulli'. Next, we'll head to Matera, known for its 'Sassi di Matera', a complex of ancient houses and buildings carved into the rock. After a walk and lunch in Matera, we'll continue through Basilicata and Campania, admiring their beautiful mountain landscapes. We'll arrive in Naples in the evening, where you'll have free time to explore.

After some free time in Naples, we'll board a boat to the enchanting Island of Capri. Here, you can take a boat to the Blue Grotto or the cable car to Capri city. We'll then return to the mainland and continue to Sorrento, a charming town at the base of a cliff. After some free time in Sorrento, we'll continue to the Gulf of Salerno, where you'll be lodged for the night.

Today, we'll travel south, crossing the Cilento National Park. We'll arrive in Paola, where we'll visit the sanctuary of St Francis of Paola and have free time for lunch. We'll then head to Villa San Giovanni and take a short ferry crossing to the island of Sicily. We'll arrive in Messina, where we'll have time for a stroll and to visit the cathedral before continuing to Taormina. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Today, we'll explore Taormina, a beautiful city at the foot of the Etna volcano. After a stroll through the old town, we'll continue to Caltagirone, a World Heritage Site known for its Baroque legacy. We'll take a tourist train ride to learn about the city and its main points. After lunch, we'll visit the Villa Romana Del Casale, a World Heritage Site with beautiful mosaics. We'll then cross the mountainous center of the island and continue to Palermo, arriving at the end of the day.

Today, we'll have a city tour of Palermo with a local guide. We'll admire the cathedral with its mix of styles and its royal tombs inside, the Norman Palace, its fountains, its markets and gardens. During the visit, we'll also go to Monreale, where we'll visit the cathedral, a World Heritage Site known for its impressive golden mosaics. You'll have free time in the afternoon to explore at your leisure.

At the time informed by the guide, we'll transfer you to the airport for a domestic flight. Upon arrival at the destination, we'll arrange for another transfer to your hotel. Your guide will contact you at the end of the afternoon or you can consult the information in your hotel reception.

We'll start the day with a panoramic tour of Rome, one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. We'll visit the Colosseum, the Roman forums, the squares and fountains in the center, and St. Peter's of the Vatican. In the evening, we'll transfer you to Trastevere, a lively neighborhood known for its small traditional restaurants.

After breakfast, our services will come to an end. We hope you've enjoyed this unforgettable journey through Greece and Italy, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next adventure.