
The Highlights of Greece & Italy - 15 Days (Self-guided)
From Athens to Venice
The magnificent history of Greece and Italy in 15 days!
This unique independent private tour is created for you to experience the beauties of TWO beautiful countries with great history. Explore the beauties of Athens, wonder around the little alleys and visit Acropolis for breathtaking views. Travel around the Cyclades and feel the Venetian style of Mykonos and the impressive architecture of Santorini. Visit Rome with its popular sites. The Leaning Tower of Pisa cannot be missed during this trip. Enjoy a coffee at one of the embracing squares in Florence and of course take a tour with a gondola in Venice.
Start in Athens and end in Venice! With the Independent tour The Highlights of Greece & Italy - 15 Days (Self-guided), you have a 15 days tour package taking you through Athens, Greece and 6 other destinations in Europe. The Highlights of Greece & Italy - 15 Days (Self-guided) includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, insurance, meals, transport and more.
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Day 1: Athens
Arrival at Athens International Airport and transfer towards hotel in Athens.
Our representative will wait in the arrivals hall with a sign displaying your name. Upon arrival at the hotel you will check in and have free time to explore Athens.
Overnight in Athens.
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Day 2: Athens inclusive city tour Acropolis & Mykonos
After a lovely breakfast in the hotel you will get ready for the first inclusive tour!
Athens City Tour & Acropolis Museum
From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, with the half-day sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour you'll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens on this comprehensive morning tour. Hear insightful commentary from your guide, and pass top Athens attractions including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Greek Parliament building and Presidential Palace Offering a perfect overview of the modern city, this guided half-day tour will help you get your bearings if this is your first visit to Athens.
In the afternoon you will depart with our transfer to the port in order to take the ferry towards Mykonos!
You will be dropped off in the port terminal. Our representative will give you information regarding the ferry. Upon arrival in the port of Mykonos, please look for our representative with a sign displaying your name. You will stay for two nights on Mykonos island.
In Mykonos you stay for two nights and will have plenty of free time explore the island.
Overnight in Mykonos.
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Day 3: Mykonos inclusive island tour
City-Walk & Island Tour of Mykonos
Mykonos is a pearl in the Aegean Sea – blue sky, beautiful snow-white houses and lovely beaches everywhere...Discover this majestic island with this comprehensive 4-hour excursion led by an expert escort.
Begin the island trip by walking through small and narrow streets, capturing amazing photographs from the quiet city early in the morning. Get orientation in the labyrinth of the old town and receive useful information from your knowledgeable escort as well as impressions of the small port and the traditional churches in town. Marvel at the famous wind-mills and find Petros The Pelecan, the mascot of Mykonos.
Overnight in Mykonos.
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Day 4: Mykonos & Santorini
Today you depart with the ferry towards Santorini and you will have time at leisure to explore this gem of the Cyclades!
At leisure in Santorini!
Overnight in Santorini.
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Day 5: Santorini inclusive boat tour & sunset
Caldera & Oia Sunset boat tour
Depart by luxury bus to Athinios port and embark on a unique traditional boat. Our first stop is the volcanic island of Nea Kameni where we will walk an ascending soil path to approach the crater of the still active Volcano.
We continue to the island of Palea Kameni where we can swim in the green sulphur waters or bath in the warm therapeutic mud. After half an hour, the boat will sail to the picturesque of island Thirassia, where you can have lunch at one of the traditional seafront tavernas or swim at the beach next to the port.
The boat tour ends up at the Village of Oia where you will have free time at your disposal to admire the spectacular colourful sunset. Return back by bus after sunset.
Overnight in Santorini.
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Day 6: Santorini & Athens
Today you depart with the ferry heading towards Athens. You will spend the last night in Athens, where you will have free time to explore any undiscovered beauties of the capital of Greece.
Overnight in Athens.
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Day 7: Athens & Rome
Today is the last day of the tour in Greece.
Our representative will pick you up from the hotel in Athens and will transfer you to Athens International Airport. The second part of your tour starts now and beautiful Italy waits around the corner with our first stop Rome. Later to day you can enjoy a walk in Rome or have a lovely Italian Espresso in a traditional cafeteria.
Overnight in Rome.
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Day 8: Rome
There is so much to see in the city, but if you have time and you feel like, a visit to the Vatican is a must. Today is a great opportunity to visit Vatican city and its museums. Alternatively, you can wonder around in the alleys of Rome and spend a great time in one of the most lifely cities in Europe.
Overngiht in Rome.
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Day 9: Rome inclusive walking tour Colosseum & Ancient Rome
Half-day Tour: Ancient Rome & Colosseum walking tour
Overnight in Rome.
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Day 10: Pisa
Today we will head by train to Pisa. Pay a visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the popular Unesco Heritage Sites.
Overnight in Pisa.
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Day 11: Florence
This morning we set up for the capital of Tuscany!
The next destination is Florence.
Overnight in Florence.
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Day 12: Florence
At leisure to explore the medieval city of Florence!
Overnight in Florence.
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Day 13: Venice
Next stop Venice!
Get ready for a relaxing trip by train towards the capital of the Canals, with its 118 small islands. Venice is the next destination we will visit.
Overnight in Venice.
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Day 14: Venice
At leisure in Venice!
Overnight in Venice.
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Day 15: Departure
Departure day.
Unfortunately, this tour has come to an end and we are looking forward to welcoming you to one of our other tours.
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8 Hotels
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8 Transfers
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14 Breakfast
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1 Flight Tickets
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3 Train Tickets
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Legal Taxes
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Airport & Port Charges
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Flight Tickets
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Tour Guide
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Insurance
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Additional Services