Best of Italy & Greece
with Trafalgar
- Explore 10 cities in 3 countries
- 9 breakfasts & 5 dinners included
- Activity level: Dynamic
- Last Minute Deal - Save 15%^
Admire the art and architecture of Rome and the rich cultural heritage of Florence. Visit the monasteries of Meteora and see the site of the most important oracle in the classical world.
Highlights:
- Rome Orientation: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.
- Visit St. Peter's Basilica: In the Vatican City visit St. Peter's Basilica with a Local Specialist. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà.
- Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin Visit: Enjoy an after-hours visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. Get up close to the legendary Mouth of Truth, an ancient Roman marble mask said to bite any liar who places their hand in the mask’s mouth. Dare to test the legend yourself and take one of the city’s most coveted photos.
- Dine with Count Fulcis near Florence: Join Count Miari Fulcis for dinner at his 15th-century organic olive oil estate, used as a location for many famous films like 'Room with a View' and 'Tea with Mussolini', and enjoy eight generations of history with plenty of stories.
Study the Masterpieces of the Vatican Museums: Be inspired by the magnificence of Michelangelo and da Vinci at the Vatican Museums. - Florence City Tour: Join a Local Specialist to view the Multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
- Florence Leather Demonstration: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
- Learn about the History and Ancient Skills of Venetian Glassblowing: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
- Visit Monasteries of Meteora: With a Local Specialist, visit one of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, teetering on towers of rock and arguably the most spectacular place to visit in Greece.
- Delphi City Tour: With your Local Specialist, walk to The Sacred Way once lined with offertory temples. See the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and pass the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the Temple of Apollo, where people once sought divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle.
- Athens City Tour: Delve into Athens with a Local Specialist. See the iconic highlights of this ancient city, from the Acropolis to the site of the first modern Olympics.
Inclusions:
- 10 day tour exploring 3 countries and 10 cities
- 9 nights accommodation in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted.
- 9 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners
- The itinerary includes an expert Travel Director and professional Driver and all the must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.
Day 1: Ciao Rome
2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a centre of celebration. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City.
Benvenuti a Roma! Open your heart to a whirlwind of antiquities and local flavours. Join your Travel Director for an introduction to the 'Eternal City'. This evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers.
Accommodation: Midas Palace Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Discover Ancient Rome and the Vatican City
Visit St Peter's Basilica and view Michelangelo's Pietà with a Local Specialist. Venture across the Tiber River to Ancient Rome and see the mighty Colosseum and Circus Maximus, where daring chariot races were once held to thunderous applause. Drive to the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin for a private after-hours visit to the Mouth of Truth. See the church, crypt, and relics of the famous saint of love, Valentine, and learn about the legend of the Mouth of Truth.
Accommodation: Midas Palace Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Journey to Renaissance Florence
This morning, head to the Vatican Museums with a Local Specialist. Admire Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Later, drive north to Renaissance Florence in Tuscany. Tonight, Connect With Locals at a Be My Guest experience in the Chianti countryside.
Accommodation: Hotel Villa Neroli
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Venture to Venice (Mestre)
Your Local Specialist reveals Florence's rich cultural heritage during your walking tour. Visit Piazza della Signoria, with its impressive sculptures, and imposing palazzi. View the marble Duomo and the famous Baptistry, renowned for its bronze doors with relief sculptures and the Ponte Vecchio. Learn about the quality and expertise of one of this city's historic industries at a demonstration of Florentine leathercraft. Then travel through the Apennines and cross the Veneto plains towards Venice. This evening, you may choose an Optional Experience to take a gondola ride along the city’s enchanting canals.
Accommodation: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana Venice
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Explore the Floating City
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square to see the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Basilica and the ornate Doge's Palace. Later, you’ll enjoy a memorable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you’ll witness the ancient Venetian tradition of glassblowing. You’ll learn how the talented masters are using the same techniques their forefathers once did, and how your visit helps to preserve this delicate art for generations to come. Don’t resist the urge to buy a souvenir to remember the special experience before enjoying the rest of the day to explore Venice your way. You could choose to spend a lazy afternoon watching the traffic on the busy waterways with a Venetian Spritz, or consider taking an Optional Experience to one of the islands in the lagoon.
Accommodation: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana Venice
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Onwards to Greece
Today, travel through Lombardy. The region is Italy's commercial powerhouse bordering Switzerland with lakes and mountains in the north and plains to the south. Later, board your flight to Athens.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Monasteries of Meteora on the Way to Kalambaka
Travel north to Kalambaka and the astonishing UNESCO-listed monasteries of Meteora. These are some of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece. Your Local Specialist will guide you on a visit to one of the six monasteries built on sandstone rocks that tower above the town.
Accommodation: Amalia Hotel Kalambaka
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Onwards to Legendary Delphi
Drive south towards Mount Parnassos and Delphi, where we will stay overnight. Join a Local Specialist and see the site of the most important oracle in the classical world and walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo where athletes competed in the Pythian Games. Join a fun, interactive Greek Culinary Optional Experience and taste your creations along with other dishes prepared by your cheery chef.
Accommodation: Amalia Hotel Delphi
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Off to Historic Athens
We depart the 'navel of the earth' today and travel to Athens where we'll discover the city's rich heritage during your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. Marvel at the Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. See Hadrian's Arch and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. Indulge in dinner to celebrate the end of your trip.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10: Farewell Athens
Say goodbye to your fellow travellers and Travel Director after an unforgettable journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Prices
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*Advertised price is based on twin share and is based on 28 June 2025 departure and includes maximum saving amount. Other travel dates available at seasonal surcharge. Prices are correct as at 10 April 2025. Prices and saving offers are subject to availability, change and withdraw at any time without notice. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for current availability and pricing.
*Advertised price is based on twin share and is based on 28 June 2025 departure and includes maximum saving amount. Other travel dates available at seasonal surcharge. Prices are correct as at 10 April 2025. Prices and saving offers are subject to availability and change at any time without notice. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for current availability and pricing. Further conditions apply, for full details, please check with your RAC travel consultant at time of booking.
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