Wednesday

Athens

Arrive Athens, transfer to your hotel.

     Overnight ESPERIA PALACE HOTEL, Athens

Thursday

Athens                           

 Morning city tour of Athens including the highlights of this city, one of

 the most ancient cities in the world and the famed Acropolis and its

 museum. Tour the Parthenon, Erechtheum, Propylea a temple of the

 Wingless Victory. Afternoon at leisure. (b) 

    Overnight ESPERIA PALACE HOTEL, Athens

Friday

Athens

After breakfast travel to Delphi the center of the ancient world.  Full day tour of the fascinating ancient sanctuary of the God Apollo in its dramatic setting on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Tour the excavations. (b,l)    

   Overnight ESPERIA PALACE HOTEL, Athens

Saturday 

Rome

Transfer to Athens airport for your flight to Rome

WELCOME TO ITALY.

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

Late afternoon, meet with your tour escort at the hotel for a welcome drink and a briefing on the tour.

     Overnight STAR HOTEL METROPOLE, Rome

Sunday 

Rome

Full day memorable tour of Rome:

Monuments of Rome: Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Navona Square  and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Ancient Rome: Colosseum, Roman and Imperial Forums, Capitole, Venice Square and St. Paul’s Basilica outside the Walls. (b)

     Overnight STAR HOTEL METROPOLE, Rome

Monday

Rome/Siena/Florence

Early morning departure for Siena, the delightful medieval city famous for the Palio. Then leave for the Tuscany Chianti region where you are in treat for a delicious wine-tasting session in a typical cellar producing red wines. Continue on to Florence, dinner at a local restaurant with drinks. (b,d)

    Overnight HOTEL ADLER CAVALIERI, Florence

Tuesday

Florence

Sightseeing tour of this fascinating city with its beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John and the Academy of Fine Arts housing the "David" by Michelangelo.

The rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing to Pisa or shopping. (b)

    Overnight HOTEL ADLER CAVALIERI, Florence

Wednesday

Florence/Verona/Venice

Departure for Verona to visit this enchanting town of Romeo and Juliet, and the Roman Arena.  

Ccontinue to Venice. Transfer to your hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Experience the sights and sounds of this unique city on water and walk through the narrow streets and lanes to marvel in the beauty of this incredible place. (b,d)

     Overnight HOTEL PRINCIPE,  Venice

Thursday 

Venice

In the morning a guided walking tour of the city to admire the Piazza San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Then visit a glass factory to see the moulding of glass.

Afternoon at leisure or for optional tours to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello or for a gondola ride, an experience not to be missed!  (b)

     Overnight HOTEL PRINCIPE,  Venice

Friday

Venice/Como

Morning departure for Como. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.

Afternoon at leisure for optional tour to Lugano or Como lake which is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. (b,d)

     Overnight GRAND HOTEL, Como

Saturday

Como/Milan/USA

Morning departure for Milan airport for your flight to the USA