Venice, Florence , Rome and Essential Greece

DAY 1 - YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS IN VENICE.

Welcome to Venice! You will be met at the airport and escorted to your hotel the best way possible - via a water taxi through the magical canals of Venice. DAY 2 - VENICE

e rich history of this ancient island state with a small group tour of the Doges Palace and beautiful Golden Basilica, then enjoy a short walking tour led by a Venetian. DAY 3 - FLORENCE

Depart ‘The Floating City’ on your direct train to Florence, where you will be staying tonight. Once checked in enjoy a stroll around the very walkable city centre to admire the gorgeous architecture. The Florence Duomo is one of the worlds biggest and best and its pinkish glow in the sunlight is a sight to behold. In the afternoon make your way to the world-famous Uffizi gallery for a tour. In the evening be sure to take a walk down to the river for a view of the unmistakable Ponte Vecchio. DAY 4 - FLORENCE TO ROME

Enjoy the morning in Florence, perhaps with a tour of the Pitti Palace and its great views across the city, but then make your way to the station for a direct train to Rome. On arrival head to your hotel for a 2-night stay. Take an evening stroll and admire how beautiful Rome is at night. DAY 5 - ROME

Spend a full day sightseeing today with an afternoon tour of the colossal Colosseum and ancient Roman Forum - the centre of the ancient Roman Empire. DAY 6 - ITALY TO GREECE

Take a morning direct train to Bari and check in for your ferry crossing. Once onboard settle into your cabin for the night DAY 7 - ARRIVING IN GREECE

Enjoy breakfast onboard and head out on deck to watch admire the Greek coastline as your ship navigates its way through the Gulf of Patras. You will be met on arrival and driven to Athens. Break up the 2hr drive with a photo stop at the ancient Corinth Canal and once arrived in Athens check in for a 2-night stay then take a stroll to the cobbled streets of Plaka for a great choice for dinner. DAY 8 - ATHENS

Get the most out of this great city today with a half day tour + guided visit to the Acropolis and its equally rewarding Museum. The Acropolis is the ancient citadel on a rocky hilltop around which Athens is built and features numerous remains of ancient buildings of huge historic significance, the most famous of which is of course the iconic Parthenon.

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Rail travel as per the itinerary • 2 berth inside cabin from Bari to Patras • 12 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Small group walking tour, Doges Palace, and The

Golden Basilica tour in Venice • Skip the line tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence • Small group tour of the Colosseum and Roman

Forum in Rome • Half day guided tour of Athens • Sunset catamaran tour in Santorini including BBQ • Guided small group tour from Mykonos to Delos • All private transfers as per the itinerary

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal Florence - Grand Adriatico Rome - NH Rome Centro Athens - Amalia Hotel Santorini - Santorini Palace hotel Mykonos - Kamari Hotel

Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

DAY 9 - ATHENS TO SANTORINI

You will be collected from your hotel this morning and driven to Piraeus in time for your ferry to Santorini. The pristine blue seas of the Greek Islands have caught the imagination of millions over millennia and nothing will prepare you for the beauty you will face on Santorini. The island in their current form were formed by one of the world’s largest volcanic eruptions some 3,600yrs and the steep cliffs of the main island make it one of the most popular destinations in all the Mediterranean. On arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel for a 2-night stay and in the evening enjoy dinner with a very special view across the Caldera.

DAY 10 - SANTORINI

Following breakfast at your hotel spend the day exploring the island. In the evening you will be taken down to the harbour for a sunset catamaran cruise including the opportunity for a swim or snorkelling, a delicious BBQ feast, the sights of Aspronisi, Akrotiri, the Ancient Lighthouse and ending in the village of Oia for the world-famous Santorini sunset.

DAY 11 - SANTORINI TO MYKONOS

This morning you will be taken down to the harbour in time for your ferry to Mykonos. Relax on deck for the 2.5hr cruise before arriving and being transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay. Once settled head out to explore the island. DAY 12 - DELOS DAY TRIP

Today enjoy a small group tour of the neighbouring island of Delos, which plays a major role in the work of Greek Mythology. Being the birthplace of the Gods Apollo and Artemis Delos is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world and was a major commercial and trading centre in the 1st and 2nd Centuries. DAY 13 - MYKONOS

Enjoy the morning then bid farewell to Mykonos as you are transferred to the harbour for the highspeed ferry back to Athens. A car will take you to your hotel for the night, then enjoy one last dinner in the Greek capital. DAY 14 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ATHENS

A car will collect you from your hotel and take you to the airport for your flight home or do speak to any of our Travel Consultants about extending your travels elsewhere.

SPAIN

Explore Spain and discover Moorish palaces and Baroque squares in Andalucia, colourful Gaudí creations in Catalonia, the tiled terraces of Park Guell, and the incredible Alhambra in Granada.