From Rome to Athens

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9 or 13 days

Italy, Greece, extension to Greek Islands & Turkey

It’s impossible to overstate the influence of Ancient Rome and Greece on our modern-day society; seeing monuments from those civilizations is a profound experience.From the Colosseum to the Parthenon to the expansive archaeological sites at Pompeii, Epidaurus and Mycenae, walk in the footsteps of the men and women who set the stage for the development of Western culture.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 19, March 25, April 3-8, April 12, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

Day 2: Rome

Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Day 3: Rome

Take a guided tour of Rome

With your expert local guide you will visit:

Roman Forum
Colosseum

Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

You will see:

Trevi Fountain
Pantheon
Piazza Navona
Spanish Steps

Day 4: Rome

Take a guided tour of Vatican City

With your expert local guide you will visit:

Sistine Chapel
St. Peter’s Basilica

Add this in-depth excursion:

Roman Catacombs

Explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.

Day 5: Rome • Pompeii

Take a day trip to Pompeii

Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide

Day 6: Rome • Athens • Argolida region

Fly to Athens

See the Corinth Canal

Enjoy a short boat ride through Nafplio Bay (weather permitting)

Day 7: Argolida region • Epidaurus • Mycenae • Athens

Travel to Athens via Epidaurus and Mycenae

Tour Epidaurus and Mycenae with an expert local guide

(When traveling between Oct 26 and March 27, the group will not visit Epidaurus.)

Partake in a hands-on pottery workshop in Mycenae.

Day 8: Athens

Take a guided tour of Athens

With your expert local guide you will see:

Olympic Stadium
Syntagma Square
Acropolis

Visit the Acropolis:

Parthenon
Temple of Athena Nike

(When traveling between Oct 26 and March 27, the group will visit Theater of Dionysus.)

Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts

Take a walking tour of Athens

With your Tour Director you will see:

Plaka district
Athenian Trilogy

Add this in-depth excursion:

Greek evening

Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honored tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.

Day 9: Depart for home

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Day 9: Mykonos island

Set sail on your cruise ship for a four-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town.

Included excursion to Mykonos Town

Day 10: Santorini island

Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini

Day 11: Rhodes island

Explore Rhodes on your own

Day 12: Turkey

Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus

Day 13: Depart for home