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Overview
Start in Venice for an Italian immersion along its enchanting canals and captivating architecture. Explore Bologna and Florence, bastions of the Renaissance. Wander the medieval streets of Assisi, a UNESCO site. Unveil Michelangelo's masterpieces at the Sistine Chapel and marvel at Pompeii's ruins. Embrace the Amalfi Coast's beauty. Return to Rome for a Pizzeria cooking master class and an unforgettable dinner.
Fly to Athens and, the next day cruise the Aegean Sea aboard Celestial Olympia Cruise. Over the course of the 4-night Iconic Aegean tour, you'll experience the beauty of the Aegean Sea, indulge in delicious cuisine, explore ancient history, and immerse yourself in the enchanting Greek culture. With stunning vistas, authentic experiences, and comfortable accommodations on the cruise, this journey promises an unforgettable adventure through the Mediterranean islands. Your journey will end with 2 post-nights in Athens to discover what the city has to offer.
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Itinerary
Intro Map
Italy in Style & The Greek Islands Journeys
Day 1 Venice Airport Venice
Meet & greet at the airport and take a private transfer to your hotel.
At 19:00, meet with your Tour Director (TD) at the hotel´s Reception Desk for a welcome meeting. You will also meet your fellow travelers. Your TD will give you all the relevant details of the city and will inform you of the schedule for the following day.
The rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight stay in Venice at the Casanova Hotel or similar.
Day 2 Venice
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Join your fellow travelers to discover the one and only Venice on a beautiful walking tour of the city. Discover Piazza San Marco, known as St Mark's Square. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market.
Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring this awesome city, otherwise add in an optional tour to Murano & Burano islands.
In the early evening, join your fellow travelers for an amazing Gondola ride to your Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Venice at the Casanova Hotel or similar.
Day 3 Venice Bologna Florence
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Depart southwards to Bologna, famous for its towers, churches and lengthy porticoes, Bologna has a well-preserved historical center City tour & Archiginnasio. The Archiginnasio of Bologna is one of the most important buildings in the city of Bologna; once the main building of the University of Bologna, it currently houses the Archiginnasio Municipal Library and the Anatomical Theatre.
Continue towards Florence, famous Tuscany capital, and the Italian city of Renaissance.
Overnight stay in Florence at Villa Neroli or similar.
Day 4 Florence
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today you’ll explore Florence on a walking city tour. Piazza Signoria, Duomo, Battistero, Campanile Giotto, Ponte Vecchio, old markets…Florence was a center of medieval European trade and finance, and UNESCO declared the Historic Centre of Florence a World Heritage Site in 1982.
Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy your own time in this stunning city of arts.
Overnight stay in Florence at Villa Neroli or similar.
Day 5 Florence
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Alternatively, you can add one of our optional extras to Pisa and Lucca (extra cost).
Overnight stay in Florence at Villa Neroli or similar.
Day 6 Florence Siena Perugia
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Depart to “The Road of Chianti”. A Chianti wine is any wine produced in the Chianti region of central Tuscany. Sangiovese is the blend's dominant grape variety. Wine tasting in one of the classic vineyard and cellar.
Continue to Siena, one of the most important cities in medieval Europe. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is famous for “The Palio”, a horse race held twice a year in Piazza del Campo. “Aperitivo” (light lunch) in Piazza del Campo with local products and wines.
After lunch, depart towards Perugia.
Overnight stay in Perugia at Perugia Plaza or similar.
Day 7 Perugia Assisi Rome
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Discover today the historical city of Perugia. Going back to the Etruscan times, Perugia was one of the main cities. The city is also known as the universities town.
Depart to Assisi. The city of St Francis. Assisi is the birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order in the town in 1208, and St. Clare, who with St. Francis founded the Poor. UNESCO collectively designated the Franciscan structures of Assisi as a World Heritage Site in 2000.
Continue your journey in the early afternoon towards Rome, The Head of the World.
Overnight stay in Rome at Hoxton Hotel or similar.
Day 8 Rome
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Set out for morning city discovery and enjoy one the most historical cities in the world, Rome City tour. We finish our tour at Saint Peter's Square located directly in front of Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Afterwards, we will visit (entrance included) the famous Sistine Chapel. Its importance lies mainly in the frescoes that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The last Judgment both by Michelangelo.
Overnight stay in Rome at Hoxton Hotel or similar.
Day 9 Rome
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Alternatively, you can add one of our optional extras to discover the art of Rome visiting Major Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, San Giovanni in Laterano (The cathedral of Rome), & Michelangelo´s Moses in San Pietro in Vincoli (extra cost).
In the early evening, join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Rome at Hoxton Hotel or similar.
Day 10 Rome Pompei
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Early departure to Pompei. Visit of the ancient city ruins stopped in time after a devastated eruption of the Vesuvius. (Entrance included)
Perhaps after History and ruins we need to try some Vesuvian wine (Lacryma Christi) Wine tasting & light lunch at the vineyard.
Overnight stay in Pompei at Habita79 Pompeii - Mgallery Hotel or similar.
Day 11 Pompei
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today the day is at leisure for you enjoy your time.
Alternatively, you can add one of our optional extras to Naples to take the boat to Capri (extra cost).
Overnight stay in Pompei at Habita79 Pompeii - Mgallery Hotel or similar.
Day 12 Pompei Amalfi Coast & Positano Pompei
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Bond for Salerno. Take a stunning boat tryp to discover the Costiera Amalfitana. Stops in Amalfi & Positano.
Overnight stay in Pompei at Habita79 Pompeii - Mgallery Hotel or similar.
Day 13 Pompei Caserta Rome
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Departure to Caserta to visit The Royal Palace of Caserta (Reggia di Caserta) Former royal residence in Caserta, constructed by the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies as their main residence as kings of Naples. The Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest former royal residence in the world.
Continue back to Rome. In the early evening, join your fellow travelers for an authentic and traditional farewell dinner at a Pizzeria cooking master class, followed by an unforgettable dinner.
Overnight stay in Rome at Hoxton Hotel or similar.
Day 14 Rome Athens
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel. Take a private transfer to the airport.
At 19:00, meet with your Tour Director (TD) at the hotel´s Reception Desk for a welcome meeting. You will also meet your fellow travelers. Your TD will give you all the relevant details of the city and will inform you of the schedule for the following day.
The rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight stay in Athens at Hotel Titania or similar.
Day 15 Athens Board your Cruise at Lavrion (Athens) Mikonos
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
All aboard the Celestial Olympia Cruise to discover the beauties of the Aegean Sea and its unique Mediterranean islands.
This breathtaking 4-night Iconic Aegean tour gives you an unforgettable feast of ancient history, authentic cuisine, Greek culture and stunning vistas. From the captivating capital of Athens, your voyage takes you through crystal-clear waters to discover an exciting blend of thrilling attractions, dramatic cliffs, rolling landscapes and all the romanticism of the Greek islands. Set yourself up in your exterior XB cabin, where you´ll be staying for the next 4 nights.
Join your Tour Director and fellow travelers to discover the ship followed by your private welcome dinner onboard.
Overnight stay onboard the Celestial Discovery in an Exterior Stateroom Cabin.
Day 16 Cruise: Kusadasi (Turkey) Patmos
Enjoy your full buffet breakfast on board the ship.
Ephesus shore excursion: Today, the ruins of Ephesus are a favourite international and local tourist attraction and were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight stay onboard the Celestial Discovery in an Exterior Stateroom Cabin.
Day 17 Cruise: Rhodes Island
Enjoy your full buffet breakfast on board the ship.
Day at leisure to enjoy your cruise and the Mediterranean scenery. Choose amongst the various shore excursions offered by Celestial cruises. Your Tour Director will help you organizing them.
Overnight stay onboard the Celestial Discovery in an Exterior Stateroom Cabin.
Day 18 Cruise: Crete (Heraklion) Santorini
Enjoy your full buffet breakfast on board the ship.
Day at leisure to enjoy your cruise and the Mediterranean scenery. Choose amongst the various shore excursions offered by Celestial cruises. Your Tour Director will help you organizing them.
Overnight stay onboard the Celestial Discovery in an Exterior Stateroom Cabin.
Day 19 Cruise: Lavrio Port (Athens)
Enjoy your full buffet breakfast on board the ship.
Arrive at Lavrio, Athens´ Port, at 0600 and commence disembarkation. Once at the port, your Tour Director will guide you to meet your Greek local guide to discover the city of Athens.
Drive through Panatenaico Stadium, where moders Olympics took over in 1896. Stop at Zeus Temple, father of all Gods. Continue to discover the main sites of Athens, such as the Parliament, Currency Museum, the Catholic Cathedral, Academia´s neoclassic buildings, the University, the National Library and Adriano´s Arc.
Continue to discover the highlight of the day, the Acropolis Archeological area. Propileos, Atenea Nike´s Temple, the original Erection´s Temple, and Poseidon.
Check in at your hotel and rest of the day at leisure for you enjoy this historically stunning city of Athens.
Overnight stay in Athens at Hotel Titania or similar.
Day 20 Athens
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Day at leisure for you enjoy the city. Optionally, you can have Delphi full day with lunch. (extra cost)
In the early evening, join your fellow travelers for a final Farewell dinner.
Overnight stay in Athens at Hotel Titania or similar.
Day 21 Athens Athens Airport
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Take a private transfer to the airport.
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Accommodation
Hotel Casanova
Venice
Hotel Casanova is a four-star hotel located in the heart of Venice, Italy. It offers its guests a perfect blend of modern comfort and classic Venetian style. Thanks to its central location, guests have easy access to various iconic landmarks, including St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. The hotel features elegantly designed rooms. For guests seeking relaxation, the hotel offers a panoramic terrace that provides stunning views of the city. The hotel provides a wide range of services, including concierge, luggage storage, and ticket assistance. The on-site restaurant serves a range of delicious Italian cuisine, while the bar offers a variety of beverages. Hotel Casanova is the perfect destination for travelers seeking a comfortable and memorable stay in Venice, Italy.
Villa Neroli
Florence
Each room of the Hotel Villa Neroli is treated in detail, from the pastel tones of the walls to the style of the furnishings. The rooms have recently been renovated to ensure the guests a pleasant and relaxing stay, in an environment with a contemporary design and impeccable comfort to make every moment of the holiday even more precious.The hotel reserves a range of special services for all its guests, which will make your stay in Florence even more unforgettable. All services are designed to best satisfy every single need.
Perugia Plaza Hotel
Perugia
The Perugia Plaza Hotel offers its customers all the services to make their stay in Perugia comfortable and unique. ideal for for weekends, business trips or meetings and conferences in Perugia. Rooms equipped with all comforts.The rooms welcome the customer by responding to your different needs.
The Hoxton Hotel Rome
Rome
The Hoxton is a series of open-house hotels inspired by the diversity and originality of the streets and scenes that surround the establishment. The lobbies are the beating heart of the hotel. Open round the clock, with comfy seats, cosy corners, and food and drink on tap, they’re spaces where guests can hang out alongside the locals, and immerse themselves in the neighbourhood.
All the bedrooms, public spaces and restaurants are designed to feel vibrant, cosy and welcoming – like a home away from home. The in-house design team takes inspiration from the neighbourhoods right the way through the design process, and work closely with local artists and makers to add flair to each property.
Habita79 Pompeii - Mgallery Hotel
Pompei
MGallery Hotel Collection offers a new travel experience and represents the ideal starting point for discovering the Pompeii excavations, the other enchanting archaeological sites of the region as well as the Sorrento peninsula and the Amalfi coast, whose beauty is renowned all over the world.
Located in the heart of Pompeii, a few steps from the entrance to the UNESCO heritage site, HABITA79 combines contemporary hospitality with the high international standards guaranteed by the Accor group.
Equipped with a very modern panoramic rooftop , the hotel is located just 25 minutes by car from the center of Naples and is served by 3 railway stations in the immediate vicinity.
Titania Hotel Athens
Athens
Titania Hotel is situated in the heart of Athens. Located in between Syntagma & Omonia squares, surrounded by the best of what Athens has to offer. The supreme location is the perfect home base for both business and leisure travellers. Within walking distance to the most emblematic places and easily connected with the rest of the city through public transportation. Metro stations Omonia and Panepistimio are right on our doorstep. This landmark hotel offers you a stay, as comfortable and convenient as it can be.
Celestial Olympia Cruise
Life onboard the Olympia is more than a cruise – it’s an experience that invites you to indulge in our Hellenic heritage. Relax with a refreshing drink in the ambient lounges, indulge in sumptuous authentic cuisine or take advantage of our excellent onboard facilities, you will never be lost for something to do.
With ample facilities combined with distinctive Greek hospitality and personalized service, our friendly team aboard the Celestyal Olympia ensure your time with us is enjoyable, memorable and exciting.
