Landscapes of the Greek Islands & Southern Italy Journeys

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Guaranteed Departures. Small group sizes (max 24 passengers). English speaking only tour with an experienced Tour Director.

Cruise the Aegean Sea aboard Celestial Olympia Cruise with Full Board included!

Discover the city of Athens and its iconic landmarks such as the majestic Acropolis

Take a stunning boat trip to discover the Costiera Amalfitana gems!

Uncover the splendor of the Vatican City

15 days

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Overview

Start your itinerary in 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.

Fly to Rome and unveil Michelangelo's masterpieces at the Sistine Chapel and marvel at Pompeii's ruins. Embrace the Amalfi Coast's beauty. Return to Rome for an unforgettable Farewell dinner.

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Inclusions

10-night accommodation in a 4-star hotel

4-night onboard the Celestial Cruise

One way flight from Athens to Rome

Transportation by luxury coach

Private transfers to/from airport as per itinerary

Onboard the cruise: All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Daily Breakfast at the Hotel

Dinners as per itinerary

Rhodes Shore Excursion

Guided visits in Rome (Sistine Chapel entrance included), Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano, School of Pizza in Rome, Amalfi Coast Boat, Royal palace Caserta, Pompeian ancient city ruins, and Athens

English-Speaking Only Tour Director throughout the journey

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Landscapes of the Greek Islands & Southern Italy Journeys

Day 1 Athens Airport Athens

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 Athens at Hotel Titania or similar.

Dinner

Athens

Day 2 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.

Overnight stay onboard the Celestial Discovery in an Exterior Stateroom Cabin.

Breakfast, Dinner

Athens → Board your Cruise at Lavrion (Athens) → Mikonos

View of Mykonos

Day 3 Cruise: Kusadasi (Turkey) Patmos

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.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Patmos

Day 4 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.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rhodes port

Day 5 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.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Heraklion city centre

Day 6 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.

Breakfast

Acropolis, Athens

Day 7 Athens

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Day at leisure for you enjoy the city. Optionally, you can join a tour of Delphi full day with lunch. (extra cost)

In the early evening, join your fellow travelers for a dinner.

Overnight stay in Athens at Hotel Titania or similar.

Breakfast

Plaka, Athens

Day 8 Athens Rome

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel. Take a private transfer to the airport and take a flight to Rome.

Meet & greet at the airport and take a private transfer to your hotel.

The rest of the day is at leisure

Overnight stay in Rome at Villa Pamphili or similar.

Breakfast

Day 9 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.

In the early evening, join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight stay in Rome at Villa Pamphili or similar.

Breakfast, Dinner

Vatican City

Day 10 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).

Overnight stay in Rome at Villa Pamphili or similar.

Breakfast

Day 11 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.

Breakfast, Lunch

pompeii and vesuvius at sunset

Day 12 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.

Breakfast

Capri

Day 13 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.

Breakfast, Dinner

Amalfi Coast

Day 14 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 Villa Pamphili or similar.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 15 Rome Rome Airport

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Take a private transfer to the airport.

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Accommodation

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.

Hotel Villa Pamphili

Rome
Experience an exceptional 4-star hotel offering a range of amenities that define luxury and convenience. With 235 well-appointed rooms, each boasting a private balcony, your comfort is paramount. The expansive 17,000-square-foot conference center encompasses 15 versatile venues, catering to your event needs. Indulge in exquisite dining at our two restaurants, "Acquaviva" and "Terrazza Pamphili," or unwind at the "Rendez-V" bar. Take in stunning city vistas from the panoramic rooftop terrace at "Terrazza Pamphili" (open May to September). For relaxation and wellness, our 800-square-meter spa is exclusively available to guests aged 16 and over, complemented by well-equipped gyms and a personal trainer option. Delight in the semi-Olympic outdoor pool, and bask in the 5,300-square-foot poolside lounge area with the V-Hip pool bar (available May to September).

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.

Additional information

We work with a selection of hotels in each location. All bookings are subject to availability, which means our team will confirm your specific hotels upon confirmation and payment of deposit.

Excluded

International airfares and taxes
Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
Porto Local City Tax are not included, to be paid directly to the hotel
Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package (Entrance tickets to sites and museums)

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Who are Entire Travel Group?

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Is Entire Travel Group Australian owned and operated?

Entire Travel Group is proudly Australian family owned and operated and as it stands today represents 50 years of experience, progress, and evolution. We proudly support the community with our long-term commitment to many important charity organisations. We were awarded the best operator in our class at the most recent National Travel Industry Awards.

Is Entire Travel Group industry accredited?

Entire Travel Group is both ATAS and CATO Accredited. ATAS is actively administered by the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA). The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) is the trade association representing the land supply sector of the Australian Travel Industry.

Does Entire Travel Group have industry awards?

Entire Travel Group was honoured at the 2023 National Travel Industry Awards with Most Oustanding Wholesaler - Product / Service.

As our team works tirelessly to deliver exceptional holiday experiences, it was exciting to have this acknowledged with the highest recognition. The award is also a testament to the quality of our partners around the globe, and we take this opportunity to thank them for their tremendous support of our customers.

Are the Entire Travel Group holiday packages exclusive?

In some cases, we are the sole representative in Australia for the overseas travel operator. In other circumstances the product developed has been exclusively built for Entire Travel Group and can’t be found elsewhere.

What’s unique about Entire Travel Group Holiday Packages?

They are not group tours with set departures - they are pre-designed, purpose built, independent holiday packages full of unique and memorable experiences.
Our holiday packages have been exclusively built for us in collaboration with our handpicked suppliers, who also offer full on-ground support for the clients.
We are offering unique travel experiences which cannot be found elsewhere.
Many packages include our “Freedom of Choice” options which allow you to tailor the holiday experience. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.
They include our Peace of Mind Booking Plan.
A wide selection of our packages are compliant with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Covid Safe Travels.

Our motto for Independent Holiday Packages is start your holiday when and with who you want!

Our Independent Holiday Packages are NOT group tours with set departure dates. Group Tours have specific set departure dates, and of course, you are travelling with unknown passengers in a coach. These tours are great for certain travellers and there are many reputable tour operators providing a wide range of options around the world.

At Entire Travel Group, our focus is Independent Holiday Packages. Available daily, they are pre-designed, purpose built, packaged itineraries full of memorable experiences delivered by our hand-picked local partners.

Our holidays suit every demographic, from couples to singles, to retirees to families and everyone else in between.

Why travel with Entire Travel Group?

Of Entire Travel Group's attributes, we have settled on "When Experience Matters" as the quality we believe adds the most value to our customers. We have the experience to ensure your itinerary makes the dream holiday possible. Our continually enhanced technology allows our team to provide a quality customer service experience, and our partnerships with outstanding operators ensure we are confident of the on-ground experience for our customers.

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Look for packages with our Peace of Mind Booking Plan logo on the website.

We understand that occasionally plans may change, so we give you the confidence to proceed with a cooling off period.
You may cancel for any reason within 7 days, where you will receive a 100% refund of your $100 per person deposit.

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What is Freedom of Choice?

At Entire Travel Group we understand that our customers have their own personal tastes and interests - so throughout our packages look for “Freedom of Choice” which gives you the ability to tailor your holiday from the various experiences offered on selected days. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.

The Freedom of Choice options are included in the package price, and the price remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

Our Freedom of Choice program offers flexibility, by allowing you to choose from different options on pre-selected days in the itinerary.

Our per person price includes one tour on each Freedom of Choice day in the itinerary.
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On some Islands Holiday Packages (e.g. Fiji), it is practical to include flights, so where we have done this it is indicated by the plane icon.

However, on the majority of our Holiday Packages, we do not include international flights.

We found that many customers may prefer to:

Travel on a specific airline of their choice
Have the flexibility to book flights with Frequent Flyer points
Select flight dates that may be different to our Holiday Package start/end dates
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Use their travel agent for this service

We are able to assist with flights on any Holiday Package, so please just notify us during the Book Now process or contact our team.

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