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THE BEST OF ITALY & GREECE

Overview

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Discover historical Italy and classical Greece! Sightseeing highlights are St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum in Rome; Pisa's Leaning Tower; Michelangelo's David in Florence; St. Anthony's Basilica in Padua; St. Mark's, Doges' Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs in Venice; St. Francis' and St. Clare's Basilicas in Assisi; and a walking tour in pretty Perugia. From Ancona, sail to Patras in Greece. Learn the history of the Olympic Games in Olympia, explore the excavations of Delphi, and visit the Acropolis in Athens. Three nights in Athens also give you time to explore on your own or to take an optional cruise to some of the charming islands.

City Highlights
Headsets throughout the tour

Rome:
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum and Roman Forum

Pisa:
Take pictures of the Leaning Tower

Florence:
Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo's David, the cathedral, and Signoria Square

Padua:
Visit St. Anthony's Basilica

Venice:
Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark's Square and Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers' demonstration

Assisi:
Guided walking tour, visit St. Clare's Church and St. Francis' Basilica

Perugia:
Walking tour

Ancona-Patras:
Overnight crossing in two-berth cabins with private facilities

Olympia:
Guided walking tour of the archaeological site including the Gymnasium and the Museum

Delphi:
Guided walking tour of the excavations and the Archaeological Museum

Athens:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis