My Tour details, Still 8 months aways but im so exited 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 Visit the Colosseum Visit the Roman Forum Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome: Trevi Fountain Pantheon Piazza Navona Spanish Steps Day 4: Rome Take a guided tour of Vatican City Visit the Sistine Chapel Visit St. Peter’s Basilica Time to explore on your own or Optional: Roman Catacombs Opt to 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 optional is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic. Day 5: Pompeii • Night ferry Travel via Pompeii to Brindisi Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins Board a night ferry to Patras Day 6: Patras • Olympia • Argolida • Arcadia Arrive in Patras Travel to Olympia and continue on to Argolida Take a guided tour of Olympia Visit the Olympia museum Day 7: Epidaurus • Mycenae • Athens Travel to Epidaurus Take a guided tour of Epidaurus Continue on to Mycenae Take a guided tour of Mycenae Stop at the Corinth Canal Travel to Athens Day 8: Athens Take a guided tour of Athens With your expert local guide you will see: Olympic Stadium Visit the Acropolis: Parthenon Temple of Athena Nike Visit the Acropolis Museum Take a walking tour of Athens With your tour director you will see: Plaka District Temple of Olympian Zeus Enjoy a free evening or Optional: Greek Evening Immerse yourself in Greek culture during an evening of festive entertainment and local cuisine! Witness the fancy footwork of traditional Greek dancing accompanied by musicians playing on bouzoukis, stringed instruments unique to Greece. Music and dancing have long played a central role in Greek culture with over 4,000 dances from all regions of the country. Day 9: Depart for home Day 9: Cruise the Greek islands • Mykonos During your cruise, you may add shore excursion packages for three or four islands Optional: Shore Excursion Package 1: Ephesus, St. Johns Monastery and Lindos Your optional package includes excursions from your ports of call in Kusadasi, Patmos and Rhodes. In Ephesus, marvel at the remains of what was once the second largest city in the Roman Empire—including the Agora; the iconic Library of Celsus; and the Great Theatre. Later, stop at a local bazaar in Kusadasi. In Patmos, visit Chora and the Monastery of St. John, built more than 900 years ago. Continue on to the Grotto of the Apocalypse, believed to be the spot at which St. John wrote the Book of Revelation. In Rhodes, follow the coast to Lindos, an ancient city on the island of Rhodes. Walled in by the Knights of St. John in the 13th century, this city is home to the Acropolis of Lindos, the ruins of which still cascade down its breathtaking cliffs. Finish off your excursion with a walking tour in the city of Rhodes. Optional: Shore Excursion Package 2: Ephesus, St. Johns Monastery and Oia Village Your optional package includes excursions from your ports of call in Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes and Santorini. In Ephesus, marvel at the remains of what was once the second largest city in the Roman Empire—including the Agora; the iconic Library of Celsus; and the Great Theatre. Later, stop at a local bazaar in Kusadasi. In Patmos, visit Chora and the Monastery of St. John, built more than 900 years ago. Continue on to the Grotto of the Apocalypse, believed to be the spot at which St. John wrote the Book of Revelation. In Rhodes, follow the coast to Lindos, an ancient city on the island of Rhodes. Walled in by the Knights of St. John in the 13th century, this city is home to the Acropolis of Lindos, the ruins of which still cascade down its breathtaking cliffs. Finish off your excursion with a walking tour in the city of Rhodes. In Santorini, take a scenic excursion to the village of Oia and explore its unique architecture, quaint shops and charming port of Ammoudi. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views. Cruise the Greek islands: Visit the island of Mykonos Day 10: Cruise the Greek islands • Kusadasi • Patmos Cruise the Greek islands and Turkey Visit the Turkish port town of Kusadasi Visit the island of Patmos Day 11: Cruise the Greek islands • Rhodes Cruise the Greek islands: Visit the island of Rhodes Day 12: Cruise the Greek islands • Crete • Santorini Cruise the Greek islands: Visit the island of Crete Visit the island of Santorini Day 13: Depart for home
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