Phone Number 18004447171
Great Greece and Rome
English Mediterranean  ∙ 
DURATION
10 days
PLACES
Athens | Patras | Corfu | Delphi | Kalabaka | Kamena Vourla | Kanoni | Metsovo | Nafpaktos | Olympia | Preveza | Rome
from $ 1037.00

Great Greece and Rome

Corfu, Kanoni, Metsovo, Nafpaktos, Preveza, Patras Ancona - Boat, Delphi, Olympia, Kamena Vourla, Kalabaka, Athens, Rome
Day 1 -
Welcome to Europamundo! Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.
Day 2 - Athens
Athens

Day 2 - Athens

TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour in Athens. Evening transfer.

We will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with a local guide which includes the Presidential Palace, the Panathinaikos stadium where the first modern Olympic games were held, the national library, the bustling squares of the center; the new neighborhoods that emerged after the 2004 Olympic games. The tour will end at the Acropolis site (entry not included). In the evening we include a transfer to the PLAKA quarter, a place full of small Greek taverns where you can also enjoy this country´s folklore.
Day 3 - Athens -Kamena Vourla -Kastraki -Meteoras -Kalabaka
Athens -Kamena Vourla -Kastraki -Meteoras -Kalabaka

Day 3 - Athens -Kamena Vourla -Kastraki -Meteoras -Kalabaka

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Meteora Valley with entrance to a Monastery. Dinner included.

We set off in the early morning for the North of Greece. A stop at KAMENA VOURLA, a beautiful tourist centre by the sea amidst magnificent countryside. Continuation northbound. We make a brief stop at the gorge where the battle of Thermopylae took place. We will visit KASTRAKI, a picturesque village with beautiful views over the whole valley. Time for lunch before visiting the Valley of the METEORA, an impressive place declared Unesco World Heritage. We will see the whole of the valley and will have the chance to enter one of the most famous monasteries (entrance included). Dinner and accommodation.
Day 4 - Kalabaka -Metsovo -Corfú- Kanoni-Preveza
Kalabaka -Metsovo -Corfú- Kanoni-Preveza

Day 4 - Kalabaka -Metsovo -Corfú- Kanoni-Preveza

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Corfu, ferry crossing-

An exciting day full of beauty. We travel between mountains on our way to METSOVO. A coffee in this city that reminds us of the history and influence of the Slav and Turkish world in the north of Greece, before going on to IGOUMENITSA, where we will embark for the very beautiful island of CORFU. A one and a half hour crossing of the waters of the Ionian Sea in front of the coast of Albania, we suggest lunch on board. On the island of Corfu, the Pearl of the Ionian Sea, we see its capital KERKIRA which preserves its Venetian style historic center. We also see KANONI a beautiful Byzantine church perched on an island. We embark once more to return to continental Greece, before going on to PREVEZA. Accommodation in the picturesque lively city with its marina and beaches by the Ionian Sea.
Day 5 - Preveza -Cruise of the islands of the Ionian -Preveza

Day 5 - Preveza -Cruise of the islands of the Ionian -Preveza

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Day cruise: Islands and Ionian sea. Small lunch included.

Today, the main feature is the sea and the islands of the Greek Ionian Sea. Today we will spend the day visiting the nearby island of LEFKADA connected by a bridge to the mainland. We embark on a day’s cruise that will take us to PORTO KATSIKI and its beautiful beach; CEPHALONIA, the largest island of the Ionian Sea, where we can stroll in the picturesque village of FISCARDO; ITHACA, the homeland of Ulysses and a chance to see the village of FRIKES; the boat then enters a hidden grotto in MEGANISI. Our boat also stops at SKORPIOS, the island of Onassis, where we can swim. A small lunch will be included on the cruise. After disembarkation we have some time in LEFKADA, the historic capital of the island, after which, we return to our hotel in PREVEZA.

Note: on rare occasions, the route of the boat trip might be changed (or completely cancelled or the number of islands visited changed) due to the weather or for operational reasons.

Day 6 - Preveza -Nafpaktos -Delphi -Olympia

Day 6 - Preveza -Nafpaktos -Delphi -Olympia

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Archaeological complex of Delphi. Dinner included.

We travel to the south of the Ionian Sea and the Gulf of Corinth. We see NAFPAKTOS, where its castle reminds us that this city is Lepanto, where the famous sea battle between Christians and Turks took place. Amidst very beautiful countryside we go on to DELPHI, where we arrive at the end of the morning. Entrance included to see this beautiful archaeological complex which overlooks the Golf of Corinth with incredible scenery. Time for lunch. We go on to the Peloponnese, arrival in OLYMPIA. Dinner included.

Day 7 - Olympia - Patras.- boarding
Olympia - Patras.- boarding

Day 7 - Olympia - Patras.- boarding

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT: Olympia´s archeological site. Patras Cathedral. Overnight voyage from Greece to Italy.

We will visit OLYMPIA´s archeological site with a local guide. You will have a chance to visit its museum and archeological site (ticket included) which was the cradle of the Olympic games in ancient times. After this, we cross the mountainous interior of the Peloponnese. We continue to PATRAS where we visit the Orthodox cathedral of the city, the largest in Greece. Time for lunch.

At 17.30 (the time may change) we board a very modern ferry, much more like a cruiser. The ship sails along the Greek coast, passing the islands of Ithaca and Kefalonia and making a stop at Igumenitsa. Accommodation in double cabins with bathroom.

Notes: Sometimes, due to the weather, the servicing of the ship or changes in times, strikes, or if the ferry is full, we might take a different ferry from Igumenitsa or travel to Rome by plane. Breakfast on the ferry is not included.

Note: from July 1st to September 9th the ferry departure time from Patras will be at 14.30hrs, the itinerary being modified. During this period, there will be no stop in Patras due to the advanced departure, however a stop will be made in Assisi the next day on the way to Rome.
Day 8 - Ancona -Loreto - Rome
Ancona -Loreto - Rome

Day 8 - Ancona -Loreto - Rome

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Ferryboat-Loreto.

Morning resting on board on our journey through the Adriatic. Arrival in Ancona scheduled at 14 hrs., disembarkation and continuation to LORETO, time to visit the sanctuary of the Holy House, the house of the Virgin Mary, and to tour its beautiful medieval town. After that we cross the Apennines amidst beautiful countryside in the Abruzzos region. ROME -Arrival at the end of the day-.
Day 9 - Rome
Rome

Day 9 - Rome

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour of Rome. Imperial Forums (admission price included). Evening transfer to the Trastevere area.

In the morning, we have a scenic tour, which will be a great introduction to “The Eternal city”. We will visit the tiny state of the Vatican, the epicenter of Christianity in the world. You will be able to visit St. Peter’s Basilica. We include the entrance to the Imperial Forums, an impressive architectural complex formed by monumental buildings and squares, center of the political activity of Imperial Rome.

At the end of the evening we arrange a transfer to Trastevere area for a stroll in the narrow cobbled streets of the district with hidden treasures, such as some modest medieval churches, small shops with the most peculiar of objects or scenes of daily life. Many trattorias (informal Italian eating establishments) and osterias (inns) imbued with the Italian spirit will be ready to serve you local dishes. Other restaurants serving Indian, Chinese and international food can be found in this area. Return to hotel.

Note: on many occasions during the low season, as well as in some specific dates of the rest of the year, instead of the entrance to the Imperial Forums, we will enter the Roman Colosseum, symbol of Rome.
Day 10 -
After breakfast, end of our services.

Tour Includes

Delphi
Olimpia: Scenery included.
Olympia
We will stop in the beautiful town by the sea.
Stop at the beautiful town on the seaside
Metsovo
Stop at the beautiful town on the seaside
Olympia
Delphi
Corfu
Delphi: The navel of the world.
Olympia
Kanoni: A contrast of colours.
Nafpaktos
nafpaktos
Ship Patras- Ancona
Metsovo
Metsovo: In the mountains of Epirus, Greece….
Corfu

Planned Hotels

President
43 Kifissias Ave
Atenas, 11523 - Greece
Novotel Athenes
4 Michail Voda STR CP 104 39 ATENAS
Atenas, 104 39 - Greece
Kosta Famissi
Trikalon Str. 144
Kalambaca, 42200 - Greece
Amalia Kalambaca
42200, Theopetra Kalambaka Grecia
Kalambaca, 42200 - Greece
Amalia
Pyrgos. Olimpia Avenue 27065Olimpia
Olimpia, 27065 - Greece
Olympic Village Hotel Resort Spa
Ancient Olympia-TK, Olympia, Elis Region Ilia 27065 Peloponesse, Greece
Olimpia, 27065 - Greece
City Comfort Preveza
61 Leoforos Irinis
Preveza, 48100 - Greece
Ergife
Largo Lorenzo Mossa, 8, 00165 Roma RM
Roma, 00165 - Italy

Need Help?

Call us for better advice