Italy and Greece are steeped in history with a treasure trove of ancient sites and scenic beauty. On this affordable Italy and Greece tour, you’ll see the exceptional features these countries have to offer, starting in Venice and ending in Athens. In Italy, you’ll stay in the Venice area, Rome, and Florence; in Greece, you’ll stay in Delphi, Olympia, Nauplia, and Athens. Your flight from Rome to Athens is included in your package. In Venice, take a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and watch glassblowers create works of art as they have done for centuries – or discover the lagoon at your own pace
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVE IN VENICE AREA, ITALY
Welcome to Italy! Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Italy’s romantic city using your CosmosGO app. This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions at the welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
Day 2
VENICE
Venice is a place of unmatched beauty and a feast of fantastic sights. View the delightful crisscrossing canals, the gondolas, arched bridges, palaces, and piazzas. Your included orientation features a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and a visit to a Venetian glassblowing workshop. You’ll have time to explore at leisure on your own, perhaps sipping a cappuccino or the typical Venetian drink called "spritz" at one of the many bars or cafés. An optional excursion to the island of Burano will give you the opportunity to see more of the Venetian Lagoon before enjoying a delicious meal. (B)
Day 3
VENICE AREA–VERONA–MONTECATINI
Travel to Verona, setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Marvel at the ancient Roman Arena, built for gladiator fights but now still used as a popular venue for festivals and concerts; shop in Via Mazzini, or just wander the cobblestone streets of the city center. Tonight, experience the harmony of rural life in Tuscany with an optional farmhouse dinner in the Tuscan countryside. On the menu? Good food, better wine, and the best company! Overnight in the Tuscan spa town of Montecatini. Today’s Distance: 224 mi/ 360 km (B)
Day 4
MONTECATINI–FLORENCE–MONTECATINI
Today, enjoy a full day discovering the wonders of Florence, starting with a guided walking tour, featuring some of the city’s greatest attractions. See Piazza Santa Croce; world-famous Signoria Square; 13th-century Palazzo Vecchio with its collection of artistic masterpieces; Loggia dei Lanzi; the unique Duomo with Giotto’s Gothic Bell Tower and the Baptistry’s ornate bronze door known as the “Gate of Paradise.” Return to Montecatini. Today’s distance: 79 mi /127km (B)
What's Included
Meals
11 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
Hotels
Poppi
Superior Tourist-Class
Terme Pellegrini
Superior Tourist-Class
American Palace Eur
First-Class
Moxy Athens City
First-Class
Flisvos
First-Class
Olympia Palace
First-Class
V Hotel Delphi
First-Class
Acropolis Select
First-Class
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May 12, 2025
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May 23, 2025
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Jun 09, 2025
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Jun 20, 2025
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$3,199
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Jul 14, 2025
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Jul 25, 2025
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$3,049
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Aug 25, 2025
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Sep 05, 2025
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Sep 01, 2025
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Sep 12, 2025
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Sep 15, 2025
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Sep 26, 2025
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$3,049
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