Italy and Greece Highlights 2011

The ancient histories of Italy and Greece are revealed together on this fascinating tour as we visit the Colosseum and investigate the excavations of Pompeii. After a cruise to Greece, we visit the first Olympic Stadium, explore some fascinating temples and roam the striking Acropolis and Parthenon.

Itinerary

Day 1 – ARRIVE ROME (2 nights)

Welcome to Rome, the capital of Italy and often referred to as the Eternal City! After check-in time to relax before meeting your Tour Director this afternoon for a Welcome Drink with your fellow travellers. Tonight, why not join in with the Romans on their evening ‘passeggiata’?

Hotel: Aran Mantegna (F)

Day 2 – ROME SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE

Your morning guided sightseeing tour includes a visit of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. Then cross the Tiber for views of the Forum and the Circus Maximus, which was the site of chariot races in the past. A highlight will be an included visit to the mighty Colosseum. This evening, why not enjoy a concert of Italian music with dinner? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 3 – ROME – POMPEII – BAY OF NAPLES (2 nights)

Drive south today into the Lazio region and past the Abbey of Monte Cassino, scene of fierce fighting during the Second World War, into the fertile land of the Campania. Here visit the excavations of the town of Pompeii on your guided walking tour. When the town was engulfed by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 – it was literally petrified into being an incredible testimony of Roman life you can see today. Soon arrive at your hotel in the Bay of Naples – in the shadow of the now dormant volcano. Tonight enjoy a delicious home cooked ‘Be My Guest’ dinner in a family run restaurant high above the Bay of Naples and surrounded by lemon groves. (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

Hotel: Hotel La Medusa (F)

Day 4 – BAY OF NAPLES – SORRENTO – EXCURSION TO CAPRI

Drive to Sorrento for an orientation of the resort and a visit to the inlaid wood workshop to see how some of the local crafts are produced. Then to the port of Sorrento to embark on your cruise to the Isle of Capri. Ascend by funicular through lemon trees and olive groves to the Piazzetta in Capri town where you will enjoy a walking tour. You will be taken to admire breathtaking views over the Faraglioni rocks before returning to the mainland. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 5 – BAY OF NAPLES – BRINDISI – AT SEA

Today your journey takes you past Salerno and Potenza to continue east to the port of Brindisi. Here board your overnight ferry for Patras in Greece. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 6 – AT SEA – PATRAS – OLYMPIA

Cross the Ionian Sea, arriving in the Greek port of Patras in the morning. Then join your coach for the journey to Olympia where you will visit the world’s oldest Olympic Stadium. The first Olympic Games took place here in 776 BC. The Temples of Zeus and Hera are also highlights of your visit here. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Amalia Olympia (F)

Day 7 – OLYMPIA – DELPHI

Today make your way back to Patras and then enjoy a pretty drive to Delphi where, as part of your expert guided walking tour, you will consult the famous Oracle which can predict the future! Then walk the Sacred Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit this ancient archaeological site. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Amalia Delphi (F)

Day 8 – DELPHI – ATHENS (2 nights)

This morning travel past Thebes, birthplace of Oedipus, and on to Athens for your two-night stay. On arrival, your sightseeing tour includes a walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. See the Agora where Socrates taught, plus the Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, before heading to the stadium built for the first modern Olympic Games, which were held in 1896. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Classical Athens Imperial (F)

Day 9 – ATHENS AT LEISURE

The whole day is yours to enjoy. Tonight you shall get together with your Tour Director and travelling companions for a special Farewell Dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 10 – DEPART ATHENS

Farewell Athens as your fascinating tour of Italy and Greece comes to an end. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. You may wish to join a 3-day or one of the 7-day optional cruises. (Buffet Breakfast)

Sightseeing Highlights

* Rome Views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.
* Pompeii A guided tour of the excavations.
* Sorrento Orientation tour plus witness the art of inlaid woodwork.
* Isle of Capri Orientation of this charming Isle includes the Piazzetta and funicular to Capri town
* Olympia Visit the Olympic Stadium and the Temples of Zeus and Hera.
* Delphi Visit the home of the Oracle.
* Athens Sightseeing featuring the Acropolis and Parthenon plus the Royal Palace and Hadrian’s Arch.

Dining Highlights

* Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Rome.
* 9 hot buffet breakfasts
* 2 three-course dinners.
* 1 three-course dinner with local wine.
* ‘Be My Guest’ dinner with wine in Sorrento sampling local produce on a working lemon farm.
* Farewell Dinner with wine in Athens.

First Class Travel Highlights

* First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
* All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
* Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
* The services of one of Trafalgar’s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
* A qualified local city guide in Rome, Pompeii, Olympia, Delphi and Athens.
* Cruise to the Isle of Capri.
* Overnight ferry cruise from Brindisi to Patras.
* A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
* Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 10.

Departure Dates:

Departs On Returns On Twin Land Only Single Land Only
Wed, Apr 20, 2011 Fri, Apr 29, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Apr 27, 2011 Fri, May 06, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, May 04, 2011 Fri, May 13, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, May 11, 2011 Fri, May 20, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, May 18, 2011 Fri, May 27, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, May 25, 2011 Fri, Jun 03, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Jun 01, 2011 Fri, Jun 10, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Jun 08, 2011 Fri, Jun 17, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Jun 15, 2011 Fri, Jun 24, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Jun 22, 2011 Fri, Jul 01, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Jun 29, 2011 Fri, Jul 08, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3689.00
Wed, Jul 06, 2011 Fri, Jul 15, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Jul 13, 2011 Fri, Jul 22, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 Fri, Jul 29, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Jul 27, 2011 Fri, Aug 05, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Aug 03, 2011 Fri, Aug 12, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 Fri, Aug 19, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 Fri, Aug 26, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Aug 24, 2011 Fri, Sep 02, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 Fri, Sep 09, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3689.00
Wed, Sep 07, 2011 Fri, Sep 16, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3689.00
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 Fri, Sep 23, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 Fri, Sep 30, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Sep 28, 2011 Fri, Oct 07, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Oct 05, 2011 Fri, Oct 14, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 Fri, Oct 21, 2011 AUD$2999.00 AUD$3649.00

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