Description
What’s included: Private airport transfers & inter-city transfers; accommodation with breakfast; named tours & activities
Places visited: Rome (2 nights), Sorrento (4 nights), Santorini (3 nights), Mykonos (3 nights), Athens (2 nights)
Departure dates and prices: Departure dates are flexible, and the price varies with hotel star and season.
Best for… Sun-seekers / Beaches / Culture / Leisure / History & Archaeology / Architecture
Take a once-in-a-lifetime journey from Australia to glorious resorts in Europe on this multi-country Greece and Italy holiday package, featuring the most idyllic islands and landscapes. This twin-country Greece and Italy holiday package begins with 2 nights in the iconic city of Rome, where you can admire the famous Colosseum and Vatican City. We then take you to the pretty coastal town of Sorrento, where you can lose yourself amongst its fragrant lemon groves and discover World Heritage Site attractions in Pompeii and Herculaneum. After absorbing the culture of Italy, we take you to the most sought-after resorts in Greece with 3 nights each in Santorini and Mykonos, as well as a stop in Athens, where you can discover the famous Acropolis. With exclusive pre-arranged tours and day trips, accommodation and an internal flight between Italy and Greece, this is the perfect Greece and Italy holiday package on which to discover the overwhelming beauty of Europe.
Trip highlights
- Internal flights between Italy and Greece included
- Guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum in Rome
- Evening of food and wine tasting in Rome
- Special tour of the Vatican Museums, including St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel
- Guided tour of Naples
- Exclusive day trip to the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Cruise aboard a catamaran in the waters off the shore of Santorini
- Cultural tour of Mykonos, with wine tasting
- Guided tour of the Acropolis (and more) in Athens
Pricing
Our prices are seasonal and based on your date of departure & preferred accommodation star rating. The low-season runs from November 1st until March 31st, and the high-season runs from April 1st until October 31st.
14 Nights
3 Star from $11,200 AUD pp (plus $3,360 for high-season)
4 Star from $13,440 AUD pp (plus $4,032 for high-season)
5 Star from $16,800 AUD pp (plus $5,040 for high-season)
If you would like to speak to an adviser to find out more about this Sicily multi-city holiday, please call a member of our Italy specialist team at 61 2 9056 7018 or click here to send us an enquiry for a personalised holiday quote based around this itinerary.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Roma!
Your Greece and Italy holiday from Australia starts in the ancient city of Rome, where you can explore world-famous sites such as the Colosseum and Roman Forum. One of our professional drivers will pick you up from the airport in a luxury car to whisk you to your centrally located hotel, where there’ll be time to settle in before you enjoy the world’s most fascinating urban centre on a half-day guided tour of Ancient Rome, featuring iconic delights, such as the Colosseum and Roman Forum. What a wonderful way to start your glorious stay in the Eternal City!
What’s included: Private airport transfer to your hotel in Rome; accommodation in Rome; small-group guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum
Day 2: Discover the secrets of Vatican City
Today you’ll enjoy a four-hour guided tour of Vatican City led by an accredited tour guide and featuring the highlights of the Vatican, including the extensive museums and the stunning St Peter’s Basilica – perhaps the most impressive church in the world! You’ll also have an opportunity to see the Sistine Chapel and its ceiling masterpiece that was famously painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. In the evening, we will treat your taste buds to a tasting experience of authentic Roman snacks and local wine at several local estates in and around Rome’s centre guided by one of our expert tour guides.
What’s included: Small-group guided tour of the Vatican; evening of food and wine tasting; accommodation in Rome
Day 3: Travel from Rome to Sorrento
Bid “arrivederci” to Rome and enjoy a relaxing train journey to the coastal resort of Sorrento, where you will spend four relaxing nights amidst sea-view landscapes, fragrant lemon groves and the enticing scent of authentic pizza served fresh from a wood-burning oven.
What’s included: Private transfer to Rome station; train ticket to Naples; private transfer from Naples station to your hotel in Sorrento; accommodation in Sorrento
Day 4: Tour of Naples
Today you can enjoy a guided bus and walking tour of Naples, with panoramic views of this impressive city, covering the three major areas: “Monumental Naples”, featuring Piazza del Plebiscito, Gallery Umberto I, Palazzo Reale, San Carlo Theatre and Nuovo Castle; “Panoramic Naples”, with Via Caracciolo, Mergellina and Posillipo; and finally, “Historical Naples”, including the famous street of “Spaccanapoli” with the Gesù Nuovo and Santa Chiara churches. After exploring the delights of Naples, you will return to Sorrento, where you can unwind and relax.
What’s included: Full-day guided tour of Naples (includes part bus and part walking tour); accommodation in Sorrento
Day 5: Travel back in time with a tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum
Journey back 2000 years in time and discover the fascinating city of Pompeii, which was lost beneath a blanket of ash following an ancient volcanic eruption. Widely considered one of the world’s most important archaeological finds, here you will be treated to a fascinating guided tour with an expert guide, who will reveal the intriguing story of this lost city and its inhabitants. As a part of this special tour, you will also stop at the ancient site of Herculaneum, where you can discover archaeological treasures in the Mediterranean sunshine.
What’s included: Full-day guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum; accommodation in Sorrento
Day 6: Leisure day
Day 7: Travel from Italy to Greece
It’s time to leave Italy and continue your journey through the sunshine countries of Europe as today we take you to a glorious resort in Santorini, which is one of the Cyclades islands. This resort is perfectly placed for a sunny vacation and regularly appears in travel magazines as one of the world’s top island escapes. It features a stunning coastline decorated with white-washed villas capped with blue domes and vibrant flowers that flow down to the clear, aquamarine waters.
What’s included: Private transfer to Naples airport; flight to Athens airport; private transfer from Athens airport to the port; ferry ticket from Athens to Santorini; accommodation in Santorini
Day 8: Cruise experience
As a unique and memorable treat on your holiday in Santorini, today we will treat you to a catamaran cruise around the glorious island coastline – it’s the perfect romantic treat as you can admire stretches of volcanic coastline and too-pretty-to-be-true beaches as the sun sets. There will also be a stop at a thermal spring, where you can enjoy the natural waters, which are considered to have healing properties, and we’ll also treat you to an al fresco barbecue with local wine and ouzo!
What’s included: Sunset cruise on a catamaran (with barbecue); accommodation in Santorini
Day 9: Leisure day
Day 10: Travel from Santorini to Mykonos
After plenty of time to absorb the stunning scenes in Santorini, your rejuvenating holiday in Greece continues as today we take you to the charming resort of Mykonos, which is known as the Island of the Winds thanks to the cooling summer breeze that comes in from the north. Mykonos is one of Greece’s most popular islands and we’re sure you will love the beaches and the secret island coves here, as well as the quaint windmills that the island is known for. After arrival, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy.
What’s included: Ferry ticket from Santorini to Mykonos; accommodation in Mykonos
Day 11: Learn about Mykonos’ vibrant culture, with wine tasting
Mykonos has a particularly rich heritage, with local traditions and a lively history that you can discover on this four-hour small-group tour, led by a professional and experienced guide. As a part of this relaxed walking tour, we will take you away from the main streets and through the old pirate alleys so that you can discover the heart of the island’s culture. You will visit famous attractions, such as the Agricultural Museum, which features Bonis windmills, the Folklore Museum and the Nautical Museum, with its intricate ship models of all the epochs and the old light house from Cape Armenistis. As a special treat, this tour ends with a wine-tasting experience at a traditional taverna, where you can learn all about wine making in Greece and sample local snacks.
What’s included: Small-group cultural tour of Mykonos (admission to museums included), with wine tasting; accommodation in Mykonos
Day 12: Leisure day
Day 13: Travel from Mykonos to Athens
No trip to Greece would be complete without a visit to the historic capital, which is revered worldwide for it ancient architecture and archaeological heritage. Today you can relax on the ferry between Mykonos and Athens, taking in stunning sea views and perhaps snapping some photos to share with friends and family back home. Once in Athens, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy.
What’s included: Ferry ticket from Mykonos to Athens; accommodation in Athens
Day 14: Discover the Acropolis of Greece
Today you will have the opportunity to see one of the world’s most treasured structures on a walking tour of the fascinating and historic Acropolis in Athens. This full-day tour includes a guided walk around Syntagma Square and the charming old Plaka district, before you will be taken to the epic UNESCO-listed Acropolis, where our guide will tell you all about this fascinating site and show you the Parthenon. Finally, as a finale to your Athens day tour, you will enjoy a scenic trip to see the the Temple of Poseidon, which is a 5th century BC temple perched on sea cliffs at Cape Sounion. What a wonderful way to end your day of sightseeing in Athens!
What’s included: Full-day small-group guided tour of Athens, including the Acropolis; accommodation in Athens
Day 15: “Antio” Greece!
And so your once-in-a-lifetime package holiday to Italy and Greece comes to and end, but we will treat you to one last luxury with a private transfer from your hotel to Athens airport for your flight home.
What’s included: Private transfer from your hotel to Athens airport
Important information
Please note that this Greece and Italy holiday package does not include outbound/inbound flights. When purchasing your flights from your chosen airline, we recommend that you fly into Rome Ciampino or Fiumicino Airport and fly out of Athens International Airport to take advantage of your private airport transfers. The package does include internal flights between Italy and Greece – please note that the flight options are seasonal and if a direct flight is not available for your chosen dates then an indirect option will be offered (for example, travelling by train from Sorrento to Rome and then flying from Rome to Athens).
Please note that the Vatican Museums in Rome are closed on Sundays and religious holidays. In the case of unavailability, alternate itinerary options will be offered.
