Overview:
A romantic honeymoon vacation to Italy and Greece. This 15 day itinerary includes two major cities of Italy, two beautiful and romantic Greek islands and last but not least the historical city of Athens.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Florence (Italy)
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Rome (Italy)
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini (Greece)
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Mykonos (Greece)
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Athens (Greece)
- Train tickets Florence to Rome
- Air tickets Rome to Santorini
- Ferry tickets Santorini - Mykonos - Athens
- Florence walking tour
- Rome half-day walking tour
- Santorini semi-private catamaran cruise
- Mykonos Delos tour
- Morning Athens guided walking tour (entrance fees not included)
- All transfers as mentioned
- Daily breakfast
- 24 hour assistance phone number
- All taxes
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Related links:
Greece Honeymoon packages
Italy and Greece Honeymoon itineraries
Itinerary
Day 1: FLORENCE
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.
Day 2: MEDIEVAL & RENAISSANCE FLORENCE WALKING TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning guided tour of Florence's historical centre.
With our engaging local Guide we start from San Lorenzo square, where you can findthe Medici Chapelsand the Basilica of S.Lorenzo,the church of the Medici family,where we visit the elegant cloister, designed by Brunelleschi, the architect of the famous Dome: a green oasis of peace in the heart of the Medici district. We admirethe beautyof the Palazzo Medici Riccardi and in no timewe reach Piazza del Duomo,where you canadmire the impressiveCathedral with the Cupola del Brunelleschi, Giotto's bell tower and the Baptistery of S.John with the Gates of Paradise. Then we proceed to the picturesque Mercato della Paglia (Straw Market), where is the famous Fontana del Porcellino. Not too far away, there is the elegant Piazza della Signoria, a great "outdoor sculpture museum", dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Next to it the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important museums in the world. Walking along the Arno river you reach the Ponte Vecchio, the famous "jewels bridge". By crossing the Old bridge (Ponte Vecchio), you will reach the wonderful Pitti Palace. The Tour continues visiting the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri (the great Poet of the “Divine Comedy”) and Beatrice lived and where youalso find the beautiful Badia Fiorentina with the characteristic exagonal tower and the austere Bargello Palace.
Afternoon free for shopping or optional tours. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: FLORENCE
Day at Leisure to explore this beautiful city.
Day 4: FLORENCE / ROME
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the train station. Departure to Rome. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Accomodation and overnight.
Day 5: ANCIENT ROME & COLOSSEUM HALF DAY AFTERNOON WALKING TOUR
After pick up at your hotel (in selected hotels in central Rome), you will reach the Archaeological Area with no stress, ready to get the most complete tour of the Colosseum , Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Access the Palatine hill with no line and discover the hill where Rome was founded at the beginning. Then reach the Colosseum and be amazed by this monument that is the symbol of Rome in the world. The Amphitheater created to entertain ancient Roman citizens with bloody show s of gladiators, animals and cruel games, is now one of the most fascinating landmark of the City. Then, walk on the original path of ancient Rome along the Via Sacra and see the Temples of Vesta, Antonino and Faustina, the ancient Basilica Julia and Aemilia and dream about the glorious past of the Roman Empire. Unforgettable! DURATION OF THE TOUR: approx. 3 hours.
Pick-up, from centrally located hotels only, starts at 1:45pm with a 20 minute grace period. If you miss it, make your way to board the coach at the office located in Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, 95. The appointment is at 2.00pm. Tour departs at 2:30 pm.
Day 6: ROME
Day at leisure to enjoy Rome.
An epic, monumental city, Rome gets under your skin fast.
Even on a short break, you’ll be smitten by its artistic masterpieces and iconic monuments, operatic piazzas and haunting ruins. Life is lived to the full here, and the city teems with trattorias and designer restaurants, street-side bars and glam fashion boutiques.
Day 7: ROME / SANTORINI
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Santorini. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 8: SANTORINI SEMI PRIVATE CATAMARAN CRUISE
Today you will enjoy a 5 hour semi-private catamaran cruise along the caldera. Sail by the volcano, swim in the hot springs, visit secluded beaches and more. Includes BBQ meal and local wine. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 9: SANTORINI
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.
Day 2: MEDIEVAL & RENAISSANCE FLORENCE WALKING TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning guided tour of Florence's historical centre.
With our engaging local Guide we start from San Lorenzo square, where you can findthe Medici Chapelsand the Basilica of S.Lorenzo,the church of the Medici family,where we visit the elegant cloister, designed by Brunelleschi, the architect of the famous Dome: a green oasis of peace in the heart of the Medici district. We admirethe beautyof the Palazzo Medici Riccardi and in no timewe reach Piazza del Duomo,where you canadmire the impressiveCathedral with the Cupola del Brunelleschi, Giotto's bell tower and the Baptistery of S.John with the Gates of Paradise. Then we proceed to the picturesque Mercato della Paglia (Straw Market), where is the famous Fontana del Porcellino. Not too far away, there is the elegant Piazza della Signoria, a great "outdoor sculpture museum", dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Next to it the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important museums in the world. Walking along the Arno river you reach the Ponte Vecchio, the famous "jewels bridge". By crossing the Old bridge (Ponte Vecchio), you will reach the wonderful Pitti Palace. The Tour continues visiting the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri (the great Poet of the “Divine Comedy”) and Beatrice lived and where youalso find the beautiful Badia Fiorentina with the characteristic exagonal tower and the austere Bargello Palace.
Afternoon free for shopping or optional tours. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: FLORENCE
Day at Leisure to explore this beautiful city.
Day 4: FLORENCE / ROME
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the train station. Departure to Rome. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Accomodation and overnight.
Day 5: ANCIENT ROME & COLOSSEUM HALF DAY AFTERNOON WALKING TOUR
After pick up at your hotel (in selected hotels in central Rome), you will reach the Archaeological Area with no stress, ready to get the most complete tour of the Colosseum , Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Access the Palatine hill with no line and discover the hill where Rome was founded at the beginning. Then reach the Colosseum and be amazed by this monument that is the symbol of Rome in the world. The Amphitheater created to entertain ancient Roman citizens with bloody show s of gladiators, animals and cruel games, is now one of the most fascinating landmark of the City. Then, walk on the original path of ancient Rome along the Via Sacra and see the Temples of Vesta, Antonino and Faustina, the ancient Basilica Julia and Aemilia and dream about the glorious past of the Roman Empire. Unforgettable! DURATION OF THE TOUR: approx. 3 hours.
Pick-up, from centrally located hotels only, starts at 1:45pm with a 20 minute grace period. If you miss it, make your way to board the coach at the office located in Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, 95. The appointment is at 2.00pm. Tour departs at 2:30 pm.
Day 6: ROME
Day at leisure to enjoy Rome.
An epic, monumental city, Rome gets under your skin fast.
Even on a short break, you’ll be smitten by its artistic masterpieces and iconic monuments, operatic piazzas and haunting ruins. Life is lived to the full here, and the city teems with trattorias and designer restaurants, street-side bars and glam fashion boutiques.
Day 7: ROME / SANTORINI
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Santorini. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 8: SANTORINI SEMI PRIVATE CATAMARAN CRUISE
Today you will enjoy a 5 hour semi-private catamaran cruise along the caldera. Sail by the volcano, swim in the hot springs, visit secluded beaches and more. Includes BBQ meal and local wine. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 9: SANTORINI
Day at leisure to enjoy the sun, the unforgettable view and the most romantic sunset in the world. Santorini is the essence of a Greek island, where sea meets weather-beaten rock and colors are bold and elemental. Blue-domed chapels stand on hilltops; houses are simple white cubes, sunsets flamboyant orange. The half-moon island, with its rearing cliffs and dramatic outlooks, is all that remains of a huge volcanic explosion. Inland, fertile soils provide a softer landscape of silvery olive trees, fields of tomatoes and neatly pegged vineyards that produce sweet amber-colored wine.
Day 10: SANTORINI / MYKONOS
At the indicated time you will be transferred to the port for your ferry to Mykonos. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Day 11: MYKONOS - DELOS GUIDED TOUR
Visit one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece :
THE ANCIENT SACRED ISLAND OF DELOS !
Only a 45 minute boat ride away from Mykonos Delos was the centre of the Cyclades of the ancient world, the island of light, birthplace of Apollon and Artemis, home to the first multicultural civilization and trade.
There is a lot to see: having been inhabited between 2500 and 69 b.C. Delos boasts of many treasures remaining from these times like the ancient market place Agora, the famous terrace of the Naxos lions, the holy lake, the ancients living quarters and theatre that give you a lively vision of the daily life then; especially the houses of Dionysos, Kleopatra, the Trident, the Masks, the Dolphins with their mosaics are a fantastic experience of art not to be missed.
Furthermore there are the Temple of Isis, the Egyptian goddess, the Roman water system and cisterns and the wonderful museum with plenty of breathtaking mosaics, statues and many more objects found during the excavations.
On our guided tour you depart at 10am from the old pier in Mykonos Town and you return at 2.30 pm. If you wish to remain a little bit longer you can also take the last boat back at 3 pm in order to have some time at leisure or maybe climb on Mount Kynthos to enjoy the view over all the surrounding Cycladic islands.
Day 12: MYKONOS
Day at leisure in Mykonos to enjoy this unique island. Mykonos island is a wonderful kaleidoscope of cosmopolitan shops, rocking bars, quaint windmills, great beaches, homey taverns and hidden churches all set against a brilliant blue backdrop. And it's not just the water that sparkles in the sun on Mykonos, but also the marble streets and beautiful white cubist buildings that characterize the island's architecture.
Day 13: MYKONOS / ATHENS
At the indicated time you will be transferred to the port for your ferry to Athens. Upon arrival in Athens you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 14: MORNING ATHENS WALKING GUIDED TOUR
At the indicated time you will be transferred to the port for your ferry to Mykonos. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Day 11: MYKONOS - DELOS GUIDED TOUR
Visit one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece :
THE ANCIENT SACRED ISLAND OF DELOS !
Only a 45 minute boat ride away from Mykonos Delos was the centre of the Cyclades of the ancient world, the island of light, birthplace of Apollon and Artemis, home to the first multicultural civilization and trade.
There is a lot to see: having been inhabited between 2500 and 69 b.C. Delos boasts of many treasures remaining from these times like the ancient market place Agora, the famous terrace of the Naxos lions, the holy lake, the ancients living quarters and theatre that give you a lively vision of the daily life then; especially the houses of Dionysos, Kleopatra, the Trident, the Masks, the Dolphins with their mosaics are a fantastic experience of art not to be missed.
Furthermore there are the Temple of Isis, the Egyptian goddess, the Roman water system and cisterns and the wonderful museum with plenty of breathtaking mosaics, statues and many more objects found during the excavations.
On our guided tour you depart at 10am from the old pier in Mykonos Town and you return at 2.30 pm. If you wish to remain a little bit longer you can also take the last boat back at 3 pm in order to have some time at leisure or maybe climb on Mount Kynthos to enjoy the view over all the surrounding Cycladic islands.
Day 12: MYKONOS
Day at leisure in Mykonos to enjoy this unique island. Mykonos island is a wonderful kaleidoscope of cosmopolitan shops, rocking bars, quaint windmills, great beaches, homey taverns and hidden churches all set against a brilliant blue backdrop. And it's not just the water that sparkles in the sun on Mykonos, but also the marble streets and beautiful white cubist buildings that characterize the island's architecture.
Day 13: MYKONOS / ATHENS
At the indicated time you will be transferred to the port for your ferry to Athens. Upon arrival in Athens you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 14: MORNING ATHENS WALKING GUIDED TOUR
The tour of Athens will commence in front of the Parliament building in Syntagma square with the changing of the Guards (Euzonoi).
From Syntagma square, the central historical district of the city and passing from the monument of the Unknown Soldier you will enjoy a pleasant walk through the National Gardens the neoclassical Zappeion
conference center (The oldest in Europe), the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and the old Plaka district.
The tour continues with a visit to the Acropolis, where you will see the Propylea, the temple of Nike, the Parthenon, wonders of the Golden Age of Pericles .
From the Acropolis hill you will have a breathtaking view of the surroundings, including the Agora,the Observatory, the Democracy hill ( Pnyx ), the Philopappos Hill and Mars Hill.
You will also admire the theater of Dionysos and the Odeion of Herodus Atticus where ancient Greek drama was first staged. The guided tour ends on the hill of the Acropolis
Duration : Approximately 3 hours – Estimated walking distance 1500 meters.
From Syntagma square, the central historical district of the city and passing from the monument of the Unknown Soldier you will enjoy a pleasant walk through the National Gardens the neoclassical Zappeion
conference center (The oldest in Europe), the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and the old Plaka district.
The tour continues with a visit to the Acropolis, where you will see the Propylea, the temple of Nike, the Parthenon, wonders of the Golden Age of Pericles .
From the Acropolis hill you will have a breathtaking view of the surroundings, including the Agora,the Observatory, the Democracy hill ( Pnyx ), the Philopappos Hill and Mars Hill.
You will also admire the theater of Dionysos and the Odeion of Herodus Atticus where ancient Greek drama was first staged. The guided tour ends on the hill of the Acropolis
Duration : Approximately 3 hours – Estimated walking distance 1500 meters.
Day 15: ATHENS / AIRPORT
Breakfast at the hotel. According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport.
Related links:
Greece Honeymoon packages
Italy and Greece Honeymoon itineraries
Breakfast at the hotel. According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport.
Related links:
Greece Honeymoon packages
Italy and Greece Honeymoon itineraries
Optional Tours
CAPE SOUNION
Half-Day (Afternoon)
From Nov 1 to Mar 31 - Every Mon-Wed-Fri & Sat
From Apr 1st to Oct 31st - Daily
Dep.: 3:00pm – Ret.: 7:00pm
Half-Day (Afternoon)
From Nov 1 to Mar 31 - Every Mon-Wed-Fri & Sat
From Apr 1st to Oct 31st - Daily
Dep.: 3:00pm – Ret.: 7:00pm
Driving along the coastal road past the wonderful beaches of GLYFADA, VOULIAGMENI, VARKIZA and countless coves, one has a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf. A crowning feature of the tour Cape SOUNION, dominated by the spectacular Temple of POSSEIDON overlooking the Aegean sea.(Oct 1 to Mar 31 - ½ hour earlier)
ATHENS BY NIGHT
Night Life
From Nov 1st to Mar 31st - Every Thu & Sat
From Apr 1st to Oct 31st - Daily
Dep.: 8:30pm - Ret.: around midnight
Starting our evening tour with a pleasant panoramic drive through illuminated city center and we will approach the slope of the sacred hill to admire the illuminated Acropolis.Night Life
From Nov 1st to Mar 31st - Every Thu & Sat
From Apr 1st to Oct 31st - Daily
Dep.: 8:30pm - Ret.: around midnight
Then we will visit the museum of Ancient Greek musical instruments and discover the music history of Greece. Explore the greatest and only collection with 60 reconstructed Ancient Greek Musical instruments.
Next we will walk through the narrow pedestrian street of Plaka, the old city of Athens, to dine in a Greek typical restaurant with floor folklore show with live music, ballet with dancers in traditional costumes
N.B. Drinks at the taverna are not included.
SEE SANTORINI IN A DAY
Daily Departures
09:00 - AFTER SUNSET
At first, the bus takes us to the highest point of Santorini, the mountain of Profitis Ilias , from where we can see a panoramic view of the island. We continue to the village of Pyrgos, to see the old castle; in the 18th century, that castle was the capital of Santorini and its dense architecture was offering great protections from the pirates invasions.Daily Departures
09:00 - AFTER SUNSET
The bus takes us to Athinios Port to board on a beautiful traditional wooden boat. We stop on the little dock of the famous Volcano, where we will walk towards the top of the island. While walking, our experienced guide talks about the intense volcanic activity of the last 3000 years! The crater still seems active, as hot fumes are released in many points!
Next, we are heading to the Hot Springs, where we will make a 50-minute stop for swimming in the suplhur springs of the volcano. Another major proof of the strong volcanic activity still today, Hot Springs have beneficial effects against rheumatisms, arthritis and other diseases.
The island of Thirasia is our final destination, where we will stay 2 hours for swimming and lunch. Thirasia is a small, very picturesque island, ideal choice for nice walks, swimming and lunch in the little port of Korfos or in the traditional village Manolas.
The last stop is in Oia, where you can walk in the village, enjoy the view of the Caldera and see the brilliant sunset
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