Classic Italy Tour

1st day: ATHENS – ROME (guided tour)

Gathering at the airport and flight to the "eternal" city of Rome. Upon arrival, the guided tour of the "Eternal City" begins. We will visit the Colosseum, the largest surviving ancient Roman amphitheater in the world, and the Arch of Constantine. Passing through the Via dei Fori Imperiali in the heart of ancient Rome, we will reach the Capitoline Hill and Piazza Venezia with the massive monument dedicated to Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of unified Italy, which also houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the famous Fontana di Trevi, and finally the bustling Piazza di Spagna. Transfer and check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay.

2nd day: ROME – (VATICAN)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit the independent state of the Vatican, to be guided through its famous museums, with exhibits including famous statues of the ancient world and the Renaissance, such as the Laocoon group, the Apollo of Belvedere, works by Giotto, Raphael, Da Vinci, Caravaggio, and others. Passing through the famous Corridors of the Candelabra, Tapestries, Geographical Maps, and the Rooms with Raphael's frescoes, we will end up in the Sistine Chapel with its legendary ceiling painted by Michelangelo. Rest of the day free to use as you wish. Overnight stay. To visit the Vatican Museums, you must declare your participation and prepay the entrance fee (75€ for adults and 60€ for children up to 18 years old) before your departure. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee your entry to the Vatican Museums.

3rd day: ROME – SIENA – FLORENCE

Breakfast at the hotel. Boarding the coach and departure to visit the medieval Siena. Eleven roads lead to the beautiful central square Piazza del Campo, where the medieval Town Hall of Siena dominates. During our sightseeing tour of the picturesque alleys of the city, we will admire the medieval mansions, churches, and the Cathedral, dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin, which is considered one of the most important works of art in all of Italy. Departure for Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, a city declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Transfer to our hotel. Check-in to the rooms. Rest of the day free in the wonderful city. Overnight stay.

4th day: FLORENCE (guided tour) – MESTRE

Breakfast at the hotel. On our panoramic guided tour, we will see Piazza San Giovanni with the Baptistery of Saint John and the Renaissance Cathedral, Santa Maria Del Fiore, with the famous dome of Brunelleschi. Continuing, we will go down to Piazza della Signoria, which is adorned with the fountain of Poseidon and a replica of Michelangelo's statue of David. Here is the Palazzo Vecchio, which today houses the City Hall, and the Loggia with statues of prominent Florentine sculptors. We continue to the famous Uffizi Gallery, (external visit) the renowned and highly photographed Ponte Vecchio with its countless jewelry shops, and Piazza Repubblica, one of the central squares of Florence, with the characteristic Arch of the Arc and the historic cafes Gilli and Paszkowski. Free time to visit the San Lorenzo market or visit the Palazzo Pitti, the luxurious residence of the Medici. Return to our hotel.

5th day: MESTRE – VENICE (guided tour)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is dedicated to the most romantic city in the world, built on 118 small islands, connected by about 410 bridges, and has been declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. From Tronchetto, we will take the vaporetto, at our own expense, and arrive in the Castello area, where the Orthodox Church of Saint George of the Greeks and the Byzantine Institute are located. Passing through picturesque bridges and narrow alleys, we will see the impressive Doge's Palace, a spectacular display of pink and white marble in Venetian-Gothic style, and we will arrive at St. Mark's Square, "the most beautiful salon in Europe", as Napoleon described it. Here is the famous St. Mark's Cathedral, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, with impressive mosaics, the campanile, the Clock Tower, the Marciana Library, and the famous Museo Correr. Finally, we will visit one of the few Murano glass workshops. Free time. Then we will return to our hotel in Mestre, check-in to our rooms. Overnight stay.

6th day: MESTRE – VERONA – MILAN

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the romantic Verona, the city of Shakespeare's eternal lovers, on the banks of the Adige river. In the central Bra Square we will see the famous Roman Arena, and we will continue to the beautiful Erbe and Signori squares, surrounded by perfectly preserved medieval buildings, and of course to the "Capulet mansion" with Juliet's legendary balcony. Free time and late in the afternoon transfer to our hotel in Milan and check-in. Overnight stay.

7th day: MILAN (city guided tour) – ATHENS

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, on the last day of our trip, we will get to know the economic capital of Italy, Milan. We will see the Sforza castle, the Piazza del Duomo which is the central square of the city and got its name from the impressive Milan Cathedral. The impressive Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) is the seat of the archbishop of the city and is considered one of the most important Cathedrals in the world. We will visit the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which got its name from the first king of united Italy. The building consists of two glass vaulted arcades and connects the Piazza del Duomo with the Piazza della Scala. The La Scala Opera or the Scala of Milan, is one of the most famous opera theaters in the world and got its name from the church that was in the same position, Saint Maria della Scala. Then, transfer to Milan airport for our return flight to Athens.