Rome (Clean Monday & 25th March).

1st Day: Athens – Rome

Gathering at the airport and flight to the "eternal" city of Rome, which is dressed in its festive attire. Our guided tour of the "Eternal City" will start with 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 arrive at 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. Next, we will pass through the Vatican, the smallest state in the world, where St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in Christendom, is located. The rest of the day is free for you to make the most of it as you see fit. Climb up to the Palatine Hill, the aristocratic neighborhood of ancient Rome. Make a wish at the Fontana di Trevi, the most famous fountain in the city, and get to know the famous Via Veneto with its luxurious hotels and cafes up close. Opportunity for shopping in one of the world's most famous markets. Overnight stay.

2nd Day: Rome (Vatican)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we propose a guided tour of the independent state of the Vatican, to explore 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 Wax Galleries, 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. Subsequently, we will move on to the magnificent Basilica of Saint Peter, the largest church in the world, built on the tomb of Apostle Peter, where among other things we will see Michelangelo's Pieta and the ciborium that dominates above the papal altar, a work by Bernini. Overnight stay. For the guided tour of the Vatican Museums, you must declare your participation and prepay (60€ for adults and 50€ for children up to 18 years old) before your departure. The price includes entrance to the Vatican, the cost of booking at the Museums, headphones and a guided tour by a local Greek-speaking guide). Mandatory booking and prepayment of entrance 15 days before the visit. In any other case, it is not possible to ensure your entry to the Vatican Museums.

3rd Day: Rome – free day

Breakfast at the hotel. A free day for you to make the most of it as you think best. Climb up to the Palatine Hill, the aristocratic neighborhood of ancient Rome. Make a wish at the Fontana di Trevi, the most famous fountain in the city, and get to know the famous Via Veneto with its luxurious hotels and cafes. Opportunity for shopping in one of the world's most famous markets. Overnight stay.

4th Day: Rome (Florence optional trip)

Breakfast at the hotel and immediate departure for Florence. Boarding the coach and departure for the capital of Tuscany, Florence. On our guided tour, we will see Piazza San Giovanni with the Baptistery of Saint John and the Renaissance Cathedral of 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 copy of Michelangelo's statue of David. Here is the Palazzo Vecchio, which today houses the City Hall, and the Loggia with statues of famous Florentine sculptors. We continue to the famous Uffizi Gallery, the renowned and highly photographed Ponte Vecchio bridge with its countless jewelry shops, and Piazza Repubblica, one of the most central squares of Florence, with the characteristic Arch of Arccone and the historic cafes Gilli and Paszkowski. Free time for shopping in the San Lorenzo market or a visit to Palazzo Pitti, the luxurious residence of the Medici. Return late in the afternoon to our hotel. Overnight stay.

5th Day: Rome – Athens

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day until the time we will be transferred to the airport for our return flight to Athens.

Departure: GQ820 08:55 – 09:45

Return: GQ821 16:15 – 19:10

Accommodation at All Time Classic Super Hotel Cicerone 4*