Greece & Italy: Santorini, Mykonos, Athens & Rome

Rome

 Start your Greece and Italy tour in the ancient city of Rome, where you can explore world-famous sites such as the Colosseum and Roman Forum on our VIP ancient Rome tour, which grants you rare access to the protected ruins. As a part of this special experience, you can learn the history of this iconic structure, its on-going preservation and the role the amphitheater played in the culture surrounding the Roman Empire. You can also discover the beautiful city sights at your own pace on a hop-on/hop-off bus tour, featuring stops at the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and Vatican City. With tickets valid for 24 hours, this is the perfect way to get about the city and each bus also has audio-commentary so you can learn more about the Eternal City.

Sorrento

After soaking up the ancient sights in Rome, you will be treated to 5 days in the Italian coastal town of Sorrento, where you can wander through citrus groves, browse the boutique shops and enjoy authentic Italian pizza at one of the town's famous pizzerias. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a day trip to the stunning island of Capri, known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean thanks to its glistening seas that lap at sandy beach coves, its magical moon-lit caves and its beautiful natural rock sculptures that decorate the Mediterranean coastline. There will be plenty of time to relax and soak up the sunshine in this glorious region and you will also have the chance to discover the fascinating history of South Italy on a guided tour to Pompeii, which is an ancient city that was lost beneath a blanket of ash following a volcanic eruption 2000 years ago. The ash preserved the city, giving you a fascinating and unique glimpse back in time.

Santorini

As a member of the glorious Cyclades islands, Santorini 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. Here you can visit popular attractions, such as Akrotiri, and you will also have the opportunity to escape into the Greek vineyards to sample local wines.

Mykonos

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. You will love the beaches and the secret island coves, which you can discover on one of our sailing excursions, but there is more to the island than it being a sun-seeker's paradise - there are also many fascinating attractions, such as quaint windmills, Little Venice, the Armenistis Lighthouse and Tria Pigadia, and we can include tours of these famous attractions as optional extras.

Athens

No trip to Greece would be complete without a visit to the historic capital, which is revered worldwide for it ancient architecture and archeological heritage. Here you can discover the legends of the Greeks at the Acropolis of Athens on our special guided tour, or simply enjoy fun evenings out at traditional Greek restaurants.