Travelers can choose their own departure date and city, but the Rome and Athens by Air tour begins in Athens, one of Greece's oldest and most important cities. You have the opportunity to visit many of Athens' best-known sites, as well as arrange additional day trips, swimming, snorkeling and kayaking. Cycling and hiking are local favorites, and the city offers a vast selection of museums, galleries and live entertainment venues. You will spend three nights at each location, time to experience a variety of entertainment, activities and sightseeing options. As of May 2010, the Rome and Athens by Air trip starts at $1,230 per person, and includes airfare, daily breakfast and all accommodations.
Rome and Athens by Air
European Destinations
1629 K St. N.W.
Suite 604
Washington, DC 20006
877-267-2247
europeandestinations.com
Presented by Greece Tour Expert, highlights is a 10-day trip that provides an overview of the best of both countries. You arrive in Athens and visit the islands of Mykonos and Santorini before returning to the mainland in the departure city of Rome. The tour starts at about $1,340 per person as of May 2010, and includes airfare, daily breakfasts and accommodations. Included are entrance fees to scheduled tourist spots, as well as airport transfers and transportation between locations.
Highlights of Greece and Italy
Abide-i Hurriyet Cad. Dilek
Apt. No:73/3 Sisli
Istanbul, Turkey 34363
800-3432143
greecetourexpert.com
A 16-day trek that begins in Athens,The Best of Italy and Greece tour provides an in-depth visit to mainland Greece, and some of Italy's greatest cities. As of May 2010, the cost of the trip starts at $2,979 and varies depending on departure city and time of year. The tour opens in Rome with a welcome dinner and guided visit to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel before moving onto Pisa and Florence for guided walking tours and views of Signoria Square. Next up is a private boat ride and guided walking tour of Venice before moving onto Olympia, Delphi and Athens. The cost of the tour does not include airfare, but includes accommodations, daily buffet breakfast, tour guides and entrance fees to all scheduled stops, as well as city-to-city transportation.
The Best of Italy and Greece
Globus Journeys
5301 South Federal Circle
Littleton, CO 80123
866-755-8581
globusjourneys.com
