Mediterranean tour - Italy & Greece
Mediterranean tour - Italy & Greece
Mediterranean tour - Italy & Greece
10 Days Starting in Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy and ending in Athens, Greece
Visiting: Venice, Rome, Thera, Athens
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TH001
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
2 - 10
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Stand where the gladiators once stood in Rome’s Colosseum & be awed by the architecture, art & piety in Vatican City. Tuck in Pizzas, have a Gelato & wash it down with fine Italian wine. Get enrapt in the scenic beauty along the cliff with sea of blue-domed houses in Santorini. Finish off this tour in Athens from where you can easily connect to an international flight back home.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Venice Arrival
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
On arrival at Venice airport, transfer to your hotel and check-in. Rest of the day at leisure to soak-in the Italian atmosphere – roam around, admire local architecture, do some curio shopping, visit a local cafe. Overnight at your hotel in Venice.
Day 2 : Venice - Gondola Ride & Local Sightseeing
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel, followed by a Gondola ride on the Grand Canal - pass through the Rialto Bridge to arrive at the St. Mark's Square that is dominated by the 11th-century architectural masterpiece of St Mark's Basilica & the 98.6 meters (323 feet) tall Bell Tower. After lunch, set off on a guided tour of the historic center of Venice through the St. Mark's Basilica, the Bell Tower, the Doge’s Palace, & the Bridge of Sighs among other sights. Skip the line access to both St. Mark's Basilica & Doge’s Palace. Overnight at your hotel in Venice.
Day 3 : Venice At Leisure (Optional Tour)
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure to explore on your own, be it the waterways of the historic aspects of the city. Recommended visiting the charming islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Option to add on this half-day tour which includes a visit to a 12th-century church (known for detailed mosaics), a glassblowing workshop, colorful fishermen’s homes & getting your hands on souvenirs including some intricate lacework. ($44 per person)
Overnight at your hotel in Venice.
Day 4 : Venice To Rome By Train
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel. Depending upon train departure time, transfer to train station to catch your train to Rome. On arrival in the city, scoot to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure, to soak in the Italian ambience. Overnight at your hotel in Rome.
Day 5 : Rome Sightseeing
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel, followed by a tour of this historic city. Visit ancient sites starting with the once-grand Colosseum amphitheater that has hosted many ceremonies and events including savage gladiatorial contests. Its significance and architectural importance are such that it is counted as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. At Circus Maximus, movie lovers can re-live Ben Hur by imagining the famous chariot race. Then soak in the historic ambience and architecture at Plaza Venezia, which is a central hub of the city. Later indulge in some shopping near the Spanish Steps, and make a wish for more wonderful times at the famous Trevi Fountain. Overnight at your hotel in Rome.
Day 6 : Rome - Vatican
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast this morning, visit the Vatican and beat the crowds with skip the line access. The highlights of the tour are the magnificent frescos in the Sistine Chapel and the imposing St. Peter’s Basilica - that is regarded as one of the holiest Catholic shrines. Even if you are not the pious kind, the sacred ambience, reverence of devotees and the astonishing architecture will surely mesmerize and captivate you. Rest of the day at leisure to explore on your own – perhaps walk through the old town - see the Pantheon, and we suggest you spend some time lingering at Piazza Navona nearby. Overnight at your hotel in Rome.
Day 7 : Rome To Santorini Flight
Location: Thera
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, We transfer you to the airport to catch a flight to Santorini. On arrival at Santorini airport, We will transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure to roam around & spend your time admiring the most scenic Island. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 8 : Santorini Boat Tour With Lunch, Sunset At Oia
Location: Thera
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, head for the tour of Caldera volcano. The tour is by boat on the natural lake formed around a volcanic area. The tour includes a local lunch, & just to make it special you have lunch on the boat itself! Later head to scenic Oia town, ending the tour while witnessing a picture-perfect sunset. After the tour, return to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Santorini.
Day 9 : Santorini Day At Leisure To Explore Fira
Location: Thera
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel, followed by a day at leisure to explore Fira town. Overnight at your hotel in Santorini.
Day 10 : Santorini To Athens And Onwards/Return
Location: Athens
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel. We transfer you to the airport for flight to Athens. Invariably a late flight in the evening will better connect to the flight coming in from Santorini. Its time to say good bye, like all good things come to an end so does this tour.
What's Included
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Accommodation
3 nights in Venice at a 4 Star hotel 3 nights in Rome at a 4 Star hotel 3 nights in Santorini at a 4 Star hotel
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Additional Services
INTERNAL FLIGHTS: Venice - Santorini Santorini - Athens
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Venice Airport to the Venice hotel Rome hotel to the Rome Airport Santorini Airport to the hotel in Santorini Santorini hotel to the Santorini Airport
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Fully Guided
Local Representations
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Meals
9 Breakfasts 1 Lunch 1 Afternoon of unlimited drinks
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Transport
Train Venice to Rome
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Add the following services from $299 per person
Additional 2 night in Athens Athens city tour 2 way airport - hotel - airport transfers in Athens
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Customer Service
Instant chat connectivity 24/7 during tour operation
What's Not Included
Optional Extras
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Add the following services from $299 per person.
Additional 2 night in Athens Athens city tour 2 way airport - hotel - airport transfers in Athens
Mode of Transport
Vans, Mini Buses, Air plane, Catamaran, Train
Accommodation
Very well connected 4 Star accommodation is used with 75%+ positive TripAdvisor reviews. Some upgrades are also given as and when a better star category hotel pitches to take the room nights at a 4 Star's price.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4 Stars with 75%+ Positive reviews on TripAdvisor
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
10, on certain excursions like catamaran it can exceed to about 16
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Are flights included in this tour?
Within Europe flights are included
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, You will be sent a Service Summary, detailed vouchers & an operations group Whatsapp invite 3-4 Weeks prior to the departure
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, We have mentioned the Solo traveler supplement
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes, Majorly english speaking countries
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We still operate.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, more often than not at better prices than what you see online
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
yes
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What happens if my arrival flight is late ?
We will be tracking your arrival flight number if we are given one and will re-organize the arrival transfer without any cost to you, however if the flight number changes and we are informed with less than 36 hours to your original flight arrival time, we will have to book you a new transfer at a cost to yourself.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Travel companions will mostly be from English speaking countries, you could opt for a Semi-Private or a Private option which will only be a little more should you want to keep a level of privacy.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Depending on the holiday chosen and unless specified otherwise, - 30 days or more before holiday start date the changes can be done without a fee from Wanderful Holidays however any fee charged by train / ferry / airline companies will have to be passed onto the guest plus any price difference for the newly chosen date. - 29 days and upto 15 days before holiday start date, there will be an administration fee of $75 per person in addition to the above mentioned charges Inside of 15 days changes may not be possible, however we will try all possible to make changes happen in the most cost effective and a transparent way.
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We haven't heard about your company ?
We are a young travel start up in the United States registered with Seller of Travel California and American Society of Travel Advisors. We recommend that you visit our Trustpilot page should you want to see our credentials in terms of operating tours that we do. https://www.trustpilot.com/review/wanderfulholidays.com
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, All the hotels we deal with in every country meet the local health & safety norms, Also they are a part of the worldwide star category program. Besides our team takes extreme care in choosing the hotels which have no less than 70%+ recommendations on TripAdvisor.
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What happens if my flight / cruise / ferry coach / train is arriving the start city a day or few days prior ?
We can organize pre-tour stays at competitive prices and can reschedule your transfers too accordingly.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes we do, with accommodation on private basis for which a supplement will be applicable, all other services are shared like transfers and excursions with a group so as the costs are not astronomically high for single share option.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
In certain cases, yes. You will need to ask one of our operators about the specific tour and a specific departure date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a service confirmation summary in 24-72 working hours after a booking is confirmed & detailed vouchers 3-4 weeks before the tour start date which will have all local emergency numbers as well as an invite to a whatsapp group for 24/7 chat support handled by our operations team.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
4 years and a few months, no qualms in showcasing ourselves as a young & a vibrant company with a lot of energy, with top priority being care for our customers which can be seen in the reviews our guests leave for us on www.trustpilot.com
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