Rome, Pompeii, Bay of Naples, Sorrento, Isle of Capri, Olympia, Delphi, Athens
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Rome.
Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights) Welcome to Rome, the capital of Italy and the Eternal City! After check-in time to relax before meeting your Tour Director this afternoon for a Welcome Drink with your fellow travelers. Tonight, why not join in with the Romans on their evening ‘passeggiata’?
Hotel: Aran Mantegna
Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Our morning guided sightseeing tour, using the audio system, includes a visit of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. Then we cross the Tiber for views of the Forum and the Circus Maximus, scene of chariot races in the past, plus a visit to the mighty Colosseum. This evening, why not enjoy a concert of Italian music over dinner? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 4 - Rome – Pompeii – Bay of Naples (2 nights) We drive south today into the Lazio region and past the Abbey of Monte Cassino, scene of fierce fighting during the Second World War, into the fertile land of the Campania. Here we visit the excavations of the town of Pompeii on our guided walking tour using our audio system. When the town was engulfed by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 – it was literally petrified into the incredible testimony of Roman life it affords us today. Soon we arrive at our hotel in the Bay of Naples – in the shadow of the now dormant volcano. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Grand Hotel La Medusa
Day 5 - Bay of Naples – Sorrento - Excursion to Capri We drive to Sorrento for an orientation of the resort and visit to the inlaid wood workshop to see how some of the local crafts are produced. Then to the port of Sorrento to embark on our cruise to the Isle of Capri. We ascend by funicular through lemon trees and olive groves to the Piazzetta in Capri town where we will enjoy a walking tour, which will take us to admire breathtaking views over the Faraglioni rocks before we return to the mainland. Tonight we enjoy a delicious home cooked dinner in a family run restaurant, high above the Bay of Naples and surrounded by the lemon groves. (Buffet breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
Day 6 - Bay of Naples – Brindisi – At Sea Today our journey takes us past Salerno and Potenza to continue east to the port of Brindisi. Here we board our overnight ferry for Patras in Greece and tomorrow our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure to us all! (Buffet breakfast)
Day 7 - At Sea – Patras – Olympia We cross the Ionian Sea, arriving in the Greek port of Patras in the morning. Then we join our coach for the journey to Olympia where we will visit the world’s oldest Olympic Stadium, where the first Olympic games took place in 776 BC, plus the Temples of Zeus and Hera. Tonight we will ‘join the Gods’ for dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Amalia
Day 8 - Olympia – Delphi Today we make our way back to Patras and then enjoy a pretty drive to Delphi where, as part of our guided walking tour, we consult the famous Oracle and predict the future! Then we walk the Sacred Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit this ancient archeological site. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Amalia
Day 9 - Delphi – Athens (2 nights) This morning we travel past Thebes, birthplace of Oedipus, and on to Athens for our three-night stay. On arrival, our sightseeing tour includes a walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. We also see the Agora where Socrates taught, plus the Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, before heading to the stadium built for the first modern Olympic Games, which were held in 1896. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Classical Athens Imperial
Day 10 - Athens at leisure The day is yours to enjoy and tonight we get together with our Tour Director and our traveling companions for a special Farewell Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Day 11 - Athens – USA This morning after breakfast, bid farewell to our Tour Director and new–found friends as our vacation comes to an end. There are airport transfers available, conditions apply. Or you may choose to join a 3-day or one of the 7-day cruises. (Buffet breakfast)
Free airport transfers: Transfers on Day 2 at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day to Athens Airport will be provided on scheduled departure dates.
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Rome: Views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.
Pompeii: A guided tour of the excavations.
Sorrento: Orientation tour plus witness the art of inlaid woodwork.
Isle of Capri: Orientation of this charming Isle includes the Piazzetta and funicular to Capri town.
Olympia: Visit the Olympic Stadium and the Temples of Zeus and Hera.
Delphi: Visit the home of the Oracle.
Athens: Sightseeing featuring the Acropolis and Parthenon plus the Royal Palace and Hadrian’s Arch.
Dining Highlights
9 hot buffet breakfasts
3 three-course dinners
‘Be My Guest’ speciality dinner with wine of local produce in restaurant on local working lemon farm
Farewell Dinner with wine in Athens
14 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
A qualified local city guide in Rome, Pompeii, Olympia, Delphi and Athens.
Cruise to the Isle of Capri.
Overnight cruise from Brindisi to Patras.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 11.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.
Airport Transfers
London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
Unless otherwise noted, fares do not include all applicable taxes, charges and government imposed fees. Click here for more information on air fees and taxes.
