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11-Day Complete Greece with Puglia and Campania
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Duration: 11 days
Language: English; Spanish
Itinerary
Day 1:Athens
Welcome to your tour. You will be transferred to the hotel and have free time. In the afternoon, you will receive information either directly or through the information board located at the hotel reception.
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Athens, GreeceOne of the oldest cities in the world, Athenian history spans more than three millennia, and served as the foundation for much of modern Western culture. Ancient monuments like the Parthenon have been standing for thousands of years.
Day 2:Athens
We'll embark on a city tour of Athens with a local guide, visiting landmarks such as the Presidential Mansion, the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held, the National Library, and the bustling squares of the city center. We'll also explore the newer neighborhoods that developed after the 2004 Olympic Games. The tour will conclude at the Acropolis (admission not included). In the evening, we'll provide a transfer to the historical neighborhood of Plaka, renowned for its charming Greek tavernas and opportunities to immerse yourself in the rich folklore of this country.
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Athens, GreeceOne of the oldest cities in the world, Athenian history spans more than three millennia, and served as the foundation for much of modern Western culture. Ancient monuments like the Parthenon have been standing for thousands of years.
Day 3:Athens - Kamena Vourla - Kalambaka(290 km)
We'll depart early in the morning towards northern Greece, stopping at Kamena Vourla, a charming seaside tourist hub surrounded by stunning landscapes. We'll then proceed north, stopping at the Thermopylae Mountain Pass, the historic site of the famous battle. Next, we'll visit Kastraki, a picturesque village with beautiful views of the entire valley, where you'll have free time for lunch. Afterward, we'll explore the Meteora, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admission to one of its renowned monasteries is included. Dinner will be provided in Kalabaka.
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Athens, GreeceOne of the oldest cities in the world, Athenian history spans more than three millennia, and served as the foundation for much of modern Western culture. Ancient monuments like the Parthenon have been standing for thousands of years.
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Kamena Vourla, GreeceKamena Vourla is a pretty tourist centre by the sea amidst magnificent countryside.
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Kalambaka, GreeceKalambaka is a town and a municipality in the Trikala regional unit, part of Thessaly in Greece. The town is situated at the foot of the Meteora peaks.
Day 4:Kalambaka - Delphi - Athens(275 km)
We'll journey south through the Thessaly region, where you'll experience stunning landscapes, before reaching Delphi. Here, we'll explore the exquisite archaeological site overlooking the Gulf of Corinth, with breathtaking views. There will be time for lunch. Following that, we'll head to the Hosios Loukas Monastery, renowned as one of the most beautiful Byzantine monasteries in Greece and a World Heritage Site. Its magnificent 11th-century mosaics are truly remarkable. We'll then continue our journey towards Athens, arriving in the evening.
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Delphi, GreeceIt occupies an impressive site on the south-western slope of Mount Parnassus, overlooking the coastal plain to the south and the valley of Phocis. It is now an extensive archaeological site with a small modern town of the same name nearby. It is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in having had a phenomenal influence in the ancient world.
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Athens, GreeceOne of the oldest cities in the world, Athenian history spans more than three millennia, and served as the foundation for much of modern Western culture. Ancient monuments like the Parthenon have been standing for thousands of years.
Day 5:Athens - Corinth - Poros - Epidaurus - Nafplio(308 km)
After breakfast, we set out for the PELOPONNESE PENINSULA, renowned for its history, landscapes, picturesque towns, and archaeological sites. We make a brief stop at the CORINTH CANAL, which links the Aegean Sea with the Ionian and is famous for its impressive rock walls.Next, we visit one of the most charming islands near the Peloponnese. From the small port of Galatas, we take a ferry that brings us in just 15 minutes to the island of Poros, a delightful destination full of tourist life, with old houses climbing up to the Clock Tower. Free time to stroll and have lunch.After lunch, we return to the mainland and travel through beautiful hilly landscapes to the ancient Theater of Epidaurus (admission included), where we'll have time to explore this magnificently preserved structure. Built 2,400 years ago, with a capacity of up to 14,000 spectators, it is still in use today.We then continue on to NAFPLIO, a charming coastal city dominated by its citadel and Venetian fortress. Free time to stroll. Dinner included.
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Athens, GreeceOne of the oldest cities in the world, Athenian history spans more than three millennia, and served as the foundation for much of modern Western culture. Ancient monuments like the Parthenon have been standing for thousands of years.
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Corinth, GreeceAn ancient city which is located in south-central Greece.
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Poros, GreeceJust a stone's throw from Athens, Poros is a serene and green island eager to reveal its secrets. Discover the beaches, temples and lemon groves of Poros.
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Epidaurus, GreeceA small city in ancient Greece, known for its sanctuary situated about five miles (8 km) from the town, as well as its theater, which is once again in use today.
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Nafplio, GreeceNafplio, a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece, is a popular tourist destination with beautiful beaches and a vibrant cultural center. Visitors often visit Acronauplia (the oldest part of the city), Plateia Syntagmatos (Constitution Square) and town fortifications like Palamidi and Bourtzi.
Day 6:Nafplio - Tripoli - Olympia - Patras(173 km)
We'll journey across the mountains of the Peloponnese hinterland to Tripoli, the capital of the Arcadia region. There will be free time to explore Areos Square with its cafes and restaurants. Afterward, we'll continue to Olympia, where we'll visit the Archaeological Site (ticket and guided tour included). This is where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC, attracting athletes from across Greece and its colonies. The most impressive landmarks here include the Temple of Zeus, the Stadium, the Gymnasium, and the Arena. Our next destination will be Patras, Greece's third-largest city. It's a bustling port city overlooked by a medieval fortress, home to Greece's largest cathedral, a significant pilgrimage site, along with the nearby old church of St. Andrew. Dinner will be included.
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Tripoli, GreeceTripoli was established in the beginning of 14th century and until the end of 19th century it was called Tripolitsa (Ntropolitsa). It is a city known for its important part in the modern history of Greece. Many different invaders such as Venetians and Turks left their marks on the city.
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Olympia, GreeceA small town in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, famous for the nearby archaeological site of the same name, which was a major Panhellenic religious sanctuary of ancient Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held.
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Patras, GreecePatra (or Patras) is the third largest town in Greece and one of the biggest ports of the country. It is a town with a rich history and has many monuments, such as the Medieval Castle, the Roman Odeon and the large church of Saint Andrew.
Day 7:Patras - Igoumenitsa - Brindisi(502 km)
After breakfast, we'll cross the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, a spectacular suspension bridge that connects the Peloponnese with the Greek mainland. We'll travel through the regions of Central Greece and Epirus. Upon arrival in Igoumenitsa, a port town, there will be time for a stroll before boarding the modern ferry at 02:00 p.m. to sail across the Ionian Sea to Italy. We'll reach Brindisi by the end of the day, around 09:00 p.m., where we'll spend the night.
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Igoumenitsa, GreeceIgoumenitsa is a major port city in northwestern Greece, serving as a key gateway to the Ionian Islands and Italy. It features a scenic coastline and is an important transportation hub.
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Igumenitsa - Brindisi FerryA ferry service connecting the port of Igoumenitsa in Greece with Brindisi in Italy, providing a vital maritime link across the Ionian Sea for both vehicles and passengers.
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Brindisi, ItalyBrindisi is a major port city in southeastern Italy on the Adriatic Sea. Known for its maritime history, charming old town, and ferry connections to Greece, it serves as a key transportation hub in the Apulia region.
Day 8:Brindisi - Alberobello - Matera - Naples(401 km)
Today, we'll visit two extraordinary and authentic towns. Our first stop will be Alberobello, famous for its unique conical-shaped houses known as trulli. These distinctive structures, with their stacked stone roofs, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and represent a remarkable example of Italian rural architecture. Next, we'll head to Matera, located in the Basilicata region, renowned for its ancient historic center and the Sassi di Matera-a complex of ancient dwellings and buildings carved into the rock, dating back thousands of years. Not only is it a World Heritage Site, but also one of the oldest continuously inhabited human settlements in the world. In the afternoon, after enjoying an included lunch in Matera, we'll continue our journey through Basilicata and Campania, taking in the beautiful mountain landscapes. We'll arrive in Naples by evening, where you'll have free time to explore.
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Alberobello, ItalyA small town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy. It has 10 735 inhabitants and is famous for its unique trullo buildings. The trulli of Alberobello have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996.
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Matera, ItalyThis area has been settled since the Paleolithic era. Its town center, known as the Sassi, is home to a system of caves that have been used as housing for thousands of years.
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Naples, Italyis the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy, after Rome and Milan. In 2015, around 975,260 people lived within the city's administrative limits.
Day 9:Naples - Capri - Sorrento - Salerno(99 km)
After breakfast, we'll head to the port of Naples to board a ferry to the Island of Capri, where we recommend taking the funicular up to Capri town to stroll around and enjoy the stunning views. After lunch, we'll reboard and head to Sorrento, a charming tourist town nestled at the base of a cliff, where you'll have free time to wander. Our journey will then take us to the Gulf of Salerno, where we'll stay in the city of Salerno.
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Capri, ItalyCapri is an island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrentine Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples in the Campania region of Italy. The main town Capri that is located on the island shares the name. It has been a resort since the time of the Roman Republic.
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Sorrento, ItalyThis Italian town overlooking the Bay of Naples is a popular tourist destination. It has been settled since Roman times and been visited by many famous writers like Lord Byron, Henrik Ibsen, and John Keats.
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Salerno, Italy
Day 10:Salerno - Pompeii - Naples - Cassino - Rome(246 km)
We'll begin our day with a visit to Pompeii, where you'll have the chance to admire the remains of this ancient Roman city, buried by the ashes of Mount Vesuvius (tickets and guided tour included). Afterward, we'll head to Naples, one of Italy's most captivating cities and among the oldest continuously inhabited areas in Europe. The historic quarter of Naples, one of the largest in Europe, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have time to explore and enjoy lunch. We'll then continue to Cassino, where you can visit the breathtaking abbey, the site of one of World War II's fiercest battles. Our journey will conclude in Rome, arriving in the evening.
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Pompeii, ItalyPompeii is a vast archaeological site in southern Italy's Campania region. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried in meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 C.E.
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Naples, Italyis the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy, after Rome and Milan. In 2015, around 975,260 people lived within the city's administrative limits.
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Cassino, ItalyA historic gateway to Lazioâs WWII sites and the Abbey of Montecassino, rebuilt after fierce battles. Explore ancient Roman ruins at Casinum, then savor local olive oil and wines. A blend of solemn history and lush countryside!
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Rome, ItalyThe history of this amazing city spans more than two and a half thousand years. It is one of the most historic places on the planet Earth, and it's artistic and cultural contributions have colored global development.
Day 11:Rome
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
Includes arrival transfer
City tour in: Athens, Pompeii
Evening transfer: Plaka neighborhood in Athens
Ticket admission: Meteora Monastery, Delfos Archeological Site; Hosios Loukas Monastery , Greek Theater of Epidaurus , Olympia Archaeological Site with local guide , Pompeii
Ferry: Igumenitsa (GR) / Brindisi (IT), Naples/ Capri/ Sorrento
1 Lunch Included in: Matera
3 dinner included in: Kalambaka, Nafplio, Patras
Price Excludes
Optional items
Personal expenses