Italy and Greece
Italy and Greece via Brindisi

Rome – Sorrento – Capri – Pompeii – Olympia – Mycenae – Epidaurus – Athens
Visit two countries where the blood of the world's mightiest empires still runs red and pure in its citizens. The greatest artists of the world display their works for your eyes to see. Craftsmen dead for 2,000 years come to life again as you marvel at the results of their toil.
-- Immerse yourself in Italy and then Greece for an adventure to remember --

Day 1 We arrange the flight to Rome.

Day 2 Arrival Rome. Transfer to hotel and time to relax in "The Eternal City". Step out for a stroll this evening.

Day 3 Rome. A guided city tour will familiarize us with some of this city's treasures. See St. Peter's Basilica, the Forum, and the Colosseum, This afternoon we visit the Appian Way, Catacombs, Spanish Steps and the Pantheon as well as one of the many Piazzas to sample Italian Cuisine. Rome has many beguiling charms.

Day 4 We depart Rome and drive South to the Bay of Naples and the city of Sorrento. We are transported across the bay to the famous Isle of Capri. Here we visit the Blue Grotto, weather permitting, and Capri Village. We enjoy time to stroll before crossing once more to Sorrento. Tonight we enjoy a lively dance performance of "Tarantella".

Day 5 Adriatic Sea Crossing. This morning we visit the fabled city of Pompeii, whose life was "flamed out" by Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago. The excavations have uncovered a large part of the city allowing us to view day to day life of Romans eons ago. Visit Patrician homes, baths and commercial districts (perhaps Villa dei Misteri). Our journey continues to the Italian Adriatic Port of Brindisi. Board our ship in the evening bound for magical Greece.

Day 6 Disembark from our ferry & board our motorcoach for a pleasant journey to Olympia where we stop for the night. The following day learn about how the Olympics were very different than today! You will be very surprised to find out that women were not allowed to view or participate and uniforms were very different.

Day 7 Tolon. Arise and Shine. Visits the wonders of the city that gave the world the Olympics. In ancient times women were not only barred from participating in the Olympics but were not allowed to watch the games either! Visit the ruins of the Temple of Zeus before driving through rugged terrain via Tripolis to Tolon.

Day 8 On to the impressive ruins of Mycenae. Under the famed Lion's Gate we travel into the fortified town. Our tour continues to the theater of Epidaurus, one of the marvels of ancient Greece It is so acoustically perfect a whisper can be heard from the orchestra by any of the 14,000 seats. Cross the Corinthian Canal to Athens.

Day 9 Our hosts will treat us to the sights and sounds that make Athens an incredible destination. We visit the Parthenon's crowning beauty atop the Acropolis, the Erectheum, Temple of Zeus, Royal Palace and Royal Guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Nearby is the Plaka, National Gardens and Syntagma Square. What a day!

Day 10 Say goodbye to new friends & depart Athens for our flight. Can't wait to get those pictures developed!

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