2 Week Greece and Italy Tour Packages

Greece And Italy itineraries for 2 weeks

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• 14 Days in Southern Europe, incl. Rome and Athens

  Connect Italy and Greece through 14 days of cultural immersion. Visit Rome's Palatine Hill, Florence's Santa Croce, Venice's Palazzo dei Dogi, Meteora's monasteries, and Athens' Acropolis. Stay at carefully selected hotels like Bettoja Diana and Ilissos Athens.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Rome

    Start your journey in the Eternal City. Check into your hotel near the historic center on arrival day. For day two, get to the Colosseum by 8:30 AM to beat the crowds. Enter through the Gladiator's Gate for a special view of the arena floor. Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in the afternoon when the lighting is better for photos.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Florence & Tuscany

    Take the 1.5-hour high-speed train from Rome to Florence. Stay in the historic center to walk everywhere easily. Visit the Duomo and see Michelangelo's David at the Accademia. Plan a day trip to Siena and Montepulciano's wine country. Public trains to Siena run often and give you more freedom than tour buses.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Venice & Bologna

    Get to Bologna's food markets early. "The morning market in Quadrilatero is incredible - get there by 9 AM to watch locals haggle for the freshest tortellini." Head to Venice afterward. Stay in Mestre to save money. It's just 15 minutes by train to Venice. Get a vaporetto day pass to explore the canals.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Pompeii & Amalfi Coast

    Go back to Rome first, then take a guided trip to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. Bring water and sunscreen since Pompeii offers little shade. Pick the right side of the bus along the Amalfi Coast for the best views. Pack good walking shoes for Positano's steep streets.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Tirana & Ohrid

    Fly from Rome to Tirana. Visit the modern Skanderbeg Square to see how Albania has changed. Travel about 2.5 hours to Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia. Walk through the UNESCO old town. Take boat trips before 11 AM when the lake is calmest.

    
  • Days 11-12

    Meteora & Northern Greece

    Drive to Meteora's monasteries through northern Greece. One visitor noted: "Go early to Meteora - by 10 AM the summer heat makes climbing those steps much harder. Bring a light scarf for monastery visits." Visit Kastoria to see its Byzantine churches and lake views.

    
  • Days 13-14

    Athens

    Finish your trip in Athens. Visit the Acropolis early or late to avoid crowds. Book a hotel in the Plaka area for the best location near main sites. Visit the Acropolis Museum on Friday evening to skip the daytime heat and crowds.

    

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• 14 Days in Italy & Greece, incl. Rome and Athens

  Rich history unfolds over 12 days from Rome's Colosseum to Athens' Acropolis. The journey includes Florence, Venice, and a 3-day cruise to Mykonos and Santorini, featuring stays at 4-star hotels like Hotel St. Martin and Hotel Raffaello.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    Rome & Assisi

    Get settled with an airport transfer to your central Rome hotel. Start your first full day with a guided Colosseum tour at 8:30 AM before the crowds arrive. Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill afterward. On day 3, leave at 7:15 AM for medieval Assisi, followed by Siena's unique shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. "The Colosseum tour was incredibly majestic. Our guide brought ancient Rome to life with fascinating stories."

    
  • Days 4-5

    Florence & Bologna

    See Florence's Renaissance highlights including the Duomo and Michelangelo's "Gates of Paradise." Stop for lunch in Piazza Santa Croce. You can take an optional afternoon trip to Pisa. The next day takes you to Bologna to see its historic porticos and San Petronio Basilica. "The early mornings are tough but worth it - schedule afternoon activities for when the summer heat peaks."

    
  • Days 6-7

    Venice & Montepulciano

    Spend two days in Venice starting at St. Mark's Square and Doge's Palace. Try traditional cicchetti (Venetian tapas) with prosecco. Travel back through Tuscany's wine country with a stop in Montepulciano. "Venice was magical, but book water taxis in advance - the lines can be brutal in summer."

    
  • Days 8-9

    Athens

    Take a 2-hour flight to Athens to explore the Acropolis and Parthenon with a guide. Visit the modern Acropolis Museum which houses over 4,000 artifacts. "Start Acropolis visits early - the marble steps get slippery and hot by midday."

    
  • Days 10-14

    Greek Islands Cruise

    Take a 4-day cruise to Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, and Kusadasi (Turkey). "The cruise was perfectly timed after the busy city tours. Book an external cabin for better views - the $245 upgrade is worth it." The trip ends with a transfer to Athens airport.

    

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• 14 Day Italy and Greece Itinerary, incl. Rome and Athens

  This 14-day Italian-Greek adventure visits 8 major destinations, showcasing Rome's Vatican Museums, Florence's Renaissance art, Venice's canals, plus Meteora monasteries and Greek island cruise. Rated 4.8/5 by 50+ reviews.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    Rome & Vatican City

    Get to the Vatican Museums by 8:30 AM to beat the crowds. A recent visitor said: "The Vatican tour was incredible, but getting there early made all the difference in enjoying the Sistine Chapel without feeling rushed." Spend day 2 exploring St. Peter's Basilica and the Colosseum. You might want to book the special after-hours access to the Mouth of Truth at Santa Maria in Cosmedin for a less crowded experience.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Florence & Tuscany

    Take the quick 1.5-hour train to Florence. Start with the historic center and Duomo area. According to a local guide: "The best photos of Florence's cathedral are from Piazzale Michelangelo - go at sunset and bring a light jacket as it gets breezy up there." Your second day includes the Uffizi Gallery and an evening wine tasting in the Chianti countryside.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Venice & Transfer to Greece

    Visit St. Mark's Square before 9 AM to avoid crowds and heat. Start your Murano island visit with morning glassblowing demonstrations when the furnaces are first lit. Save your gondola ride for evening when the lighting is perfect for photos. On day 6, catch your flight from Milan to Athens. Book an afternoon departure to skip the morning traffic.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Meteora & Delphi

    Head north to see Meteora's monasteries. Wear shoes with good grip since the stone steps can be slippery. Visit the Temple of Apollo at Delphi in the morning before the strong afternoon sun. One visitor noted: "The view over the valley from Delphi at sunset was breathtaking - worth staying until closing time."

    
  • Day 9

    Athens

    Start your Acropolis visit at 8 AM before the crowds and heat pick up. Spend the hot afternoon in the air-conditioned Acropolis Museum. For dinner, try the local tavernas in the Plaka neighborhood where you will find authentic Greek food away from tourist spots.

    
  • Days 10-14

    Greek Island Cruise

    Your cruise visits Mykonos, Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini. Bring an umbrella for shade in Ephesus. Book the Oia sunset tour in Santorini early. As one traveler shared: "The view of the caldera at sunset was worth every penny, but book early as it sells out fast."

    

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