Echoes of Empires: A 14-Day Journey Through the Ancient Worlds of Italy and Greece
Walk in the Footsteps of Legends on a Historian-Led Exploration from Rome to Delphi and the Peloponnese
General Trip Information
Trip duration : 14 days
Available Dates : Best time to travel
Destinations : Rome, Naples, Athens, Delphi, Peloponnese
Starting From : STARTING PRICE PER PERSON (BASED ON 2 GUESTS)
Step into the footsteps of emperors, philosophers, and visionaries with this 14-day cultural journey through Italy and Greece. Tailored for history lovers, this experience unlocks legendary cities, myth-laced landscapes, and archaeological treasures with private expert guides who bring the past vividly to life. From the marble forums of Rome to the oracle temples of Delphi and the battlefield of Thermopylae, this trip reveals the deeper layers of two civilizations that shaped the world, while giving you time to breathe, reflect, and fall in love with the beauty that endures.
- Day 1Rome
Arrive in Rome and settle into a centrally located boutique hotel. Join your archaeologist for an in-depth tour of the Colosseum (including the underground), Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Explore the Pantheon, Capitoline Museums, and Jewish Ghetto. Enjoy a classical walking tour by night ending with dinner in Trastevere.
- Day 2Naples
Travel by high-speed train to Naples. Visit the National Archaeological Museum with a curated tour focused on Roman daily life. Evening at leisure with views of Mount Vesuvius.
- Day 3Pompeii and Herculaneum
Private full-day tour of both ancient cities with a licensed archaeologist. Enjoy lunch at a winery on the slopes of Vesuvius. Optional visit to Oplontis or Boscoreale if desired.
- Day 4Athens Arrival
Fly to Athens and transfer to your hotel in Plaka. Walk through the Old City at golden hour. Dinner with views of the Acropolis.
- Day 5Athens In Depth
Begin with a private guided tour of the Acropolis, Museum, and Agora. Follow with a second day exploring Hadrian’s Library, the Roman Forum, Temple of Zeus, and Benaki Museum. Optional Byzantine Athens extension.
- Day 6Delphi
Travel with a classical scholar to Delphi and explore the Sanctuary of Apollo, Temple of Athena Pronaia, and the museum. Overnight in Delphi.
- Day 7Thermopylae and Thebes
Scenic private road trip with historical commentary. Stop at the Leonidas monument, battlefield site, and museum. Continue to the Peloponnese for overnight in Nafplio
- Day 8Mycenae and Epidaurus
Visit the citadel of Agamemnon, the Treasury of Atreus, and the ancient theater of Epidaurus with your expert guide. Enjoy lunch in a traditional seaside village.
- Day 9Corinth and Return to Athens
Stop at ancient Corinth and the Corinth Canal before returning to Athens. Final dinner at a rooftop terrace with full-circle views of the monuments you explored
- Day 10Departure
Private transfer to Athens International Airport for your departure.
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