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Day 1:
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Arrival. Transfer to the hotel.
Welcome to Europe!!!. On arrival at the airport we shall be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. You can enjoy free time until your tour starts, information about the meeting place and start time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.
Welcome to Europe!!!. On arrival at the airport we shall be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. You can enjoy free time until your tour starts, information about the meeting place and start time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.
IMPORTANT - IF YOU REQUESTED ADDITIONAL NIGHTS on arrival at the hotel you will have your booking made but the guide of your trip will normally not arrive until the start of the included activities. YOUR TIME BEFORE THIS MOMENT IS THEREFORE FREE. At your hotel they can help you with all the information you need.
NB: The schedules you will find in this itinerary are approximate. The guide, depending on the situation and in order to improve the development of the circuit, may adjust the schedules.
Day 2: Rome.-
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour of Rome and Vatican City. Transfer to Trastevere neigborhood.
In the morning, we have a 2 hrs scenic tour of the city, which will be a great introduction to “The Eternal city”. In the panoramic you will know the ancient Rome called Imperial Rome: Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Piazza di Venezia with its monument to Italian unification, Quirinal Hill with the Palace of the President of the Republic, Marcelo Theater, Capitol Hill, Roman Forums , Circus Maximus, Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin with the mouth of truth, Republican Temple, Termas de Caracalla, Aureliana Wall, Basilica di Santa María Maggiore and Archbasilica of St. Johm Lateran, Church of Santa María in Dominica (Navicella), Cestia Pyramid , San Paolo Gate, Lungo Tevere avenue with the Jewish synagogue of Babylonian style, Tiberina Island in front of the Castel St. Angelo. This tour ends at St. Peter´s Square in the Vatican. The Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays, so, if you are interested, we recommend you to do it at this time. Free afternoon.
18.30 hrs.- In the evening we provide transport to the Trastevere area, where you will find restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese and international food. Return to hotel.
Day 3: Rome.-
Free day in the city of Rome, the "Eternal City". You can take the opportunity to visit one of the oldest cities in Europe.
Day 4: Rome - Loreto - Ancona - Ferry.
Total distance covered: 330 km.
Scenery: Stunning mountain landscapes
crossing the Apennine Mountains.
Note: We recommend that you carry
only essentials for this night on the overnight ferry. Please pack your bag
with the things you will need (so that the large suitcases can be left in the
luggage compartment of the coach).
07:30 hrs – Rome –Departure. We cross the Apennines. Beautiful
mountainous landscapes.
11:30 hrs – Loreto –Arrival. Time to visit the “Holy
House of Loreto” shrine (according to the tradition, this is the site that the
Virgin Mary was brought by Saint John) and the beautiful historic centre.
12:30 hrs – Loreto – Departure.
13:15 hrs – Ancona –Arrival. Tour round this port
city.
15:30 hrs – Ancona– Embarkation (our ship’s departure is
scheduled for 17:30 hrs; the timetable is subject to changes). Night-time
crossing. The ferry used is large and modern and comes equipped with every
comfort. Breakfast is not included on this day. Accommodation in double cabins
with bathroom.
Note: Due to Greece´s current situation or for reasons beyond Europamundo´s
control, the Ancona- Igoumenitsa ferry may be cancelled. In this case, the
itinerary is normally adjusted so that we either leave via a ferry with a
similar route, timetable and standard, or we fly from Rome to Athens and, from
there, we travel to Kalabaka/Meteoras.
Day 5: Igoumenitsa - Ioannina - Kalabaka.
Total distance covered: 260 km.
Scenery: High mountains in the north
of Greece. Small villages. Spectacular landscapes of Meteoras. We shall visit
the Meteoras Valley, stopping at the most important Orthodox monasteries and
visiting one of them. Wear suitable clothing (women will have to put on skirts
that will be given out on arrival at the monastery). Bring comfortable footwear
for the ascent to the monastery. –
10:00 hrs Igoumenitsa –Arrival of boat at the port
(timings may vary)-. We travel through the north of Greece, between spectacular
mountains.
11:30 hrs Ioannina –Arrival. Free time to stroll around
this historic walled city on the shores of a beautiful lake. We discover an
area of Greece that contains many reminders of the Ottoman (Turkish) Era, such
as the minarets of the ancient mosques. We provide a boat tour to the island
situated in the lake. Time seems to be at a standstill in this place which has
no cars. We recommend eating in one of the small restaurants on the island. You
will be able to visit one of the small monasteries or the museum dedicated to
the architects of Greek independence. Return by boat to Ioannina.
14:00 hrs –Ioannina –Departure. Continue
through the Balkan mountains.
16:15 hrs - Meteoras –Arrival. We start our journey
amid the fantastic landscapes of Meteoras that house monasteries that are
literally “hanging” onto the rocks. We shall visit one of these breathtaking
monasteries (admission not included), catching glimpses of the other
monasteries that are “hanging” onto the rocks.
Note: The visit to the monasteries in Meteoras may be made on Wednesday
morning, depending on the timetable of the ferry that morning (this service is
sometimes delayed).
Dinner and accommodation in Kalabaka, a small city in the centre of the
Meteoras region.
Day 6: Kalabaka - Delphi - Athens.-
Total distance covered: 410 km.
08:00 hrs - Kalabaka –Departure-. Journey through Thessaly towards central Greece. Spectacular countryside above the sea on arrival in Delphi.
Scenery: Attractive Mediterranean
landscapes. Very beautiful countryside in the Delphi region.
08:00 hrs - Kalabaka –Departure-. Journey through Thessaly towards central Greece. Spectacular countryside above the sea on arrival in Delphi.
12.00 hrs - Delphi –Arrival-. Time to visit the
beautiful archaeological site that dominates the Gulf of Corinth, a place that
abounds with magic. Time for lunch.
15:00 hrs - Delphi –Departure-. Journey through
the mountains, Mount Parnassus dominates the landscape.
18.15 hrs Athens –Arrival. On arrival, in the evening, we include transportation to the Plaka area, a historic neighbourhood that is
bursting with life, shops and small restaurants along its passageways and
squares. Our guide will propose attending a folkloric show.
Day 7: Athens.
TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour in Athens.
Free time during the day to walk around and discover unforgettable places.
Day 8:
After breakfast, end of our services.
Price includes
Included
- Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
- Includes arrival transfer
- City tour in: ROME, ATHENS
- Boat: Island of Ioannina in Ioannina
- Evening transfer: Trastevere in Rome in ROME, Plaka neighborhood in Athens in ATHENS
- Ferry: Night Ancona (IT) - Igumenitsa (GR) in Ancona-Igoumenitsa Ferry
- 1 Dinner Included in: Kalabaka
Planned Hotels
ITALY
ERGIFE
666441****
info@ergifepalacehotel.com
Via Aurelia n. 617/619
165 ROMA
ITALIA
GREEN PARK HOTEL PAMPHILI
06661028****
info@gphotelpamphili.com
Largo Lorenzo Mossa 4
165 ROMA
ITALIA
HOLIDAY INN ROME AURELIA
666411200****
romeaurelia.reservation@alliancealberghi.com
VIA AURELIA KM 8,400
00165 ROMA
ITALIA
MIDAS
686762999****
booking@hotelmidas.it
VIA AURELIA 800
165 ROMA
ITALIA
GREECE
BARCO ANCONA-IGUMENITSA
2103212329***
Georges_Karagiannis@jtb-europe.com
JTB
0 BARCO ANCONA-IGUMENITSA
GRECIA
METEORAS
2432078180****
Monica_Dimou@jtb-europe.com
KASTRAKI 42200
42200 KALAMBACA
GRECIA
ORFEAS
243207744***
info@hotel-orfeas.gr
PINDOU 58
42200 KALAMBACA
GRECIA
ATHENS GOLDEN CITY
1052265571***
info@goldencity.gr
Marni 46
10438 ATENAS
GRECIA
NOVOTEL ATHENES
2108200700****
H0866@accor.com
4 Michail Voda STR
104 39 ATENAS
GRECIA
NOVUS ATENAS
11053000****
group@novushotel.gr
23, Karolou Street (Plaza Karishakis) CP 104 37 Atenas
104 37 ATENAS
GRECIA
ARTY GRAND HOTEL
2624026000*****
Drouva Ancient Olympia - OLYMPIA
27065 ATENAS
GRECIA
DIVANI METEORA
2432023330****
info@divanimeteora.gr
NATIONAL ROAD TRIKALON - IOANNINA
42200 KALAMBACA
GRECIA
GRAND HOTEL METEORA
432077707****
info@grandmeteora.gr
Kastraki Kalampakas
42200 KALAMBACA
GRECIA
PRESIDENT
106989000****
reservation@president.gr
43 KIFISSIAS AVE
11523 ATENAS
GRECIA
STANLEY
2105241611****
sales@hotelstanley.gr
Odisseos 1, Athina 104 37, Grecia
104 37 ATENAS
GRECIA
BEST WESTERN CANDIA
2105246112****
candia@candia-hotel.gr
40, Diligianni Str., Atenas, CP 10438
10438 ATENAS
GRECIA
AMALIA
2265082101****
1, Apollonos St. Delphi DELFOS
33054 ATENAS
GRECIA
HOTEL AMALIA KALAMBACA
2432072216****
MONICA@RENAISSANCEHELLAS.COM
42200, Theopetra Kalambaka Grecia
42200 KALAMBACA
GRECIA
TITANIA
2103326000****
titania@titania.gr
52,PANEPISTIMIOU AVENUE
10678 ATENAS
GRECIA
ATHENS COMFORT
2108220111***
info@athenscomfort.gr
Liosion 23
Athina 10439 ATENAS
GRECIA
WYNDHAM ATHENS RESIDENCE
2161000780****
Achilleos 2
104 37 ATENAS
GRECIA
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