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Take a look inside the cultures that shaped Western civilization.
As you make your way through iconic cities and legendary landscapes on a tour of Greece and Italy, you’ll walk through the backdrops of ancient mythology and in the footsteps of emperors. Sit back and savor the good life in Sorrento and on the Isle of Capri, then watch as history comes to life in Rome and Athens.
Day 2: Arrival in Naples & transfer to Sorrento Peninsula
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Welcome to Italy! Travel to your hotel on the Sorrento peninsula. Then, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Capri
Included meal: Breakfast
Join a local guide and sail across the Bay of Naples to the famed Isle of Capri before returning to Sorrento.
Boat around the island to view Capri’s caves and grottoes (weather-dependent)
Stroll through the village of Capri
Take a funicular ride to Capri’s upper town
Explore the Gardens of Augustus
Enjoy a free evening in Sorrento or add an excursion.
Rustic Italy: Farmhouse Dinner & Wine Tasting
From $125 per person
Rome3 nights
Day 4: Rome via Pompeii
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
En route to Rome, stop at Pompeii for a guided walking tour of the city’s ruins.
Discover how Roman citizens lived 2,000 years ago, before Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D.
View the excavated Roman ruins of theaters, villas, temples, and baths
Then, continue on to Rome and sit down for an included dinner.
Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Rome
Included meal: Breakfast
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Romans on a guided tour of the Eternal City.
Soak up over 2,000 years of history in Imperial Rome, viewing the Arch of Constantine and the Arch of Titus
Enter the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire
Stop at the ruins of the Forum, once the setting of parades, elections, and trials
Pass by Palatine Hill to see Circus Maximus, the stadium where ancient Romans raced chariots, and the Baths of Caracalla
Enjoy free time in Rome or add an excursion.
Pasta-Making Class & Dinner
From $119 per person
Day 6: Free day in Rome
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in Rome or add an excursion.
Iconic Sights: Vatican City
From $125 per person
Nafplio2 nights
Day 7: Flight to Athens & Nafplio via Corinth Canal
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Fly to Athens, Greece. Then, stop at the scenic Corinth Canal as you travel to Nafplio.
Join your Tour Director on a walk through Nafplio's charming old town, including Syntagma Square, before sitting down for an included dinner.
Day 8: Sightseeing tour of Epidaurus & Mycenae
Included meal: Breakfast
Visit Greece’s best-preserved amphitheater on a guided walking tour of Epidaurus, then enjoy a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Archaeological site of Mycenae.
Athens2 nights
Day 9: Transfer to Athens & sightseeing tour
Included meal: Breakfast
Travel to Athens this morning and join a local guide who will introduces you to the highlights of this bustling ancient capital, home to the world’s first democracy.
Pass by the Olympic Stadium, Syntagma Square, and the Arch of Hadrian
View the sixth-century Temple of Zeus
See the classically inspired Old Royal Palace, home of the Hellenic Parliament, and drive through the Plaka district
Set off on a walking tour around the ancient Acropolis, site of the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion
Day 10: Free day in Athens
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
Spend a free day in Athens or add an excursion.
Later, celebrate your trip with your group during a farewell dinner.
Cape Sounion
From $75 per person
Flight Home
Day 11: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home, or extend your stay to visit Santorini and continue exploring Athens.
Extension to Santorini & Athens
Want another dose of Greece’s ancient history and laid-back lifestyle? Take a ferry to Santorini to see it all alongside a local expert. Then, fly to Athens and let the myth-filled streets call you back.
Santorini3 nights
Day 11: Ferry to Santorini
Included meal: Breakfast
Board a ferry to Santorini today.
Day 12: Sightseeing tour of Santorini
Included meal: Breakfast
Take in the local sights on a guided tour of Santorini, a volcanic isle known for its black-sand beaches, cliff-lined shores, and stunning whitewashed architecture.
Visit the prehistoric settlements unearthed at Akrotiri Excavations
Ride to the top of Profitis Ilias Mountain for panoramic views of the whole island
Stop in the small, picturesque village of Pyrgos
Enjoy a free afternoon in Santorini or add an excursion.
Santorini Caldera Cruise & Dinner
From $149 per person
Day 13: Free day in Santorini
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in Santorini or add an excursion.
Please note: For an additional cost, you can book a visit to the village of Oia through your Tour Director. The visit will either take place on the evening of day 11 or 13 depending on the ferry schedule.
Greek Wine Tasting & Lunch
From $89 per person
Athens1 night
Day 14: Flight to Athens
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a final morning in Santorini before flying back to Athens.
This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.
Flight Home
Day 15: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
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Italy and Greece
9/8/23 by 1st-time traveler David
The Italia and Greece tour was all I expected it to be and more. The food in Italia and Greece were good, the accommodations were on point and our tour guide was very friendly, energetic, and entertaining. The ruins were epic to see in person and I would definitely visit countries again.
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Italy&Greece
10/19/23 by 1st-time traveler Thuy
When I got my flight information posted on the ef application. I was supposed to flight with United Airlines, and my flight is supposed to be departed at 2pm. But when I got to the airport to check in, they told me I am not flying with United Airlines, but Delta instead. And my departure was at 6p...
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An experience.
9/22/23 by 1st-time traveler Cathy
a lot of very early mornings and sooo much walking. in some places the crowds really took away from the experience. overall the trip was good, our tour guide; georgio was excellent. i will not be using EFgoahead tours again due to discrepancies with their flight pricing that was not resolved.
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Hotels, flights & FAQ
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.
Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto
This cozy hotel is located in the city center. Guests enjoy an outdoor pool, bar, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby, you’ll find Piazza Tasso, Marameo Beach, and...
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Hotel Cicerone
This hotel is located in the elegant Prati neighborhood in Rome. Guests enjoy an on-site restaurant and bar. Nearby, you’ll find Castel Sant'Angelo an...
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Amalia Hotel Nafplio
This modern hotel is located in the town entrance of Nafplion. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, balconies, and air conditioning. Nearby, you’ll find Árgos, Ti...
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Wyndham Grand Athens
This elegant hotel is located in the Metaxourgeio neighborhood of Athens. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the Acropolis, a fitness center, and a rooft...
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Kalisti Hotel & Suites
This beautiful hotel is located in the heart of Fira, the capital of Santorini. Guests enjoy a pool, outdoor bar, and stylish accommodations. Nearby, ...
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Flights
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This tour visits Italy and Greece. In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2025, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code ITG.
You will walk for at least 2 hours daily across moderately uneven terrain, including paved roads and unpaved trails, with some hills and stairs.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of boats and ferries.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Naples and depart from Athens. A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
A round-trip ferry between Sorrento and Capri and a flight from Rome to Athens are included in the price of your tour. (The tour extension also includes a ferry from Athens to Santorini and a flight from Santorini to Athens.)
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code ITG.
The cuisine of Southern Italy is often what diners think of when imagining Italian flavors—pasta with tomato sauces, olives and olive oil, zucchini, veal, and fish are all featured prominently on menus throughout the region.
Roman food is typically freshly prepared and varies depending on the season. Must-try bites include cacio e pepe (a simple dish of pasta, cheese, and pepper) and supplí (a fried rice ball similar to Sicily’s arancini).
For more authentic meals, try local trattorias, small restaurants set away from the main piazzas. A typical Italian meal includes wines and the occasional beer, followed by a few sips of after-dinner drinks like grappa or limoncello.
Greece’s warm climate ensures a constant supply of fresh, high-quality fruits and vegetables. Salads served with aromatic olive oil, feta cheese, and oregano are plentiful. Simple grilled fish and meat are integral to Greek cuisine, as well as squid and octopus. Don't miss the spinach and cheese pies, called spanakopita.
Italy operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C, F, or L plugs with two or three small, round pins.
Greece operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $8USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
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