Italy & The Greek Islands | 10 Day Private Group Tour

10 Days Tour

19 June 2022: Chicago/Detroit to Rome

28 June 2022: Athens to Chicago/Detroit

Ancient cities, Italian coasts, and a dazzling Greek Islands cruise through the emerald waters of the Aegean Sea – this could be the story of your 2021 summer.

Flying into Rome, get your city fix as you wander Roman streets and take in some of the age-old sights. Then head down to the Italian coastal town of Sorrento; make a stop at Pompeii and enjoy a day trip to Capri Island. Flying over to Greece, you’ll discover the history and the hip neighborhoods of Athens before boarding your 3-day, 3-night Greek Island cruise. Marvel as iconic Greek postcard scenes come to life; swaying windmills, dramatic cliffs, and whitewashed houses.

With 4-star central hotel stays and upgraded meals, sign up for a 2022 summer in the Mediterranean and create magical memories that, simply put, are just priceless.

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Examples of your destinations for this tour

Tour Route

Starting off in Rome, your exploration of Italy will see you travel to Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri Island before transferring to Naples for your flight to Athens. Absorb the culture of a past and present day Athens before setting sail on your 3-day 3-night cruise through the Greek Islands. Return to Athens for your flight home.

Tour Dates

Roundtrip flights from USA

Depart: 19 June 2022 – Chicago/Detroit to Rome, Italy

Return: 28 June 2022 – Athens, Greece to Chicago/Detroit, USA

Accommodation

Quality Stays

Rome (1 night)
Sorrento (2 nights)
Athens (2 nights)
Cruise (3 nights)

All hotels are centrally located and of 4-5 star standards. The exact hotels will be communicated closer to departure time.

Restaurants & Meals

Upgraded high quality meals

When you travel with Lingo Tours, you will always enjoy meals of upgraded quality.

On this tour you’ll enjoy full daily hot buffet breakfasts as well as daily delicious dinners (excluding one night in Sorrento).On the 3 day cruise you will enjoy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners included.

Day by Day Itinerary

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Day 1

Start the adventure of a lifetime by departing USA and flying overnight to Rome, Italy.

Day 2

Arrive in Rome where your Tour Manager will greet you at the airport. Explore the city on a Tour Manager led walking tour taking in key sights such as Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Fontana di Trevi and the Spanish Steps. Sit down all together in the evening for dinner…. Benvenuto in Italia, welcome to Italy!

Day 3

Time to head out of the big city as you transfer to Sorrento. On the way, you’ll make a stop at the ancient Roman town that was buried in ashes in 79 AD, Pompeii. Learn all about the key facts and take in the stories with a guided sightseeing tour from an expert guide. Once in Sorrento, take a stroll with your Tour Manager through the iconic town, before sitting down for a relaxing dinner all together at night.

Day 4

Get out on the water with a day trip to Capri Island where you’ll have time to visit the island community of Capri town. Soak up the sun and sand with some dedicated beach time before circumnavigating the island via a boat trip returning to Sorrento.

Day 5

Time to switch countries as you fly to Athens! Transfer to Naples for your flight from Italy to Greece. Once you’ve arrived in Greece, take a Tour Manager led walk through the Plaka area of Athens before sitting down to a delicious dinner.

Day 6

Let’s go island hopping! Board your cruise in Athens and sail off to Mykonos Island where you will arrive in the early evening. Make the most of your 5 hours to explore the dreamy iconic Greek island which is known as the “island of the winds” with it’s distinctive windmills. Return to your cruise ship by 11pm for your overnight journey to the next port.

Day 7

Today you’ll make stop-offs at Kusadasi and Patmos, taking an included bus tour in Kusadasi to discover the ancient Ephesus which was built 3,000 years ago. Then cruise over to the hourglass-shaped island of Patmos, known among locals as the “Holy Island” named after St John the Apostle. Spend the afternoon and evening here before you depart for Heraklion at 9pm.

Day 8

Sailing into Heraklion in the morning, marvel at the Koules Fortress that guards the ancient capital of Crete. Enjoy an included excursion to Minoan Palace of Knossos. Then be back onboard by mid-day for your next island hop to Santorini where you will be greeted by the striking cliffs vertically dotted with traditional white Greek houses and blue domed churches. Take a cruise ship organized excursion to the spectacular Oia village, perched high on the caldera rim. Start your sail back to Athens at night.

Day 9

Arrive back to in Athens in the early morning and make the most of your last full day with a guided sightseeing tour of the city. Also included is entrance to the Acropolis. Climb to the top of the hill and take a break to enjoy the view, looking out past one of the 2,400 year old columns. Wrap the day up, and the tour, with your Farewell Dinner in the evening.

Day 10

Transfer to Athens airport for your return flight to USA.

Included on Tour

Tour Inclusion – IGI071

FLIGHTS

• Return flights from USA (round trip).

TOUR MANAGER

• Tour Manager from arrival on Day 2 until end of the tour.

ACCOMMODATION

• Central high-quality 4 star hotels.

FOOD & MEALS

• Daily, warm buffet breakfasts.

• Daily 3-course dinners (except second night in Sorrento) – all of upgraded quality.

• Full breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for each day you are onboard your cruise including a drinks package.

TRANSPORTATION

• Private luxury coach for excursions and airport transfers.

• Local transportation and transfers for included activities.

• Flights on tour from Italy to Greece.

LOCAL GUIDES

• Guided sightseeing tours in Pompeii and Athens including entrances to Pompeii and the Acropolis.

• Guided sightseeing on included cruise excursions.

ACTIVITIES

• A 3-day 3-night Greek Island cruise (see Cruise tab for more details) including breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and a drinks package.

• Two additional included excursions to Ephesus and Knossos, Crete during the cruise (subject to cruise schedule change).

• Boat excursion to Capri Island including cable car and circumnavigation of the island.

• Pompeii Excursion with entrance.

LINGO TOURS APP

• Smartphone app for all travelers with schedules, timings, safety info, menu choices, maps, hotel info and more.

3 DAY CRUISE

Departing from the port of Piraeus in Athens your 3-day 3-night Greek Island cruise includes / stop-offs at:

• Mykonos Island

• Kusadasi

• Patmos Island

• Heraklion (Crete)

• Santorini Island

A modern cruise ship with facilities on-board that includes:

• Lounges

• Bars

• Restaurants

• Fully equipped gym

• Library

• Children’s playground

• Shops selling various traditional Greek products

• Full breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for each day you are onboard including a drinks package

• Access to a range of daily activities onboard including yoga, dance classes and more

The included excursions to:

• Ancient Ephesus (Kusadasi)

• Minoan Palace of Knossos (Crete)

A range of other excursions and half day trips are also available (not included).

Optional Excursions

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On this tour you have multiple optional excursions arranged by the cruise company. See optional extras in your travel account.

Rates

Single Room Rate $4,999

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Twin/Double Rate $4,589

Multiple Rate $4,287

Rooming

Multiple room rate is for travelers sharing one room with either triple or quadruple single bed formations.
Twin/Double rate is for two travelers sharing one room with either two single beds (Twin) or one double bed (Double).
Travelers can specify who they would like to share a room with when enrolling otherwise they will be matched up into these room formations based on age and gender.

Rate Exclusions

Rates do not include excess airline luggage fees, nor transport to/from USA airport.

Exchange Rates

Rates are based on no/little fluctuation in exchange rate between USD and Euros. Should the USD weaken significantly towards the Euro a correction in tour price would be done accordingly.

Minimum Number of Travelers

Minimum amount of travelers is 20 + Group Leader/s.

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Your 3 day, 3 night Greek Islands Cruise departs from the port of Piraeus in Athens and includes:

Stop-offs at Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Heraklion (Crete), and Santorini.
The included excursions to Ancient Ephesus (Kusadasi) and Minoan Palace of Knossos (Crete).
A modern cruise ship with facilities on-board that includes lounges, bars, and restaurants, a fully equipped gym, a library, a children’s playground, as well as shops selling various traditional Greek products.
Full breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for each day you are onboard including a drinks package.
Access to a range of daily activities onboard including yoga, dance classes and more.
A range of other excursions and half day trips are also available (not included).

Payment Deadlines

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE – 20 December 2021
TOUR MUST BE 25% PAID BY – 20 December 2021
TOUR MUST BE 50% PAID BY – 20 February 2022
TOUR MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY – 20 April 2022

Sign up online and secure your space by paying the registration fee. If you would like more information please feel free to contact us or the Group Leader who is organizing this tour.