Summary
Arrive into Athens in just 11 days, traversing Italy by train before taking a ferry across the Adriatic|Explore the backstreets of Pisa, Rome and Athens|Spend a foodie day in Puglia, eating home-grown delicacies from rural makers
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Trip Starts At London St. Pancras Station; Eurosta...
- Day 2
- Train To Rome Via Pisa; Discover The Famous Leanin...
- Day 3
- Full Day In Rome; Visit The Iconic Colosseum And T...
- Day 4
- Discover An Alternative Side To Rome With A Trip T...
- Day 5
- Train To Bari; Explore The Historic Old Town On Fo...
- Day 6
- Get Into The Heart Of Rural Puglia; Try Freshly Ma...
- Day 7
- Free Day In Bari; Cross The Adriatic And Ionian Se...
- Day 8
- Sail Past Ithaca And Cephalonia Before Arriving In...
- Day 9
- Free Morning In Kalavryta; Train To Athens
- Day 10
- Walking Tour Of Athens, Including A Visit To The A...
- Day 11
- Trip Ends In Athens
Travel Countries (4): England, France, Greece, Italy
Travel Cities (12): Alberobello, Altamura, Antony, Athens, Bari, London, Lyon, Monopoli, Paris, Pisa, Rome, Turin
Details
Leave gloomy London behind as you journey to the glorious azure waters of Greece's Aegean coast. This superb rail odyssey takes you through the backstreets of Pisa and Rome, introduces you to the delights of home-cooked Puglian cuisine, and explores a hidden mountain gem in rural Greece. Between the Colosseum and the Acropolis, take time to relax at the baroque towns and beaches close to bustling Bari.
Rome - Visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, as well as the fascinating, lesser-visited Testaccio district
Adriatic crossing - Cruise past Ithaca and Cephalonia islands, taking the leisurely route to the Greek mainland
Puglian specialties - Sample delicious local cheeses and try a homemade lunch in a rural farmhouse
Greek caique cruise - Continue your holiday with seven relaxing nights on a Greek caique. See the GC trip code for matching departures