Romantic European Travel Package
Enjoy a Spirited & Alluring Journey through Italy, Greece and Turkey including Culture and Romance with Ancient History, Private Sunsets and Culinary Wonders.
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What's Included in your Romantic European Travel Package to Italy, Greece, and Turkey
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3-Nights Accommodation in Rome, Italy
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2-Nights Accommodation in Capri, Italy
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3-Nights Accommodation in Santorini, Greece
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2-Nights Accommodation in Mykonos, Greece
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2-Nights Accommodation in Athens, Greece
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2-Nights Accommodation in Istanbul, Turkey
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Car and Ferry Transportation
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Tours and Attractions as noted in the Itinerary
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24/7/365 Support from your Travel Designer and our Team
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All Journeys Customized to Your Wishes
Your Romantic European Travel Package Itinerary
Day 1-3 Rome, Italy
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hotel Artemide is situated in the historic centre of Rome, in Via Nazionale, one of the most vibrant streets of the capital. Shops, boutiques, cafés, theatres, art galleries and bars: nothing is too far away for you!
ACTIVITIES in ROME, ITALY
Colosseum by Night with Underground & Arena Floor Tour
In the serenity of night meet with your guide and access principal areas of the structure, as well as exclusive access to the underground dungeons and arena floor.
Away from the usual crowds of the day, enjoy the opportunity to admire the Colosseum in a more intimate and engaging way, as you first discover the grandstands. Then, you will enter one of the restrictive areas of the monument, the underground. Discover a network of tunnels where lions, tigers, and other fearsome animals were kept. See the remnants of cages, wooden elevators, and gladiator rooms where combatants awaited their frightful fate in the arena.
Head up to the arena floor through the archway named “The Gate of Death.” Hear thrilling stories from your guide under the eerie moonlight. Admire 360-degree views of the amphitheater as you imagine the sight of thousands of screaming spectators as you stand on a reconstruction of the arena floor.
Private Rome City Highlights E-Bike Tour
On an exciting Segway tour of Rome enjoy the personal experience of your local guide and small group to see some of the city’s most iconic sites. Circle Piazza Navona and pay your respects to ancient gods at the Pantheon, then visit the ultra-romantic Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain.
Get a great overview of Rome’s history and culture as your guide narrates each stop, and take in the best of the city with a high-tech, low-impact means of transport.
Highlights:
- Trevi Fountain: Rome’s most famous fountain. According to a legend, throwing a coin into the fountain will ensure a return to the Eternal City.
- Roman Forum: Glide on your Segway along the most antique Roman Forum which used to be the center of political, economic, cultural and religious activities in the Ancient Rome.
- Colosseum: The Colosseum is doubtlessly Rome’s highlight for each visitor. On a Segway you can admire the impressive Roman architecture from all sides.
- Piazza Navona: Bernini’s 4 River Fountain The famous square of Angels and Demons Street Artists
- Pantheon: Architectural perfection built by the emperor Hadrian about 1900 years ago. One of the best-preserved monument from the Ancient Rome. Tombs of the Kings.
- Campo de’ Fiori: Rome’s only market in the historic center The oldest authentic food market in the city center. Experience the lively bustle of local vendors selling fresh products and Roman treats.
- Teatro di Marcello: Discover the inspiration of the Colosseum which was built during the reign of Rome’s first emperor Augustus.
- Piazza Farnese: Discover the palace of a pope made by Michel Angelo. One of the most charming squares.
- Piazza del Campidoglio: Admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece and the breathtaking panoramic views on the Roman Forum and on the Eternal City.
- Via Portico d’Ottavia (Pass By) Rome’s most characteristic street in the Jewish Ghetto.
- Tempio Maggiore di Roma: The Great Jewish Synagogue of Rome is famous for its eclectic architecture. It is a landmark for more than 2000 years of Roman Jewish history.
This evening you will create 3 Italian Famous dishes, homemade Pasta from scratch like Fettuccine and stuffed Pasta Ravioli, and prepare your own Tiramisu dessert. Then enjoy your creations for dinner in heart of Rome in a historical Restaurant with some new found friends
A great break from sightseeing and a way to delve into Italy’s beloved cuisine in the heart of Rome. Roll up your sleeves and learn how to roll and fill fresh pasta like a pro plus pick up techniques for assembling a flawless tiramisù in a restaurant kitchen right on Piazza Navona.
End by feasting on the dishes you have prepared, served with wine, limoncello, and coffee.
Semi-Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
The best way to discover the Vatican in with skip-the-line tickets and an expert guide. In this semi-private tour you will enter the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with a guide, who brings the ancient collection to life.
Skip all the entrance lines to explore halls such as the Gallery of the Maps; step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo and finish your tour visiting St. Peter’s Basilica.
Highlights:
- Vatican Museums: This experience includes admission through a special entrance, so there are no lines whatsoever. Follow your guide directly inside the vast collection of private artworks that is the Vatican Museums. Walk through the Gallery of the Maps and Gallery of Tapestries as you listen to tales of Vatican intrigue. Gaze at artifacts such as timeworn yet fascinating Italian maps, and admire the sculptures and candelabras of the Gallery of Candelabras. Stop for photos in front of the Pigna statue in the Pinecone Courtyard, designed by Dontao Bramante.
- Sistine Chapel: Pass through the rooms, and then step inside the Sistine Chapel — the pope’s personal place of worship and a highlight of any Vatican trip. Stand beneath Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam, which cloaks the ceiling, and admire The Last Judgement, his colorful mural that adorns a wall.
- St. Peter’s Basilica: After your Sistine Chapel visit, continue with your guide to St Peter’s Basilica to explore the symbolic heart of the Catholic church. Learn about its history and see more Vatican art including Michelangelo’s La Pietà, which was sculpted when the maestro was only 24 years old. Gaze at the baldachino by Bernini, and then say goodbye to your guide in St Peter’s Square.
- Peter’s Square: In just three hours, you’ll be intorudced to the artistic treasures of the Vatican City and its main attraction Vatican Museums in an enjoyable and hassle-free manner. From the enormous basilica built over the tomb of St. Peter to Michelangelo’s ground-breaking frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, you will see how the Popes used art and culture to spread their message. You’ll leave not just appreciating the Vatican but having understood it too.
Twilight Trastevere Rome Small Group Food Tour
Discover Trastevere, Rome’s most vibrant and creative neighborhood, Trastevere. It’s Rome’s answer to Paris’s Left Bank – a buzzing neighborhood filled with exciting nightlife, local favourite restaurants and tasting rooms, and the city’s most authentic street food. Skip the waits and immerse yourself in this enchanting twilight tour of Rome’s trendiest nightspot and taste and eat like a local
Day 4-5 Capri, Italy
ACCOMMODATIONS:
It seems strange, yet in Capri there are very few seaside hotels, just a few steps from the beach. One of these is the 4-star Relais Maresca Luxury Small Hotel overlooking Marina Grande and the Gulf of Naples.
Wake up and you’re facing the sea , two steps and you’re on the largest beach in Capri.
Relais Maresca is the historic hotel on Capri that has changed its name most often since opening a century and a half ago! The hotel has been known by seven different names over its long history, but its warm island hospitality has remained unchanged, as has the breathtaking view guests love from the terraces overlooking the sea
ACTIVITIES in CAPRI, ITALY
Private Walking Tour of Capri and Ana Capri
With your local guide take a walk and get to see some of the most popular tourist attractions of Capri . It’s the best of Capri and Ana Capri and take the chairlift up to Mount Solaro.
At 589 meters above sea level, Monte Solaro is the highest and most panoramic point on the island of Capri. Enjoy sweeping views over the Faraglioni rock formations and the center of the town of Capri, and as far afield as the Sorrento Peninsula, the Galli islands, and the whole of the Gulf of Naples. On clear days, you can catch a glimpse of the Gulf of Salerno. After this you will be able to navigate the island easily.
Capri Island Boat Ride with Swimming, Sights, and Limoncello
Discover Capri from the sea. Aboard a typical Sorrento boat, you and your guide will sail all along the coast admiring majestic reefs, arches in the rock and all the famous attractions of the coast, such as the Faraglioni rocks, the lighthouse of Punta Carena and the amazing White Grotto and Green Grotto. You’ll get to explore the most beloved island in the world.
Enjoy the blue sea of Capri, swimming in the most crystalline waters of the world and relax with a happy hour, with the beauty of Capri before your eyes.
Highlights:
- White Grotta: Pass the natural caves of the White Grotto and the Marvellous Grotto.
- Green Grotta: Enter inside the Green Grotto to take wonderful pictures of its waters.
- Natural Arch: Cruise past the Paleolithic age Arco Naturale (Natural Arch) on the island’s east coast.
- Villa Malaparte: Continue to Villa Malaparte on Punta Massullo to admire one of the best examples of contemporary architecture in Italy.
- Faraglioni: Gaze in awe at the Faraglioni rocks. There will be different stops with free time for swimming and snorkeling, as well as a relaxing stop with snacks and drinks offered on board.
- Punta Carena Lighthouse: Get up close to the Punta Carena Lighthouse just 3 kilometers south of Anacapri.
Day 6-8 Santorini, Greece
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Located and hand crafted on the cliffs of the Oia historic city, facing towards the magical setting of Santorini caldera volcano view, and the endless Aegean Emerald Sea. Guests can enjoy the serenity and the unique characteristics of Oia Village, married harmoniously with the elegance, tradition, privacy and service professionalism of this iconic all suite hotel.
A masterpiece of traditional hand made stunning architecture boutique hotel, boasts 18 cave style suites of different sizes most with private heated outdoor or indoor plunge pools, custom made individual terraces. Majority of our suites have full volcano and the caldera bay view or side sea view. All suites feature state of art facilities. Luxuriously decorated with antiques and masterpieces offering a unique ambience.
ACTIVITIES in SANTORINI, GREECE
Sunset Luxury Semi-Private Sailing Cruise
The most exciting thing about Santorini is the amazing sunset! This cruise starts from Ammoudi. Get ready for a day of adventure and exploring! You will be picked up at your hotel.
Start beneath the spectacular cliffs of Ammoudi Bay and sail to the neighboring- and once a part of Santorini- island of Thirassia. Here you can swim at the crystal clear waters and admire the views to the Santorini caldera.
Then head to the Sulfur Springs for a dive at the volcanic waters where you feel the power of the volcano and the benefits of swimming in its therapeutic waters. The route will take us to the Lighthouse of Akrotiri, built by the French two centuries ago and the intriguing Indian Face Mountain where you will take some amazing photos. At the beach of Mesa Pigadia or the Red Beach (depending on weather conditions and the wind) your crew will start cooking the delicious tastes that you will enjoy on-board; here you will have the chance to enjoy another dive and use the snorkeling gear to discover the underwater thrills.
After the delicious dinner sail to the Old Port of Fira and following the caldera coastline we reach the hidden church of Eftapedes, the bay of Armeni minutes before sailing to enjoy Santorini’s spectacle, the amazing sunset! After living the experience of viewing the sunset on board you will dock at the bay of Ammoudi and be driven back to your hotel.
Full Day Private Tour of Santorini with Wine Tastings
Today you will meet your driver in the lobby of your hotel for a full day private tour of Santorini.
Highlights:
- Picturesque Oia
One of the most beautiful villages, with the exquisite architecture is ready to be explored. Enjoy the village’s cosmopolitan aura overlooking the white houses and the blue domes. - Imerovigli-Hike path
Let’s drive and explore the most beautiful part of Santorini’s hike path in Imerovigli.
Breathtaking panoramic views from the second highest point of the Caldera. - Firostefani-Blue domes
Prepare your cameras and be ready to shoot the best blue dome pictures and learn about the history of Santorini’s Volcano. - Monastery of Prophet Elias-The highest point
This is the only place you can have a bird’s eye view of the entire island 360ᵒ and get the most panoramic pictures of Santorini. - Winery
Learn about the history of Santorini’s wines in a traditional winery/wine tasting - Wine tasting up to 6 Santorinian Wines
- Black beach
There you have time to enjoy swimming, water sports, lunch and relax under the Greek sun at the popular beach bar restaurant Sea Side by Notos in Perivolos beach. - Red beach
Photo stop at the red volcanic sand beach. - Organic local products
Faros market is a small family farm where you will have tasting of local Santorini’s organic local homemade products. - Sunset by the lighthouse
Take your time and enjoy the most beautiful sunset of the world.
- Picturesque Oia
Day 9-10 Mykonos, Greece
ACCOMMODATIONS:
YO Boutique Hotel is privileged to be located above the heavenly and famous Super Paradise beach of Mykonos. Overlooking the infinite blue of the calming Aegean sea, our contemporary and elegant 27 rooms and suites offer a scenic setting that truly encapsulates the essence of a Greek summer.
Designed to satisfy the highest standard and in complete harmony with the Cycladic colour palette, each of our spacious rooms & suites leads to offering you the ideal atmosphere, sea or pool view balcony to unwind and enjoy all the beauty of the natural surroundings, in a playful panorama of blissful visuals.
ACTIVITIES in MYKONOS, GREECE
A Night on the Town with Iliana
Meet your concierge in the lobby of your hotel for a night in Mykonos Town. You’ll navigate the maze of Mykonos Town and head to the best bars and restaurants with no wait. A local Greek night to remember.
Sunbeds and Restaurant Reservation at Scorpios
Built around a contemporary interpretation of the ancient Greek agora, Scorpios is a gathering place meant to galvanize the artistic, spiritual, and social life of its community.
- The Sea and the Sky – On a sun-drenched southern tip of Mykonos, Scorpios encompasses a beach, a whitewashed stone house, custom-built stages for daily sunset rituals, and ample open-air terraces spilling onto the Cycladic coastline.
- Beach – At one of the very rare beach locations on Mykonos offering uninterrupted views across the open sea, horizons of blue mix with yellows, golds, and pinks born of the generous Cycladic sun. Be it a chilled gathering of friends or a day of contemplative, creative solitude, our beach is a sublime retreat. A few dozen wooden cabanas and sunbeds, elegant in their simplicity, blend discreetly with their natural surroundings. Privacy reigns supreme until the Sunset Rituals begin around 18:30 each day, igniting the nocturnal energies of Scorpios Beach.
Day 11-12 Athens Greece
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Plaka is located in the heart of Athens.
AVA Hotel & Suites is your best option among Athens hotels. Everything is within easy reach because it is located in the heart of the historical district. There are no taxis or buses within a few steps. However, the AVA Hotel is also located in the heart of modern Athens, just 5 minutes from the Greek Parliament, National Gardens, Syntagma Square, Ermou and Kolonaki, Athens’ exclusive shopping districts.
ACTIVITIES in ATHENS, GREECE
Private 1/2 Day Cape Sounion Tour with Lunch
Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel and begin your drive down the Athenian Riviera, the scenic coastal road that offers an amazing view of the Saronic Gulf.
You will pass through the most splendid suburbs of Athens. Some of these amazing suburbs of Athens include Palaio Faliron, Glyfada, Varkiza and Vouliagmeni, all the way to Cape Sounion, where you can visit the temple of Poseidon that is worldwide famous as one of the most magnificent panoramic views in the world. During a clear day, you will have a great chance to foresee as many as seven of the nearby islands. If you decide to select our Athens and Cape Sounion tour, we guarantee an unforgettable day and a great taste of Athens. And then head to a local seafood tavern……. a great introduction to Athens!
Private Full Day Athens Tour with licensed guide and lunch
Meet your driver (our local drivers are the best.) Start by visiting Acropolis hill, with well-known architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens that includes Erechtheion (female statues of the Caryatides or Maidens dedicated to goddess Athena and god Poseidon), the temple of Athena, Nike and Propylaea. You will also have a great chance to admire the monument (that puts an order in mind), which is the Parthenon. From the top of the Acropolis hill will have view to the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysus and the Areopagus (Mars Hill).
Then off to the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, as well as the Panathenaic Stadium. This is the place where the first Olympic games of the modern era were held, in the year 1896. You will also see the Evzones (changing of the guards) in their majestic picturesque uniform at the Presidential Palace. Furthermore, the tour will provide a chance to observe the remarkable contrasts that make the city of Athens a fascinating place.
In addition you will also visit the Athens Trilogy of culture (the National Library of Greece, the Athens University, and the Academy), the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the House of Parliament, Constitution Square (Syntagma Square) and a spectacular panorama of the city from Lycabettus hill.
Drive through modern Athens and stop off at Hermou street, the old city Plaka (and Flea Market) for traditional Greek delicacies and food, as well as to get something to drink. In the places we will visit, you can be certain that you will surely enjoy a wonderful shopping walk, with your family and friends.
Aside from this, if time permits, we will also visit a number of wonderful places in Athens, such as Hefestus Temple, Kerameikos, Greek & Roman Agora (tower of winds) and Socrates Prison.
After lunch, enjoy a visit to the New Acropolis Museum or the National Archaeological Museum, one of the world’s best museums. This is a great taste of Athens.
Day 13-14 Istanbul, Turkey
ACCOMMODATIONS:
White House Hotel Istanbul is located in the heart of the historical peninsula and it is within walking distance to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Archeology Museum, the Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, the Millennium Stone and Byzantine Hippodrome, which are the most important landmarks of the city.
This charming and elegant hotel is an ideal destination for those who wish to live old Istanbul in a modern and luxurious atmosphere. During your stay in Istanbul, White House Hotel offers you an accommodation with warm hospitality and welcomes you in one of the most luxurious hotels of Istanbul.
ACTIVITIES in ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Private Turkish Bath Experience at a Hammam in Istanbul
Enjoy a Turkish bath in true Ottoman style in a 600-year-old hammam designed by the architect who built the Topkapi Palace. This historic spa is designed by Mimar Sinan: great choice for architecture buffs.
Meet your driver in the lobby of your hotel and head to the Hammam for a signature steam and scrub, and massage.
The whole body cleaning and relaxation by traditional Turkish Bath with scrubbing, bubble massage, and honey & milk body care. After the hammam, rest with Turkish coffee, Turkish delight and a fruit plate. Different types of massages are additional, like aromatherapy, reflexology, hot stone, Thai, and Bali massages.
You can also visit the terrace cafe & restaurant with a beautiful Golden Horn view after your event.
City Highlights of Istanbul Private Tour
Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to begin your tour of the beautiful city of Istanbul.
You’ll start with a visit to the Hippodrome, which was one of the largest chariot race grounds of the Byzantine Empire, the heart of Constantinople’s political and sporting life, and the scene of games and riots through 500 years of Ottoman history as well. This was the largest hippodrome of the ancient world with a design that was conceptually based on the Circus Maximus in Rome. You will see Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, & Constantine Column which remain from the original Hippodrome.
Blue Mosque, completed in 1616, it is a triumph of harmony, proportion and elegance. The mosque was a part of a complex also including, tombs, fountains, kitchens, and a bath. Its colourful 260 windows enable the sunlight to reach inside. This makes the interior unusually light. The blue Iznik Tiles covering the walls have given the mosque its popular name, Blue Mosque.
Topkapı Palace, the residence of the sultans for almost three centuries. The Palace juts out between the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn which a magnificent view.
After your lunch, you will visit St. Sophia, the church of the Divine Wisdom, The architectural marvel of all time built during Emperor Justinian reign (AD 537) The walls of this beautiful piece of architecture are decorated with gorgeous mosaics.
Next, you will visit the street stalls of the Karakoy area and sample their delicacies as you explore the neighborhood. You can enjoy stuffed and fried mussels and encounter historical pickle-hawkers in the Fish Market, as well as enjoy Baklava tasting in Karakoy.
Your next stop will be the Karakoy Gulluoglu Baklava shop to indulge in what most locals believe to be the best baklava in all of Turkey. Enjoy dessert at this Istanbul institution, and observe the local foot traffic as deliveries depart for homes throughout the city and to all parts of the country.
Then, you will descend underground into the Basilica Cistern, constructed in 532 AD built by Justinian to hold the water supply for the Great Palace. The Cistern is 70 meters wide and 140 meters long, with a capacity of 80,000m3 of water. Here you will find an atmospheric forest of 336 beautiful columns, don’t miss the two columns featuring the head of Medusa on their bases.
Next up, the Grand Bazaar, the largest and oldest covered Bazaar in Turkey with more than 4,000 shops. A variety of Turkish handicrafts, oriental carpets, rare jewels, textiles, cotton towels, Iznik tiles and inexpensive souvenirs can be found, all sold in small shops next to each other. The streets are named according to the trades, such as gold and silver sellers, carpet sellers, booksellers, etc. The most oriental atmosphere in Istanbul is found in the bazaar.
Next, you will visit the Suleymaniye Mosque. Built by the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan on the order of Sultan Suleiman I (Suleiman the Magnificent), the Suleymaniye Mosque dominates the third hill of old Istanbul, and is strikingly graceful and less ornate than many other imperial mosques, thus lending itself to meditation and quiet reflection. Following this, you will visit the Church of St Saviour in Chora. Built in the 11th century, the walls are decorated with beautiful mosaics and frescoes. The mosaics depict the life of Virgin Mary and the infancy, genealogy and ministry of Christ.
You’ll also visit the Spice Bazaar, the second largest covered market in Istanbul. It was constructed in the 1660s as part of the Yeni Camii (New Mosque) complex. The name derives from the herbs, and spices imported from or through Egypt. It is still the best place to buy Turkish delight, dried fruit, exotic spices and herbs.
Private Sunset Luxury Dinner Cruise
You will finish an amazing day with a luxury Sunset cruise on Istanbul’s Strait, the Bosphorus.
Enjoy unique views, comfort and a relaxing environment on board your very own private yacht for the evening in this private sunset tour with dinner, just for you.
You’ll see some of the most famous and beautiful highlights of the Bosphorus strait offering fantastic photo opportunities. Right on the water, you’ll be in one of the best places in Istanbul to catch beautiful sunsets and capture the waterfront palaces, mosques and mansions and boats of all sizes.
After this stunning evening cruise with ever-changing views, a romantic dinner for 2 Enjoy freshly-prepared authentic Turkish cuisine and the spectacular scenery of Istanbul by night as backdrop.
The ultimate yachting and dining experience.
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