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About this trip
Ancient cities, Italian coasts, and a dazzling Greek Islands cruise through the emerald waters of the Aegean Sea – this will be the story of your summer tour.
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 Sorrento Peninsula; make a stop at Pompeii and enjoy a day trip to Capri Island. Cross over by night ferry 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 summer in the Mediterranean and create magical memories that, simply put, are just priceless.
Key Highlights
Starting off in Rome, your exploration of Italy will see you travel to Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri Island before travelling across Italy with a stop in Matera before your night ferry to Patras, Greece. Continue to Athens via Delphi en route. 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 last night before return flight home.
• A 3-day 3-night Greek Island cruise including breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and a drinks package.
• One additional included excursion to Ephesus during the cruise (subject to cruise schedule change).
• Boat excursion to Capri Island including cable car and circumnavigation of the island.
• Colosseum and Roman Forum
• Vatican Museum and St Peter Basilica
• Pompeii Excursion with entrance.
• Delphi Archeological Park.
• Acropolis, Athens.
3 Day Greek Island 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
• 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
Included excursions to:
• Ancient Ephesus (Kusadasi)
Flight Itinerary
Depart: 06* July 2026: San Diego (SAN), USA to Rome
Return: 13 July 2026: Athens to San Diego, USA
Full Flight Itinerary will be updated 9-8 months prior to departure.
*PLEASE NOTE: Departure date of 6 July may shift in order to fit the cruise schedule. Departure date will be updated during spring 2025.
What’s included
- Hotel AccommodationAll hotels are centrally located and of 4- star standards: Rome (2 nights) Sorrento (2 nights) Night Ferry (1 night) Athens (3 nights) Cruise (3 nights)
- Boat CruiseFull breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for each day you are onboard your cruise including a drinks package
- Daily BreakfastOn this tour you’ll enjoy full daily hot buffet breakfasts.
- TransportationPrivate luxury coach for excursions and airport transfers. • Local transportation and transfers for included activities. • Night ferry from Italy to Greece
- 3 LunchesIncluded as part of the boat cruise
- Daily Dinners11 Daily 3 course delicious dinners
- Private Airport transferArrival airport transfer from airport to hotel
- Tour ManagerTour Manager from arrival on Day 2 until end of the tour
- Round Trip AirfareReturn flights from USA (round trip)
- Local guidesGuided sightseeing tours in Rome (Colosseum and Vatican), Pompeii, Delphi and Athens. • Guided sightseeing on included cruise excursions
- Entrances and TicketsEntrances/Excursions to sights mentioned in trip highlights
- Smart Phone Travel AppSmart phone app for all travelers, private tour web page and other marketing materials
What’s not included
- Gratuities
- Excess Baggage
- Transport to USA Airport
- Additional ExcursionsA range of optional excursions and half day trips will become available for additional costs on the Cruise. Stay tuned for more as we get closer to our trip date!
Available Packages
Shared room for up to for 4 people with separate beds. Roommates will be assigned based on your preferences.
2 people in a shared room. Options of 2 separate beds or 1 large shared bed.
Single Room for those who prefer no roommates. One bed.
Available options
External cabin option - window towards the sea (does not mean balcony cabin).
Price is a per person rate for double cabin adult.
External cabin option - window towards the sea (does not mean balcony cabin).
Price is a per person rate for student quad cabin.
Itinerary
Start the adventure of a lifetime by departing USA and flying overnight to Rome, Italy
Meals: In-flight