Explore your new surroundings, stopping perhaps for a Bellini, before diving into a traditional Venetian feast. Complete the evening with a starlit gondola ride through the canals, in order to fully appreciate why so many fondly refer to this place as the Bride of the Sea.
Visit the city's best sights like St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace or the Bridge of Sighs. Though the beauty of these sights speaks for themselves, your tour guide will be able to share with you unique insight into the history and significance of each destination.
Today is at your leisure in Venice. Allow yourself to be lured into boutiques, where you can explore the delicate products of talented glass blowers and the intricately adorned Venetian masks. As the sun sets over Venice, be sure to find an intimate restaurant and continue with your Italian culinary escapades.
Today you will make your way to the Italian town of Bari, the capital city of Puglia. This seaside town is often noted for its remarkable resemblance to a fairy tale, as a result of the plethora of homes resembling chanterelle mushrooms.
Spend the day in Olympia - the birthplace of the classic Olympic games. Built in honor of Zeus, these grounds are filled with some of the finest masterpieces of Ancient Greece. Be sure to pass through the Altis, which includes both the Temple of Hera and the Temple of Zeus.
You will spend the day exploring Ephesus - the heart of the Greco Roman world & the facade of the Library of Celsus. Visit the the Temple of Artemis a Wonder of the Ancient World & the Avenue of the Curates.
Today you will have the day to explore Istanbul, this city where East and West combine. Renowned for its vibrancy, art, flavors and history. Visit the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace, and the Blue Mosque.
Visit the Dubrovnik Cathedral to view ancient artifacts including what is believed to be a fragment of the cross on which Jesus was crucified, St. Blaise Cathedral, the imperial palace & ride the Dubrovnik cable car to take in a spectacular view of the city.
Enjoy the day in Dubrovnik, a historic city in southern Croatia. A short hike up a mountain leaves you with sensational views of the orange-roofed homes and is sure to delight any Game of Thrones fans.
Today, you will be escorted to the airport for your return flight home. Of course, should you crave just a few more days of travel, we will gladly organize an extension.