Itinerary

Welcome to our EF 2016 Blog! I have posted our Itinerary so you can see where we are and what we're doing each day. I will post daily blogs with pictures and updates when possible. 9 days until departure!

Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy (June 2nd)
Day 2: Rome (June 3rd)

• Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Day 3: Rome (June 4th)

• Take a guided tour of Vatican City
• Visit the Sistine Chapel
• Visit St. Peter's Basilica
• Visit the Roman Catacombs
• Opt to explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This optional is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.

Day 4: Rome (June 5th)

•  Take a guided tour of Rome
• Visit the Colosseum
• Visit the Roman Forum
• Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
• Trevi Fountain
• Pantheon
• Piazza Navona
• Spanish Steps

Day 5: Capri/Sorrento Region (June 6th)

• Travel by ferry to Capri
• Take a guided tour of Capri
• Enjoy a boat cruise
• Travel to Sorrento

Day 6: Pompeii/Brindisi/Night Ferry (June 7th)

• Travel to Pompeii
• take a guided tour of Pompeii
• Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins
• Continue on to Brindisi
• Board a night ferry to Patras 

Day 7: Patras/Delphi (June 8th)

• Arrive in Patras
• Travel to Delphi

Day 8: Delphi/Athens (June 9th)

• Take a guided tour of Delphi
• With your expert local guide you will see:
• Temple of Apollo
• Visit the Delphi Museum
• Travel to Athens
• Enjoy a free evening

Day 9: Athens (June 10th)

• Take a guided tour of Athens
• With your expert local guide you will see:
• Olympic Stadium
• Visit the Acropolis:
• Parthenon
• Temple of Athena Nike
• Visit the Acropolis Museum
• Take a walking tour of Athens
• With your tour director you will see:
• Plaka District
• Temple of Olympian Zeus

Day 10: Greek Island Cruise - Mykonos (June 11th)

• Visit the island of Mykonos

Day 11: Greek Island Cruise - Samos (June 12th)

• Visit the island of Samos
• In Samos, visit the Wine Museum and see the archaeological site of Heraion, a large sanctuary to the goddess Hera. After a trip to Samos' bustling town square, enjoy the white sand beaches of Pythagorio village, namesake of the ancient Greek philosopher and scientist, Pythagoras. 
• Visit the island of Patmos 

Day 12: Greek Island Cruise - Crete/Santorini (June 13th)

• Visit the island of Crete
• While in Crete, visit Knossos Palace, one of the Bronze Age’s most impressive archaeological sites in the world. Also known as the Labyrinth, the palace appears as a maze of workrooms, living spaces, and store rooms close to a central square. Sir Arthur Evan’s archaeological excavations and restorations from 1900 suggest that this was the site of the ancient Minoan Kingdom.
• visit the island of Santorini
• In Santorini, take a scenic excursion to the village of Oia and explore its unique architecture, quaint shops and charming port of Ammoudi. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views. 

Day 13: Depart for home (June 14th)