GIRLS OF ITALY – SUMMER 2025

Meeting at the airport and flight with AEGEAN to the capital of Campania, the colorful, vibrant and charming Naples, the birthplace of the tenor Enrico Caruso, the homeland of Pulcinella (face of the Commedia dell'Arte), pizza, Napoletana sauce and Caprese salad. The much-sung Naples is one of the oldest and richest in history and culture European cities. Upon arrival, we will depart for the historic center of Naples, a living open-air museum, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will see the picturesque alleys, the magnificent churches, the shops and the pizzerias. In your free time, do not forget to try the classic Margherita pizza in its place, drink a glass of "Lacrima Cristi" (Tears of Christ) wine and..."O Mia Bella Napoli"!!! Transfer to the neighboring city of Nola, hometown of Giordano Bruno, and check-in at the RADISSON 4* hotel (www.radissonhotels.com). Overnight.

Morning departure for Rome. Arrival and guided tour of the "Eternal City", during which we will see the famous Colosseum, the Imperial Markets, with the statues of some of the greatest Emperors and the Roman Forum, the hub of Roman civilization and the center of the political, economic, social and religious life of Ancient Rome. Walking up the Capitoline Hill from Michelangelo's Cordonata, we will see the statue of Marcus Aurelius in the middle of the Renaissance trapezoid-shaped square and we will reach the Tabularium, which housed the official archive of the Roman state. Then we will cross the Venice Square, where we will see the Palazzo Venezia, the monument to the unknown soldier Vittoriano, the statue of the first king of Italy Vittorio Emanuele, as well as the balcony of Letizia (mother of Napoleon Bonaparte). We will continue our tour by road on the banks of the Tiber, passing by the Castel Sant'Angelo and the Passetto di Borgo, which connects the Castle with the Vatican State. Transfer and check-in at a 4* hotel. Optional evening tour of the most important sights of Rome and transfer to the Trastevere Artists' Quarter. Return late at night to the hotel. Overnight

Our day today will begin with a visit to the independent state of the Vatican and its museums, where we will see the halls of sculptures, carpets, papyri, emperors and we will end up at the famous Sistine Chapel, the chapel of the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, the ceiling of which was painted by Michelangelo. For anyone who wishes, they can visit St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world (without a guided tour). In the church you will see the magnificent marble composition of Michelangelo, the famous Pieta, as well as the huge bronze pulpit by Bernini. Return to the hotel on your own. Free time for walks in the historic center of the city and its rich market. Overnight.

After breakfast, we will depart for the beautiful medieval Siena with its proud mansions, narrow cobblestone streets, quiet squares and time-blackened churches, all within a frame of well-built walls and solid towers. Eleven streets lead to the beautiful Piazza del Campo, the city's central square with the magnificent Town Hall. The Cathedral is also impressive with its masterful floor, elaborate wood carvings and unique frescoes. Free time and departure for the capital of Tuscany, the wonderful Florence (Firenze). its masterful floor, elaborate wood carvings and unique frescoes. Free time and departure for the capital of Tuscany, the wonderful Florence (Firenze). Upon arrival, we will see the most important sights of the city, such as the church of Santa Croce with the tombs of some of the most prominent Italians, such as Galileo, Michelangelo, Niccolò Machiavelli, etc., and the statue of Dante Alighieri at the entrance to the Church, Piazza de la Signoria, the political center of the city, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Repubblica, the Baptistery with the Gates of Paradise by Michelangelo and we will end up at the imposing Duomo with the famous Brunelleschi Dome and Giotto's bell tower. Accommodation in one of the hotels of the C HOTELS chain such as AMBASCIATORI, DIPLOMAT, CLUB 4* (www.c-hotels.it) or similar. Overnight.

Breakfast and today we will visit one of the oldest and most important museums - art galleries in the world, the Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi), which has one of the most remarkable collections of Renaissance art (Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Veronese, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Rubens, Dürer, Goya, El Greco, etc.). Free time for walks in the city or for shopping in its famous market. Overnight.

Morning departure for the city of the Doges, the inimitable Venice. Arrival and tour of the Serenity, as Venice was called during the period of its domination. Transfer to Tronchetto, from where we depart by vaporetto for the famous Piazza San Marco, the "most beautiful salon in Europe" according to Napoleon. There, we will see the homonymous church with its five domes, the Doge's Palace, the Clock Tower, the old prisons, the famous Bridge of Sighs and we will end up in one of the few Murano glassmaking workshops. Free time, transfer and check-in at the NH LAGUNA 4* hotel (www.nh-hotels.com) or similar. Overnight.

Breakfast and free time at your disposal to further explore the city. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Athens.