10-Day Greece & Italy Itinerary

(April 2 – April 12, 2025)

(Athens & Santorini + Rome, Florence & Venice)

Table of Contents
1. Overview

2. Day-by-Day Itinerary

3. Accommodation Suggestions

4. Transport Options & Costs

5. Dining & Cuisine

6. Activities & Entrance Fees

7. Cost Breakdown

8. Quick-View Tables

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1. Overview
Dates: April 2, 2025 (Arrival in Athens) – April 12, 2025 (Departure from Venice to Chen-
nai)
Destinations:

• Greece: Athens (2 nights), Santorini (2 nights)

• Italy: Rome (2 nights), Florence (2 nights), Venice (2 nights)

Travelers: 2 adults (you and your wife)

Style: Mid-range to high-end hotels, balanced schedule (culture, relaxation), local hidden-
gem eateries + a few upscale experiences.

2. Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 (Apr 2, Wed) – Arrival in Athens
• Morning/Afternoon: Flight Cochin → Athens (11–12 hr with connection). Taxi
from airport to city (40) or metro (9 pp).

• Check into hotel in Plaka/Syntagma area.

• Evening: Stroll Plaka, casual dinner at Greek taverna (15–25 pp). Early rest.

Day 2 (Apr 3, Thu) – Athens Highlights

• Morning (8:30 AM): Acropolis (30 pp), explore Parthenon (2 hrs).

• Acropolis Museum (15 pp, 1–1.5 hrs).

• Lunch: Plaka area (25 for two).

• Afternoon: Ancient Agora or Temple of Olympian Zeus (10 each).

• Evening: Sunset at Lycabettus Hill. Dinner in Psirri (40–60 for two).

Day 3 (Apr 4, Fri) – Athens to Santorini

• Morning: Flight Athens → Santorini (50 min, 50–120 pp).

• Taxi/transfer to hotel in Fira or Oia (30).

• Afternoon: Lunch with caldera view (40–50), explore Fira.

• Evening: Bus to Oia for sunset (2 pp or 30 taxi), dinner (70–90 for two).

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Day 4 (Apr 5, Sat) – Santorini Exploration
• Morning: Leisurely breakfast. Optional volcano/hot springs tour (30–40 pp).

• Afternoon: Black-sand beach at Perissa or Kamari. Beach lunch (30).

• Evening: Sunset dinner (80–100). Overnight Santorini.

Day 5 (Apr 6, Sun) – Santorini to Rome

• Morning: Check out, taxi to Santorini Airport (35).

• Flight to Rome (2.5–4 hrs, 70–150 pp).

• Afternoon: Arrive Fiumicino, transfer to city (train 14 pp or taxi 50–55).

• Evening: Walk Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon. Dinner (40–60).

Day 6 (Apr 7, Mon) – Rome (Ancient & Vatican)

• Morning (8:30 AM): Colosseum (18 pp) + Roman Forum/Palatine (1.5–2 hrs).

• Lunch: Pizza al taglio or panini (15–20).

• Afternoon: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (25 pp), 2–3 hrs.

• St. Peter’s Basilica (free, dome 10–15).

• Evening: Aperitivo near Piazza Navona, dinner in Trastevere (50–70).

Day 7 (Apr 8, Tue) – Rome to Florence

• Morning: Possible visit to missed site (Borghese Gallery, etc.).

• Train Rome → Florence ( 1.5 hrs, 20–50 pp).

• Afternoon: Check in. See Duomo (free), optional Dome climb (20).

• Accademia (Michelangelo’s David, 12–16).

• Evening: Ponte Vecchio, dinner (40–70).

Day 8 (Apr 9, Wed) – Florence (Art & Culture)

• Morning (9 AM): Uffizi Gallery (25 pp). 2 hrs for highlights.

• Lunch: All’Antico Vinaio (sandwiches 5–6 each).

• Afternoon: Oltrarno, Pitti Palace/Boboli Gardens, or wander.

• Evening: Piazzale Michelangelo for views, dinner (Steak 80–100 for two).

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Day 9 (Apr 10, Thu) – Florence to Venice
• Morning: Train Florence → Venice (2.2 hrs, 25–50 pp).

• Afternoon: Vaporetto (7.50 single, 20 day pass). Explore St. Mark’s Basilica (free,
museum 7).

• Doge’s Palace (25–30).

• Evening: Gondola ride (80) or traghetto (2). Dinner (60–80).

Day 10 (Apr 11, Fri) – Venice Sights

• Morning: Rialto Market, cappuccino + pastry (5 for two).

• Doge’s Palace if not done day before, or Gallerie dell’Accademia.

• Afternoon: Murano & Burano by vaporetto (day pass). Light lunch (25).

• Evening: Aperitivo (Spritz + cicchetti 5–10 pp). Farewell dinner (80–120).

Day 11 (Apr 12, Sat) – Depart Italy

• Morning: Check out. Alilaguna water bus (15 pp) or bus from Piazzale Roma (8 pp)
to airport.

• Flight Venice → Chennai ( 10–14 hrs w/ connection). Trip ends.

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3. Accommodation Suggestions
Mid-Range (120–200) vs. High-End (250+):

• Athens:

– Mid: Ava Hotel & Suites (Plaka), Plaka Hotel

– High: Electra Palace, Grand Bretagne

• Santorini:

– Mid: El Greco Resort, Afroditi Venus Beach (Kamari)

– High: Astra Suites, Grace Santorini

• Rome:

– Mid: Hotel Artemide, Hotel Navona

– High: Hotel Bernini Bristol, Kolbe Hotel Rome

• Florence:

– Mid: Hotel Berchielli, Globus Urban Hotel

– High: St. Regis, Hotel Brunelleschi

• Venice:

– Mid: Hotel Violino d’Oro, Locanda Leon Bianco

– High: Hotel Danieli, Gritti Palace

4. Transport Options & Costs

Flights
• Cochin → Athens: 250–350 pp (11–12 hrs)

• Santorini → Rome: 70–150 pp (2.5–4 hrs)

• Venice → Chennai: 330–400 pp (10–14 hrs)

In-Country
Greece:
• Athens–Santorini flight: 50–120 pp, 50 min

• Ferry (5–8 hrs, 30–60 pp)

Italy:

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 • Rome–Florence: 1.5 hrs, 20–50 pp
• Florence–Venice: 2.2 hrs, 25–50 pp
Local Transport:
• Athens taxis: 40 airport, 1.20–2 metro rides
• Santorini bus: 2–3, taxi 30
• Rome metro/bus: 1.50 single, 7 day pass
• Venice vaporetto: 7.50 single, 20 day pass, gondola 80

5. Dining & Cuisine

Greece
• Gyros/souvlaki: 5–8 each
• Taverna meal: 15–25 pp
• Upscale: 40–60 pp

Italy
• Quick bites (pizza/panini): 5–8
• Pasta trattoria: 10–14
• Mid-range dinner for 2: 40–60
• High-end dinner for 2: 80–120+

6. Activities & Entrance Fees (per person)

• Acropolis (Athens): 30, Museum 15
• Ancient Agora: 10
• Santorini boat tour: 30–40
• Colosseum+Forum (Rome): 18
• Vatican Museums: 25
• Uffizi (Florence): 25, Accademia: 12–16
• Doge’s Palace (Venice): 25–30
• Gondola ride: 80 (up to 5 people)

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7. Cost Breakdown (Approx. for 2 People)
Category Cost (for 2)
International Flights (Cochin ↔ Europe) 1,200
Santorini → Rome 200
Hotels (10 nights) 1,800
In-Country Transport 400
Food & Drinks 900
Activities & Tours 350
Misc. (tips, souvenirs) 200
Total 5,050

8. Quick-View Tables
8.1 Daily Itinerary Outline (High-Level)

Day Date Location Main Activities Overnight

1 Apr 2 Athens Arrival; Plaka stroll Athens

(Wed) 2
Apr Athens Acropolis, Athens Apr 4 (Fri)
3 Acropolis 3
(Thu) Museum,
Ancient
Agora
AthensFlight to Santorini Apr 5 (Sat) Santorini
→ Santorini; 4
San- Fira, Oia
torini Sunset
VolcanoSantorini Apr 6 (Sun) Santorini → Rome Flight to
boat 5 Rome;
tour Evening city
(op- stroll
tional),
Beach
time
Rome Apr 7 Rome Colosseum/Forum, Vatican Rome
6 (Mon) Museums, St. Peter’s 7
Apr Rome → Train to Florence Apr 9 (Wed)
8 Florence Florence; 8
(Tue) Duomo,
Accademia

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 Florence
Uffizi, Florence Apr 10 (Thu) Florence →
Oltrarno, 9 Venice
Piazzale
Michelan-
gelo
Train Venice Apr 11 (Fri) Venice Rialto
to 10 Market,
Venice; Murano &
St. Burano
Mark’s,
Doge’s
Palace
VeniceApr 12 Venice → Departure; Flight to Chennai In transit
11 (Sat) Chennai

8.2 Cost Breakdown Table

Category Cost (Approx.) Notes
Flights (Intl + 1 domestic) 1,400 Cochin → Athens (600 ea), San-
torini → Rome (100 ea), Venice
→ Chennai (600 ea)
Hotels (10 nights) 1,800 Average 180/night for 10 nights
(4-star)
In-Country Transport 400 Athens-Santorini flight (150 to-
tal), Italy trains (240), local tran-
sit (10/day approx.)
Food & Drinks 900 90/day x 10 days
Activities/Tickets 350 Acropolis, Colosseum, Vatican,
Uffizi, etc. + optional tours (vol-
cano, gondola)
Miscellaneous 200 Souvenirs, tips, unplanned ex-
penses
Total 5,050

Final Tips
• Book flights & key sites early (3–4 months).

• Check for combo tickets or city passes (but compare if they really save).

• Dress code for churches (cover shoulders/knees).

• Early April weather: 15–20◦ C, pack layers.

• Enjoy local foods, wine, and the views!

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Enjoy Your Trip! & Buon Viaggio!