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Rome and Athens

8-day rail and ferry trip from Rome to Athens

Railbookers runs this 8-day, 7-night independent rail and ferry package connecting Rome and Athens, described as two of the most influential cities in the history of the Western world. The trip opens with a 3-night stay in Rome, with time to see the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Travelers then take the train to Italy's east coast for an overnight ferry crossing to Greece, where a private driver continues on to Athens for 2 days of sightseeing, including the Parthenon and the ancient site of Delphi, filling out the remaining nights of the week-long trip. As an independent package, Railbookers arranges the train, ferry, and transfer, but there is no tour guide managing the days. This suits travelers drawn to ancient history in both Italy and Greece who are comfortable combining rail, sea, and road travel rather than flying between the two countries. Prices start from $2,349 USD per person.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact train and ferry times and hotel details with Railbookers before booking.
  • The description does not say what kind of cabin or seating is used on the overnight ferry crossing to Greece; confirm the onboard arrangement with Railbookers.
  • Only part of the route between Rome and Athens is by train; the crossing to Greece itself is by overnight ferry, and a private driver, not rail, covers the final stretch into Athens.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Only for part of the journey. The description says travelers take the train from Rome to Italy's east coast, then an overnight ferry to Greece, followed by a private driver to Athens.
Is it escorted or independent?
Independent rail package; Railbookers arranges the train, ferry, and transfer rather than running it as an escorted group tour.
How many nights are spent in each city?
A 3-night stay in Rome is stated directly. With the overnight ferry crossing accounting for 1 more night, the remaining 3 of the trip's 7 total nights are spent in Athens.
What is there to see in Rome and Athens?
In Rome, the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. In Athens, the Parthenon and the ancient site of Delphi.
How long is the trip and what does it cost?
8 days and 7 nights, priced from $2,349 USD per person, about $294 a day.

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