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Nick Ragnone

Nick Ragnone

28 Dec 2023

Day 1
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$13

Bridge of Sighs
Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Rialto Bridge
Ornate covered 16th-century stone footbridge crossing the Grand Canal, with shops & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Ponte dell'Accademia
Photography is popular at this wood-&-metal bridge over the Grand Canal adorned with padlocks.
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
$13
Day 2
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$36

Saint Mark's Basilica
Iconic cathedral with a cavernous gilded interior, myriad mosaics & an on-site museum.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$36
Day 3
+

$0

St. Mark's Square
Iconic square & gathering place dating back to the 12th century & dominated by St. Mark's Basilica.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
Day 4
+

$0

Budget breakdown: $500 In total

Activities & Food:$483
Transport:$17
Day 1
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$45

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$ 3

Ovo Castle
Imposing fortress & former royal residence, with 2 towers offering views & halls for conferences.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$25
14 - 21 min

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Piazza del Plebiscito
Pedestrianized landmark square with equestrian statues, home to the neo-classical Royal Palace.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Sansevero Chapel Museum
Chapel remodeled by Prince Raimondo di Sangro of Sansevero to house sculptures of veiled figures.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$20
Day 2
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$25

Castel Nuovo
Medieval fortress with 5 towers & a Renaissance triumphal arch, plus civic art museum & chapel.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$25
Day 3
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$88

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$ 3

Vesuvio National Park
Network of trails exploring the scenery, flora & fauna around the slopes of an active volcano.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$50
39 - 47 min

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Naples National Archaeological Museum
Converted 17th-century palace & museum, home to prehistoric artifacts, coins & ancient works of art.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$38

Budget breakdown: $500 In total

Activities & Food:$483
Transport:$17
Day 1
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$63

Villa Cimbrone
Elegant hilltop lodging in a medieval manor offering luxe rooms, fine dining & a pool.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
9 - 14 min

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Villa Rufolo
Moorish-influenced 1200s villa known for its cascading gardens & terraces overlooking the sea.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$25

Budget breakdown: $500 In total

Activities & Food:$483
Transport:$17
Day 1
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$68

Parthenon
Restored, landmark temple ruins on archaeological site with iconic Doric columns built from 447 BC.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$48
6 - 9 min

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Theatre of Dionysus
Huge, tiered performance space seating around 15,000 people, dating from the 6th century B.C.
No time set
$20
8 - 11 min

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Areopagus Hill
Historic site that once served as the high court of appeal for judicial cases in ancient Greece.
No time set
Free
Day 2
+

$80

Acropolis Museum
Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$32
11 - 16 min

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Acropolis of Athens
Ruins of iconic 5th-century B.C. temple complex on Athens' rocky hilltop undergoing restoration.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$48
Day 3
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$24

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$ 3

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Modern cultural hub with a national library, opera house, theater & surrounding park.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Ancient Agora of Athens
Famous landmark featuring the ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place & a museum with artifacts.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$24

Budget breakdown: $500 In total

Activities & Food:$483
Transport:$17
Day 1
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$5

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$ 4

Red beach
This small, busy beach on Santorini is surrounded by red hills & volcanic rocks & offers snorkeling.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
30 - 36 min

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Three Bells of Fira
Much-photographed church known for its blue dome, whitewashed walls & views of the Aegean below.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$5
Day 2
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$38

Santo Wines
Scenic winery offering walking tours, tastings & nibbles, plus an ample terrace with caldera views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$18
Ancient Thera
Accessible by hiking, this ancient mountaintop city features ruins & dramatic ocean views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$20
Day 3
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$0

Kamari beach
This lively black-sand-&-pebble beach features swimming, rental umbrellas & restaurants/bars.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 4

Παραλία Περίσσα
Busy tourism beach with black sand & pebbles, plus sun loungers, thatched umbrellas & DJ tunes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
44 - 53 min

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Castle of Oia
Sea views from the surviving watchtower of a Renaissance-era castle built to guard against pirates.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $500 In total

Activities & Food:$483
Transport:$17