My husband and I are planning a trip to Italy, Greece, and Turkey. We are in our late 20's and are up for some adventure, sightseeing, and fun. I have been to Europe twice before, but only for week long trips to London, Paris, and Amsterdam, so never on an a more extensive trip like we are planning. We have a preliminary itinerary planned and I am hoping other people that have traveled to these countries can give me any input they might have. Does this seem like a good plan? Any sugestions? Thanks in advance!
6/12-6/16 Rome (and Ostia Antica, Vatican City)
6/17 Morning train from Rome to Florence
6/18 - 6/20 Florence(maybe Pisa, Siena, or Assisi)
6/20 take evening train to Venice
6/21-6/22 Venice
6/23 Tues. Morning Train from Venice to Milan
6/24 Wed. Fly from Milan to Athens
6/25-6/28 Four day classical tour of Greece (organized tour group), return to Athens Sunday night, 6/28
6/29 Mon. Day and night in Athens
6/30 Tues. Ferry from Athens to Santorini
7/1 Wed. Day in Santorini, ferry to Paros, night in Paros (or take ferry to Rhodes?)
7/2 Thur. Day and night in Paros or Naxos (or Rhodes?)
7/3 Fri. Ferry from Paros/Naxos to Samos, ferry from Samos to Kusadasi, night in Kusadasi
(or take ferry from Rhodes to Marmaris and bus to Kusadasi)
7/4 Sat. Day at Ephesus, night in Kusadasi
7/5 Sun. Train/bus & ferry to Istanbul, night in Istanbul
7/6-7/9 Istanbul
7/9 Thurs. Fly to Rome, night in Rome
7/10 Fri. Depart Rome, return to NYC