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Perillo Tours Debuts Greece Itinerary

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Perillo Tours, which specializes in escorted travel to Italy, is expanding its 2023 portfolio with a new 11-day tour program to Greece.

“We’ve been looking for a new Mediterranean destination to offer our thousands of loyal, Italy tour alumni guests,” said Steve Perillo, owner of Perillo Tours. “Greece has so much to experience from the history to the food, to the beaches, making it the perfect complement to our Italy product.”

The new 11-day Deluxe Greece tour features three nights in Athens, three nights in Mykonos, and three nights in Santorini. Tour highlights include walking tours, a sunset catamaran cruise, visits to ancient ruins and markets, and more. The itinerary also features free time for self-exploration, immersion and relaxing at the beach.

A three-night Crete extension is also available with hotel, daily sightseeing with a private guide, daily breakfasts and transfers included.  

Departures run April through October, 2023.

In 2023, Perillo Tours will also offer nine core Italy programs ranging from nine to 14 days, a 13-day Spain tour, and three Hawaii itineraries.

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This italy specialist also offers tours to greece, spain, and hawaii..

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• Perillo Tours is a U.S.-based tour operator specializing in guided trips to Italy.
• Here’s everything you need to know—updated for 2024—about Perillo Tours to decide if it the tour company is a good fit for you.

Perillo Tours is an Italy-focused tour specialist for travelers coming from North America. Started in 1945 and operated by three generations of the same Italian-American family, Perillo has folks on the ground in both the U.S. and Italy. In more recent decades, the tour company has offers guided tours to Hawaii, Spain, and Greece in addition to its signature Italy tours.

TourScoop Takeaways

• Countries: Italy, Greece, Spain, and Hawaii
• Tour size: Up to 40 passengers
• Tour types: Group coach tours and private group coach tours

Credibility Check

On the USTOA (U.S. Tour Operators Association) and Travelstride site, Perillo gets 4.8 out of 5 . Perillo is not BBB accredited but earns an A+ rating from the organization.

Tour Destinations

Perillo is best known as an Italy specialist, with tours that range from nine to 15 days all across Italy. The company also offers a limited number of itineraries to Greece and Spain. And for 30 years, Perillo has also been hosting guided tours to Hawaii.

Perillo’s group Italy tours focus on either a geographical region or a theme. So for instance, you could opt for a tour that focuses exclusively on Rome and the Amalfi Coast, or Sicily and Italy’s South; or you could choose a themed tour like Renaissance and let the topic take you to cities (like Florence) that were important during the period. Some tours are more food-focused (for instance, Green Heart of Italy) but all Perillo tours are focused on good food experiences.

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Perillo’s Greece tour itineraries are more limited in number, but most offer a mix of land and sea excursions. The company currently offers just one Spain tour, a 13-day trip that covers much of the country. Perillo’s Hawaii tours focus on multi-island excursions that give travelers an easy way to experience the different islands of Hawaii on one itinerary. Hawaii tours range from about nine to 13 days.

Tour Guides

Perillo uses both tour directors and local guides, and both must pass a rigorous series of written and oral exams before becoming Perillo tour guides. According to Perillo: “This is a very difficult process, with approximately only one in 10 applicants passing the examinations.” And All Perillo guides are trained in the “Perillo style of ‘over-the-top’ guest service.”

Excursions/Extras

Perillo tour prices include hotels, sightseeing with expert guides, transfers, baggage handling, daily breakfast, select scheduled meals, tips, taxes, and complimentary WiFi on all Perillo coach buses. While Perillo does offer competitive airfare, it’s not included in the base price of the tour.

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There are often additional optional activities offered at (a fair and modest) extra cost during tour free time. Examples of such extras include a gondola serenade in Venice, the Illuminated Rome at Night experience, a Lake Como boat cruise, and a visit to Villa D’Este in Tivoli.

Typical Travelers

The majority of Perillo Tours’ guests fall in the 59-77 age range, and most are from the United States. Perillo Tours are popular with couples, but about 13% of tour travelers are solo travelers.

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Communication

Perillo communications come via via phone, email and website. Payment reminders and alerts are emailed. Final documents are mailed along with baggage tags, instructions with a travel wallet, and a travel pouch.

Loyalty Program

Perillo offers a discount, a special gift, and best available rooms for repeat travelers.

Private Options

Perillo Tours, offers private escorted tours for groups with a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 20 people. These tours are popular with multigenerational and extended families, and groups of close friends. Eight of Perillo’s signature itineraries are available as private tours, and all feature hand-selected, immersive experiences like olive oil and wine tasting in Tuscany, private boat rides around Capri, and parmigiano cheese sampling in Parma. 

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Thank you so much. Your review was very helpful.

My wife and I both agree this the Perillo Greece tour was the best tour we have been on. Every thing was perfect ,from the staff, to the hotels. to the pace of the tour. The Greek people are wonderful and the food was wonderful. The entire tour was a dream come true.

Enough said that as soon as the 2015 tour is posted we we go again.

The experience of a life time.

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Perillo Tours Debuts Greece Itinerary in 2023

by admin | Nov 18, 2022 | Blog | 0 comments

WHY IT RATES: The tour operator is bringing its 75 years of excellence to Greece with an all-new 11-day itinerary launching in 2023. – Lacey Pfalz, Affiliate Author, TravelPulse

Perillo Tours , a pacesetter in escorted journey to Italy for greater than 75 years, expands its 2023 journey portfolio with a brand new 11-day tour program to Greece.

Trending Now

“We’ve been in search of a brand new Mediterranean vacation spot to supply our 1000’s of loyal, Italy tour alumni company,” mentioned Steve Perillo, third technology proprietor of Perillo Excursions. “Greece has a lot to expertise from the historical past to the meals, to the seashores, making it the right complement to our Italy product. Plus, with a positive trade price, now could be the best time for vacationers to guide.”

Perillo Excursions’ new 11-day Deluxe Greece 2023 itinerary options three nights in Athens, three nights in Mykonos and three nights in Santorini. Company are welcomed to Athens with a sundown rooftop dinner with views of the Acropolis. Tour highlights embrace strolling excursions, a sundown catamaran cruise, and visits to historical ruins, a market, vineyard, medieval village, and extra. The itinerary additionally options loads of free time for self-exploration, immersion, and enjoyable on the seaside.

Worth begins at $3,995 per individual, primarily based on double occupancy. Out there departures run April by way of October 2023. A 3-night Crete extension can also be out there beginning at $995 per individual, primarily based on double occupancy. The extension contains three nights lodge lodging, day by day sightseeing with a non-public information, day by day breakfast, and transfers.

Perillo Excursions provides 9 core Italy itineraries starting from 14-days exploring Rome, Sorrento, Florence, Venice and Milan, to nine-days in Rome and the Amalfi Coast. A 13-day guided program in Spain and three Hawaii itineraries are additionally out there subsequent yr. All 2023 departure dates and pricing at the moment are out there for reserving at www.perillotours.com.

Every Perillo Excursions itinerary contains accommodations, sightseeing with skilled guides, transfers, baggage dealing with, day by day breakfast, choose scheduled meals, ideas, taxes, free time for self-discovery, and complimentary Wi-Fi on all Perillo coach buses.

For extra info on Perillo Excursions, go to www.perillotours.com , contact a neighborhood journey skilled or name (800) 431-1515.

SOURCE: Perillo Excursions press launch.

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Luxury Greece

Acropolis, Athens, Crete, Mykonos, Santorini

• Visit Knossos & Arolithos Traditional Village
• Visit the Acropolis and the incredible museum of Acropolis.
• Enjoy the famous cosmopolitan town of Mykonos with white-washed cubic houses, windmills and chapels.
• See the Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the National Library
• Enjoy the jet- setting city of Mykonos, ancient church Paraportiani & little Venice

Cultural, Relaxing Retreats

Rome & the Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast

• Wander around Rome's famous landmarks including the Colosseum, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica and much more
• Settle into Amalfi historic Hotel with charming first class overlooking the sea
• Sail to island Carpi, PositanoPositano and Sorrento
• Hike to charming mountain Ravello
• visit the beautiful Villa Rufolo

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The Essence of Costa Rica

• Visit San Jose – the capital of Costa Rica.
• Enjoy the beautiful Sabana Park, Paseo Colón
• Visit the National Museum, a faithful witness to Costa Rican history, Central Park, the Cathedral and the Congress Building.
• Visiting the Gold Museum which is also a fascinating experience.
• Visit Monteverde Cloud Forest, Hanging Bridges- Cheese Making Experience with Samplinga

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South & Sicily

Mount Etna, Palermo

• Visit the Royal Palace which General George Patton into headquarters in 1943.
• See the Selinunte, renowned for the majestic remnants of its temples and acropolis.
• Visit the famous Valley of the Temples, a Unesco world heritage site which holds some of the greatest Greek ruins in the world.
• See proof that the Romans invented it centuries ago
• See the Blue Grotto, one of the most beautiful and unique sights in Italy

Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Religious

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Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park

• --Scenic Drive to San Ramon visiting en route the Artisan's Town of Sarchi --Scenic Drive to Arenal Volcano --Lecture On The Exotic Life Forms of Costa Rica --Guided visit to Manial Antonio National Park --Boat Excursion through the Tropical Mangrove Canal

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

• Enjoy all the wonders of Oahu, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, fronting the ocean
• See the Punchbowl National Cemetery, snorkel at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor
• The ‘hottest show on the Island – the “Drums of the Pacific” Luau
• Visit the South Pacific villages, demonstrations, Polynesian crafts.
• The whaling era (1840 to 1865), Lahaina Town served as the anchorage for more than 500 ships!

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• Venice, City Sightseeing, Murano Glass Factory
• Florence, Sightseeing including ‘The David’, Dinner Out
• Visit Rome, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica
• Visit one of the world’s oldest glass blowing factories on the island of Murano

Rome & Tuscany

• Enjoy the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina and the Circus Maximus.
• Enjoy the tiny cobblestone streets and music-filled trattorias
• Visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, renowned for its Renaissance art
• Visit the Baptistery with its renowned Gates of Paradise doors.

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Perillo Tours Debuts Greece Itinerary in 2023

von admin | Nov 18, 2022 | Blog | 0 Kommentare

WHY IT RATES: The tour operator is bringing its 75 years of excellence to Greece with an all-new 11-day itinerary launching in 2023. – Lacey Pfalz, Affiliate Author, TravelPulse

Perillo Tours , a frontrunner in escorted journey to Italy for greater than 75 years, expands its 2023 journey portfolio with a brand new 11-day tour program to Greece.

Trending Now

“We’ve been in search of a brand new Mediterranean vacation spot to supply our 1000’s of loyal, Italy tour alumni visitors,” mentioned Steve Perillo, third technology proprietor of Perillo Excursions. “Greece has a lot to expertise from the historical past to the meals, to the seashores, making it the right complement to our Italy product. Plus, with a positive alternate fee, now could be the perfect time for vacationers to ebook.”

Perillo Excursions’ new 11-day Deluxe Greece 2023 itinerary options three nights in Athens, three nights in Mykonos and three nights in Santorini. Friends are welcomed to Athens with a sundown rooftop dinner with views of the Acropolis. Tour highlights embrace strolling excursions, a sundown catamaran cruise, and visits to historical ruins, a market, vineyard, medieval village, and extra. The itinerary additionally options loads of free time for self-exploration, immersion, and enjoyable on the seashore.

Value begins at $3,995 per individual, primarily based on double occupancy. Obtainable departures run April by October 2023. A 3-night Crete extension can also be accessible beginning at $995 per individual, primarily based on double occupancy. The extension consists of three nights lodge lodging, day by day sightseeing with a non-public information, day by day breakfast, and transfers.

Perillo Excursions affords 9 core Italy itineraries starting from 14-days exploring Rome, Sorrento, Florence, Venice and Milan, to nine-days in Rome and the Amalfi Coast. A 13-day guided program in Spain and three Hawaii itineraries are additionally accessible subsequent yr. All 2023 departure dates and pricing at the moment are accessible for reserving at www.perillotours.com.

Every Perillo Excursions itinerary consists of accommodations, sightseeing with professional guides, transfers, baggage dealing with, day by day breakfast, choose scheduled meals, suggestions, taxes, free time for self-discovery, and complimentary Wi-Fi on all Perillo coach buses.

For extra info on Perillo Excursions, go to www.perillotours.com , contact a neighborhood journey skilled or name (800) 431-1515.

SOURCE: Perillo Excursions press launch.

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About Perillo

The perillo promise, our promise to you.

Since 1945, the Perillo family has been America's leader in tourism to Italy. My grandfather, Joseph, and my father, Mario, set the highest standards of quality, value and integrity in travel. I am determined to maintain this tradition.

I hope you find our website enjoyable and educational. I especially hope that it inspires you, your friends and family to experience our wonderful vacations.

Thank you and buon viaggio!

Steve Perillo

Company History

Since 1945 ~ Three generations of Perillo experience at your service.

My father loved life. He was passionate about everything. "Love what you're doing," he would say, "or don't do it." Now, more than ever, I take my father's words to heart. As the president of Perillo Tours, I want to strengthen the family business my grandfather, Joseph, and my Dad, Mario Perillo, turned into an Italian-American institution.

Since 1945, Perillo Tours has provided the best travel experiences and value to our customers. I promise you that will never change.

When my grandfather started Joseph Perillo and Sons just after the second World War, he had about $300, a used Remington typewriter (which I still have), and a month's rent on a small storefront under the Third Avenue El in the Bronx. It was in a section they still call Little Italy. I am proud of the legacy of our humble beginnings and of the innovations pioneered by my father. Through hard work, dedication, and uncommon integrity, Dad changed the way so many people travel as he turned a small family business into an international success. And turned himself into Mr. Italy.

Did you know that Dad pioneered the concept of tour packages? This great idea alone made it possible for us to take more people to Italy than any other tour company in the world. And if you've traveled with Perillo Tours, you know that our exceptional buying power allows us to offer more Perillo exclusives and more pampering than you can possibly find through any other tour company for the money.

When I took over the family business from my father, I knew I had a lot to live up to. But Dad taught me well. "It's all in the genes," he used to say.

And he was right. I am proud of our family business. I love to travel. And I know that keeping Perillo Tours true to its roots is now my job.

So I promise that our deluxe, fully-escorted adventures will remain the most elegant, carefree, and affordable ways to travel throughout Italy and Hawaii. That we will continue to take you in comfort to the world's big cities and small hill towns, off-beaten paths and along grand boulevards. That our rates will continue to include almost everything. And that our knowledgeable and experienced tour directors will continue to be the best traveling companions you'll find anywhere in the world.

Dad received many professional awards throughout his exceptional career. To me they represent the high standards we will always maintain. These honors include the prestigious Golden Lion Award given to him by fellow Italian and former New York City mayor, Rudy Guiliani. My father was even named by the president of Italy as Cavalier on the Order of Merit. There were many other awards as well. But my father's most important achievements were his family and his family business.

Now my father's voice is silent. But his spirit lives on. I promise, as I promised my father, that I will continue working hard to please you.

I look forward to this opportunity to carry Perillo Tours into a third generation, and I hope you will come to know me over the years, just as you knew my father.

So, as always, Chi viaggia con Perillo, viaggia tranquillo! Let our journey together continue.

Why Choose Perillo

Enjoy our itineraries, crafted over 80 years.

From the major cities to the charming hill towns off the beaten path, Perillo's itineraries have been honed and crafted for your ultimate enjoyment. You'll appreciate our balance of sightseeing, free time, optional activities and relaxation. Our itineraries are often imitated, but never surpassed.

Unmatched Meal Service

Because we believe that to eat, drink and be merry' is a such a big part of a true experience in Italy, our journeys include unmatched meal service.

Buffet Breakfast daily including bacon and eggs, not the standard continental fare you'll find with lesser tours. A very hearty start to each day.

Dinners daily include pasta, your choice of two entrees, vegetable, salad, dessert and coffee. Additionally, dinner out' nights feature a delightful antipasto.

Fine local wines, representative of each region, are also included with dinners. Or, if you prefer, your choice of beer, mineral water or soda.

Our First-Class and Deluxe Hotels

We've established strong relationships with some of the best hotels in Italy. And in each of our journeys, you'll find only first-class or deluxe hotels, as certified by the Italian government. Other tour companies use so-called "3-Star" or "Tourist Class" hotels which, to us, just aren't good enough for you.

One Price. One Great Value.

With Perillo's experience and buying power, you're assured of getting the most for your money. And since everything is included, from full breakfasts to wine with dinner, you won't find any surprises along the way. Unless, of course, you happen upon some wonderful souvenirs during your journey. Simply put, there's no better way to get the most bang for your budget.

See All the Sights

You want a full itinerary of sightseeing. And you want some carefree days of leisure. Each of our journeys is a perfect balance. What's more, we ensure that you enjoy the sights in comfort with air-conditioned luxury motor-coaches and wireless headsets. While we have lots to show you, we want to make sure that you have what matters most. A really good time.

Your Flight to Italy

Perillo's air department is ready to book your flights from your home town to Italy. You'll find extremely competitive rates from over 130 U.S. cities.

We can also arrange for you to arrive before your tour starts, or extend your stay at the end, for a maximum of 60 days in Italy.

For the ultimate in comfort, consider our Business Class upgrades.

You are also free to arrange your own flights. This might be a good opportunity to cash in your accumulated frequent flyer mileage.

Optional Excursions

Our tours have been crafted to balance abundant activity with plenty of free time. Some folks will enjoy the time on their own, and others will be happy to know that we offer several optional excursions' at a reasonable cost. They can be purchased directly from your tour guide in Italy. You'll find a full listing of these excursions online at PerilloTours.com.

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Perillo Expands Its Reach to Greece

Perillo Tours, long associated with Italy, expanded to Greece in 2023 – with plans to add more programs to the destination next year, said Steve Perillo, the company’s third-generation owner. Italy, however, will remain the core of the operator’s programs as it adds three new escorted itineraries to that country for 2024.

The company is having its best year in 2023, Perillo said, selling out its programs in Italy, Greece and Spain. He attributed the success partly to pent-up demand but also to the goodwill generated during the pandemic by the way the operator treated its customers during that crisis – offering refunds to all affected clients. In fact, tours are selling even faster this year than at this point in 2022, and satisfying demand is mostly a question of keeping up with supply, he said.

Greece Debut 

The debut for the Greece program was an 11-day “Deluxe Greece” itinerary highlighting Athens, Mykonos and Santorini, and including walking tours, a catamaran cruise, and visits to ancient ruins, a market, winery, medieval village and more, as well as extensive free time.

In 2024, the operator will add a second Greece itinerary under the “Classical Greece” banner, Perillo said. It will include visits to places like Delphi and Olympia, as well as a three-night Aegean cruise.

Italy Tours for 2024 

All told, Perillo will offer 10 itineraries in Italy next year. In addition to Italy and Greece, the company will continue its programs to Spain and Hawaii as part of a gradual expansion. All of these programs, Perillo said, reflect the fact that the company has been moving into a slightly higherlevel market and also offering more small group options than in the past. Still, he said, the operator has managed to keep its prices accessible in the face of rising costs.

Even with the geographic expansion, Perillo said that what has always set the company apart – and still does – is the genuinely personal approach to clients. “I know every person who’s traveling – not many CEOs can say that.”

Selling Perillo Tours

While there is much talk of changing attitudes toward group travel, Perillo believes there will always be a market for traditional escorted tours.

As travelers age, he said, they realize they don’t want to lug their bags around and worry about the logistics. “Our trips are foolproof,” he said, “and that’s a big deal.”

Each itinerary includes hotels, sightseeing with expert guides, transfers, baggage handling, daily breakfast, select scheduled meals, tips, taxes, free time for self-discovery and complimentary Wi-Fi on all Perillo motorcoahes.

New Italy Itineraries

In addition to its already-robust Italy offerings, Perillo is adding three new tours in 2024, which range from nine to 12 days and highlight different regions, showcase art, history, food and culture, and offer more off-the-beaten path towns and villages.

• 11-day “Green Heart of Italy” – The tour features Umbria and includes visits to Rome, Spoleto, Assisi, Gubbio, a cruise on Lake Trasimeno and the Tuscan countryside. It includes visits to wine and oil producers, a truffle hunting excursion and a cooking class.
• Nine-day “Renaissance Tour 2024” – The itinerary includes Rome, Florence, the hillsides and medieval towns of Chianti with oil and wine tastings, truffle hunting and more.
• 12-day “Best of Southern Italy” – The tour’s focus is on Campania and Puglia, with visits to Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Matera (a UNESCO World Heritage site), Bari, Lecce and Alberobello, and such activities as pasta making and a focaccia tasting.

Source: Travel Pulse

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