Discover Venice with a licensed guide, exploring a city built on more than 100 islands in a lagoon off the Adriatic. Begin in St. Mark’s Square and visit St. Mark’s Basilica, completed in 1094 and home to the relics of Venice’s patron saint. Continue to the Gothic Doge’s Palace with its ornate arches before enjoying a glass-blowing demonstration showcasing the centuries-old tradition of Venice’s most famous craft.

Explore the timeless beauty of Verona on this sightseeing tour. Stroll through lively Piazza delle Erbe, admire the medieval Castelvecchio Bridge spanning the Adige River, and visit Juliet’s House, forever linked to Shakespeare’s famous tale. Continue to the remarkably preserved Verona Arena, a 1st-century AD Roman amphitheatre that still hosts performances today.

Enjoy a traditional Italian pizza dinner featuring a thin, freshly baked crust and simple, flavourful ingredients. Try classic varieties such as Margherita, with tomato, mozzarella and basil, or Marinara, traditionally made with tomato, garlic and herbs, while experiencing one of Italy’s most iconic culinary traditions.

Discover Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, with a licensed guide. Admire the Duomo with Brunelleschi’s dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery’s famed Gates of Paradise. Visit Palazzo Vecchio on Piazza della Signoria and step inside Dante’s House to learn about the poet’s legacy. At Santa Croce, see the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Cross the Ponte Vecchio and visit a leather workshop to discover one of Florence’s most famous crafts.

Explore Pisa with a licensed guide and see the world-famous Leaning Tower, tilted since builders set it on soft ground centuries ago. Visit the Baptistery, renowned for its acoustics, and admire the nearby duomo. Together, these landmarks form the Campo dei Miracoli, their black-and-white marble façades gleaming against the green lawn.

The Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi was first built in 1228 when Pope Gregory IX laid the cornerstone of the Lower Basilica. St. Francis’s body was secretly moved here in 1230 to prevent looting. The Upper Basilica followed after 1239, and both churches were consecrated in 1253.

Discover Rome’s iconic landmarks. At the Spanish Steps, see the “sinking ship” fountain, designed that way because low water pressure forced the artist to place it below street level. Marvel at the Trevi Fountain’s Baroque grandeur, the Pantheon’s soaring dome, and Piazza Navona, where Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers anchors the bustling square.

Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, renowned for its sweeping colonnades and magnificent Renaissance architecture. Inside, admire Michelangelo’s soaring dome, rising approximately 138 metres above the ground, and his celebrated Pietà sculpture. Continue to the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s extraordinary frescoes, including the iconic ceiling and "The Last Judgment," stand among the greatest masterpieces of Renaissance art.

Enjoy dinner at a local trattoria and experience the welcoming atmosphere and flavours of Italian dining.

Step inside the Colosseum with a licensed guide, once the stage for gladiators, naval battles, and wild beast hunts, and explore the underground chambers where animals were kept. Continue to the Forum Romanum, the hub of Roman politics, religion, and commerce. Conclude at Piazza Venezia, framed by its grand palaces and the striking Victor Emmanuel Monument.

From the Bay of Naples, the island of Capri is less than an hour away by boat. Weather permitting, you’ll visit the Blue Grotto, where sunlight reflecting beneath the water bathes the cave in a shimmering silver-blue light.

Pompeii is a vast archaeological site located in southern Italy’s Campania region. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried in meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Near the coast of the Bay of Naples, the well-preserved site features excavated ruins that visitors can freely explore.

Once one of the most important sites in ancient Greece, Olympia was the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Today, the remains of the temple and stadium stand among olive trees and rivers, offering a look at the history of the ancient games and the traditions that began here.

The Ancient Olympic Games were a major event for the Greeks, showcasing athletic competitions and values of excellence, respect, and friendship. Debate their impact on legacy, politics, diplomacy, and global controversies.

Athens is one of the oldest cities in the Western world, with a recorded history spanning more than 3,400 years. During the Classical Era, it was a centre for the arts, learning, and philosophy, and home to Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum. Today, Athens blends its ancient heritage with a vibrant modern culture.

Explore Epidaurus and Mycenae with a licensed guide. Visit Epidaurus, once a sacred healing centre, and see its impressive 4th-century BC amphitheatre. Continue to Mycenae, framed by twin mountains and overlooking fertile plains. Explore the ancient citadel, where treasures including gold cups and bronze armour were unearthed, and discover its connections to Homeric legends.

Nestled beneath the Acropolis, Plaka is Athens' oldest neighbourhood, known for its winding streets, neoclassical architecture, and vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy a traditional Greek dinner while sampling regional specialities and experiencing the hospitality and culinary traditions that are central to Greek culture.

Explore Athens with your local guide, where ancient history and modern life meet. Visit the Acropolis, the heart of classical Athens, to see the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, and the elegant Temple of Athena Nike. Admire sweeping views of the city before stopping at the 2004 Olympic site, a symbol of Greece’s enduring athletic spirit. Continue to Syntagma Square to watch the ceremonial changing of the guards at the Parliament, then to Omonoia Square, a lively gathering place surrounded by cafés and olive trees.

In Athens, history is never far away. Walk with your Tour Director through the Plaka district, where winding streets reveal balconies filled with flowers and tavernas alive with traditional dancing. Then visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus, begun in the 6th century BC and finished by Hadrian in AD 132, and see Hadrian’s Arch, once marking the divide between ancient and imperial Athens.

Explore the impressive ruins at Delphi, which the ancient Greeks considered the centre of the world. Within the Temple of Apollo, a priestess was believed to inhale intoxicating vapours rising from the earth before delivering prophecies attributed to Apollo. Today, visitors can admire spectacular views from Mount Parnassus, which rises more than 2,400 metres above sea level.