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.

Meet a professional pizza chef and learn the art of dough preparation, from rolling pin to hand stretching. Discover classic garnishes like tomato, basil, oregano, and mozzarella, then create your own masterpiece with toppings from the buffet and choose your cooking style on plate or stone. Mangia!

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.

Cameos—oval portraits carved in relief on a contrasting background—have been treasured since ancient Greece and were especially popular in Rome among Augustus’ family. Visit a modern studio to learn how skilled artisans continue the tradition, carving these delicate works of art up close.

Stop in Pompeii, the city where time stood still. Explore the ancient site with a licensed guide and discover a city once home to 20,000 residents before Mount Vesuvius buried it nearly 2,000 years ago. Excavated over centuries, the ruins reveal daily Roman life through public spaces, political graffiti, taverns, and street signs.

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.

Enhance your classroom learning with an immersive Italian language or art program in the heart of Florence. Spend three hours each day building your skills, then put them into practice by interacting with native speakers in everyday settings throughout the city.

Enhance your classroom learning with an immersive Italian language or art program in the heart of Florence. Spend three hours each day building your skills, then put them into practice by interacting with native speakers in everyday settings throughout the city.

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.

Enhance your classroom learning with an immersive Italian language or art program in the heart of Florence. Spend three hours each day building your skills, then put them into practice by interacting with native speakers in everyday settings throughout the city.

Meet six renaissance giants including Giotto, Galileo, and Isabella d’Este, and debate who made the greatest impact on civilisation.

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.

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.

Discover Milan on a guided walking tour through Italy's second-largest city and one of the world's fashion capitals. Stroll past iconic landmarks including La Scala, the magnificent Milan Cathedral (Duomo), and the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II while learning about the city's rich history, remarkable architecture and lasting influence on art, culture and design.