Rome, Sicily, and Greece

Walk through Rome’s timeless icons with your guide: climb the Spanish Steps, toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, marvel at the Pantheon’s dome, and linger in lively Piazza Navona. Then step inside the Colosseum to see its underground chambers before continuing to the Roman Forum, the center of ancient civic life.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel visit, St. Peter’s Basilica visit

Explore Palermo, Sicily’s lively capital where Italian, Arab, French, and Phoenician influences blend. With a licensed guide, see the Baroque Quattro Canti and the grand Palermo Cathedral, then visit the Norman Palace and La Martorana with its glittering Byzantine mosaics. Stop at the Teatro Massimo Opera House, a jewel of 19th-century design, and conclude at Monreale Cathedral, famed for golden mosaics that rival any in Europe.

Explore Agrigento’s historic center, a maze of alleys, sunlit piazzas, and baroque churches adorned with ornate façades. Then visit the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site where some of the world’s best-preserved Greek temples stand. Marvel at the Temple of Concordia, the ruins of Juno and Heracles, and the colossal remains of the Olympian Zeus.

Travel to Piazza Armerina to marvel at the exquisite mosaics of the Villa Romana. del Casale Explore the town's vibrant streets, local markets, and historical landmarks, immersing yourself in authentic Sicilian culture.

Discover Siracusa on a guided tour of the Ortigia Peninsula and its Baroque cathedral built into an ancient temple. Explore the vast archaeological site, home to the Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre, and Hieron II’s Altar. Visit the Latomia del Paradiso quarry with its citrus grove, the Cordari Cave, Latomia Intagliatella, Grotticelli Necropoli, and the famed Ear of Dionysius.

An earthly paradise, Taormina enchants with views from its ancient Greek theater, where Mount Etna dominates the skyline and the sea glimmers below. Explore Palazzo Corvaia, a medieval gem, and wander the lush Botanical Gardens with a licensed guide. It’s no wonder cultures through the ages—and even Francis Ford Coppola, who filmed "The Godfather" nearby—were captivated here.

Explore the ruins of Delphi, once considered the center of the world. In the Temple of Apollo, a priestess inhaled vapors to deliver prophecies, inspiring leaders for centuries. Today, visitors may find their own inspiration in sweeping views from Mount Parnassus, rising more than 8,000 feet above.

Explore ancient temple architecture and its influence on modern design. Then bring history to life through a creative activity: build a scene from a panel image, considering its context, characters, and message, and perform it as a believable story judged by theater critics.

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.

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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.