9 or 13 days
Italy, Greece, extension to Greek Islands & Turkey

It’s impossible to overstate the influence of Ancient Rome and Greece on our modern-day society; seeing monuments from those civilizations is a profound experience.

From the Colosseum to the Parthenon to the expansive archaeological sites at Pompeii, Epidaurus and Mycenae, walk in the footsteps of the men and women who set the stage for the development of Western culture.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 19, March 25, April 3-8, April 12, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Rome

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 3: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Roman Forum
    • Colosseum

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps
  • Day 4: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Sistine Chapel
    • St. Peter’s Basilica
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Roman Catacombs

    Roman Catacombs

    Explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.

  • Day 5: Rome • Pompeii

    Take a day trip to Pompeii

    Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide

  • Day 6: Rome • Athens • Argolida

    Fly to Athens

    See the Corinth Canal

    Enjoy a short boat ride through Nafplio Bay (weather permitting)

  • Day 7: Argolida • Epidaurus • Mycenae • Athens

    Travel to Athens via Epidaurus and Mycenae

    Tour Epidaurus and Mycenae with an expert local guide

    (When traveling between Oct 26 and March 27, the group will not visit Epidaurus.) 

    Partake in a hands-on pottery workshop in Mycenae. 

  • Day 8: Athens

    Take a guided tour of Athens

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Olympic Stadium
    • Syntagma Square
    • Acropolis

    Visit the Acropolis:

    • Parthenon
    • Temple of Athena Nike

    (When traveling between Oct 26 and March 27, the group will visit Theater of Dionysus.)

    Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts

    Take a walking tour of Athens

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Plaka district
    • Athenian Trilogy
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Greek evening

    Greek evening

    Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honored tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways. 

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 4 more days

  • Day 9: Mykonos island

    Set sail on your cruise ship for a four-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town. 

    Included excursion to Mykonos Town

  • Day 10: Santorini island

    Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini 

  • Day 11: Rhodes island

    Explore Rhodes on your own

  • Day 12: Turkey

    Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus

  • Day 13: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Rome

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 3: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Roman Forum
    • Colosseum

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps
  • Day 4: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Sistine Chapel
    • St. Peter’s Basilica
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Roman Catacombs

    Roman Catacombs

    Explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.

  • Day 5: Rome • Pompeii

    Take a day trip to Pompeii

    Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide

  • Day 6: Rome • Athens • Argolida

    Fly to Athens

    See the Corinth Canal

    Enjoy a short boat ride through Nafplio Bay (weather permitting)

  • Day 7: Argolida • Epidaurus • Mycenae • Athens

    Travel to Athens via Epidaurus and Mycenae

    Tour Epidaurus and Mycenae with an expert local guide

    (When traveling between Oct 26 and March 27, the group will not visit Epidaurus.) 

    Partake in a hands-on pottery workshop in Mycenae. 

  • Day 8: Athens

    Take a guided tour of Athens

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Olympic Stadium
    • Syntagma Square
    • Acropolis

    Visit the Acropolis:

    • Parthenon
    • Temple of Athena Nike

    (When traveling between Oct 26 and March 27, the group will visit Theater of Dionysus.)

    Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts

    Take a walking tour of Athens

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Plaka district
    • Athenian Trilogy
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Greek evening

    Greek evening

    Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honored tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways. 

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 4 more days

  • Day 9: Mykonos island

    Set sail on your cruise ship for a four-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town. 

    Included excursion to Mykonos Town

  • Day 10: Santorini island

    Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini 

  • Day 11: Rhodes island

    Explore Rhodes on your own

  • Day 12: Turkey

    Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus

  • Day 13: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; internal flight; 4-day Greek island cruise with extension (3 cruise excursions included)

  • Hotels

    6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (4 night cabin accommodation with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily (3 meals daily during cruise extension)

  • Guided sightseeing

    7 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 1 walking tour

  • Entrances

    Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Pompeii Roman ruins; Nafplio boat ride; pottery workshop; Epidaurus; Mycenae; Acropolis; Acropolis Museum

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

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