Take a walking tour of Florence, Tuscany’s charming capital city, which began as a Roman settlement and is now known for its classic artistry and famed craftsmanship, including Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's The Birth of Venus, and the towering Duomo

Enjoy dinner in Florence

Take a guided tour of Florence

With your expert local guide you will see:

• Piazza della Signoria, which is lined with classic statues
• Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge where many of Florence’s famed leather and gold artisans still keep shop 
• Basilica of Santa Croce, where Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and others are buried 
• Gates of Paradise, bronzed doors that depict scenes from the Old Testament and are considered an icon of the Renaissance 

Visit Palazzo Pitti, a palace built in the 15th century and occupied primary by Florence's prominent Medici dynasty

Visit the Boboli Gardens, the first Italian-style garden filled with statues, grottos, fountains, and terraces

🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring Florence on your own

Travel to Rome, Italy's historic capital where the Roman Empire flourished and left an enduring mark with its intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical achievements 

🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of Rome

With your expert local guide you will visit:

• Roman Forum, marking the former heart of the Roman Empire where Julius Caesar gave many of his political speeches
• The Colosseum, the world’s most famous arena used for gladiatorial combat

Enjoy a pizza dinner in Rome

Take a guided tour of Vatican City, the headquarter of the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope

With your expert local guide you will visit:

• Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes
• St. Peter’s Basilica, a site of religious and historical significance over which the Pope presides

🔹 Community engagement: Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

You will see:

• Trevi Fountain, Rome's iconic landmark
• Pantheon, built to honor all the gods of Rome
• Piazza Navona, a lively square lined with restaurants and shops
• Spanish Steps, Europe's widest staircase

Fly to Athens, the capital city of Greece known for being the birthplace of democracy, the Olympic Games, and the achievements of the Greek Empire

Travel to Delphi, site of the famed Oracle, which stands as one of the most important landmarks of antiquity 

Enjoy dinner in Delphi

Visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, dedicated to the Oracle of Delphi and housing a variety of artifacts dating back to 550 B.C.

🔹 Guided learning: Take a walking tour of the sites of Delphi

With your expert local guide you will visit:

• Temple of Apollo where, according to legend, gods chose to communicate with mortals
• Ruins of Delphi, where ancient military leaders were known to leave offerings here in the hopes of earning luck in battle

Enjoy a traditional giouvetsi dinner, a traditional baked pasta dish

Take a guided tour of Athens

With your expert local guide you will see:

• Olympic Stadium, where the first Olympic athletes displayed physical strength as a way to honor and entertain the gods of Mount Olympus
• Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens

Take a guided tour of Acropolis

With your expert local guide you will see:

• Parthenon, an enduring symbol of Athenian democracy an iconic Greek landmark
• Temple of Athena Nike, which once housed a gold statue of the goddess, her wings clipped to prevent her from deserting the city

Take a walking tour of Athens, named for Athena, goddess of war and wisdom

With your Tour Director you will see:

• Plaka District, a hillside area of the city with cobblestone streets, whitewashed homes, and a Greek Island feel
• Temple of Olympian Zeus, built in 515 B.C. to honor the most powerful of all Greek gods