Intercultural Studies in Italy & Greece

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

Enjoy dinner in Rome

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

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

Take a walking tour of St. Peter's Square  with your Field Director and enjoy free time to explore on your own

Visit the Doria Pamphilj Gallery with an expert local guide

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

Travel via Pompeii to Naples

Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide

Visit the Villa Dei Misteri, a well-preserved Roman villa in Pompeii, renowned for its stunning frescoes depicting mysterious Dionysian rituals

Take a walking tour of Naples

Visit the Archaeological Museum of Naples, home to an extraordinary collection of artifacts from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and classical antiquity 

Enjoy a food walking tour of Naples

Travel back to Rome airport for your flight to Athens

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

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

With your Field 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

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 the 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

Travel to Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo, famed for its oracle and breathtaking views of the sacred Mount Parnassus. 

🔹 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

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

🔹Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Delphi on your own 

Travel back to Athens

🔹Independent exploration: Spend a full free day exploring Athens on your own

Enjoy dinner in Athens

Set sail on your cruise ship for a three-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 the Old Town of Mykonos 

Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini  

Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus