Ancient History

Depart Home for Rome, Italy

Arrive in Rome, Italy
Train to Naples (approx. 1.5 hours)
Check-in & Refresh
Orientation Tour
The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc.
Walking Tour of Naples
 Galleria Umberto I, Piazza Plebiscito, Castel dell’Ovo
Welcome Dinner
The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a variety of menu options to cater all diets.

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Full Day Visit to Pompeii
Pompeii is an archaeological site near Naples, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and remarkably well-preserved. Today, it provides a unique glimpse into Roman life with its houses, temples, theaters, public baths, and detailed frescoes. It is also famous for the plaster casts of the victims of the eruption and is one of the most visited archaeological sites in the world.
Return to Naples

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Full-Day Visit to Ercolano
Herculaneum is an archaeological site near Naples, known for being buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Unlike Pompeii, it is exceptionally well-preserved due to a flow of volcanic mud that protected buildings, mosaics, frescoes, and organic materials. The site offers a unique glimpse into Roman daily life with houses, baths, shops, and the famous Villa of the Papyri.
Return to Naples
Archeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN) is one of the world's leading archaeological museums, renowned for its collections of artifacts from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other Vesuvian cities. It houses frescoes, mosaics, statues, and everyday Roman objects, as well as the Farnese Collection and a section of Egyptian art. It is a key place to explore ancient Rome and the Mediterranean.

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Full Day Visit to Paestum
Paestum is an archaeological site in southern Italy, famous for its well-preserved Greek temples: the Temple of Hera, the Temple of Neptune, and the Temple of Athena. Founded by the Greeks and later conquered by the Romans, Paestum also features remains of walls, streets, and a Roman amphitheater. The site’s museum showcases important artifacts, including the famous "Tomb of the Diver."
Return to Naples
Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train to Rome (approx. 1.5 hours)
Check-in and Refresh
Colosseum & Forum
The Colosseum remains the largest amphitheater ever built and is one of the most recognizable and iconic symbols of Rome. The 5-story, elliptical structure measures 617-feet long, 512-feet wide, and 187-feet high and is made of travertine and brick
Walking Tour of Rome
Capitoline Hill, Trajan Column, Church of the Gesù, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Villa Farnesina
The Villa Farnesina was built as a summer house for Agostino Chigi, a wealthy banker and
treasurer to Pope Julius II. The paintings are part of the fabric of the villa. Every square inch seems to be covered with artwork, from the frescoes on the walls, to the ornate friezes, to the richly decorated ceilings.
Domus Aurea
The Domus Aurea was a lavish palace built by Emperor Nero in Rome after the fire of 64 AD. Located on the Oppian Hill, it featured gardens, artificial lakes, and rooms decorated with frescoes and precious marble. Famous for its opulence and architectural innovation, it had unique features like a revolving dining room. After Nero, much of it was demolished or repurposed, but it remains an example of Roman luxury.

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Pantheon
Completed by Hadrian in the year 126AD, the Pantheon claims to be the best preserved building from ancient Rome. A masterpiece of Roman architecture.
Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica
The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica are major sites in Vatican City. The Vatican Museums hold vast art collections, including masterpieces by Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci. The Sistine Chapel is renowned for Michelangelo's frescoes, like the ceiling and "The Last Judgment." St. Peter’s Basilica is a monumental church known for its stunning architecture, Michelangelo's Pietà, and Bernini's Baldachin.

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Free Day in Rome
Farewell Dinner & Program Closing
The group will be taken for an authentic Italian dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.

Breakfast & Day Briefing
Airport Transfer
Depart Rome, Italy for Home