Join us in some of the Roman empire’s most iconic and fascinating sites with our curated itineraries. We’ll go on site and up close for full immersion in antiquity’s amazing history and culture with special access, expert-led lectures, cultural activities and much more. All courses support our non-profit mission.
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2025 Courses
A TASTE OF TUNISIA
FULL
Monday October 27 through Monday November 3, 2025
Tunisia, a land where ancient civilizations and natural splendor converge, offers an unparalleled journey through history. In our 7-day small group tour (max 10 people), we’ll go beyond its pristine Mediterranean coastline to uncover a profound narrative etched into its Roman amphitheaters, Carthaginian ruins, and medieval medinas. From Carthage’s monumental ruins, El Djem’s grand amphitheater, and UNESCO World Heritage sites like Dougga, and much more, we’ll immerse in the history and connect with Tunisia’s vibrant contemporary culture through authentic food and community experiences, uncovering the timeless interplay between empire and environment.
BUILDING A ROMAN CITY
FULL
May 12 to 16, 2025
Suggested arrival May 11
Rome’s vast urban sprawl is one of the amazing facets of the Eternal City. In this five-day itinerary, we peel back the layers and immerse ourselves in Ancient Rome uncover its foundation built on strategy, intelligence, economy and brute force. We will explore sites outside of the Aurelian walls including Ostia Antica and Hadrian’s Villa and visit Rome’s lesser known museums and sites, as well as meeting with contemporary experts that live and breathe Ancient Rome daily.
ANCIENT GREECE IN WESTERN SICILY
FULL
May 4 to 10, 2025
Suggested arrival May 4 | Suggested departure May 11
Sicily boasts millennia of history and heritage. In this six-day itinerary, we’ll trace the amazing island’s heritage from the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans to the Arabs, Normans, and Aragonese. We’ll explore well-preserved Greek temples in Agrigento, Selinunte and Segesta, and Roman cities along the coast, baroque towns on hills, and see how it all comes together in the vibrant metropolis of Palermo.
THE ROMANS IN SOUTHERN FRANCE
FULL
TRAVEL WITH DARIUS AND SPECIAL GUEST PROF. FRED KLEINER
March 30 through April 5, 2025
Suggested arrival March 29 | Suggested departure April 6
A seven-day adventure tracing the Romans through southern France. From our base at the UNESCO World Heritage site of historic Arles, we will explore ancient wonders of Roman Gaul including the awe-inspiring amphitheater and ancient theater of Arles, the Nimes Arena and Pont du Gard aqueduct, and more. Expect to navigate vast ruins, uncover hidden gems and immerse yourself in history from the 2nd century BCE to Middle Ages and Holy Roman Empire.
Past Travel Courses
Türkiye
Fall
2024
An eight day journey including Istanbul, Ephesus and Pergamon and more of ancient Türkiye’s ancient cities. Fall 2024.
Vesuvian
Cities
Spring & Fall 2024
Five-day onsite exploration of the Bay of Naples including Pompeii and beyond, Spring and Fall 2024
Building a
Roman
City
Five-day program discovering ancient Rome’s urban make up and more. May 6-10 2024
History of Architecture
in Ancient Rome
