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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.

2025 Courses

IMPERIAL PALACES & POPES
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Sunday November 16 – Sunday November 23 2025

A seven-day deep dive into the imperial and papal layers of Rome and its surrounding countryside. Join archaeologist and host Darius Arya for a curated journey through emperors’ palaces, Christian legacies, and papal retreats. This intimate small group tour (maximum 12 guests) offers behind-the-scenes access to some of the most compelling and often-overlooked sites in Lazio.

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A TASTE OF TUNISIA
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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.

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Past Travel Courses

Each year presents the opportunity to pursue new itineraries or to revisit sites that continue to yield insight and fascination. At Ancient Rome Live, we embrace both approaches: introducing new tours and returning to favorite locations. Take a look at our past adventures. Should a particular destination resonate with your interests, please contact us. With a minimum of six participants, we are able to relaunch previous tours by request. All tours are curated and led by archaeologist Darius Arya.

Building a
Roman
City

 

Five-day journey discovering the stories and engineering of the foundation of  ancient Rome and more.
SPRING 2025, SPRING 2024

Ancient
Greece in
Western Sicily

 

Six-day adventure tracing Sicily’s rich and millennia-spanning cultural  heritage, with a focus on  from the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans.
SPRING 2025

The Romans
in Southern
France

 

Seven-day adventure exploring Ancient Rome in  Southern France including Arles, Pont du Gard and more.
SPRING 2025

Türkiye

Eight-day adventure exploring Türkiye’s amazing history and ancient cities including  Istanbul, Ephesus, Izmir and Pergamon.
FALL 2024

Vesuvian
Cities

Five-day exploration of the rich ancient history of the Bay of Naples including Napoli, Pompeii,Herculaneum and Oplontis.
SPRING 2025, FALL 2024, SPRING 2024

History of Architecture
in Ancient Rome

A five-day program for NCSU Collage of Design.
SPRING 2021, 2022,2023, 2024, 2025