Begin at NASA Space Center to experience the history of space exploration and learn how NASA is pushing boundaries today. Meet astronauts, view real space shuttles, and see the world from an astronaut point of view at this landmark attraction. Lunch follows the first portion of the tour.
Continue to the Kemah Boardwalk, home to waterfront restaurants, amusements, charming retail stores, festivals, and seaside shows every day. Whether you have the energy for thrill rides or prefer a leisurely stroll, this boardwalk has it all.
Visit the Houston Museum District, where 19 museums across four walkable zones showcase art, history, and science. There's so much to see and do that you may lose track of time.
Conclude in the Houston Theater District, featuring a rich lineup of performance art venues across 17 downtown blocks with nearly 13,000 seats.
The Las Vegas Strip is one of the most incredible sights in the world. Experience the entire Las Vegas Strip with one of our tours.
Start the tour by stopping at the Welcome to Las Vegas Sign located at 5100 Las Vegas Boulevard, built in 1959 after Bugsy Siegel opened the Flamingo.
Continue to the Bellagio Hotel to witness one of the complimentary fountain shows where water, music, and lights are thoughtfully interwoven to mesmerize its admirers.
Proceed to Treasure Island for the Sirens show, which entails a group of sensual and tempting sirens engaging with a band of renegade pirates.
Witness the show that ignites the Strip with fire, water, and music at The Mirage. The Mirage Volcano erupts nightly beginning at 5pm and runs every 30 minutes until 11pm.
Join the Fremont Street Experience, a pedestrian mall that occupies five blocks of Fremont Street in the area that has been known for years as Glitter Gulch. This mall has been designed with a barrel vault canopy. While Las Vegas is known for never turning the outside casino lights off, each show begins by turning off the lights on all of the buildings, including the casinos, under the canopy. Before each show, one bidirectional street that crosses the Experience is blocked off for safety reasons.
Start along Hollywood Boulevard and follow the path of bronze and marble stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Continue to Grauman's Chinese Theatre where travelers can compare their feet and hands with the famous prints already set in cement.
Visit Madame Tussauds Hollywood, a showcase with a countless number of celebrities sculpted in wax in every shape and form.
Drive down to capture photos of Hollywood Boulevard and the Sunset Strip while viewing the mini-mansions sprinkled through the hills.
Stop at the historic Santa Monica Pier, built in 1908 for passenger and ship cargo, to experience the glory days of Southern California. Enjoy the boardwalk, the view, and the beach.
Proceed to Venice Beach for an oceanfront walk featuring street performers, musicians, musclemen pumping iron, apocalyptic evangelists, break dancers, stoned drummers, and endless eclectic shops.
Assuming you start from a Midtown hotel, tours usually go uptown first and downtown second, so by the time you hit downtown you'll see more activity (more traffic too, though).
Uptown: Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, The Dakota, Strawberry Fields, Central Park, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Columbia University, Grant's Tomb, Harlem (125th Street or Convent Avenue/City College), Fifth Avenue.
Midtown: Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center/St. Patrick's Cathedral, Times Square/Broadway, Seventh Avenue/Garment Center/Macy's/Madison Square Garden, New York Public Library, Empire State Building, Madison Square, Flatiron Building.
Downtown: Greenwich Village, Washington Square Park, SoHo, Chinatown, Civic Center (City Hall, Court buildings), Wall Street, Battery Park (Statue of Liberty), Ground Zero.
Back to Midtown: either the West Side Highway (Hudson River, Chelsea Piers, Intrepid Museum) or the East Side (South Street Seaport, Brooklyn Bridge, United Nations).
This is your standard NYC city tour. It can be customized according to clients' wishes, traffic conditions, lunch, number of stops and time spent at each stop, so you can tailor it for 4-8 hours. You could also use some of the time to briefly go to Brooklyn (Brooklyn Heights, River Cafe area, etc.) but usually it's limited to Manhattan.
Visiting Antwerp is a captivating journey through cultural history and artistic heritage. The city offers a vibrant atmosphere with cosmopolitan charm that has endured for centuries.
Beautiful buildings still remain from Antwerp's golden age in the Grote Markt district, providing a wealth of sights within a concentrated area. Works by Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony van Dyck have left their mark alongside the cathedral by Jan and Pieter Appelmans and the historic Plantin-Moretus printing house. Exploring the historical center reveals treasures from the 15th and 16th centuries, while a visit to Middelheim highlights its modern sculpture park and fashion houses.
City center highlights include Grote Markt, Antwerp City Hall, Fountain of Brabo, Handschoenmarkt, Well of Quinten Metsys, Cathedral of Our Lady, Hendrik Conscienceplein, St. Charles Borromeo Church, Bontwerkersplaats, St. James' Church, St. Paul's Church, Vleeshuis Museum, The Meir, Rubenshuis, Flemish Royal Opera, Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerpen-Centraal Station, Antwerp Zoo, and the Diamantkwartier.
Notable museums include the Plantin-Moretus Museum, Rubenshuis, Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Het Steen, and the Cathedral of Our Lady.
Experience Diamondland to explore Antwerp's legendary diamond trade with a guided visit and shopping opportunities.
Bruges is a perfectly preserved medieval city, and strolling through its winding streets lined with gorgeous buildings and narrow canals feels like stepping back in time.
Highlights along the itinerary include a canal tour by boat, Saint-Sauveur Cathedral, the historic houses of Steenstraat, Markt, the Belfry of Bruges, the Guild Houses, Provincial Palace, the former Post Office, the Statue of Breydel and Coninck, Vlamingenstraat, Van Eyckplein, Tonlieu and its surroundings, Burg Square, the City Hall and its Gothic Room, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, the Prévôté, the Old Courthouse, Blinde Ezelstraat, the Vismarkt, Rozenhoedkaai, Dijver, the Groeningemuseum (optional), Saint John's Hospital with the Memling Museum, Church of Our Lady, Walplein, the historic god-houses, the Béguinage, the Béguinage Ramparts, De Poerte, the city mills, and the tranquil Minnewater.
Waterloo, famously described by Victor Hugo, owes its renown to the decisive victory of the Duke of Wellington. From his headquarters he announced Napoleon's defeat after the Battle of Mont-Saint-Jean, also known as the Belle Alliance.
Although many of the engagements occurred around Braine-l'Alleud and neighboring fields, history remembers the conflict as the Battle of Waterloo, symbolized by the Lion's Mound. The monument, weighing 28 tons of iron, stands atop a 169-meter-wide man-made hill marking the spot where the Prince of Orange was wounded.
From the top of the 40-meter mound and its 226 steps, visitors can survey the battlefield where the decisive actions of 18 June 1815 unfolded.
Key stops include the Waterloo Visitor Center, the Wellington Museum, the Napoleon Museum, Hougoumont Farm, La Haie Sainte Farm, and Mont-Saint-Jean Farm, along with notable monuments across Brussels.
Ghent, the capital of East Flanders and the historic heart of Flanders, is one of Europe's most enchanting cities with a rich blend of medieval and contemporary culture.
Essential stops include Saint Peter's Abbey, Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts), the Van Eyck Swimming Pool, Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Korenmarkt, Ghent City Hall, Vrijdagmarkt, the Groot Kanon (Dulle Griet), the Museum of Folklore, Veerleplein, Vleeshuis, Galgenhuisje, Graslei and Korenlei, Saint James' Church, Saint Michael's Bridge, and Saint Nicholas' Church.
The Summer Palace and Hutong Tour features the magnificent Summer Palace, the largest preserved imperial garden in China, with more than one hundred classical pavilions, mansions, towers, halls, temples, bridges, and a vast lake. It continues with a hutong experience through the centuries-old alleyways of Beijing, visiting traditional quadrangle courtyards by pedicab and learning about daily life.
The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Tour begins at Tiananmen Square, a focal point of modern Chinese history, before entering the Forbidden City, known as Gugong, the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The Great Wall and Ming Tombs Tour pairs the iconic Great Wall with the sacred Ming Tombs, burial grounds for thirteen emperors, and concludes with a visit to the renowned Jade Factory cloisonné workshop.
Each itinerary includes professional chauffeured service and foreign-speaking guides (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Russian).
The Shanghai Highlights Tour features the tranquil Jade Buddha Temple, the immersive Silk Museum, the classical Yuyuan Garden created during the Ming Dynasty, and atmospheric Shanghai Old Street reflecting Qing-era charm.
The Shanghai Golf Tour centers on Sun Island Golf Club, a 27-hole resort located 55 kilometers west of the city, offering classic, lake, and island view nines on a lush island setting that has hosted the China Volvo Open.
Each itinerary includes professional chauffeured service and foreign-speaking guides (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Russian).
Welcome to Dubrovnik, the medieval gem of South Dalmatia and a UNESCO-listed treasure renowned for its long-standing hospitality and cultural heritage. Festivals, taverns, and the gentle Mediterranean climate showcase why George Bernard Shaw proclaimed, “Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik.”
The walking tour features the Franciscan Monastery with Europe’s oldest pharmacy, the Dubrovnik Cathedral and its famed Treasury, and the Rector's Palace, once the seat of government for the Republic of Ragusa. Along the way you'll see landmarks such as Onofrio's Fountain, St. Blaise's Church, and Sponza Palace, revealing why Dubrovnik is celebrated as the Pearl of the Adriatic.
Extend the experience with an excursion to Medjugorje, one of the world’s most visited pilgrimage destinations, where you can attend Mass and climb Apparition Hill. Remember to bring a passport.
Split is the second-largest city in Croatia and the largest on the Adriatic coast. It grew from a Greek settlement founded between the 3rd and 4th centuries BC, but its defining moment came in 295 AD when Emperor Diocletian began constructing his seaside residence.
The centerpiece of the city remains Diocletian's Palace, a magnificent complex built over ten years where the emperor lived until his death. In the 7th century refugees from nearby Salona settled within the palace walls, and their descendants continue to inhabit the area today.
Over the centuries Split experienced Venetian, Austrian, and brief French rule before joining Yugoslavia in 1918. Much of its modern development followed after Zadar, Dalmatia's official capital, became an Italian enclave. The city endured Italian occupation during World War II and was liberated in October 1944, when the first people's government of Croatia convened here.
Travel through Pontoise and the picturesque Oise Valley to the village where Vincent van Gogh spent his final, most prolific months, painting works such as the celebrated Church of Auvers-sur-Oise.
The tour includes the immersive Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise, a visit to the tranquil Auvers-sur-Oise Cemetery where the painter and his brother rest, and time in the Maison-Atelier de Daubigny and the Musée de l'Absinthe to explore the artistic heritage of the village.
This nine-hour tour with an English-speaking chauffeur explores Reims, the city of champagne and coronations. Begin at the majestic Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims, famed for its Gallery of Kings, Smiling Angel statues, and grand rose window.
Continue with a guided tasting in the cellars of leading houses such as Piper-Heidsieck or G. H. Mumm, then travel to Épernay for an afternoon cruise through chalk caves and a stroll along the renowned Avenue de Champagne. Conclude with a prestigious visit to the cellars of Moët & Chandon or Mercier.
Discover the spectacular Great Stables of Chantilly, built in the 18th century, and explore the elegant Château de Chantilly with its sumptuous apartments, libraries, and art collections. Continue to the Renaissance masterpiece Château d'Écouen, home to the National Museum of the Renaissance.
Travel across the sweeping plains of La Beauce to Chartres and admire the breathtaking Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres with its renowned 12th- and 13th-century stained-glass windows.
Alternatively, head to Giverny to explore Claude Monet's House and the enchanting Monet Gardens, the inspiration for so many of his impressionist masterpieces.
This nine-hour excursion with an English-speaking chauffeur journeys through the sweeping plains of La Beauce to Chartres, where you will visit the majestic Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres with its famed 12th- and 13th-century stained glass.
The itinerary continues to Rambouillet for a tour of the elegant Château de Rambouillet and its landscaped park, then concludes at Maintenon to explore the romantic Château de Maintenon and the aqueduct built for Louis XIV.
This half-day tour with an English-speaking chauffeur visits the storied Château de Fontainebleau and its landscaped gardens, cherished by French kings and emperors for eight centuries.
Continue to the charming village of Barbizon, known as the “Village of the Painters,” where artists such as Corot, Millet, and Rousseau drew inspiration from the surrounding Forêt de Fontainebleau.
The tour begins at the resplendent Château de Fontainebleau and its formal gardens, a favorite residence of French monarchs for eight centuries. Continue to the village of Barbizon, whose rustic charm inspired the Barbizon School of painters.
Conclude with a visit to the opulent Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, a 17th-century masterpiece whose harmonious architecture by Louis Le Vau, interiors by Charles Le Brun, and landscape design by André Le Nôtre later influenced Versailles.
This half-day tour with an English-speaking chauffeur offers two distinct experiences. At France Miniature, stroll through a meticulous scale model of the nation and admire landmark replicas as if surveying the country from above.
Alternatively, choose Chantilly to explore the stately Great Stables of Chantilly and the refined Château de Chantilly with its lavish apartments, libraries, and art collections.
This twelve-hour tour with an English-speaking chauffeur follows a scenic route through Normandy to the tidal island of Mont Saint-Michel, often called “The Marvel of the Western World.”
Explore the soaring Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel with its remarkable cloister and refectory, then wander the island’s steep, narrow streets lined with centuries-old architecture.
This eleven-hour excursion with an English-speaking chauffeur begins with a drive to Normandy, crossing the iconic Pegasus Bridge en route to the preserved World War II sites along the coast.
Visit the compelling Musée du Débarquement in Arromanches-les-Bains, featuring archival footage provided by the British Admiralty, then spend the afternoon visiting the legendary landing zones: Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach, Sword Beach, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, and the dramatic cliffs of Pointe du Hoc.
Ascend the Eiffel Tower via its lifts from the north, east, or west pillars to the first and second levels at 115 meters, then transfer to reach the summit at 276 meters for panoramic views of Paris.
Stroll the legendary Champs-Élysées, a 1.9-kilometer boulevard connecting the Place de la Concorde to the Place Charles de Gaulle, home of the Arc de Triomphe.
Explore the vast collections of the Louvre Museum, originally a 12th-century fortress, now housing treasures across Egyptian, Near Eastern, Greek, Roman, Islamic, sculpture, and decorative arts departments.
Visit Notre-Dame de Paris to admire its Gothic architecture, stained glass, and sculptural details, and descend into the Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité beneath the parvis.
Climb Montmartre, the 130-meter hill that attracted artists throughout the early twentieth century, and take in the creative atmosphere surrounding the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur.
Relax in the Jardin du Luxembourg, created in 1612 beside the Palais du Luxembourg, and inspired by the gardens of Florence.
Choose to visit the lavish Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, the 17th-century masterpiece that inspired Versailles with its harmonious architecture by Louis Le Vau and gardens by André Le Nôtre.
Alternatively, experience Thoiry ZooSafari within the grounds of the Château de Thoiry, combining wildlife encounters with a tour of the historic estate.
Choose the splendor of the Palace of Versailles and its manicured Gardens of Versailles, icons of French grandeur and royal history.
Alternatively, visit the intimate Château de Malmaison, the residence of Joséphine and Napoleon Bonaparte, to explore its refined salons and landscaped park.
Experience the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles and its ornate Gardens of Versailles, hallmarks of 17th-century French artistry.
Continue to Giverny for a guided visit of Claude Monet's House, the Clos Normand Garden, the water-lily pond with its Japanese Bridge, and the nearby Musée des Impressionnismes.
Conclude in Chartres, traveling across the plains of La Beauce to admire the stunning Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres with its celebrated medieval stained glass.
This twelve-hour journey with an English-speaking chauffeur showcases the opulence of Renaissance residences throughout the Loire Valley, known as the “Garden of France.”
Visit iconic châteaux such as Château Royal d'Amboise, Château de Chenonceau, and Château de Chambord, with the option to stay overnight in a charming manor.
Customize the itinerary with additional masterpieces like Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, Château de Villandry, Château de Langeais, and Château de Blois, and pair them with tastings in renowned vineyards around Chinon, Bourgueil, Vouvray, Sancerre, and Anjou.
Discover the Peloponnese with stops at Corinth and Ancient Corinth, followed by a visit to Mycenae to observe traditional ceramic craftsmanship.
Continue to the seaside charm of Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece, enjoy lunch by the water, and conclude at the legendary Theatre of Epidaurus before returning through the countryside.
Spend a full day exploring the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Lycabettus Hill, the Old Royal Palace (Hellenic Parliament), and the Benaki Museum.
Complement the sightseeing with browsing local markets and a seaside lunch at the Port of Piraeus.
Visit the engineering marvel of the Corinth Canal, explore the ruins of Ancient Corinth, and ascend to the hilltop fortress of Acrocorinth before returning to Athens.
The journey departs from Athens with a stop at the Byzantine Monastery of Osios Loukas, continues to the mountain village of Arachova, and proceeds to the sacred Delphi Archaeological Site and the Delphi Archaeological Museum.
Enjoy lunch in the village of Delphi before returning to Athens.
Customize your Santorini tour with sites that match your interests. Our locally based, English-speaking chauffeurs accommodate any group size with sedans, minivans, vans, or buses for an unforgettable experience.
Suggested highlights include the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, the Archaeological Museum of Thera, Oia, the harbor of Ammoudi for seaside dining, Fira, photogenic Imerovigli, Pyrgos, and the black sands of Perivolos Beach.
Discover the jewels of the Amalfi Coast, stretching from Sorrento to Salerno, where dramatic cliffs meet the Tyrrhenian Sea and pastel villages cling to the rock face.
Highlights include Naples, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, and Sorrento, each offering sweeping vistas, fragrant citrus groves, historic churches, villas, monasteries, and charming harbors.
Travel from Rome or Florence to the Umbrian hill town of Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis, where medieval rhythms still define daily life.
Visit the monumental Basilica di San Francesco, the serene Basilica di Santa Chiara, and the Romanesque Chiesa di San Pietro, then enjoy the town’s peaceful streets and panoramic views.
Complement the experience with Umbrian cuisine, sampling strangozzi al tartufo, cured meats, and the region’s celebrated wines.
Travel from Rome or Naples to the monumental Reggia di Caserta, created in the mid-18th century by Bourbon King Charles III to rival Versailles and Madrid’s Palacio Real. The complex unites a grand palace, formal gardens, natural woodlands, hunting lodges, and a historic silk factory.
The expansive Parco Reale di Caserta, designed by Luigi Vanvitelli, features cascading fountains and pools aligned along a masterful perspective.
Highlights within the grounds include the Palatine Library, the Belvedere di San Leucio, and the celebrated fountains of the Dolphins, Æolus, Ceres, Venus and Adonis, and Diana and Actaeon.
Just half an hour from Milan, tranquil Lake Como blends lush Mediterranean foliage with snow-capped alpine peaks. Admire the panorama from Piazza Cavour in the town of Como, then wander the walled old town and its Piazza San Fedele.
Travel north to view Isola Comacina, the lake’s only island, and tour the elegant Villa Carlotta with its art-filled interiors and terraced gardens.
Enjoy the picturesque lanes of Varenna and the southern-shore charm of Bellagio, “La Perla del Lago,” famed for its cobbled streets, villas, and sweeping vistas.
Deruta sits on a hill overlooking the Tiber River in Umbria, renowned worldwide for the production of artistic ceramics. The village traces its roots to Roman times and flourished alongside nearby Perugia during the Middle Ages.
Deruta’s workshops reached their pinnacle in the 16th century, crafting brightly colored plates, vases, and decorative objects that now reside in museums across the globe.
From Civitavecchia Port or Rome, explore the legacy of the ancient Etruscans who settled between Lazio and Tuscany, leaving magnificent necropolises, frescoes, and sculptures across the region.
In Tarquinia, tour the painted tombs of the necropolis and visit the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Tarquinia, home to one of the largest collections of Etruscan artifacts.
Continue to Cerveteri, site of the ancient city of Caere, and explore the expansive Necropoli della Banditaccia along with the treasures displayed in the Museo Nazionale Cerite.
Conclude at Vulci, situated near the River Fiora on the Lazio–Tuscany border, where archaeological remains and a 1st-century BC villa testify to the sophistication of Etruscan civilization.
Florence’s cultural and historical impact is immense, yet the city still feels like the intimate medieval center that shaped Europe’s Renaissance.
Highlights include the shop-lined Ponte Vecchio, the iconic Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), the treasure-rich Galleria degli Uffizi, the statues of Piazza della Signoria, and the ornate Cappelle Medicee.
A dedicated visit to the Uffizi Gallery rewards guests with masterpieces spanning centuries of artistic achievement.
Departing from Rome, Civitavecchia, or Florence, journey to Gubbio, a medieval town allied with Rome since the 3rd century BC and rebuilt on the slopes of Monte Ingino after the Gothic wars.
Explore landmarks linked to St. Francis, including the Church of San Francesco della Pace and the Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo, and wander the fortified streets that still echo with Umbrian history.
Perched on Italy’s northwest coast, Portofino remains one of the Mediterranean’s most photogenic fishing ports, its pastel houses lining a sheltered harbor along the classic Italian Riviera.
Nearby Santa Margherita Ligure blends natural beauty with elegant villas, grand hotels, and a lively marina that hosts celebrations and traditional events year-round.
From Livorno Port, enjoy a chauffeured excursion through Tuscany, visiting Florence, Siena, Lucca, and Pisa, with time to savor the scenic Strada del Vino Chianti before returning to your ship.
Set along the Serchio River and framed by marble-topped mountains, Lucca remains one of Tuscany's best-preserved medieval cities, still encircled by its Renaissance walls.
Inside the historic center, visit the Cattedrale di San Martino with its revered Volto Santo, stroll the oval Piazza dell'Anfiteatro built on a Roman amphitheater, and explore Piazza San Michele and the graceful San Michele in Foro.
Make time for the Romanesque San Giovanni e Santa Reparata complex, where archaeological excavations reveal layers of Lucca’s past, and enjoy panoramic walks or bike rides atop the Mura di Lucca.
Milan is Italy’s commercial powerhouse and epicenter of fashion, home to flagship boutiques and design houses.
Landmarks include the soaring Duomo di Milano with its 135 spires and rooftop views, the legendary opera house Teatro alla Scala, and Santa Maria delle Grazie, which preserves Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper.
Art enthusiasts should visit the Pinacoteca di Brera to admire masterpieces spanning classical to contemporary Italian works.
Naples, the third-largest city in Italy and the south’s principal port, captivates visitors with its dramatic bay, vibrant traditions, and UNESCO-listed historic center.
Explore Piazza del Plebiscito, the ornate Palazzo Reale di Napoli, the medieval fortress Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino), and the lively artery of Spaccanapoli.
Continue along the panoramic roads of Posillipo and Via Partenope for views of the bay and the waterfront stronghold Castel dell'Ovo.
From Rome, Civitavecchia, or Florence, explore the medieval villages of Northern Lazio, where narrow lanes and hilltop panoramas evoke centuries past.
Walk the dramatic footbridge to Civita di Bagnoregio, admire the lakeside scenery of Bolsena, and visit the fantastical sculptures of the Parco dei Mostri di Bomarzo.
Conclude in Viterbo, wandering the stone streets of the San Pellegrino quarter and discovering the city’s proud artisan traditions.
Approach Orvieto by road or rail and watch the city emerge atop a plateau of volcanic tuff, surrounded by vineyards and rolling countryside.
Explore the magnificent Duomo di Orvieto, a Gothic jewel begun in 1290 with a façade of polychrome marble and mosaics, and descend the double-helix staircase of the Pozzo di San Patrizio, engineered in the 16th century to secure the town’s water supply.
Accessible from Rome, Naples, or the Amalfi Coast, Paestum offers an uncrowded glimpse of Magna Graecia with gleaming marble temples framed by mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Founded around 650 BC as Poseidonia by Dorian settlers from Sybaris, the city flourished along the Gulf of Salerno. Today you can admire the monumental Temple of Hera, the elegant Temple of Athena, and the imposing Temple of Neptune, as well as treasures housed in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum.
From Rome, Civitavecchia, or Florence, travel to Perugia, nestled within ancient Etruscan walls that still define its five historic quarters.
Visit landmarks such as the Arco Etrusco, the subterranean Pozzo Etrusco, and the atmospheric Rocca Paolina, whose vaults shelter the remains of a medieval district.
Art lovers can admire the Renaissance façade of the Oratorio di San Bernardino and explore seasonal highlights like Umbria Jazz and Eurochocolate, which fill the city with music and flavor.
An ancient maritime republic and the birthplace of Galileo, Pisa is renowned for the architectural ensemble of Piazza dei Miracoli.
Here you can marvel at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Romanesque Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta, the circular Battistero di San Giovanni, and the arcaded Campo Santo.
Continue to Piazza dei Cavalieri to see the historic Scuola Normale Superiore and explore the riverside palaces lining the Lungarni.
From Rome, Naples, or the Amalfi Coast, step into the Archaeological Park of Pompeii to witness a Roman city frozen by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Walk the ancient streets past the Forum, Teatro Grande, House of the Faun, and richly frescoed villas that reveal everyday life before the catastrophe.
Rome, the Eternal City, reveals layers of history through its monumental architecture, grand piazzas, and sacred sites.
Begin at the legendary Colosseo and the expansive Foro Romano, then stroll past the Circo Massimo and the imperial forums that trace the power of ancient Rome.
Cross into Vatican City to admire Basilica di San Pietro and its vast square, toss a coin into the Fontana di Trevi, and climb the Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti from Piazza di Spagna for classic city views.
Situated between Rome and Florence, Spoleto blends Roman, medieval, and Renaissance treasures within a compact hilltown setting.
Key sights include the ancient Teatro Romano, the graceful Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, and the imposing Rocca Albornoziana overlooking the city.
Visit in July to experience the renowned Festival dei Due Mondi, which fills Spoleto with music, theater, dance, and art.
Perched above the Ionian Sea, Taormina offers sweeping vistas of the coastline and the smoking summit of Mount Etna.
Stroll the elegant Corso Umberto, explore the ancient Teatro Antico di Taormina, and relax on the pebbled shores of Isola Bella, a nature reserve linked to the mainland by a narrow sandbar.
Perched above the Umbrian countryside, Todi is a medieval hill town renowned for its timeless atmosphere and panoramic views.
Explore the central Piazza del Popolo, the civic heart framed by the Palazzo del Capitano, Palazzo dei Priori, and Palazzo del Popolo, and visit the elegant Cattedrale della Santissima Annunziata.
Stroll narrow lanes to reach the domed Tempio di Santa Maria della Consolazione and the well-preserved Rocca di Montenero overlooking the surrounding hills.
Discover Turin, where Baroque palaces and grand boulevards reflect its role as Italy’s first capital in 1861.
Visit Palazzo Carignano, home to the historic chamber of the First Subalpine Parliament, and admire the soaring dome of the Palazzo Reale complex.
Explore the Mole Antonelliana housing the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, the modern collections of the GAM – Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, and the renowned Museo Egizio. Conclude at the Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista, where the revered Holy Shroud is preserved.
Begin in the heart of Moscow at Red Square, taking in Saint Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum, and the State Historical Museum.
Follow the Moskva River embankment for views of the Kremlin, stop at the towering Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the historic Novodevichy Convent, and the campus of Moscow State University atop Sparrow Hills.
Visit the memorials at Poklonnaya Hill and Victory Park, pass through Kutuzovsky Prospekt, New Arbat, the Boulevard Ring, Pushkinskaya Square, Tverskaya Street, and end at Manezhnaya Square.
Inside the Moscow Kremlin, explore the Cathedral of the Annunciation, Assumption Cathedral, Cathedral of the Archangel, the Church of the Deposition of the Robe, the Patriarch's Palace, the Ivan the Great Bell Tower, the Tsar Cannon, and the Tsar Bell, along with the treasures of the Armoury Chamber and the grand halls of the Great Kremlin Palace.
Amsterdam offers an extraordinary range of museums, from the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum to the modern art of the Stedelijk Museum and the poignant Anne Frank Huis.
Explore historic landmarks such as the Oude Kerk, the serene Begijnhof, and Dam Square with the Koninklijk Paleis and Nieuwe Kerk. Don’t miss the elegant arches of the Magere Brug across the River Amstel.
Families enjoy the Artis Royal Zoo, while canal cruises glide along the Grachtengordel including Prinsengracht, Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Singel.
Soak up neighborhood charm in the Jordaan, experience nightlife on Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein, unwind in the Vondelpark, and browse the bustling Albert Cuypmarkt in De Pijp.
Discover Lisbon from the viewpoints of Parque Eduardo VII and Castelo de São Jorge, then descend along Avenida da Liberdade to Rossio Square, the Lisbon Cathedral, and the riverside landmarks of Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Torre de Belém, and the Padrão dos Descobrimentos in Belém.
Venture outside the city to the romantic hill town of Sintra with stops at Palácio Nacional de Queluz, Palácio Nacional da Pena, and the Sintra Historic Centre, then follow the coastal road through Cabo da Roca, Praia do Guincho, Cascais, and Estoril.
Pilgrims can journey to the Santuário de Fátima and pair it with visits to Mosteiro da Batalha, Nazaré, Mosteiro de Alcobaça, and the walled town of Óbidos.
Other favorites include the “Three Castles” route of Sesimbra, Setúbal, and Castelo de Palmela via the Ponte 25 de Abril and Ponte Vasco da Gama, or a full-day excursion to Évora featuring the Catedral de Évora, Igreja de São Francisco, and the haunting Capela dos Ossos.
Barcelona blends two millennia of history with bold modernism shaped by Gaudí and the 1992 Olympic legacy.
Explore the Gothic Quarter and the Picasso Museum, stroll down La Rambla to the fragrant Mercat de la Boqueria, and pause at the Gran Teatre del Liceu.
Along the waterfront, visit the Drassanes Reials, the Columbus Monument, Port Vell, La Barceloneta, and the Olympic Port.
Head up Montjuïc for the Castell de Montjuïc, the Anella Olímpica, the Fundació Joan Miró, and the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
In the Eixample, admire Plaça de Catalunya, Casa Milà, Casa Batlló, the soaring Sagrada Família, and the whimsical Park Güell.
Depart Istanbul along the shores of the Sea of Marmara toward Gallipoli, perched above the strategic Dardanelles strait.
Take a ferry to the archaeological site of Troy to walk the ancient walls remembered from Homeric legend.
Spend the afternoon visiting the Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, reflecting at World War I battlefields and memorial cemeteries before returning to Istanbul.
Experience Istanbul by night as domes and minarets glow above the Golden Horn, then enjoy dinner and entertainment in a traditional venue.
By day, explore the imperial heart: the Topkapı Palace Museum, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the ancient Hippodrome, the bustling Grand Bazaar, and the fragrant Spice Bazaar.
Cruise the Bosphorus from Eminönü, passing the Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Hisarı, and waterfront yalı mansions before disembarking near the Sadberk Hanım Museum.
Cross into Asia over the Bosphorus Bridge to take in the panorama from Çamlıca Hill and tour the opulent Beylerbeyi Palace, or sail to the peaceful Princes' Islands for a carriage ride around Buyukada.
Optional extensions include day trips to the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ephesus, the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia including the Göreme Valley and Kaymaklı Underground City, or the former Ottoman capital of Bursa with its Ulu Cami and Koza Han.
Kuşadası is a bustling Aegean port serving luxury cruise ships and day excursions along the Turkish coast.
Just six miles inland lies the archaeological wonder of Ephesus, where guided tours reveal the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and marble streets of the former capital of Asia Minor.
Nearby, visit the serene House of the Virgin Mary on Mount Koressos and the ruins of the Basilica of St. John, honoring the apostle believed to have lived and died here.
Witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace before exploring Westminster landmarks such as Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster, and Westminster Abbey.
Ride the London Eye for sweeping views of the River Thames, stroll across London Bridge and toward the historic Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels.
Conclude at St. Paul's Cathedral, whose dome has dominated the skyline since the 17th century.