Uncover the warmth and richness of Italian culture as you journey from Rome to Venice on an eight-day Premium adventure. Travel through the rustic heart of Tuscany as you seek out culinary delights and tucked-away treasures in the rolling countryside. Explore the wonders of Venice’s Piazza San Marco, Pisa’s Leaning Tower and Rome’s Colosseum – one of the Seven Wonders of the World – with an expert local leader. And, you’ll get early access to the Vatican, avoiding crowds and having space to soak it all in. From ancient monuments and lively cities to sprawling vineyards and traditional Tuscan cuisine, this adventure will make memorable moments for both the Italian novice and maestro.

Combine Venice, the Adriatic & Greece and Italian Sojourn for a sweeping 15-day voyage brimming with ancient history. On land and on board, uncover the rich cultural traditions of Greece, Montenegro, Croatia and Italy. This enriching itinerary features scenic sailing among the emerald islands of Dalmatia, an overnight in romantic Venice and a circumnavigation of Italy’s boot. You will not want to miss such an in-depth exploration of this fabled region.

Spend six days discovering some of the best bits of central Turkey and Cappadocia. From the Mediterranean Sea in the south to the northern capital city of Istanbul, immerse yourself in the culture and history of a truly unique country. Explore Konya and maybe learn about the practices of Sufism and the art and performance of the whirling dervish. Spend three days in Cappadocia among the fairy chimneys and hot air balloons. Hike through the rocky landscape and natural sandstone monoliths, then make your way to Istanbul – the city that melds European and Middle Eastern cultures into one.

Explore lakeside gems on this six-day adventure through northern Italy. Based at Lake Garda, you’ll discover Mesolithic remains at Manerba del Garda, sit down to lunch at a local winery and join a guided walking tour through Verona. Stroll through the romantic city, famed for its Roman Arena, see Juliet’s balcony and cruise across Lake Garda to Sirmione. Learn about the ancient ruins at Grotte di Catullo and enjoy plenty of free time to explore at your own pace – maybe visit Scaliger Castle or join your fellow travellers for a pizza feast!

Uncover the glories of the Venetian and Hellenic Empires on a voyage to spectacular Adriatic shores. Discover Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, explore the palace at Split and stroll the medieval streets of the walled city of Dubrovnik. Sail through scenic fjords to the remarkably preserved Kotor, Montenegro’s historic gem. On Greek shores, call at Corfu, with its inviting old town, and Katakolon, gateway to the Peloponnese and Olympia.

See every slice of Sicily during this 9-day Sicily guided tour. Take off to Paradise Quarry in Syracuse with a Local Expert, who will show you its Ear of Dionysius, an ear-shaped limestone grotto: call out to your fellow travelers here, and your voice may echo as many as 16 times. Visit the Palatine Chapel to marvel at the glittering gold mosaics for a stunning sight. Travel to the salt pans and windmills on the western coast and taste Marsala wine in its home town. In Taormina, perched above the Ionian Sea, join a Local Expert at the city’s cliffside Greek theater, from which you can see Mount Etna, the island’s active Strato volcano.

18 Days, featuring: Sorrento Coast. Excursion To Capri

Experience the legacies of civilizations as you trace Italy’s coastline and traverse the Adriatic Sea to Croatia. Discover the magnificent Amalfi Coast from Naples and visit Messina, Sicily’s cultural crossroads. Explore the culinary delights of Bari and Crotone, historic ports with ties to ancient Greece and Byzantine rule. Call at Šibenik, Croatia’s oldest town, and spend more time exploring Venice with an overnight stay in its gateway port.