Open Enrollment Tour

Classical Exploration

Classical Exploration does exactly what its name suggests — it traces the full arc of Western civilization by moving your group from the streets of ancient Rome to the ruins of Athens, with a coastal pause in Sorrento along the way. Over nine days, students walk through two of the world's most consequential cities, the kind where a single block can hold two thousand years of history. The through-line here is cause and effect: the Republic that became an Empire, and the Greek polis that made it all possible in the first place.

Departure dateWednesday, March 17, 2027
Duration9 days · 8 nights
CountriesItaly · Greece
Cities3 stops
Group size6 – 80+ travelers
What makes us different
  • City-center hotels
  • Authentic local meals
  • Career Tour Directors
  • 5.0★ on Trustpilot
  • Family-owned since 1992
The Colosseum, Rome
Rome
Rome
Capri
Athens
Destination guide: Rome

Arrival Rome

  • Arrival transfer

Tour director-led walking tour from the Spanish Steps to the Trevi Fountain

Dinner

Overnight

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Overall

This was an outstanding tour experience from start to finish. The trip flowed extremely well, with strong attention to detail at every stage. Even when minor issues arose, they were addressed quickly and professionally, which reinforced confidence in the Passports team. I am very much looking forward to my next trip with Passports and would confidently recommend them to any educator.

Passports post-tour evaluation · Group leader · March 2026
Overall

The hotels, restaurants, bus driver, and local guides were all truly amazing. The itinerary was phenomenal. Appropriate time frames for every activity. There was a great balance between structured activities and free time. The students had such an enjoyable experience!

Passports post-tour evaluation · Group leader · April 2026
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