Open Enrollment Tour

Classical Exploration

Classical Exploration covers two of the ancient world's defining capitals — Rome and Athens — plus a day along the Sorrentine coast, giving students a rare chance to trace the arc of Western civilization across nine days and two countries. The tour's through-line is the relationship between these two cultures: how Greek philosophy and art shaped Roman ambition, and how Rome in turn carried those ideas across an empire. By the time your group stands at the Acropolis on Day 7, having already spent three days among Roman ruins, that conversation between civilizations becomes concrete and personal in a way no textbook can replicate.

Departure dateWednesday, July 7, 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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I will continue to use Passports! Loved every minute of the tour!

Passports post-tour evaluation · Group leader · April 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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