Experience a full day in the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence. The capital of Tuscany’s region and home to the birthplace of Renaissance art. Enjoy this breathtaking city, with its cobblestone streets, cafes and gelateria’s, and gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. We will enjoy a walking tour and take in the Piazzale Michelangelo and the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge. We will visit the Galleria dell ’Accademia, famous for its sculptures by the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo, including his masterpiece, The Statue of David. Our visit to Florence will be topped off with a climb to the rooftop of Florence’s cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, the second-largest cathedral in Italy. Lastly, we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before heading back to Rome.

Nestled at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, is Pompeii. Throughout the height of the Roman Empire, it was quite the lively city. As a result of a volcanic eruption, the town was covered in molten lava and ultimately "frozen in time." The city laid silent for almost two thousand years, until it was excavated. A picture of life in Roman times was revealed. What lies beneath was the town of Pompeii, perfectly preserved because of the layer of volcanic ash that had covered it for centuries. Today it remains one of the most compelling archaeological sites and by far one of the most visited Italian attractions. We will take a guided tour of the site, where we will see the houses, theatres, arenas, temples, and public buildings where its original inhabitants lived, worked, played, and worshipped. Lunch is included.

Enjoy a day at the beach and head to Lido di Ostia (lido is the Italian word for shore/beach). This ancient town was the launching port for the Roman naval assaults throughout the Empire. Today it is a busy and fun coastal area within easy reach of the Italy's capital. Some might say it is the Riviera of the Romans.

Immerse yourself in a full day of swimming, relaxing on the sand, perusing through the shops in the town or even challenging your friends to some beach volleyball.

Olympia is on the western coast of the Peloponnese in southern Greece. The ancient city was like many others, with one exciting exception - THE OLYMPICS! Ancient Olympia had two parts, the city and the Olympics fields situated on the mountains above.

The Olympic flame for today's Olympic Games travels every four years from the city. It is lit by reflection of sunlight in a parabolic mirror at the restored Olympia stadium, and then transported by torch to the place where the games will be held.

A must-visit place which will have you travelling back in time! We will depart from Kalamata and enjoy a guided tour of the site. On our way, we will stop to have lunch at a traditional local restaurant, to enjoy the authentic Greek philoxenia (friendship). We will spend the day exploring the ancient ruins and learning what life was like during the Greek Empire.

Experience an incredible voyage through the unknown worlds of the fantastic Diros Caves, which is voted as one of the most beautiful cave-lakes in Europe. This is nature at its grandest, for no artist or sculptor could replicate the colours and formations of the stalagmites and stalactites. Spend a couple of hours at Stoupa beach, swim in crystal clear waters, and enjoy a relaxing tour that will have you travelling back in time to the Neolithic period, or a trip into a fairytale. On the way back we will stop to have lunch and enjoy a traditional Greek cuisine.

Enjoy a coast-to-coast trip along the seaside villages east of Kalamata. From the beachfront of the Messinian capital to the seaside villages of the region of West Mani, we discover numerous small beaches, spectacular rock formations and turquoise waters. At a distance we get a sight of the foothills of mount Taygetos and on our side constantly lies mount Kalathio, a mountain that literally touches the sea. We will journey along the coastline at a relaxed pace, landing on beaches and just having a good time exploring. We will prepare our equipment and attend a brief but comprehensive introduction to the principles of sea kayaking. During this trip we will enjoy the friendly Messinian gulf paddling next to scenic harbors with fishing boats. You will also have time to enjoy some swim time and shallow snorkelling.