Historical Tours & Trips in Greece, Italy and Turkey

Visit the UNESCO-listed Acropolis in Athens and stand before the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to Athena. Walk through the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus built in memory of a Roman senator. See the ancient spa city of Hierapolis atop Pamukkale's cascading white travertine terraces, designated a World Heritage Site in 1988.

This itinerary covers UNESCO-listed ancient ruins across three countries, starting with Syracuse's Neapolis Archaeological Park where you'll see the Greek Theatre and Roman Amphitheatre, then walking through the Byzantine frescoes at Göreme Open-Air Museum in Cappadocia. The trip includes the legendary archaeological site of Troy, where Hannibal's army once marched, and you'll tour Olympia's ancient stadium where the original Olympic Games were held. You'll visit Ephesus's Library of Celsus and Aspendos's remarkably preserved Roman Theatre built by Marcus Aurelius.

Board the Seabourn Venture in Istanbul and visit UNESCO-listed sites across three countries, including the ancient city of Ephesus near Izmir, the Acropolis of Athens with its Parthenon temple, and the Byzantine ruins of Mystras. See the WWI trenches and memorials at Gallipoli Peninsula, including Anzac Cove and Lone Pine, then walk through the legendary city of Troy. Check out the 4th-century BC Theatre of Epidaurus and the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae. Wander through the fortified medieval town of Monemvasia before heading to Syracuse's Neapolis Archaeological Park with its Greek Theatre and Roman Amphitheatre. Visit Malta's ancient walled city of Mdina, then disembark in Barcelona.

Walk through the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens to see the iconic Parthenon temple dedicated to Athena, then stroll the neoclassical streets of Plaka. The ancient city of Ephesus near Kuşadası features the remarkably preserved Library of Celsus built for Roman senator Celsus Polemeanus. Selinunte Archaeological Park in Mazara del Vallo has seventh-century BC Greek ruins, including the Acropolis and eastern temples sprawling across 270 hectares between hills and the Mediterranean Sea.

Travel through thousands of years of history from Istanbul's Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque to the UNESCO-listed Hierapolis atop Pamukkale's travertine terraces, staying two nights at Doğa Thermal Health & Spa. See the ancient city of Ephesus with its well-preserved Library of Celsus, then board Seabourn Venture and sail to Syracuse's Neapolis Archaeological Park featuring Greek Theatre and Roman Amphitheatre. Walk through the UNESCO-listed Acropolis in Athens and see the Parthenon temple dedicated to Athena before an overnight docking allows more time to check out this ancient citadel.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Acropolis in Athens, home to the iconic Parthenon dedicated to Athena, then sail to Syracuse to see the Neapolis Archaeological Park with its ancient Greek Theatre and Roman Amphitheatre. Walk through the fortress town of Monemvasia and head up to Mystras on Mount Taygetos, where you'll visit the Byzantine Cathedral of Agios Dimitrios and Pantanassa Monastery. Tour the well-preserved ancient city of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus built for Roman senator Celsus Polemeanus. Check out the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hierapolis sitting atop Pamukkale's travertines, with its ancient spa ruins and theatre dating to AD 14-37.