Overnight flight
Depart for Italy
Meet your group, settle in, and begin the journey across the Atlantic.
Journeys of consequence, designed in Frisco and experienced everywhere.
Dione student tour
Classics of Italy
History in full color
The journey
Walk through three defining Italian cities and connect ancient civic life, Renaissance imagination, and the living culture of modern Italy.
What stays with you
Signature moments
- 01Step inside the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- 02Study Renaissance masterpieces in Florence
- 03Explore Venice by foot and private water transport
- 04Share regional meals and guided neighborhood walks
Day by day
A considered rhythm.
This is a sample itinerary. Final routing, visits, and pacing are confirmed in your group’s written proposal.
Rome
First light in Rome
Arrive, orient with your Tour Director, and take an evening walk through the historic center.
Rome
Empire & everyday life
Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and the civic ideas preserved in the ancient city.
Rome
Art, belief & power
Visit Vatican City and connect artistic patronage to the political life of Renaissance Europe.
Florence
North to Florence
Travel through Tuscany and meet Florence through its river, piazzas, and artisan traditions.
Florence
The Renaissance close-up
Study architecture and masterworks, then join a hands-on cultural workshop.
Venice
A city on water
Continue to Venice and trace how trade shaped the city’s art, wealth, and worldview.
Venice
Venetian stories
Explore St. Mark’s area, hidden lanes, and a local craft tradition with an expert guide.
Departure
Return home
Reflect on the journey together before the flight home.
The Dione standard
What your proposal can include
Every Dione journey is quoted for its group, dates, and priorities. Your proposal clearly identifies every included service and optional experience.
- 01Round-trip air and on-tour transportation
- 02Eight hotel nights and daily breakfast
- 03A dedicated Dione Tour Director
- 04Guided visits, admissions, and learning moments listed
- 05Group preparation resources and on-tour support
Classics of Italy