Few countries engage the heart and fire the imagination as Greece and Italy. These ancient civilizations were a rich and fertile focal point for artistic expression and brave new ideas, and they continue to inspire millions of visitors. In Greece, contemplate the awe-inspiring ruins of the Acropolis, the Pathenon, and the Agora, where many of history's greatest thinkers met to exchange ideas. Watch as art restorers at the Benaki Museum piece together the past to reveal a window of discovery of an age gone by, and contemporary artists use ancient traditions and techniques to create works of art. Kos, the birthplace of the healing arts, the Isle of Santori, with its dazzling vistas of volcanic rocks and whitewashed buildings, and Delos, a living archeological site, offer further insights into Greek history and character. In Italy, you'll navigate Venice's haunting canals and winding streets and unlock the renaissance treasures of Florence when you gaze upon the masterworks by Michelangelo, Da Vinci and Botticelli. Artisans also demonstrate the ancient arts of bookbinding and paper marbling. In Rome, you'll visit romantic Trevi fountain, and explore the Coliseum and St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the world's smallest sovereign country. Your Italian excursion concludes with visits to the radiant islands of Elba, Corsica and Malta.