Ravenna12th Mar 2026
From:$3,390
Summary
In AD 42 the Roman Imperial court fled from Rome to Ravenna and for a period it was the political centre of what remained of the Western Empire. The result was an astonishing flowering of art and architecture created in the dying days of the Empire. To this day, the city’s numerous churches, palaces and mausolea, resplendent with shimmering mosaics expressing the majesty and mystery of God never fail to achieve the awe-inspiring impact which their patrons, designers and makers intended. From their classical Romanesque and Byzantine inspired exteriors to the intricate mosaics which adorn their walls, ceilings and domes in kaleidoscopic displays of vibrant colour and shimmering gold, these churches represent a world where faith and art converge in fabulous celebration.
What to Expect
- Enjoy a special out of hours visit to the Basilica of San Vitale with time and space to contemplate its fabulous interior
- Admire the extraordinary mosaics at the Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra (the House of the Stone Carpets)
- Discover the ancient port of Classe, once the biggest naval base of the Adriatic home to a fleet of 250 ships
Day by Day Itinerary
Bologna or Ravenna
Meet the group at the airport in Bologna or at our hotel in Ravenna.
Meals includedDinner
