Standing above the Forum is the Palatine Hill, where Romulus and Remus are said to have been raised by the She-Wolf and where Augustus and the emperors who followed, chose to build their palaces. Here you will see the remains of some of these palaces and the wonderful view the emperors would have had of the races in the Circus Maximus, without having to mix with the people!

The final monument in the archeological complex, is perhaps the pinnacle of Roman engineering and lasting symbol of power: the Colosseum. Here you will skip-the-line and head inside to learn about the violent world of public entertainment in the Roman Empire, discover how and why the Colosseum was built and why this spot was chosen and to dispel a few myths!

Following breakfast, you morning will begin with a walking tour through Florence with a local guide who will show you some of the highlights of the city, explain the history of the powerful Medici family who ruled much of Tuscany during the Renaissance and were patrons to a young artist whose incredible painting skills you have already admired in Rome. In Florence, Michelangelo was better known as a sculptor, and our tour will include the Accademia Gallery which houses his monumental statue of David.