The full day guided tour includes

• Church of S.Vitale commissioned by the Emperor Justinian from Byzantium. In the mosaics here he is masterfully depicted with his fabulous wife Theodora.

• Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, A powerful building created to honour the resilient and colourful empress of the Western Roman Empire.

• Neoniano Baptistery close to the ancient Cathedral and decorated by even more wonderful mosaics

• Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo which was the private chapel of the Ostrogoths King Theoderic.

• Basilica of Saint Francis, Dantesque Zone and the tomb of the father of the Italian Language Dante Alighieri.

• Basilica of St Apollinare in Classe Astonishing 1500-year old Basilica that was built when Ravenna was Capital of Byzantine Bishopric.

• A guided walk through the old city centre with a pause and a practical demonstration of mosaic –making technique, enjoyng and understanding the enormous history and the quiet rhythm of life in Ravenna.

• Lunch in the city centre: Coffee or ice-cream in the Main Square,