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For the German polymath Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Sicily was the “clue to everything.” We’ll leave that for Italians to decide and instead invite you to join Classical Pursuits on a trip that will unlock Sicily’s boundless treasures.

Join Classical Pursuits on a unique voyage that will take you from the turn of the century to the eve of the Second World War, and change forever the way you see the City of Light.

Cafés have been clearinghouses for ideas, de facto offices, places to meet friends and lovers, escapes from cold and poverty, or refuges where one can simply sit and observe. When we go to them, for whatever reason, we are taking part in the comédie humaine. Join other bons vivants for […] Read More →

Immerse yourself in the vast scope of Morocco’s history, politics, literature, art and food, Classical Pursuits–style.

Immerse yourself in Japanese art and culture, experience the tea ceremony firsthand, receive lessons in woodblock printing and flower arrangement, and watch kabuki and geisha performances. The beauty of Japan will change how you see.