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Ravenna: Mosaics and Marble (Specialist-led Tour)

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Uncover Ravenna's glittering past with experts Rowena Loverance or Dr Sally Dormer. In 402AD, the city became the capital of the western Roman empire and mosaic-decorated churches were built. Ravenna flourished during the early sixth century under the Ostrogoths, who commissioned further splendid monuments. In 540AD it became the main outpost of the Byzantine empire in western Europe, experiencing another lavish period of patronage, and the Lombards assumed control in 751AD. Decline was inevitable, but vital in ensuring the survival of Ravenna’s illustrious past.

Plan this tour with Kat & Simon Morgan — Personal Travel Consultants at Hays Travel. Call 0800 0662 694 for help comparing dates, departure points and room options.

Tour highlights

Specialist-led group tour, accompanied by an expert in art, history and culture
Visit the Church of San Pietro in Silvis, the oldest in the Ravenna area
See the variety of different marble and mosaic decoration at the church of San Vitale
Explore the unique 10-sided mausoleum of Theodoric the Great, king of the Ostrogoths
See the work of Ravenna’s modern mosaicists in a city that remains at the centre of mosaic art

Further highlights

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Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.

Day 0.1 — Transfer: Bologna to Ravenna

Day 1 — Arrive Bologna

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Bologna with British Airways. Transfer to Ravenna and stay at the historic Hotel Palazzo Galletti Abbiosi (or similar) for 3 nights. This afternoon, visit Sant’Apollinare in Classe, which demonstrates the form and function of early Christian basilical churches.

Meals: dinner

Day 2 — Ravenna

Visit the so-called Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, which contains fine early-Christian vault mosaics. Continue to San Vitale, one of the most significant surviving Byzantine churches. Travel to the Residenza dei Vescovi to view masterpieces from the Museo Arcivescovile, the archiepiscopal chapel and Ravenna’s 18th-century cathedral. Finally, stop by a modern mosaic studio (subject to confirmation).

Meals: breakfast

Day 3 — Ravenna

Visit Theodoric’s Palace and the octagonal Orthodox baptistery. Continue to the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, built by Ostrogoth king Theodoric; the fifth-century Arian baptistery, with its mosaic of Christ’s baptism; Dante’s tomb and the basilica of San Francesco. Visit the city art museum to admire contemporary mosaics. Continue to the palace of Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra to see its marble inlays and mosaics.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 3.1 — Transfer: Ravenna to Bologna

Day 4 — Ravenna - Fly to London

Visit the unique, 10-sided Mausoleum of Theodoric, built from huge blocks of ashlar masonry on the outskirts of Ravenna. Drive to San Pietro in Sylvis, which dates from the seventh century and provides useful comparisons with Ravenna’s churches. Transfer to Bologna for your flight home or to begin your extension.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Cox & Kings. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Palazzo Galletti Abbiosi

Set in the heart of Ravenna, almost adjacent to the church of St Apollinare Nuovo, and housed within an 18th century Palazzo, Hotel Palazzo Galletti Abbiosi is a comfortable property of 37 rooms and suites. A breakfast room and lounge are available on-site with numerous dining choices within easy walking distance. All rooms are air conditioned and feature a television and safe.

What’s included

Entrance fees unless otherwise stated
Fully escorted by an English-speaking guide throughout
Local Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation, Itinerary & meal basis as described
UK departure and overseas airport taxes
International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
3-star, characterful accommodation

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

London and Manchester departures available. Published tour fares are indicative and not airport-specific; confirm your selected airport and quote with Kat & Simon.

24 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

Departure	Departure point	Duration	Room basis	Price per person	Status
12 November 2026	London	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £1,695~~ £1,645 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
12 November 2026	London	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,990~~ £1,940 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
12 November 2026	Manchester	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £1,695~~ £1,645 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
12 November 2026	Manchester	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,990~~ £1,940 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 March 2027	London	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £1,895~~ £1,845 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 March 2027	Manchester	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £1,895~~ £1,845 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
10 June 2027	London	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £1,995~~ £1,945 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
10 June 2027	Manchester	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £1,995~~ £1,945 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 November 2027	London	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £1,895~~ £1,845 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 November 2027	London	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,240~~ £2,190 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 November 2027	Manchester	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £1,895~~ £1,845 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 November 2027	Manchester	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,240~~ £2,190 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 March 2028	London	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,145~~ £2,095 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 March 2028	London	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,540~~ £2,465 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 March 2028	Manchester	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,145~~ £2,095 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 March 2028	Manchester	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,540~~ £2,465 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 June 2028	London	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,295~~ £2,245 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 June 2028	London	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,690~~ £2,615 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 June 2028	Manchester	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,295~~ £2,245 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 June 2028	Manchester	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,690~~ £2,615 Save £75 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 November 2028	London	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,095~~ £2,045 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 November 2028	London	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,490~~ £2,440 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 November 2028	Manchester	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £2,095~~ £2,045 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 November 2028	Manchester	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £2,490~~ £2,440 Save £50 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability

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