How about a room with a view? See spectacular views framed by your hotel room window from Rome, the Vatican, Assisi, Florence, and Siena-San Gimignano. The local guide will take you to the Colosseum, the Duomo, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, St. Francis's Basilica, Accademia, and Siena Cathedral.
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Italy
8 Days
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The Pantheon
The Vatican
Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi
The Duomo
Siena from Above
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from North America
Flight to Rome
Relax and enjoy your scheduled flight from North America.
Day 2 :
Arrive in Rome
Welcome to Italy!
Fly through the night to Europe. Arrive in the Italian capital, Rome, and begin exploring.
Day 3 :
Rome
Discover Rome with a local guide
Follow in the footsteps of ancient Romans as a local guide shows you the "Eternal City": the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, the Pantheon, Trajan's Column and the Roman Forum.
LEAP Caesar's Gladiators
LEAP Activity | Caesar’s Gladiators
Discover the ancient secrets of the Roman gladiator games and master the basics of hand-to-hand combat at gladiator school.
Day 4 :
Vatican City-Rome
See Vatican City with a local guide
Discover the artistic legacy of Catholicism in the Vatican City. View the famous works of religious art in the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest Christian church.
Day 5 :
Assisi
Journey to Assisi
Journey to the tranquil refuge of Assisi.
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
Visit the beautiful Basilica of St. Francis and study Giotto's 28 stunning frescoes that depict the saint's life.
LEAP Great Renaissance Debate
LEAP Activity | Great Renaissance Debate
Greet six renaissance giants including Giotto, Galileo, and Isabella d’Este, and debate who made the greatest impact on civilization.
Day 6 :
Florence
See Florence with a local guide
Florence is home to some of the most astounding pieces of art in the world. Join a local guide for a sightseeing tour to experience "the Cradle of the Renaissance" up close, including the Duomo, the magnificence of Ghiberti's bronze Baptistery doors, and the Church of Santa Croce. In the Accademia, see Michelangelo's David.
LEAP Cucina Fiorentina
LEAP Activity | Cucina Fiorentina
Cook up a three-course traditional meal with a local chef using fresh local produce. Get a taste of Tuscan life and zesty flavors! Mangia!
Day 7 :
Siena-San Gimignano
Visit Siena
Visit Siena, a town of seventeen medieval neighborhoods, each with its own church and symbol. See the Siena Cathedral, an ornate Roman Catholic structure completed in 1348.
Explore San Gimignano
Then explore San Gimignano, famous for its fourteen fortified, crumbling towers.
Enjoy a Tuscan Farm Lunch
Today, a Tuscan farm lunch is included instead of dinner.
Day 8 :
Return Home
Flight to the US
Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day.
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Up to Three College Credits Included with this Program
Through our Discovery for Credit Program, students traveling on an international WorldStrides program have the opportunity to earn academic credit by completing an online course that allows them to reflect upon many of the themes and topics explored during their travel program. Those in grades 6–12 at the time of travel can earn free elective high school credit upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Through our university partner, George Mason University, eligible students in grades 9-12 at the time of travel can earn up to three college credits upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Students who earn credit with WorldStrides will find this distinguishes them as online learners and gives them a jump-start on their path to a successful higher education experience. Click here for more details.
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