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Artist’s Journey

Take your students on an artist's journey through France and Italy. Starting with Paris, fall in love with da Vinci's Mona Lisa at the Louvre. Discover the beauty of Venice with palaces along the Grand Canal and the Bridge of Sighs. Then in Florence, see the works of da Vinci and Michelangelo. Journey south to Rome and the wonders of the Vatican.
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France, Italy...

10 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Vatican Museum, Rome, Italy
  • Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France
  • Roman Forum, Rome, Italy
  • Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy
  • Bridge of Sighs, Venice, Italy

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Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Depart from North America
Flight

Fly through the night to Europe.

Day 2 : Arrive in Paris
Welcome!

Arrive in the capital of France and begin exploring.

Day 3 : Paris
Explore Paris

Fall in love with the romantic City of Lights. A local guide introduces the imposing Arc de Triomphe, Napoleon's tomb under the golden-domed Les Invalides, the Champs-Élysées, and the Cathedral of Notre Dame.

Louvre Museum

See da Vinci's Mona Lisa and many other incredible works of art in the Louvre Museum.

Day 4 : Paris - Venice
Add on: Cover the Canvas

Travel to Venice

Board a flight to Italy.

Cover the Canvas France

LEAP Activity | Cover the Canvas

Live the artist life. Explore line, color, perspective, negative space and form, then paint a masterpiece inspired by the beauty of Paris.

Day 5 : Venice
Explore Venice

Discover the beauty of Venice with a local guide: the opulent gold mosaics of St. Mark's Cathedral, the Doge's Palace with its Gothic facades of white Italian stone and pink Verona marble, the palaces along the Grand Canal, and the Bridge of Sighs.

Behind the Carnival Mask

LEAP Activity | Behind the Carnival Mask

Create a Venetian mask inspired by the Italian Carnival, the Commedia dell’Arte—or by your imagination! Learn the meaning of the mask and its historical significance, then decorate yours using professional techniques.

Day 6 : Pisa
Visit Pisa

Journey across the Apennines to Tuscany. Visit Pisa to see the Leaning Tower!

Continue to Florence

Day 7 : Florence
See Florence

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: the beauty of the Duomo, the magnificence of Ghiberti's bronze Baptistery doors, the Church of Santa Croce, and the Accademia, home to Michelangelo's David.

Add on: Uffizi Gallery

Opt to spend the afternoon exploring the famous Uffizi Gallery, one of the most popular attractions in Florence. With works dating back to the 16th century from artists including da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Botticelli, there are plenty of beautiful artworks to observe and discover.

LEAP Cucina Fiorentina

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 8 : Rome
Journey to Rome

Travel south to the Italian capital.

Discover Rome with a Local Guide

This afternoon, follow in the footsteps of ancient Romans as you explore the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, and the Roman Forum.

Roman gladiators training

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 9 : Vatican
See Vatican City

Discover the artistic legacy of Catholicism in the Vatican City with a local guide. Visit the Vatican Museum to admire the religious art in the Sistine Chapel and discover St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest Christian church.

Day 10 : Return Home to the United States
Final Goodbye

Wrap up your European adventure and board your flight home.

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    Do you offer 24-hour emergency support?

    Yes. The safety and security of our traveling teachers and students is our top priority, and one measure we take to ensure this safety, and support, is through Tour Central. Tour Central is staffed by WorldStrides employees and is available 24/7 for all traveling groups. Tour Central is there to assist you with any questions or problems that may arise—no matter how big or how small. The staff is specially trained to monitor events domestically and around the world, and has dozens of contingency plans in place to help us jump into action when necessary. The Tour Central number for your group is printed on the WorldStrides name badges that are given to all our travelers for easy access should you need it. This is just one of the many measures that we take to ensure that your trip really is the experience of a lifetime.

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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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