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 CanvasTravel to Venice
Board a flight to Italy.
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.
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
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!
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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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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