See the best of Italy and Greece with your students. Begin with legendary Roman Pompeii, survivor of Vesuvius eruption. Take in a little luxury in Naples and Capri. Then, on to regal Rome to see the Colosseum and Arch of Constantine. Delve into Michelangelo in a Vatican City tour: see the Pieta and the Sistine Chapel. Finish your cultural adventure with a stop in Corinth on your way to Greece’s graceful capital of Athens. Temples, anyone?
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Italy, Greece
9 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Pompeii Archaeological Site
Arch of Constantine
St. Peter's Basilica
The Acropolis
Mycenae
Temple in Corinth
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from North America
Fly to Italy
Board your overnight flight to Italy.
Day 2 :
Arrive in Italy
Welcome!
Arrive and journey to the charming Sorrentine Peninsula.
Day 3 :
Pompeii & Capri
Guided Tour of Pompeii
Visit legendary Pompeii, a bustling Roman city buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Journey Island of Capri
Cross the Bay of Naples to enjoy the chic resort island of Capri.
Gardena of Augustis
Enjoy breathtaking views from the botanical gardens.
LEAP Cucina Napoletana
LEAP Activity | Cucina Napoletana
Prepare traditional Neapolitan foods with direction from local chefs. Feast on your delicious creation with your group.
Day 4 :
Ancient Rome
Discover Rome
Journey to the "Eternal City" of Rome. Continue your Roman adventure as a local guide leads you on a tour of the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, and Trajan's Column.
Day 5 :
Vatican City
Explore Vatican City
Come face-to-face with famous works of religious art, including Michelangelo's Pieta in St. Peter's Basilica and The Creation of Adam in the Sistine Chapel, as you tour the Vatican City with a local guide.
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 6 :
Travel to Athens
Fly to Athens
Board a flight to the capital of Greece - home of gods and goddesses, and the birthplace of democracy.
Walking Tour
Begin exploring with a walking tour with your Tour Director.
Day 7 :
Athens
Discover Athens
A local guide shows you the city, including the Theater of Dionysos, the Agora, and the Greek Parliament. Behold the immense temple of the Acropolis, boasting the spectacular Parthenon. Visit the New Acropolis Museum. Later, you can explore the Plaka.
Add on: National Archaeological Museum
A treasure trove of antiquities awaits you as you travel to the National Archaeological Museum for an optional guided excursion.
LEAP Mousaka & Sousta
LEAP Activity | Mousaka and Sousta
Join hands for traditional Greek line dancing. Next, head to the taverna and live like a local. Enjoy Greek culture, cuisine—and a show!
Day 8 :
Mycenae and Corinth
Explore Mycenae with Local Guide
Walk through the Lion’s Gate into the royal citadel of Mycenae, the city of Agamemnon and his wife, Clytemnestra –sister of Helen of Troy. Visit the largest of the renowned beehive tombs, the Tomb of Agamemnon.
Ancient Corinth
Marvel at the beauty of the Sarconic Gulf as you travel along the coastal road to Corinth, home of the ancient marketplaces, fountain ruins, and temples in the name of Apollo and Aphrodite.
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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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