10 Days

Day 1

Depart from North America

Depart from North Ameri...

Day 2

Arrive in Venice

Arrive in Venice

Day 3

Venice
LEAP Behind the Carnival Mask

Venice
LEAP Behind the Carniva...

Day 4

Florence
LEAP Patron of the Renaissance

Florence
LEAP Patron of the Rena...

Day 5

San Gimignano

San Gimignano

Day 6

Naples-Sorrento-Pompeii
LEAP Great Renaissance Debate

Naples-Sorrento-Pompeii
LEAP Great Renaissance ...

Day 7

Capri
LEAP Dance the Tarantella

Capri
LEAP Dance the Tarantel...

Day 8

Rome
LEAP Caesar's Gladiators

Rome
LEAP Caesar's Gladiator...

Day 9

Vatican & Rome

Vatican & Rome

Day 10

Return Home OR Extend your Stay

Return Home OR Extend y...

Destinations Visited
VeniceFlorenceNaplesRome
Highlights
Grand CanalThe DuomoSan GimignanoPompeii and Mount VesuviusCapri CoastThe ColosseumThe Vatican Museum

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Your Adventure, Day by Day

Day 1 Depart from North America
  • Flight to Venice Relax and enjoy your scheduled flight from North America.
Day 2 Arrive in Venice
  • Welcome to Venice! Begin your Italian adventure by taking a walk through colorful Venice.
Day 3 Venice
  • Explore Venice with a Local Guide Discover the real beauty of this unique city as a local guide brings you to St. Mark's, the Grand Canal, the Doge's Palace with its Gothic facades of white Italian stone and pink Verona marble, and the Bridge of Sighs.
  • Add on: LEAP Behind the Carnival Mask Optional activity.

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 4 Florence
  • Journey to Florence
  • See Florence with a local guide Join a local guide for a tour of the Duomo, Ghiberti's Baptistery doors, and the Church of Santa Croce. A visit is included to the Accademia to view Michelangelo's David.
  • LEAP Patron of the Renaissance
  • LEAP Cucina Fiorentina Then, cook a three-course traditional meal with a local chef using fresh local produce during Cucina Fiorentina: Roll up your sleeves and create delicacies tonight in 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!

LEAP Activity | Patron of the Renaissance

Imagine you’re a Medici. Suppose you’re a Sforza. Use this innovative activity to explore the motives of the patrons of the Renaissance.

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 5 San Gimignano
  • Explore San Gimignano Explore San Gimignano, famous for its fourteen fortified, crumbling towers.
  • Enjoy a Tuscan Farm lunch in place of dinner Today, a Tuscan farm lunch is included in place of dinner.
Day 6 Naples-Sorrento-Pompeii
  • Travel by high-speed train to Naples Pause en route for a visit to charming Naples.
  • Take a guided tour of Pompeii Then, a guided tour reveals Pompeii, a mysterious city left remarkably preserved after being buried by a catastrophic volcanic eruption in 79 A.D.
  • Continue to Sorrento Enjoy the breathtaking vineyards and rolling countryside as you journey south to the Mediterranean resort town of Sorrento.
  • 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 7 Capri
  • Journey to the island of Capri Cross the Bay of Naples to the island of Capri, summer home of the Roman Emperor Tiberius.
  • LEAP Dance the Tarantella

LEAP Activity | Dance the Tarantella

Participate in the art of Italian folk dancing as you listen to the strumming of mandolins. Professional dancers in traditional attire will guide you through the Tarantella, one of southern Italy’s most renowned dances.

Day 8 Rome
  • Drive to Rome Drive to Rome, the capital of Italy.
  • Discover Rome with a local guide This afternoon, join a local guide on a walking tour of ancient Rome. Listen for the roar of the ancient crowds at the Colosseum, then visit the Roman Forum.
  • LEAP Caesar's Gladiators Later, train as one of Caesar's Gladiators: Discover the ancient secrets of the Roman gladiator games and master the basics of hand-to-hand combat at the gladiator school.
Day 9 Vatican & Rome
  • See Vatican City Visit the Vatican with a local guide and discover the artistic legacy of Catholicism. Marvel at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel before moving up the broad steps of the world's largest Christian church, St. Peter's Basilica.
  • Walking Tour of Rome Enjoy a walking tour of Baroque Rome this afternoon with your Tour Director.
  • Add on: Rome by Night Tour This evening, opt to go on a bus tour to explore Rome by Night.
Day 10 Return Home OR Extend your Stay
  • 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.

Extend your stay | Extra days in Rome

Extend your visit to Italy by adding extra days to explore the Eternal City. Travel to Rome to explore and learn about the city’s rich history.

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