Explore Paris, the Riviera, and Italy with your students. View highlights and stunning vistas of Paris. Next, the world-famous Riviera. See grand Monaco and the charming village of Eze. On to Italy, stopping in Pisa and Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Travel through Tuscany to Assisi, and continue to Rome and the Vatican for a tour of this timeless city.
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10 Days
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from North America
Flight to Paris
Sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight to Paris!
Day 2 :
Arrive in Paris
Welcome to Paris
Begin exploring the bustling capital of France.
Day 3 :
Paris
Explore Paris with a local guide
A local guide shows you the Arc de Triomphe, the majestic Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées, and Les Invalides. Admire the Gothic splendor of Notre Dame Cathedral.
Visit the Louvre Museum
Enjoy a visit to the enormous Louvre Museum to smile at Da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
Add on: Eiffel Tower Visit
his evening, opt to enjoy breathtaking views from atop the Eiffel Tower.
Day 4 :
TGV-Nice
Board the TGV to NICE
Speed to the Riviera on the TGV.
Explore Nice with your Tour Director
Sightseeing with your Tour Director includes the palm-lined Promenade des Anglais and Cimiez, where Matisse is buried.
Day 5 :
Monaco-Eze
Explore Monaco
Monaco's 370 acres pack in plenty of grandeur. Sights include the palace of Prince Rainier, the Casino de Monte Carlo, and the Cathedrale de Monaco, where actress/princess Grace Kelly is buried.
Visit Eze
Take in scenic views of the blue Mediterranean from this charming hilltop village. Explore the cobblestone streets and vibrate colors and culture of the town.
Day 6 :
Pisa
Visit Pisa
Witness the most famous battle between architecture and Mother Nature, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. With a 13-foot discrepancy between top and bottom, the tower has been shifting in the soil since its initiation in 1173.
LEAP Great Renaissance DebateContinue to Florence
Enjoy the quick ride across the Tuscan landscape to Florence.
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 :
Florence
See Florence with a local guide
A museum of architectural splendor itself, Florence is home to some of the most astounding pieces of art in the world. Join a local guide to experience "the Cradle of the Renaissance" up close. See the immense size and beauty of the Duomo, the magnificence of Ghiberti's Baptistry doors, and the tiny shops on the Ponte Vecchio. A visit inside the Accademia includes Michelangelo's David. Tonight, tempt friends with Cucina Fiorentina.
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 8 :
Florence-Rome
Continue to RomeRome guided sightseeing tour
Visit the Colosseum with Whisper headsets, see the Arch of Constantine, and visit the Forum Romanum, which features the remains of magnificent temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches that once formed the heart of the Empire.
Day 9 :
Rome
See Vatican City with a local guide
This morning, visit the Vatican with a local guide. 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.
Enjoy a walking tour
Continue through Rome for a walking tour to the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and the Trevi Fountain, still fed by water from a first-century Roman aqueduct.
Day 10 :
Return Home OR Extend your Stay
Flight to US
Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day. Or, opt to stay longer.
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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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.
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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