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Take your students on a Roman Conquest. See the sites in Barcelona, then cross into France and visit the fortified town of Carcassonne. Explore the Nîmes area and see remarkably preserved ancient ruins. Visit tiny but rich Monaco. Cross into Italy and visit Pisa. Marvel at the artwork in Florence, then Rome where you can walk in ancient footsteps and enjoy the art of the Vatican.
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- Depart from North America: Fly through the night to Europe.
- Welcome to Barcelona!: Arrive in the Barcelona and begin exploring.
- Discover Barcelona with a local guide: A local guide introduces you to Barcelona: the Olympic Stadium, the Barri Gòtic, Gaudí's unfinished Sagrada Família, his Casa Milà and his Park Güell.
- Cooking class:
- Explore Carcassonne: Cross into France and visit the huge medieval fortified town of Carcassonne.
- Take a walking tour of Nîmes: Explore Nîmes, including the Maison Carrée, as well as the Nîmes Arena, an ancient Roman amphitheatre that was converted to a bullring in the 19th century. See the Pont du Gard.
- LEAP Painters' Provence:
- Continue to the Cote D’Azur: Enjoy your ride to Cote D'Azur.
Make a sales pitch for a masterpiece by Cezanne, Monet, or another artist whose works highlight Provencal landscapes. Understand the impact that the light and landscape had on these artists.
- Explore Monaco & Eze: Visit the tiny principality of Monaco, playground of the ultrarich. See Prince Rainier's palace and the famous casino.
- Travel to Italy: Leave France and cross into Italy.
- LEAP Great Renaissance Debate:
- Explore Pisa: See the incredible Leaning Tower of Pisa and explore the Baptistry.
- Continue to Florence : Enjoy the quick ride across the Tuscan landscape.
Greet six renaissance giants including Giotto, Galileo, and Isabella d’Este, and debate who made the greatest impact on civilization.
- See Florence with a local guide: Florence is home to some of the most astounding pieces of art in the world. Join a local guide for a sightseeing tour of "the Cradle of the Renaissance". See the Duomo, Ghiberti's bronze Baptistry doors, and the Church of Santa Croce. In the Accademia, see Michelangelo's David.
- Continue to Rome: Continue to the Italian capital, Rome.
- Enjoy an evening walking tour: Enjoy an evening walking tour of the Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain.
- See Vatican City with a local guide: With a local guide, discover the artistic legacy of Catholicism in the Vatican City. View the famous works of religious art in the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest Christian church.
- Discover Rome with a local guide: Walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans at the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Pantheon, and the Forum.
- Depart 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. Or, opt to stay longer.
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.
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.
