Explore Roman Italy like the natives did with your students. Start on the Amalfi Coast at Sorrento, home of the mythical Sirens, then on to the beautiful Isle of Capri. Delve the mysteries of Pompeii and explore the Naples’ National Archaeological Museum. Finish in the magnificence of Rome, the “Eternal City” - from the Colosseum to the port of Ostia Antica to majestic Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel.
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Italy
9 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
The Coast of Sorrento
Capri Coast
Pompeii Victim
Arch of Constantine
Ostia Antica
Hadrian's Villa
Paestum Neptune Temple
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from North America
Flight to Naples
Relax and enjoy your scheduled flight from North America.
Day 2 :
Arrive in Naples
Welcome to Naples
Transfer to the seaside area of Sorrento, sanctuary of mythical Sirens.
Day 3 :
Amalfi-Paestum
Journey along the Amalfi Coast
Enjoy a drive along the Amalfi Coast with breathtaking views and mighty, ragged cliffs.
Explore Paestum with a local guide
The sight of three Greek temples standing in a field at Paestum is quite startling. View the Temple of Neptune, dating from 450 B.C., and the Basilica.
Day 4 :
Capri
Explore the island of Capri
Cross the bay to the enchanting island haven of Capri.
See the Villa Jovis
Visit Emperor Tiberius' refuge from the cares of Rome, the Villa Jovis*. (* Please Note: Villa Jovis is open after March)
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 5 :
Pompeii-Rome
Explore Pompeii
Visit legendary Pompeii, a mysterious city left remarkably preserved after being buried by a catastrophic volcanic eruption in 79 A.D.
Continue to Naples
Enjoy the ride across the Italian landscape.
Visit the National Archaeological Museum
Continue to Naples to see the treasures at the National Archaeological Museum.
Journey to Rome
Enjoy an evening in Rome, the capital city of Italy.
Day 6 :
Rome
Discover Rome with a local guide
Recapture the awe-inspiring past of the "Eternal City" as a local guide brings you to the city's highlights, including the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine. Enjoy a walking tour through the Roman Forum.
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 7 :
Ostia Antica
Excursion to Ostia Antica
Enjoy an excursion to Ostia Antica, the port of Ancient Rome.
Lunch is included in place of dinner today
See the remarkable catacombs where the early Christians were buried. Lunch is included in place of dinner today.
LEAP Ostia Antica ceremony
LEAP Activity | Ostia Antica ceremony
This activity brings the past to life: groups will participate in an interactive visit of Ostia Antica and guided by local experts will reenact a funeral ceremony as they were performed two millennia ago.
Day 8 :
Vatican City
See Vatican City with a local guide
Enter into the center of Catholicism during your trip to the inspiring Vatican, with visits inside the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
Add on: Hadrian's Villa and Tivoli
Opt for an evening excursion to visit Hadrian's Villa and Tivoli.
Day 9 :
Return Home to the United States
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.
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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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