Explore Rome, Florence and Paris with your students. Discover the breathtaking art and architecture of Vatican City, Florence, and Paris with a local guide. In Rome, follow in the footsteps of the ancient Romans.Visit Siena, a town of 17 medieval neighborhoods, each with its own church and symbol. Your tour will fill a lifetime of experiences!
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Italy, France
9 Days
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from North America
Flight to Rome
Sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight to Rome!
Day 2 :
Arrive in Rome
Ciao!
Welcome to Italy!
Day 3 :
Vatican City and Ancient Rome
See Vatican City with a local guide
Discover the artistic legacy of Catholicism in Vatican City with a local guide. View famous works of religious art and admire the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest Christian church.
Discover Rome with a local guide
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Romans; the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, the Pantheon, and Trajan's Column.
Day 4 :
Florence
Travel to Florence
Travel to Florence. Florence is home to some of the most astounding pieces of art in the world.
See Florence on a walking tour
Take a walking tour to experience the "Cradle of the Renaissance" up close, including the Duomo, the magnificence of Ghiberti's bronze Baptistry doors, and the Church of Santa Croce. In the Accademia, see Michelangelo's David.
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 5 :
Siena and San Gimignano
Siena
Visit Siena, a town of 17 medieval neighborhoods, each with its own church and symbol.
San Gimignano
Then explore San Gimignano, famous for its 14 fortified, crumbling medieval towers.
Get a taste for Tuscany
A traditional Tuscan Farm Lunch is included today instead of dinner.
LEAP Patron of the Renaissance
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.
Day 6 :
Florence - Paris
Board a flight to Paris
Travel to Paris
Free time in Paris
Day 7 :
Discover Paris
Explore Paris with a local guide
Explore with your group as a local guide brings you to the Arc de Triomphe, the sweeping Champs-Élysées, and the gold-domed Les Invalides. Admire the interior of Notre Dame Cathedral, famous for its flying buttresses and intricately carved gargoyles.
Visit the Louvre Museum
In the afternoon, art lovers will welcome a visit to view the art and architecture of the Louvre Museum.
Add on: Eiffel Tower Visit
This evening, opt to enjoy breathtaking views from atop the Eiffel Tower.
Day 8 :
Giverny
LEAP Cover the CanvasVisit Monet's home in Giverny
Next, visit the beautiful home of Impressionist Claude Monet at Giverny (before April 1, a visit to Van Gogh's last home at Auvers-sur-Oise will be substituted).
LEAP Activity | Cover the Canvas
Live the artist life. Explore line, color, perspective, negative space and form, then paint a masterpiece inspired by the beauty of Paris.
Day 9 :
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 day in Paris
Don’t end your stay in Paris just yet! Add an extra day to explore this amazing European city. Check out some of the places you loved or explore new locations throughout the city, it’s up to you to decide how to spend your day.
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.
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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