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Tutt’ Italia

Show your students Tutt’ Italia – discover “Everything Italy” on this fascinating look at local culture across the country. Feel romantic in Venice with its pastel walls and canals. Revel in the Renaissance, embodied in every brick and painting in Florence. Go Medieval in charming Siena, then relish Roman preservation at mysterious Pompeii. Dash through picturesque Naples, then finish your tour with a flourish in majestic Rome, at the Colosseum and Forum.
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Italy

13 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Bridge of Sighs
  • The Uffizi
  • Skyline of San Gimignano
  • Ruins of Pompeii
  • The Blue Grotto
  • Saracen Towers
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • Arch of Constantine
  • Coast of Naples

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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!

Board an overnight flight to Europe. Begin your exciting Italian adventure in one of its most revered cities - Venice.

Day 3 : Venice
Explore Venice with a local guide

Sightseeing with a local guide includes St. Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Doge's Palace, rich in Venetian art and political intrigue.

Day 4 : Florence
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Journey south to the capital of Tuscany, Florence.

LEAP Patron of the Renaissance.

Florence Cathedral

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 5 : Florence
See Florence with a local guide

Join a local guide for a tour of the Duomo, Ghiberti's Baptistry doors, the Ponte Vecchio, and the Church of Santa Croce. See Michelangelo's David in the Accademia.

LEAP Renaissance Restored!

Optional add-on.

LEAP Cucina Fiorentina

Renaissance Restored

LEAP Activity | Renaissance Restored

A faded and cracked masterpiece needs to be rescued! Professional art restorers show you why painting restoration is an art itself. Discover the secrets of cleaning and retouching, then try your hand at this great tradition!

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 6 : Siena-San Gimignano
Discover Siena

A leisurely excursion includes Siena, a town of 17 medieval neighborhoods, each with its own church and symbol.

Explore San Gimignano

San Gimignano, with 14 fortified towers that give the town its characteristic silhouette.

Enjoy a Tuscan farm lunch in place of dinner today

A Tuscan farm lunch is served in place of dinner today.

Day 7 : Pompeii-Sorrento
Travel by high-speed train to Naples

Journey south to Pompeii, a bustling city buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

Enjoy a guided tour of Pompeii

A fascinating guided tour reveals a remarkably well-preserved Roman town.

Continue to Sorrento

Continue on to the Mediterranean resort town of Sorrento.

Day 8 : Capri
Visit the island of Capri

Cross the Bay of Naples to enchanting Capri, summer home of Roman emperors.

Italian feast with live music

Tonight, dine on an Italian feast complete with live musical entertainment.

Day 9 : Amalfi-Paestum
Journey along the Amalfi Coast

Travel along the Amalfi coastline, with its ragged cliffs and dramatic seaside views.

Explore Paestum with a local guide

Visit the Temple of Neptune, dating from 450 B.C., and the basilica. Admire the imposing Duomo Sant' Andrea and Saracen towers.

Day 10 : Naples
Discover Naples

A treasure trove of antiquities awaits you as you travel to the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

Continue to Rome

Continue north to the "Eternal City" of Rome.

Day 11 : Rome
Discover Rome with a local guide

A local guide shows you the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, Trajan's Column and the Roman Forum.

Roman gladiators training

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 12 : Vatican
See Vatican City with a local guide

Visit the Vatican, including St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.

Add on: Hadrian's Villa and Tivoli

This evening, opt to visit Emperor Hadrian's Villa and Tivoli.

Day 13 : 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. Or, opt to spend extra time in Rome.

Italy art history

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.

Have questions? We have answers.

    Do you offer 24-hour emergency support?

    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.

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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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