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Middle School: Discover Italy

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9 or 11 days

Venice, Florence, Rome, extension to Sorrento region

From gladiators to gelato to gondolas, Italy has always been an icon of rich culture and traditions. This interactive tour encompasses Italy’s top hits. Discover the country’s ancient past in sites such as the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, stare up at Michelangelo’s masterpiece on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, walk across Florence’s famous medieval bridge, and take a ride down Venice’s winding canals.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2027: March 19, March 26-29, April 25, May 1, June 2, June 29. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

Day 2: Milan • Venice

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Travel to Venice

Day 3: Venice

Take a ferry to Venice

Take a guided tour of Venice

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • St. Mark’s Square
  • Grand Canal

Enjoy a gondola ride 

Travel by water taxi to the island of Burano

Explore Burano on your own

See a glass-blowing demonstration

Day 4: Venice • Florence

Travel via Bologna to Florence

Enjoy an interactive food-themed activity 

Day 5: Florence

Take a guided tour of Florence

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Piazza della Signoria
  • Ponte Vecchio
  • Basilica of Santa Croce
  • Gates of Paradise

Participate in a fresco art workshop

Day 6: Florence • Assisi • Rome

Travel via Assisi to Rome

Visit the Basilica of St. Francis

Tour Assisi with an expert local guide

Day 7: Rome

Take a guided tour of Vatican City

With your expert local guide you will visit:

  • Sistine Chapel
  • Vatican Museums

Enjoy time to explore St. Peter's Basilica on your own  

Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

You will see:

  • Trevi Fountain
  • Pantheon
  • Piazza Navona
  • Spanish Steps

Day 8: Rome

Participate in a gladiator experience

Take a guided tour of Rome

With your expert local guide you will visit:

  • Roman Forum
  • Colosseum

Day 9: Depart for home

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Day 9: Rome • Pompeii • Sorrento region

Travel via Pompeii to Sorrento

Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide

Snap a photo of seaside Sorrento

Day 10: Sorrento region • Capri • Rome

Travel via Capri to Rome

Enjoy a boat cruise around Capri

Tour Capri with an expert local guide

Day 11: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

Airfare & transportation
Hotels
Regional-style meals
Guided sightseeing
Entrances
Full-time Tour Director
Expert Local Guides
Personalized Learning Support
Continuous Support
Worldwide Presence

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