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Middle School: Discover Rome and Pompeii

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8 days

Italy

Italy is a feast for the senses. Whether you’re sampling mozzarella on a farm in Naples or becoming a gladiator for a day in Rome, you’ll experience the culture and traditions of this Mediterranean country through hands-on activities. Learn how to make one of Italy’s most recognizable dishes during a pizza-making class and explore the beautiful Villa Borghese gardens by bike.

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: Rome • Naples region

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Travel to Naples

Day 3: Naples region

Visit a local buffalo mozzarella farm

Take a guided tour of Naples' historic city center

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Castel Nuovo
  • Piazza del Plebiscito
  • San Francesco di Paola Basilica
  • Naples Royal Palace

Tour the Galeria Borbonica Underground with an expert local guide

Participate in a pizza-making class

Day 4: Naples region • Pompeii • Rome

Travel via Pompeii to Rome

Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide

Day 5: Rome

Take a bike tour of the Villa Borghese Gardens with an expert local guide

Take a guided tour of Rome

With your expert local guide you will visit:

  • Roman Forum
  • Colosseum

Day 6: Rome

Participate in a gladiator experience

Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

You will see:

  • Trevi Fountain
  • Pantheon
  • Piazza Navona
  • Spanish Steps

Day 7: Rome

Enjoy a pasta making experience 

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  

Day 8: 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
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