Italy: History and Culture Tour

Overview

Highlights

Experiencing the culture in Italy
Exploring with local guides
Enjoying a spectacular mix of scenery and sights
Traveling with peers on a horizon broadening experience
Exploring the historic towns and archaeological sites of Pompeii and Naples
Tasting the Italian cuisine with a pizza and gelato cooking class in Florence
Visiting the natural and architectural wonders of the Island of Capri
Riding on a gondola in Venice

Italy has a vast history and rich culture which is explored through this compelling journey. An Italian cooking class and being creative through decorating a Venetian mask will be highly enjoyable and rewarding and offer a direct immersion into Italian culture and delicious cuisine. Local tour guides will take students to some of the most famous sights, sites and museums Italy has to offer as well as historical sites to further knowledge and understanding of major events and their impacts on Italy and its towns.

Countries:

Start and Finishing Point:

Rome and Venice

Activities:

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Itinerary

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Day 1
Rome Arrival

Upon arrival at Rome FCO airport you will be met by your tour manager who will stay with you throughout the tour. You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day will be free at leisure.

Meals: D

Day 2
Tour of Rome

Today you will have a full day guided tour of Rome during which you will visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum and see sights such as the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps.

Meals: B

Day 3
Vatican City and Appian Way

This morningyou will have a guided tour of the Vatican with a visit to the Vatican Musuem including the Sistine Chapel and the St. Peter’s Basilica. In the afternoon you will visit the Appian Way with a visit to the St. Callixtus Catacombs.

Meals: B

Day 4
Visit Villa d’Este

In the morning head to Tivoli (45 minutes) where you will visit Villa d’Este. The afternoon will be free at leisure in Rome.

Meals: B

Day 5
Naples Archaeological Museum

Transfer to the train station from where you will take the train to Naples (approximately 1.10 hours). On arrival in Naples you will visit the archaeological museum with a local guide.

Meals: B

Day 6
Excursion to the Island of Capri

Transfer to Naples port and sail to the island of Capri for an excursion. Visit Anacapri and the Blue Grotto before transferring back to the hotel.

Meals: B

Day 7
Pompeii Archaeological Site

On this day enjoy a visit to the famous archaeological site of Pompeii. In the afternoon you will be free at leisure.

Meals: B

Day 8
Walking Tour of Florence

This morning you will take a train to Florence (approximately 3.10 hours). When you arrive in Florence make your way to the hotel and in the afternoon have a guided walking tour of the city. During the tour view the main sights such as the Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio and visit the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Meals: B

Day 9
Galleria dell’Accademia Tour and Cooking Class

In the morning you will have a guided tour of the Galleria dell’Accademia and in the afternoon you will enjoy a hands-on immersion into the Italian culture with a pizza and gelato cooking class which can be eaten for dinner.

Meals: B,D

Day 10
Venice Tour

Take the train to Venice (approximately 2.10 hours) in the morning and be transferred to your hotel by boat on arrival. In the afternoon you will have a guided walking tour of the city during which you will see the main sights such as the St. Mark’s Square and Bridge of Sighs and visit the St. Mark’s Basilica. Later on have a 30 minute gondola tour on the canals.

Meals: B

Day 11
Excursion to Murano and Burano

Today you will go on a full day excursion by boat to the islands of Murano and Burano. You'll visit a glass blowing workshop for a demonstration and see the colourful houses of Burano.

Meals: B

Day 12
Visit the Doge’s Palace and have a Venetian mask making workshop

In the morning you will have a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and in the afternoon you can be creative with a Venetian mask making workshop. The remainder of the day will be free at leisure.

Meals: B

Day 13
Depart Italy

Transfer to Venice airport; end of services upon arrival at the airport.

Meals: B

Learning outcomes for students

World Expeditions Schools journeys are designed to encourage positive personal development and the learning of life skills, while leaving the communities and environments we travel to, in a better condition than when we arrived.
The programs are designed to:
• build strong friendships and bonds with their peers, their teachers, and the local people they meet.
• increase the confidence to engage with new people, and collaboratively make informed decisions.
• discover the benefits of working cooperatively together as a cohesive team, to achieve a common objective.
• Increase the ability to face, and cope with, mental and physical challenges and therefore increase resilience.
• give students a chance to appreciate and care for the natural world. The environments we travel through are beautiful and often pristine, invariably the students will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding about how their individual actions impact on the environment.
• Learn personal skills i.e., time management, personal hygiene, responsibility for personal gear, patience, tolerance, and public speaking.
We help encourage students to learn what it means to be a true global citizen.

Inclusions

What's included

International economy group flights (return) - as required/requested, organised by World Expeditions Schools
Experienced English speaking local guide/s
All meals as described in the itinerary (12 breakfasts, 2 dinners)
12 nights accommodation
All transfers as described in the itinerary by private coach and train, public transport
Entrance fees and experiences as outlined
24 hour Emergency support contact in Italy
All city taxes
Teachers travelling from school with program

What's not included

Any drinks during meals
Items of a personal nature
Travel insurance - mandatory
Tips and gratuities
Visa if required
Lunch

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Adventure touring

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