Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Overnight Flight
Board your overnight flight to Rome, Italy.

Day 2 - Rome
Arrive in Rome. After collecting your luggage and clearing customs meet your local Program Director, board your private motor coach and transfer to your centrally located hotel. After check-in, enjoy an orientation walking tour before your welcome dinner.

Day 3 - Rome
This morning a guided tour will introduce you to the sites of ancient Rome. Explore the Forum and Colosseum - one of the most impressive sights in Rome and one of the world’s most famous venues that would hold gladiatorial games and drama to battles of exotic animals and battleships. The building was completed in 80 A.D. and at its peak held 87,000 spectators. This afternoon, step back in time, put on your own gladiator gear, and participate in Gladiator Games at Castrum Legionis. Tonight, see some of Rome’s most beautiful and iconic sites illuminated at night, such as the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona.

Day 4 - Rome
A local guide will introduce you to the smallest state in the world, Vatican City, situated in Rome. This is the home of the Pope, but also home to almost 1,000 other Vatican residents. You’ll visit Saint Peter's Basilica, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Gardens. Tonight, join an interactive cooking class and learn the traditional way to make pizza, and enjoy your creation for dinner! After dinner, visit the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps!

Day 5 - Tuscany
This morning travel to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Take a walking tour with an expert local guide through Florence, see the highlights of this beautiful city, such as Florence’s cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, Ghiberti’s famous Baptistry Doors, Santa Croce and the Piazza della Signoria. Later, spend some time exploring the local markets, shops, gelaterias and cafes!

Day 6 - Tuscany
This morning, visit an organic farm in the Tuscan countryside where you will learn about local agriculture, and help out on the farm. You’ll pick your own produce and learn to make a traditional Italian farm to table lunch (lunch is included). Later, explore the city of Lucca, which is known for it well-preserved Renaissance walls encircling its historic city center and its cobblestone streets, enjoy some free time to shop, and eat your share of gelato.

Day 7 - Venice Mestre
Today, travel from Tuscany to Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic. This afternoon, start exploring the city during a walk along canals and bridges, such as the famous Rialto Bridge, and then take an iconic gondola ride through the city to see the city from the canals.

Day 8 - Venice Mestre
Today, join a local, expert guide for a sightseeing tour of Venice, which will include St. Mark’s Square where you can see the Basilica of St. Mark and the Doges Palace. In the afternoon, learn all about the art of Venetian glass-blowing in a demonstration by a local master. Tonight, join your farewell dinner!

Day 9 - Departure Day
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.