Discover ancient wonders, Renaissance masterpieces, and hands-on Italian culture in this unforgettable educational journey through two of Italy’s most iconic cities.

Board your overnight flight to Rome, the Eternal City.

• Arrive in Rome and meet your local tour escort

• Transfer to hotel and settle in

• Afternoon walking tour of Rome’s iconic squares:
  • Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps

• Welcome dinner with pizza or pasta at a local trattoria

Overnight in Rome

• Guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum

• Walk along the Via Sacra and learn about daily life in ancient Rome

• Afternoon visit to Palatine Hill for views of the Forum and Circus Maximus

• Optional: Explore Trastevere in the evening or enjoy a sunset walk on the Tiber River

Overnight in Rome

• Visit Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with a licensed guide

• Optional: Climb to the top of the dome for panoramic city views

• Afternoon free for shopping or exploring Campo de’ Fiori

• Dinner and free time in Piazza Navona

Overnight in Rome

• Depart Rome and travel north by private coach

• Stop in San Gimignano, a medieval Tuscan hill town
  • Walking tour of the UNESCO-listed towers and cobblestone streets
  • Bruschetta-making class & tasting at a local farm or cooking school

• Continue to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance

• Group dinner near the hotel

Overnight in Florence

• Morning visit to the Uffizi Gallery with Botticelli, da Vinci, and Raphael

• Free afternoon for exploring:
  • Optional: visit Boboli Gardens or shop for souvenirs at San Lorenzo Market
  • Relax with a cappuccino at Piazza della Repubblica

• Farewell dinner with Tuscan specialties and final group reflections

Overnight in Florence

• Early morning transfer by private coach or high-speed train to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

• Board your return flight home with memories of ruins, rooftops, and Renaissance wonders.

• Board for 6 nights (no lunches included)

• Accommodation in hotels

• Breakfasts at the hostels

• Dinner at local restaurants

• All activities and visits to neighborhoods as outlined in the program

• Local public transportation

• The presence of a guide throughout the trip

• Roundtrip Air tickets