Italy: Rome & Florence

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About This Tour

Italy offers student groups an unforgettable blend of ancient landmarks, world-renowned museums, vibrant piazzas, and rich culinary traditions. Centered around Rome and Florence, this tour connects students with two of Europe’s most influential cities while leaving room for hands-on cultural experiences and a day trip to Pompeii. With opportunities to explore history, art, food, architecture, language, and everyday Italian culture, Italy is an ideal destination for a wide range of student groups.

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Iconic Italy Landmarks

Colosseum

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Ancient Rome’s legendary amphitheater and one of the world’s most iconic historic sites.

Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

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Ancient Rome’s political, civic, and ceremonial center, with ruins of temples, public spaces, and imperial palaces overlooking the city.

Trevi Fountain

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Rome’s most famous fountain and one of the city’s most recognizable gathering places.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

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One of the world’s great museum collections, leading students through centuries of art and history before culminating in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling.

St. Peter’s Basilica

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One of the largest and most significant churches in the world, known for its scale, artistry, and central place in Vatican City.

Duomo

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Florence’s soaring cathedral and dome, one of the defining landmarks of the city skyline.

Uffizi Gallery

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A world-renowned Florence museum featuring masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and other leading artists.

Accademia Gallery

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The Florence museum best known as the home of Michelangelo’s David.

Ponte Vecchio

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Florence’s famous bridge over the Arno River, lined with shops and connecting the two sides of the city.

Pompeii Archaeological Park

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The preserved ruins of an ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, offering a vivid look at daily life nearly 2,000 years ago.

MUSEUMS

Capitoline Museums
Ancient Roman art, sculpture, and civic history overlooking Piazza del Campidoglio.

Opera del Duomo Museum
Original works from Florence’s cathedral complex, including sculpture, decorative arts, and architectural history.

Gucci Garden / Gucci Museum
A Florence fashion and design destination exploring the creativity, branding, and visual identity of one of Italy’s most famous luxury brands.

Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens
A grand Medici palace and formal gardens highlighting Renaissance art, court life, and landscape design.

EXCURSIONS

Pisa
An accessible Florence-area excursion centered around the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli.

Tuscan Countryside
A student-friendly cultural excursion focused on olive oil, cheese, balsamic, farming, and regional food traditions.

Siena
A historic Tuscan city known for medieval streets, civic identity, and the famous Piazza del Campo.

Ostia Antica
An ancient Roman port city near Rome and a quieter archaeological complement to Pompeii.

HIGHLIGHTS

Pantheon
A former Roman temple with a massive dome and oculus, later converted into a church and still one of the city’s most influential ancient buildings.

Spanish Steps
A celebrated Roman staircase and gathering place connecting Piazza di Spagna with the church of Trinità dei Monti.

Piazza Navona
A lively Roman square known for fountains, street life, and Baroque architecture.

Piazza della Signoria
Florence’s historic civic center, surrounded by sculpture, palaces, and centuries of political history.

Santa Maria Novella
A landmark Florentine basilica known for Renaissance art, frescoed chapels, and elegant cloisters.

Basilica of Santa Croce
A major Florence landmark known as the “Temple of the Italian Glories,” with famous burials including Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, and Rossini.

Pasta Cooking Class
A hands-on culinary experience connecting students with Italian food traditions and local culture.

Gelato Tasting
A student-friendly introduction to one of Italy’s most beloved culinary traditions.