Bell’Italia

9 or 11 days

Venice, Florence, Rome, with extension to the Sorrento Region & Capri | BIT

Come and visit Italy, the centre of classical antiquity, where thousands of years of cultural influence and exchange can be seen in every building, felt in every statue, and tasted on every plate. Experience manmade wonders like the famous canals of Venice, where sidewalks are shunned in favour of beautifully-decorated bridges and there's not a single car in sight. In Florence, you'll visit the crown jewel of Tuscany: La Piazza del Duomo, a magnificent cathedral complex built over the course of 140 years by five generations of engineers, artists, labourers, and craftsmen. In Rome, beautiful frescos and enduring architecture tell the story of the most famous Empire in history, and the near-1,600 years since its collapse. From bustling former city-states, to the ruins of ancient empires, you will visit some of the most iconic sites in the history of Western civilization on this 'greatest hits' tour of Italy.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

Day 2: Milan • Venice

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Travel to Venice via Verona (time permitting)

Day 3: Venice

Guided Sightseeing of Venice

With your expert local guide you will see:

St. Mark’s Square
Grand Canal

Enjoy a Traditional Venetian Gondola Ride

Travel by water taxi to the island of Burano

Exploration Time in Burano

See a glass-blowing demonstration

Day 4: Venice • Florence

Travel to Florence

Take a guided tour of Florence

With your expert local guide you will see:

Piazza della Signoria
Ponte Vecchio
Basilica of Santa Croce
Gates of Paradise

Day 5: Florence

Add this in-depth excursion:

Pisa

Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.

Supervised exploration time in Florence

Day 6: Florence • Assisi • Rome

Travel to Rome via Assisi

Visit the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

Tour Assisi with an expert local guide

Day 7: Rome

Take a guided tour of Rome

With your expert local guide you will visit:

Colosseum
Roman Forum

Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

You will see:

Trevi Fountain
Pantheon
Piazza Navona
Spanish Steps

Day 8: Rome

Add this in-depth excursion:

Pompeii

Gain unparalleled insight into the lives of the ancient Roman elite on this excursion. Buried in volcanic ash in 79 A.D., the former resort town of Pompeii is now fully excavated and, uniquely preserved as it was, one of the world’s richest archaeological sites. After a guided tour, enjoy an included lunch and free time before returning to Rome for dinner. Note: Comfortable shoes are recommended. This optional is available for groups not participating in the 2-day extension.

Day 9: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

Day 9: Rome • Pompeii • Sorrento region

Travel to Sorrento via Pompeii

Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide

Snap a photo of seaside Sorrento

Day 10: Sorrento region • Capri • Rome

Travel to Rome via Capri

Travel by ferry to Capri

Enjoy a boat cruise

Tour Capri with an expert local guide

Day 11: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

Airfare & transportation

Hotels

Meals

Entrances

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

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