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EXPERIENCE ITALY – Andiamo!
Notre Dame College School | Roxanne Rees
EMPOWERING STUDENTS THROUGH TRAVEL SINCE 2006
Immerse yourself in an exceptional educational journey to Italy. This trip blends cultural exploration, historical insights, and cilinary delight. Witness the wonders of Italy and forge deep connections with each destination.
Activities & Attractions
Venice
- Visit St Mark’s Basilica
- See a glass blowing demonstration
- Take a Vaporetti to explore Burano Island
- Attend a dramatic or musical performance in Venice
Florence
- Visit The Accademia to see the original David by Michelangelo
- Tour the Uffizi Gallery
- Shop in the outdoor markets
- Group cooking class to learn how to cook authentic Italian dishes
- Visit an Agriturismo- working farm
Rome
- Admire the beautiful interior of the Pantheon
- Take in bustling Piazza Navona
- Visit the iconic Trevi Fountain
- Enjoy Piazza di Spagna and take a photo on the famous Spanish Steps
- See the Vatican Museums
- Visit St Peter’s Cathedral, including access to the rood and dome
- Tour the Coliseum in Rome
- Visit The Roman Forum
Sorrento
- Enjoy a hike up Mount Vesuvius for stunning views of Naples
- Guided tour of the city of Pompeii
- Tour Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore the Naples National Archaeological Museum
- Attend a opera performance at the oldest opera house in Italy, the renowned Teatro San Carlo in Naples!
Trip Details
Accommodations
- 8 nights’ accommodations in centrally located hotels
- Triple-Quad Accommodation for students
- Double Accommodation for Chaperones
- Night 1 – Overnight flight
- Nights 2, 3: Venice, Italy
- Nights 4, 5: Florence, Italy
- Nights 6, 7 – Rome, Italy
- Nights 8,9 – Sorrento, Italy
Meals
- All breakfasts and Dinners are included while in Italy
- Lunches are not included in tour costs
Transportation
- Flight #1: Coach airfare from Toronto to Venice, Italy
- Flight #2: Coach airfare from Rome, Italy to Toronto
- Mix of private coach bus transportation, walking and public transit as needed
Additional Personnel
- 1 Evolve Tours Director for duration of tour
- Additional local guides as needed
Exclusives
- Creative trip programming and leadership activities
- Optional Videography and Photography
- Forever Green by Evolve Tours- Carbon Offset this whole trip (ask for details)
Insurance
- Optional travel insurance available: cancellation, interruption, medical, lost baggage. Please inquire for rates.
Package Price is based on
- Prices subject to availability and change until contract signed
- Total Package price may vary if number of paying customers changes
- Does not include airline baggage fees if applicable
- Tips for drivers and guides are appreciated
- Happy with what you see? Sign a 2-year contract with Evolve and pay the same rate for two years. Ask us for more information. *Based on same group size
Itinerary
Day 1:
Travel to Italy
Afternoon: Gather as a group in Toronto. Evening: Embark on your overnight flight with connections to Italy!
Day 2:
Welcome to Venice!
Afternoon: Touch down at Venice Marco Polo Airport. Venice, renowned for its canals, was built on an archipelago of 118 islands connected by about 150 canals in a shallow lagoon. Transfer to your hotel, check-in, and freshen up. After some relaxation time, visit St. Mark’s Basilica, a symbol of Venetian wealth and power dating back to the 11th century.
Evening: Share a delightful welcome dinner in Venice as a group before heading back to the hotel for a well-deserved rest.
Day 3:
Explore Venice
Morning: Rise and shine for breakfast at the hotel. Hop on a vaporetto, a local water ferry, passing by the iconic Gondoliers in their black and white striped shirts. Cruise along the Grand Canal, enjoying the picturesque pastel banks and bustling boat traffic.
Afternoon: Take the vaporetto to Burano Island for lunch and a stroll among charming, colorful houses. Explore Torcello, the first inhabited island in the lagoon, featuring the ex-cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and the tiny church of Santa Fosca.
Evening: Return to Venice and savor dinner. Attend a live concert performance in the evening.
Day 4:
Transfer to Florence
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Travel to Florence
Afternoon: Participate in an agriturismo farm experience, which will include a visit to vineyards, olive oil making facilities and a mozzarella making demonstration. We will also get to enjoy the idyllic location of the farmhouse and its views over the surrounding hills.
Arrive in Florence! Check into your hotel
Evening: Eat Dinner as a group
Day 5:
Explore Florence
Morning: Have breakfast at the hotel before venturing out to explore Florence. Visit The Accademia in the morning to see Michelangelo’s original David. Head to Piazza della Signoria, Florence’s main square, for lunch.
Afternoon: Explore the Uffizi Gallery, showcasing works by da Vinci, Botticelli, Titian, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and more. Enjoy some time for shopping in outdoor markets and walking along the Luagrno to the Ponte Vecchio Bridge.
Evening: Join a group cooking class to learn how to prepare authentic Italian dishes.
Day 6:
Transfer to Rome
Morning: Check out of your Florence hotel and depart for Rome. Upon arrival, check into your new accommodations, freshen up, and explore the city.
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at one of the cafes in Piazza Navona, then visit the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza di Spagna.
Evening: Indulge in a group dinner at a local Italian restaurant for your first night in Rome.
Day 7:
Explore Rome
Morning: After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour of Rome. Enjoy a guided visit to Vatican City, including St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel.
Afternoon: Head to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum to witness the enduring symbols of the Eternal City.
Evening: Dinner as a group
Day 8:
Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius & Sorrento
Morning: After an early breakfast, check out and depart for Sorrento via coach bus, stopping at Pompeii for a guided tour. Learn about the archaeological excavation strategies and the city’s history.
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch in nearby Boscoreale, followed by a light hike up Mount Vesuvius. Experience stunning views of Naples and marvel at the diverse plant life in this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Evening: Continue to Sorrento, check in, and enjoy dinner. Explore the town in the evening with your Evolve Tours director.
Day 9:
Herculaneum, Naples National Archaeological Museum
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and embark on a half-day tour of Herculaneum. Explore the ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a significant archaeological discovery.
Afternoon: Explore the Naples National Archaeological Museum, housing a vast collection of Roman, Greek, and Renaissance-era artifacts.
Evening: Gather for a group dinner in Naples, followed by a live opera performance at the Teatro San Carlo, Italy’s oldest opera house.
Return to the Sorrento hotel, preparing to depart in the morning.
Day 10:
Return home
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, check out, and depart to Airport.
Evening: Return home after an incredible tour of Italy together! Download the Guide
