Day 1

Fly to Rome, Italy

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Days 2-4

Rome

Explore Rome

You’ll take to the streets and explore the Eternal City, Rome. You’ll see the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine and Capitoline Hills.

Treasure Hunt Around Rome

Learn about the Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna and Piazza Navona, some of the most famous sites in Rome, as you follow clues on an exciting treasure hunt through the city!

Discover the Vatican Museum

On a private tour of the Vatican, you’ll walk through its striking halls, learn about its deep history and gaze upon some of the most famous works of art in the world.

Appian Way Bike Ride

As you hop on to bikes, you’ll cycle down the famous Appian Way. During your ride you’ll pass different monuments and historic sites.

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Days 5-7

Florence

Explore Florence

Florence is teeming with classic works of art from the sculptures that adorn the city to the architecture that shapes it. On a walk through the city you’ll see and learn about the Duomo, Palazzo Pitti, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and much more!

Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class

Learn to make some of the most famous Italian culinary exports, pizza and gelato! With a chef leading the way, we’ll toss dough in the air, spread tomato sauce, and sprinkle cheese on our very own pizza creations. We’ll also learn the ins and outs of making delicious gelato. The best part is when we’ll get to taste our wonderful creations!

Visit Oltrarno

Visit the historic artisan neighborhood of Oltrarno on the bank of the Arno River. Here your family will be able to find high-quality work of any handicraft from making paper to creating mosaics.

Meet Local Artisans

You’ll have the unique opportunity to meet with different artisans in the Oltrarno neighborhood. You’ll meet a marble paper craftsperson, take a special gelato cooking class and visit a painter’s workshop.

Discover Florence on Your Own

Take time to explore the nooks and crannies of Florence at your own pace with your family. Venture down cobblestone streets and blend into the flow of this beautiful city. This is a great opportunity to further explore parts of the city that you’ve visited.

Walk Through Lucca

You’ll discover the charming Tuscan city of Lucca as you walk along the beautiful Medieval Via Fillungo, see the Tower of the Clock and the Duomo San Martin, and visit one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, Piazza dell’Anfiteatro.

Explore Pisa

There is a lot to see and explore in the wonderful city of Pisa. Your exploration will take us to little known sites and world-famous sites. You’ll visit the Baptistery and the Leaning Tower as you learn about the history of the city.

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Days 8-9

Venice

Gondola Ride

Taking a ride in one of Venice’s famous gondolas is the best way to see Venice from a different viewpoint and explore its canals.

Glassworks Class

While on Murano, you’ll visit a glass factory and meet an expert glass master. You’ll get a demonstration in glass blowing and sculpture technique before making a piece of jewelry or a mosaic using authentic Murano glass.

Explore Venice on Your Own

Head into Venice and explore any parts of the city that you’d like. Relax in Piazza San Marco, visit Saint Mark’s Basilica, walk to the Bridge of Sighs or look for any of the other beautiful sites in the city.

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Day 10

Depart Venice

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2020 Dates

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Smart Traveler Advantages

Book a trip 9 months ahead of the day that you want to leave and get a free GoPro and Travel Protection!

Triple Discount

$300 for children under 12 sharing with 2 adults.

Alumni Discount 

If you are a returning Thomson guest, please subtract $500 per family from these prices.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance. We’ve received great feedback about Travel Insured – you can learn more about the benefits of travel insurance there.

Price Includes

All entrance fees, accommodations based on two to a room, land transportation, private bilingual guide throughout, all meals, and bottled water & snacks in the vehicle.

Guaranteed departure. Surcharge applied to groups smaller than 4 guests.