Explore the Kingdoms of the Mediterranean with your students. The best of Spain and Italy awaits! With a local guide, begin exploring Spain's vibrant capital city, Madrid. Then on to Barcelona, and tour the Picasso Museum. Fly to Florence and discover the Cradle of the Renaissance. Then to ancient Rome, the Eternal City, and the wonders of the Vatican.
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Spain, Italy
10 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Plaza de España
Sagrada Familia
Piazza della Signoria
Trajan's Column
St. Peter's Basilica
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Fly Overnight to Spain
Depart from North America
Sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight!
Day 2 :
Arrive in Madrid
Welcome to Madrid!
Begin exploring Spain's vibrant capital city.
Day 3 :
Madrid
Explore Madrid with a local guide
Join a local guide for a view of the city, including the Plaza de España, the Royal Palace, and Don Quixote's statue in the Plaza Colón. See Las Meninas in the Prado Museum.
Visit the Reina Sofía Museum
Learn about Picasso's Guernica in the Reina Sofía Museum.
LEAP Cocina Española
LEAP Activity | Cocina Española
Create some of Spain’s most popular and iconic dishes and discover firsthand what makes these dishes enduring classics of Spanish cuisine.
Day 4 :
Barcelona
Board a train to Barcelona
A train whisks you through the Spanish countryside to Catalonia.
See Barcelona with a local guide
See the sights of Spain's second-largest city with a local guide, including Parc Güell, Barri Gotic, and Olympic Stadium.
Visit Sagrada Familia
This breathtaking church, said to be the master-work of architect Antoni Gaudí, has been under construction since 1882 and is not expected to be completed until 2026! Despite its unfinished state, the church has 18 spindle-shaped towers that soar above the church itself, making for a striking addition to Barcelona’s skyline and more than worth the visit.
Day 5 :
Barcelona
Explore Barcelona
Stroll through the historic Gothic Quarter and visit the Picasso Museum.
Casa Milà (La Pedrera) visit
This magnificent building is the epitome of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí’s fantastical style. See how he uses twisted pillars, curved archways, and warped metal balconies to create a totally unique design all his own.
Day 6 :
Fly to Florence
Walking tour with tour director
Walking tour with tour director upon arrival in Florence.
Day 7 :
Florence
See Florence with a local guide
Discover the "Cradle of the Renaissance" and marvel at the Duomo, Ghiberti's Baptistry doors, the Ponte Vecchio, and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Visit the Accademia to see Michelangelo's David before spending free time strolling through the Piazza della Signoria.
Add on: Pisa
You may lean toward an optional afternoon visit to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower.
Day 8 :
Rome
Discover Rome with a local guide
Travel to the Italian capital. Follow in the footsteps of ancient Romans as a local guide shows you the "Eternal City": the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Pantheon, and Trajan's Column. Later, visit the Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain.
LEAP Great Renaissance Debate
LEAP Activity | Great Renaissance Debate
Greet six renaissance giants including Giotto, Galileo, and Isabella d’Este, and debate who made the greatest impact on civilization.
Day 9 :
Vatican City
See Vatican City with a local guide
Discover the artistic legacy of Catholicism at the Vatican. Marvel at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel before moving up the broad steps of the world's largest Christian church, St. Peter's Basilica.
LEAP Activity | Caesar’s Gladiators
Discover the ancient secrets of the Roman gladiator games and master the basics of hand-to-hand combat at gladiator school.
Day 10 :
Return Home OR Extend your Stay
Flight to the US
Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day. Or, opt to extend your stay.
Extend your stay | Extra days in Rome
Extend your visit to Italy by adding extra days to explore the Eternal City. Travel to Rome to explore and learn about the city’s rich history.
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Up to Three College Credits Included with this Program
Through our Discovery for Credit Program, students traveling on an international WorldStrides program have the opportunity to earn academic credit by completing an online course that allows them to reflect upon many of the themes and topics explored during their travel program. Those in grades 6–12 at the time of travel can earn free elective high school credit upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Through our university partner, George Mason University, eligible students in grades 9-12 at the time of travel can earn up to three college credits upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Students who earn credit with WorldStrides will find this distinguishes them as online learners and gives them a jump-start on their path to a successful higher education experience. Click here for more details.
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