One of the world’s greatest historical wonders, Rome is home to ancient ruins, world famous art, and beautiful architecture. Enjoy an afternoon in one of the cities many piazzas with the locals, tour St. Peter’s Basilica, and stroll through the cities ancient streets, taking in a wealth of rich sights and sounds.
March Break Special - France & Italy
Brightspark offers programs for groups of any size! Our new “Spark Together” program pairs smaller groups together at an affordable price. With only a minimum of 8 students per school, a group can participate in this program and receive the same discounts that a larger group would receive. Call or emailus@brightsparktravel.ca for more details.
Highlights: Guided tours of Paris, Rome and Florence, Louvre, Eiffel Tower Summit, Uffizi Gallery, Galleria del l'Accademia, Vatican Museum & St. Peter's Basilica, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Museum
Italy
Our educational tours of Italy offer a wonderful opportunity to explore distinct historical periods across a range of stunning cities. Discover ancient Rome with a visit to the Colosseum and Forum. Take in the legendary city of Pompeii, partially covered by the lava flow from one of Vesuvius’ great eruptions.
Discover the Renaissance period in Rome with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican City. See the best Renaissance art collection in the world at the Uffizi Galleries in Florence, as well as Michelangelo's David at the Accademia. Journey through time to take in the best of modern Italy in Florence and Rome. A taste of Tuscany – with a stop in Siena – is the perfect topping to this delicious educational tour of Italy.
Florence
In the heart of Tuscany, Florence provides a picturesque insight into life during the medieval and renaissance ages. With museums brimming with art from the great masters: Da Vinci, Botticelli, and Michelangelo, this beautiful city holds a bounty of treasures for your student group to discover.
Pompeii
Take a thrilling excursion through the ancient city of Pompeii, once a bustling Roman centre before its destruction at the hands of an epic volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius. Now a prolific archaeological site, excavations have been taking place here since the 18th century. Take your student group on an educational tour of Pompeii for a fascinating insight into Roman life at the height of the Imperial Age.
Siena
One of the most architecturally unique cities in Italy, take in a host of stunning churches and palaces on this guided tour of Siena. The most notable of these magnificent buildings is the Gothic Cathedral of Siena: a testament to the impressive style of design that flourished during the late medieval period.
Day One
Board your overnight flight to Paris!
Day Two
- Arrive in Paris
- 3 hour Guided Coach Tour of Paris
- Overnight in Paris
Day Three
- Admission to the Musée de Louvre
- Visit the Eiffel Tower – admission to summit
- Transfer to Gare de Lyon for overnight train to Milan
Day Four
- Arrive in Milan
- Free time to explore Milan
- Overnight in Milan
Day Five
- Transfer by motor coach to Florence
- Guided Walking Tour of Florence
- Admission to the Uffizi Gallery
- Overnight in Florence
Day Six
- Admission to the Galleria del’Accademia
- Overnight in Florence
Day Seven
- Transfer by motor coach to Rome
- 3 hour Guided Coach Tour of Rome
- Admission to Coliseum & Forum
- Overnight in Rome
Day Eight
- Admission to Vatican Museum
- Farewell Dinner in Trastavere
Day Nine
Transfer to Airport for Return Flight
Day 1
• Board your overnight flight to Rome
Day 2
• Arrive in Rome
• Leisure Time to Explore Rome – Explore Rome at your own pace
Day 3
• Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums - One of the most awe-inspiring and historically significant areas of the world, is yours to discover on this half day guided tour
• St. Peter's Basilica - Built over a hundred year period in the 16th and 17th centuries, St. Peter's is famous for having the largest interior of any Christian church
Day 4
• Guided Tour of the Colosseum and Forum - The elliptical amphitheatre was the largest of its kind built during the Roman Empire
• Roman Houses - Take a step into Roman daily life with a visit to a series of homes maintained in authentic Roman style
Day 5
• Walking Tour of the City Centre – Experience highlights such as The Spanish Steps at the Piazza di Spagna, shops along Via Condotti, The Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona near the Pantheon, decorated with the famous River Fountain
• Villa Borghese – Featuring a magnificent garden which is the second largest public park in Rome, built by the architect Flaminio Ponzio
Day 6
• Transfer to Pompeii
• Guided Tour of Pompeii - Take a thrilling excursion through the ancient city of Pompeii
Day 7
• Transfer to Siena
• Guided Tour of Siena - One of the most architecturally unique cities in Italy, Siena features numerous churches and palaces that students will experience
Day 8
• Walking Tour of Florence – Take in amazing sites such as the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Repubblica, Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and the Pitti Palace
• Guided Tour of the Uffizi Gallery – This gallery houses what is widely considered the finest collection of art in all of Italy
• Galleria dell'Accademia – This is the home to Michelangelo's David, one of the most well known sculptures in the world
Day 9
• Leisure Time to Explore Florence – Visit any sites you may have missed such as the church of Santa Croce, the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli, or the Mercato Centrale market
Day 10
• Depart for your return flight home
