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.
Italy Battlefield
Highlighting Canada's involvement in the Italian campaign of World War II, where more than 5,500 Canadian soldiers died liberating the country, this educational tour of Italy’s battlefields is the perfect opportunity to teach your students a valuable history lesson.
Rome’s trophy cabinet of attractions includes St. Peter's and the Vatican Museum; the Colisseum and Forum; the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps; and Rome's "Fifth Avenue" shopping area.
Travel south to one of the world's greatest archaeological sites - Pompeii - destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 79 A.D.
Other important World War II stop-offs include the epic battleground at Cassino and the Benedictine abbey, Montecassino.
Your knowledgeable tour leader will explain the bloody battle for Ortona on the Adriatic coast, with the chance to explore remnants of the vaunted Nazi Gustav line. Bringing your tour to a cultural conclusion, spend two relaxing days in beautiful Florence, "the cradle of the Renaissance".
Cassino
Explore the site of the Battle of Monte Cassino during World War II, the site of the Abbey of Montecassino in its mountain setting above the town, and the Commonwealth Cemetery in Cassino. Travel to Caira, a small community to the north, for a chance to reflect at the gravesite of nearly 24,000 German troops.
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.
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
• Visit the Old City - Travel through time as you visit sites in the Old City such as the Forum, Colosseum, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps
Day 4
• 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 5
• Transfer to Pompeii
• Guided Tour of Pompeii - Take a thrilling excursion through the ancient city of Pompeii
• Transfer to Cassino
• Cassino - Best known as the site of the Abbey of Montecassino and the Battle of Monte Cassino during World War II
Day 6
• Caira - Travel to Caira, a small community to the north of Cassino and the gravesite for nearly 24,000 German troops
• Cassino - Visit the Commonwealth Cemetery in the town of Cassino before driving up the mountain to the Abbey on Montecassino
Day 7
• Transfer to Ortona
• Tour of Ortona and area - Ortona was the site of fierce fighting between German and Canadian forces during the Italian campaign in World War II
Day 8
• Transfer to Rimini
• Casinina - Visit Casinina to view old bunkers and a museum commemorating the Gothic Line and the cemetery at Montecchio, dedicated to Canadians at Tavullia and the cemetery at Gradara
Day 9
• Transfer to Florence
• 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
Day 10
• 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
• Galleria dell'Accademia – This is the home to Michelangelo's David, one of the most well known sculptures in the world
Day 11
• Depart for your return flight home
