2020 Wolves of the World Italy Program
| Travel Dates: |
June 8, 2020 -
June 15, 2020
Dates tentative
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| Program Tuition: |
$2,499 USD
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$2,399 USD with discount if paid in full
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| Estimated Airfare: | $1,000 |
| Deadline(s): | Enrollment deadline forthcoming |
Tuition Calculator
There are two options for payment, including an interest-free monthly installment plan. Follow whichever option works best for your family. If we are within 90 days of travel, only the pay in full option is possible.
Program Tuition: $2,499
Pay in Full
Pay in full at the time of enrollment and receive a $100 discount off your program tuition! Payment with the discount would be:
$2,399.00
due today
Payment Plan
Pay a $500 deposit at the time of enrollment and establish an interest-free monthly payment plan. If you enroll today, your estimated* monthly payments would be:
$28.16
per month
All prices in United States Dollars.
Italy Cultural Journey
There is so much to love about Italy! Beyond the world-famous food and fashion, the country is a window to the beginnings of western civilization and home to monumental works of art of architecture. All of this impressive human history sits alongside stunning natural beauty, with the Dolomites and Alps in the north, idyllic Mediterranean beaches along the coastline, and broad pastoral landscapes of rolling hills in between. Be excited!
Program Highlights
Check out some of the featured experiences of your program!
Take a bicycle tour through the Roman hillside
Tour a local olive farm
Learn to make true Italian food in a private cooking class
Visit Mt. Vesuvius and tour the ancient ruins of Pompeii
Wander through the Roman Colosseum
The Itinerary
We do everything possible to abide by itineraries as originally planned, but decades of experience teaches that we must be flexible in our planning. Changes to a trip’s schedule are uncommon, but Walking Tree reserves the right to make adjustments to programming in the best interest of the group.
| Day | Location | Activity | Lodging |
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| June 8 | USA -Rome, Italy | Fly from USA to Rome, Italy. | In Flight |
| June 9 | Arrival in Rome | We’ll arrive in the Eternal City by late morning. We’ll start our adventure with a walking tour that will take us to the Spanish Steps, The Pantheon, The Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona where we’ll have some real Italian pizza for dinner followed by gelato. | Rome Hotel |
| June 10 | Rome | Today we will explore the Colosseum, the massive stone amphitheater and an iconic symbol of the city! Next, we'll head to the Roman Forum and the other Imperial Fora before grabbing some much needed gelato as our snack the second of many. In the afternoon we’ll visit the FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for a guided tour to learn more about the important work done in Rome to ensure food security for the whole world. | Rome Hotel |
| June 11 | Rome | We’ll start the day on the Piazza del Popolo and continue into the Villa Borghese park to get another view of Rome from the terraces that overlook the city. After a pic-pic-nic in the park, we’ll have a short lesson in olive oil! We’ll learn how to tell the quality stuff from the imposters and we’ll get to taste some unique things including chocolate made with olive oil! Before dinner, we’ll go underground into the Catacombs of Priscilla. | Rome Hotel |
| June 12 | Pompeii/Rome | We’ll head down to Pompeii today on one of Italy’s high speed trains to discover the secrets held by the ancient Roman city destroyed by the nearby volcano, Mt. Vesuvius in 80 AD. | Rome Hotel |
| June 13 | Rome | This morning we will visit another country! We will spend our morning marveling at the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Vatican Museums. We’ll break for lunch and then head over to the Castel Sant’Angelo. From the top of the ancient fortress we’ll be able to see Rome from above. | Rome Hotel |
| June 14 | Rome | Today we’ll explore Rome’s Jewish Ghetto stopping by the Campo de’Firori, translated literally from Italian the “Field of Flowers Square”. We’ll head over to the Testaccio Market for lunch to savor homemade ravioli, gelato, meats and cheese, fried risotto and all kinds of pasta! We'll also work off our food as we continue to see sights in both Testaccio and in the Jewish Ghetto. | Rome Hotel |
| June 15 | Rome/Home | Arrivederci Italia! | Your own bed, eventually! |
Accommodations
In order to provide a safe and memorable experience, we follow strict guidelines when choosing group accommodations. Walking Tree partners with hotels and guest houses which are centrally located, locally operated, clean and safe. We inspect each partner hotel to ensure they meet these standards.
Oasi Verde
As the name suggests, this bed and breakfast’s verdant surroundings give the place the sensation that one has escaped from the city for a more natural, relaxing accommodation. In reality, it is conveniently located near several of Rome’s historic sites and is a great base from which to explore this incredible city. Free Wi-Fi access throughout the building keeps everyone feeling connected. Students will be grouped in their rooms according to gender and availability.
Il Giglio Rosso
Colorful, spacious, and dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of local art, this bed and breakfast in the heart of Florence provides unique accommodations for our students. Free Wi-Fi access throughout the building keeps everyone feeling connected. Students will be grouped in their rooms according to gender and availability.
Safety and Support
EASY FUNDING & PAYMENT
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
PRIVATE GROUP GUARANTEE
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING
This being my first experience with an international trip for my child I have nothing to compare it to. However I feel Walking Tree did an excellent job from conception to completion with informing me on costs, what to expect, safety concerns, and sharing the experience through their blog. While I was worried about how safe my child would be on a trip… on the other side of the world, she told me that she felt safer than school safe.
Stephanie
Parent of Brigid, traveler on Japan Cultural Journey
Your Adventure Includes
Estimated Airfare
In order to give our travelers the best possible price, we break out airfare from the Program Tuition. We will still handle all booking and ticketing via our flight partner who has access to special fares not available to the general public. Once confirmed, you will be invoiced for the flight roughly 75 days prior to travel.
Program Tuition Excludes: Travel insurance, baggage fees, passport/visa fees, laundry, souvenirs, and activities not listed on itinerary.
Resource Center
Why should high school students travel abroad? What happens if a participant gets sick? How quickly do we need to enroll? We’re sure you have plenty of questions and we’ve got you covered! Visit our Resource Center to discover the answers to your most pressing questions and contact us anytime with additional questions.