Located in traditional building above cobble stone streets and near the Colosseum and Termini station, Ostello Bello Roma is a great place for travelers to rest after packed day of exploring Rome. Spread over five floors with a variety of rooms types and communal areas, the hotel includes a beautiful patio, terrace and quiet corners to support guest. The breakfast is top notch and the friendly staff are always available to support travelers.
2024 Weston Italy Cultural Journey
Dear Families, Friends, and Travelers – Welcome to the 2024 Weston Italy Cultural Journey! We have created two webpages dedicated to this exciting program so that travelers are as informed as possible throughout the process. The first page, Pre-Enrollment, is meant to share exciting details, highlights and pertinent info that participants will want to know before enrolling. Once enrolled, the Post-Enrollment page, is meant to prepare travelers for participation on the adventure ahead.
Please be sure to review the information on the appropriate page thoroughly and we can't wait to start our enriching adventure!
| Travel Dates: | April 11, 2024 - April 19, 2024 |
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| Program Tuition: |
$2,890 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| Confirmed Airfare: | $1,295 |
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: $2,890
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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:
$1,195.00
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* This is an approximate price. Your exact total will be confirmed when your enrollment is processed.
All prices in United States Dollars.
Italy Cultural Journey
Italy is a traveler’s dream and an item on everyone’s bucket list. No other country in the world contains as many historical sites and artifacts that provide a glimpse at the very root of western civilization. Where else can you stand and see the place where the basis for modern government was forged? Where else can you see so many timeless and priceless pieces of ancient art and architecture in just a few days?
Natural history, as well as human history, is on full display in the massive peninsular nation with stunning views of the Dolomites and Alps in the north, idyllic Mediterranean countryside along the coast, and broad pastoral landscapes of rolling hills in between. Italians are an incredibly varied and diverse people, but the one constant is their openness and sense of hospitality towards travelers. And, of course, once you have tried true Italian food, there’s no going back to anything else!
Cultural Journeys
Cultural Journeys allow travelers to gain insights into the heritage, history and modern realities of their destination by offering a broad diversity of experience. We rely on the expertise of our local staff to plan itineraries which not only explore the prominent sites but also make time for the lesser-known local gems and are intentional about regular interaction with local people.
Program Highlights
Check out some of the featured experiences of your program!
Witness your classwork come to life!
Wander the streets of Florence, one of the most charming cities in the world!
Explore the world's smallest country, Vatican City!
Visit Mt. Vesuvius and tour the ancient ruins of Pompeii
Wander through the Roman Colosseum
Explore La Basilica di Santa Croce, where greats like Niccola Machiavelli, Galileo Galilei, and Michelangelo are buried
The Itinerary
We do everything possible to abide by itineraries as originally planned, but decades of experience teachers that we must 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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| April 11 | USA - Florence, Italy | Fly from USA to Rome, Italy. | In Flight |
| April 12 | Florence | We'll arrive to Florence today. After dropping out bags at the hotel, we will start our day with a guided walking tour, visiting the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and the rest of the piazze and monuments. We will then head to dinner and have a wonderful Tuscan dinner before heading back to our hotel. | Ostello Bello Firenze |
| April 13 | Florence | Today we will visit the Uffizi Gallery, one of the oldest and most famous art museums in Europe and the world. The whole museum is in chronological order, we will see the history of art reveal itself while we walk through this unbelievable museum . We will have lunch at the market where we wil lbe able to try many different street food from all of Italy and the World | Ostello Bello Firenze |
| April 14 | Florence - Fiesole | After breakfast we will take a bus to Fiesole, a small but beautiful town outside of Florence. There we will visit the archaeological area which contains an Etrusco-Roman temple, the Roman Theatre and Roman Thermal Baths. After this exciting morning, we will head to an olive oil farm where we will have a farm-cooked meal and then get to visit the animals and the particular biosphere of the region. On our way back to Florence we will stop at piazza Michelangelo and experience one of the best views of Florence! | Ostello Bello Firenze |
| April 15 | Rome | This morning we will leave Florence and take a train to our next destination, the Eternal City of Rome. After dropping our bags at the hotel. We will walk around and explore the city. On our way to dinner we’ll walk by the Trevi Fountain. | Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo |
| April 16 | Rome | Today we head off to explore the Colosseum, the massive stone amphitheater and an iconic symbol of the Roman Empire! We will also visit the Roman Forum and the other Imperial Fora. Next, 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! In the afternoon, we’ll explore Rome’s Jewish Ghetto stopping by the Campo de’ Fiori, translated literally from Italian the “Field of Flowers Square” . We'll also visit the Pantheon and Piazza Navona; crowned by the Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini, as well as by an Egyptian obelisk and two other fountains. | Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo |
| April 17 | Rome - Pompeii | Today we escape the big city and head to Pompeii. The group will tour the archeological site with a local guide, and then dine on world-famous Napoletan pizza for lunch. After a full day of exploring we head back to Rome on the ultra fast train in time for dinner and rest. | Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo |
| April 18 | 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 Spanish steps and continue into the Villa Borghese park to get a view from Rome from the terraces that overlook the city. Tonight we will have our final dinner in rome before heading back to our hotel to prepare for our international departure tomorrow. | Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo |
| April 19 | Rome - USA | Bus transfer to Fiumicino Airport, then say arrivederci to Italy as we board our flight home to the US! | 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.
Below are the accommodations we anticipate using on your program, subject to availability.
Ostello Bello Firenze
Ostello Bello Firenze is ideally located in San Lorenzo neighborhood, in the heart of the Florence. From the hotel, you can easily access the entire city and enjoy the local area. This accommodation has air-conditioned standard rooms and private, in-suite dorms. In addition, the hotel has a beautiful terraces, a shared kitchen and a lounge area. A beautiful Italian breakfast is served to fuel a wonderful day of exploration.
Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo
Melting Pot Rome
Just 300 meters from Manzoni Metro Station, Melting Pot Rome is in a gorgeous neighborhood that’s centrally located. There is free Wifi throughout the property and air conditioning in all of the rooms. As of March 2024, the property underwent a complete renovation. Rooms are dormitory room, ranging from 2 to 6 beds for room that overlook the street, each with their own private ensuite bathroom. There’s also a beautiful terrace to sit back and relax after a long day.
Safety and Support
EASY FUNDRAISING & 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 was a great opportunity for [my daughter]. Thank you for being so professional and for teaching her things we never could. It was awesome to work beside Smithsonian scientists and learn. Travel is such an education that cannot be taught in a classroom.
Kim
Parent of Emily, traveler on 2017 program to Panama
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.
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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.