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.
2025 Belmont Italy Cultural Journey
Dear Families, Friends, and Travelers – Welcome to the 2025 Belmont 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 19, 2025 - April 27, 2025 |
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$2,990 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| Confirmed Airfare: | $1,110 |
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: $2,990
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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:
$415.00
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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!
Explore the world's smallest country, Vatican City!
Have the adventure of a lifetime with your friends
Take a bicycle tour through the Roman hillside
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 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 | Description | Lodging |
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| April 19 | USA - Italy | Fly from USA to Rome, Italy. | Airplane |
| April 20 | Rome | We arrive in the Eternal City in the morning. After dropping our bags at the hotel, we will have a guided walking tour of the city, hitting many of the great attractions that are in Rome, but keeping in mind that it's our first day! On our way to dinner, we’ll walk by the Trevi Fountain and to make a wish as we toss a coin in the fountain. Once we are back at our hotel, we will have our orientation meeting to prepare for the days ahead! | Hotel Rome |
| April 21 | Rome | Today we have a late start, so we can catch up on sleep and recharge for the rest of our stay. We will leave the hotel midmorning and head towards the "Musei Capitolini". After lunch, we will have a guided bike tour of the Via Appia, which is an ancient Roman road over 100 miles long. We will of course only visit a portion of it, but with the help of our bikes we will be able to see much more than on foot. We will head back to the city center and have an amazing dinner at a local restaurant. | Hotel Rome |
| April 22 | Rome-pompeii | Today we escape the big city and head to Pompeii. We will have an amazing lunch and have the original pizza, the world-famous Neapolitan pizza. After lunch, the group will tour the archeological site with a local guide. After a full day of exploring, we will stay in an "agriturismo" in the area of Mt Vesuvius, eat some local produce and appreciate a smaller town atmosphere. During our visit we will get a chance to taste many pastries for which the area is famous for. | Hotel Vesuvius |
| April 23 | Vesuvius- Rome | Have you ever seen a volcano? Well, now you have, and we are going to hike our way to the top! We will have an amazing view of the Gulf of Naples and see some of its unique landscape and nature. We will visit Ercolano, another archeological site at the footsteps of the Vesuvius. We will have some free time to explore the town we are in and be ready for trip back to Rome. | Hotel Vesuvius |
| April 24 | Rome | Today we will visit one of the most famous monuments of the world, the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater ever built. We will have a private guided tour of the Colosseum and the Forum. After our tour we will taste some delicious street food for lunch as we make our way towards "Campo dei Fiori". We will then head to the Pantheon and finish off our day with some free time and gelato! | Hotel Rome |
| April 25 | Rome | This morning we will visit another country! We will spend our morning marveling at the Vatican Museums masterpieces and of course admire the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Square. We will have a beautiful sit down lunch, then head to visit Saint Peter's Basilica from inside or visit "Castle St Angelo," also known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian, the fortress-castle of the Pope. After a very long day, we will have dinner at a local restaurant and have a Gelato before going to bed. | Hotel Rome |
| April 26 | Rome | On our last day we will walk toward "Villa Borghese," where we will admire some of Romes most famous statues. The museum of "Villa Borghese" is in one of Romes biggest parks and has some breathtaking views. We will then head to "piazza del Popolo" and admire some more Caravaggio in a small, unassuming church. We will then walk all of "Via del Corso" where we will be able to do some last minute shopping. Later, we will head towards the "Vittoriano", take a glass elevator and see one of the most breathtaking views in Rome. We will then head to our last dinner in Rome which we will surely be a feast of pasta and Pizza! We will also have our last Gelato before saying ciao to Rome. | Hotel Rome |
| April 27 | Rome - USA | Arrivederci Italia! | You 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 Roma Colosseo
Vesuvio Inn
Located a short drive from Pompeii, Vesuvio Inn is located between vineyards and olive groves and offers a quiet location to rest up after a long day. The hotel has been recently renovated and has wifi throughout the property and air conditioning.
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
Communication was excellent! We had absolutely all the info we needed from the moment we signed up. LOVED the blog with photos. The prep and follow up activities on culture shock, re-entry, etc. were fantastic!!! Thank you!!!
Erika
Parent of John, traveler on Peru Service Adventure
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.