Impressions of Italy: Rome and Perugia

7 days

Rome, Perugia, Assisi

From iconic landmarks to off-the-beaten-path experiences, see Italy in all its historic glory during this week-long trip. Start in Rome: once the center of the entire Western world, now a must-see city teeming with history. From the Colosseum to Castel Gandolfo, explore architectural gems around every corner. Toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain and continue on to Perugia, capital of the Umbria region and an vibrant cultural hub. Fall in love with this lesser-known part of Italy as you enjoy chocolate creations and marvel at man-made waterfalls.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2027: March 19, March 26-29, April 25, May 1, June 2, June 29. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

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Designed with school calendars in mind, this flexible, highlight-rich tour lands in the sweet spot between a long weekend and a lengthier getaway—so you can focus less on scheduling and more on exploring. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Impressions of Italy: Rome and Perugia tour

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

Day 2: Rome

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

You will see:

Trevi Fountain
Pantheon
Piazza Navona
Spanish Steps

Enjoy a dinner featuring classic Italian dishes

Day 3: Rome

Take a guided tour of Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s summer residence on the shores of Lake Albano. Learn about its rich history as you explore:

The Papal Palace
The Barberini Gardens

Enjoy an included lunch before returning to Rome

Add this in-depth excursion:

Backstreets and Bites: A food experience

In Rome, you and your students will explore one of Rome's beautiful neighborhoods on an expertly led food themed sightseeing. Your tour will include: a local market visit where students will taste vegetable crudité or local cold cuts and cheeses; samples of Roman street food such as pizza bianca or suppli; and a food challenge (for those who would like to participate) during which students will sample a local dish belonging to cucina povera and try to guess what it is.

Day 4: Rome • Perugia

Take a guided tour of Rome

With your expert local guide you will visit:

Roman Forum
Colosseum

Travel to Perugia

Day 5: Perugia

Take a guided tour of Perugia

Enjoy exploration time in Perugia

Take an interactive tour and tasting at a local chocolate factory

Day 6: Perugia • Assisi • Marmore Falls • Rome

Return to Rome via Assisi and Marmore Falls

Tour Assisi with an expert local guide

Visit the Basilica of St. Francis

Visit Marmore to see the world's highest man-made waterfalls, created by the ancient Romans over 2,000 years ago

Day 7: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

Airfare & transportation

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

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