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  • Backpack  Italy - 16 days 6

Italy Trip for Teens

Experience la dolce vita on this unforgettable journey across Italy with a small group of fellow travelers! With your backpack on and rail pass in hand, explore Italy’s historic monuments, enjoy that perfect gelato, and discover just how mouthwatering authentic pizza and pasta really is.  Travel by train between incredible destinations, soak up the local atmosphere, and make lifelong memories as you uncover the true spirit of Italy.

Please note that participants on some departures of this program join for the end of our longer 28-day France, Switzerland & Italy program.

Program Highlights

  • Ride in a gondola on the canals of Venice.

  • Hike the coastal trails of Cinque Terre.

  • Dance the night away at a European Club.

  • Prepare authentic delicacies at an Italian cooking school.

  • Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii.

  • Marvel at the sight of David at the Accademia.

  • Visit the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel.

  • Glide through turquoise waters on a paddleboard beneath towering canyon walls.

  • Zipline across breathtaking canyons in Tuscany.

  • Lounge on the beaches of the Amalfi Coast.

  • Swim by the grottos of Capri.

Backpack  Italy - 16 days 11

Itinerary

About This Program

  • What it’s like

    Backpack style traveling! Experience new cultures and thrilling activities in a smaller, tight-knit travel group.

  • Accommodations

    Hotels.

  • Meals

    Includes breakfast and dinner daily.

  • Activities

    Includes all recreation & activities listed.

  • Transportation

    Public transportation such as metro, train and bus.

  • Group Size

    Up to 24 participants.

  • ON TOUR Available

    ON TOUR departures offer more independence and age-appropriate activities for older teens currently completing 11th or 12th grade.

  • Luggage

    Due to train and metro travel throughout this program, a large traveler's backpack is needed.

  • Dietary Options

    We can accommodate most dietary preferences and allergies.

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