Milan Teen Adventure: Explore Italy's Wonders

Course Description: Milan Teen Adventure: Explore Italy's Wonders

🇮🇹 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 are. Travel by train 🚆 between incredible destinations, soak up the local atmosphere, and make lifelong memories as you uncover the true spirit of Italy.

Some departures of this program join the final section of the longer 28-day France, Switzerland & Italy itinerary.

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🌟 Program Highlights

• Gondola ride on the canals of Venice 🛶

• Hike the cliffside trails of Cinque Terre 🌊

• Dance the night away at a European club 🎶

• Italian cooking school experience 👩‍🍳

• Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii 🏺

• See Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia 🎨

• Visit the Vatican + Sistine Chapel ⛪

• Paddleboard under canyon walls 💦

• Zipline across Tuscan canyons 🪢

• Relax on Amalfi Coast beaches 🌴

• Swim near Capri’s grottos 🟦

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📍 Itinerary

Day 1 – Flight to Milan, Italy

Fly overnight to Milan. When you land, orientation begins with fun icebreakers and “get to know you” activities.

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Days 2–4 – Cinque Terre 🏖️

Five cliffside villages overlooking the Ligurian Sea.

• Hike between the villages with gorgeous coastal views 🌅

• Try fresh pesto (born here!)

• Spend a full beach day

• Evening bonding overlooking the Mediterranean

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Days 5–6 – Venice �*

The world’s most magical maze of islands and canals.

• Explore by foot and gondola

• Venetian mask shopping 🎭

• Murano glass-blowing demo

• Piazza San Marco + classic Italian meals 🍕

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Days 7–9 – Florence & Tuscany �*

The Renaissance comes alive.

Florence:

• Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, leather markets

• Michelangelo’s David

• Authentic cooking class 🍝

• Italian gelato tasting 🍨

Tuscany:

• Zipline above emerald water

• Stand-up paddleboarding 🌊

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Days 10–12 – Amalfi Coast �*

Sorrento • Capri • Positano

• Cruise to Capri + swim in blue grottos 💙

• Ride the funicular to Capri town

• Beach day in Positano

• Classic Amalfi views & cafés

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Days 13–15 – Rome 🇮�*

Plus Pompeii

• Colosseum, Pantheon & Spanish Steps

• Piazza Navona dinner

• Vatican City + Sistine Chapel ⛪

• Roman toga party

• Trevi Fountain coin toss ✨

Pompeii:

Walk the excavated ruins frozen in volcanic ash.

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Day 16 – Return Flight Home ✈️

Say farewell to new friends after your Italian adventure.

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🏨 Accommodations

• Cinque Terre – Hotel Palme (ideal base for village exploring)

• Venice – Hotel Nazionale (central, near San Marco)

• Florence – Hotel Cellai (minutes from the Duomo & markets)

• Sorrento – Hotel Savoia (perfect for Capri/Positano access)

• Rome – Best Western Blu Hotel Roma (close to major monuments)

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🎒 What It’s Like

Backpack-style travel with a small, tight-knit group.

• Public transport (metro, trains, buses)

• A mix of structure + smart free time

• Great for building confidence & independence 🌟

Group Size: up to 24 participants

Luggage: a large traveler’s backpack is required (no rolling bags)

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🍽️ Meals

• Breakfast + dinner included daily

• Buffet breakfasts at hotels

• Dinners as a full group or smaller supervised groups

• Lunches chosen independently at cafés, bistros, or markets

Dietary needs such as vegetarian, allergies, gluten-free, lactose-free, kosher-style etc. can be accommodated — families may discuss specifics with the team.

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👕 Laundry

Pack one week’s worth of clothing.

Laundry is done via:

• local wash-and-fold service, or

• group laundromat visits (detergent provided)

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🎒 Backpacker Luggage Requirement

Participants must use a backpack or internal-frame pack (carried through stations, metros, cobblestone streets, stairs).

Rolling duffels are not recommended.

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✈️ Program Specifics

Flight to Milan

Assistance provided for coordinating arrival times; participants are greeted at the airport.

Return Flight from Rome

Chaperoned flight available to New York.

Other participants may:

• join the NY flight and connect home, or

• fly home directly from Rome (leaders assist until departure).

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✅ What's Included

• Lodging

• Breakfast & dinner daily

• All listed activities

• Train & metro passes

• Bus transfers, public transport

• Airport transfers at designated times

• Taxes & gratuities

Not Included

• Flights to/from program

• Lunches

• Snacks

• Personal spending

• Laundry

• Application fee

• Optional travel insurance