Long Beach Polytechnic High School Italy 2026

The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

Day 1, Sunday June 28: Overnight Flight

Depart Los Angeles today on your overnight flight to Italy!

Day 2, Monday June 29: Venice

Arrive in Venice, the Queen of The Adriatic, Venice. Consisting of an archipelago carved by nearly 150 canals into 118 different islands, the incomparable city of Venice contains a wealth of sights. Arrive in St. Mark's Square where you can see the Basilica of St. Mark.This afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure. Perhaps visit the historic Fondaco dei Tedeschi for a breathtaking view of the city or go inside the Doge's Palace. Rejoin your group to enjoy a welcome dinner together at a local restaurant. (D)

Day 3, Tuesday June 30: Venice

After breakfast at your hotel, Le Boulevard, the day is free to enjoy Venice at your leisure. Meet later this afternoon for rehearsal and a concert in Venice. Dinner will be together tonight in a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 4, Wednesday July 1: Florence

After breakfast at your hotel, depart for the Rennaissance Capitol, Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, meet a local guide for a tour of the famous Accademia museum to see Michelangelo's masterpiece, The David. Enjoy another free afternoon to perhaps visit one of Florence's famous leather shops. Enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant this evening. (B,D)

Day 5, Thursday July 2: Florence

Today, depart travel to the birthplace of the prolific Italian Opera composer, Puccini. Here in Lucca, enjoy a visit to the Puccini birthplace and learn about the life of this brilliant artist. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before your evening concert in Lucca. After your concert, continue to Florence for the overnight. (B,D)

Day 6, Friday July 3: Rome

The Eternal City, Rome! Rome for hotel check in at the Atlantico and a walking orientation tour with your Tour Manager. This evening in the hotel lobby to transfer to a local restaurant for a delicious Roman style dinner together. (B,D)

Day 7, Saturday July 4: Rome

After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to The Vatican Museum for a timed entrance and guided tour of the vast collection of art contained in this world-class museum. Marvel at the freescoes of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and finish the tour with a visit of St. Peter's Basilica. This afternoon's highlight is your participation at the Basilica of St. Peter. (B,D)

Day 8, Sunday July 5: Rome

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a guided tour of the Colosseum and the Roman forum. Following this ancient site visit, transfer to the Galleria Borghese Musaeum where your Tour Manager will lead you on a two-hour visit to marvel at the works of Bernini, Carravaggio and more. Tonight, take part in a fun hands-on pizza making lesson at a local restaurant. At the end of the lesson enjoy the delicious pizze you hand-crafted together. (B,D)

Day 9, Monday July 6: Departure

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, transfer to the airport for return flight to the United States. (B)