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.

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.

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)

Day 9, Monday July 6: Sorrento

Depart for Sorrento. En route step back in time when you visit the ancient oman city of Pompeii. While in Pompeii, your local guide will show you how time has stood still in this ancient city since the erruption of nearby Veuvius in 79 AD. Continue to Sorrento in the later afternoon for dinner on your own and the overnight in sorrento.our Tour Manager will facilitate the check in at Hotel Central in Sorrento. After some free time to freshen up, meet your Tour Manager for an orientation walking tour followed by a visit to a local mozzarella farm that also includes dinner and a limoncello tasting.

Day 10, Tuesday July 7: Sorrento

This morning, travel to nearby Capri for a visit to this truly spectacular isle. All entrances are included today on your walking tour with your Tour Manager. Lunch is also included today in lieu of dinner while you visit Capri. (D)

Day 11, Wednesday July 8: Departure

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