Catalog Tour · Europe

Italian Vistas

Italian Vistas moves south through the full length of the Italian peninsula over ten days, tracing a path from the lagoon city of Venice down through the Tuscan hills and the Campanian coast before finishing in Rome. That arc alone tells a story — five distinct cities, each shaped by a different chapter of Italian history, art, and daily life — and because this tour carries a language-immersion focus, students engage with Italian not just as a subject but as the living medium of every market, piazza, and meal along the way.

Duration10 days · 9 nights

CountriesItaly

Cities5 stops

Group size6 – 80+ travelers

Best fitLanguage-immersion

What makes us different

City-center hotels
Authentic local meals
Career Tour Directors
4.9★ on Trustpilot
Family-owned since 1992

Destination guide: Venice →

Arrival in Venice

Dinner

Overnight

At a glance

Days10

Nights9

Countries1

Cities5

OvernightsVenice 2, Montecatini Terme 1, Florence 1, Sorrento 2, Rome 2

MealsAll breakfasts & dinners

Linked activities2

Best fit for

Language-immersion

Curriculum fit

Analyze how Venice's geographic isolation as a lagoon city shaped its political independence, trade networks, and distinctive artistic traditions.
Trace the evolution of Renaissance art and architecture by examining key monuments and works encountered in Florence and Rome.
Evaluate the role of artisanal craft in Italian cultural identity through direct observation of the glassblowing tradition in Venice.
Compare the urban character and historical development of northern and southern Italian cities, from Venice and Florence to Sorrento and Rome.
Interpret authentic Italian-language interactions and signage across five cities as evidence of regional variation in contemporary spoken Italian.
Examine how geography — the Venetian lagoon, the Arno valley, the Bay of Naples — has influenced settlement patterns and economic history along the Italian peninsula.

Drafted from the day-by-day. Use as a starting point for your syllabus.

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Overall

“This was a great trip — we felt like we were listened to, and the kids had a great time.”

Passports post-tour evaluation · Group leader · March 2026

Overall

“Compared to stories I have heard about other companies, this was an absolutely incredible experience. I have nothing to add to make the experience better as the entire experience, from pre-planning to post-trip, was incredible. I will never use another company and will highly recommend Passports for everyone.”

Passports post-tour evaluation · Group leader · March 2026

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