Venezia, Firenze, Roma!

Eight days in Italy's three most storied cities — Venice, Florence, and Rome — this tour follows a route that reads like a survey course in Western civilization, but feels like the real thing. Your group arrives on the Venice Lido and spends two full days taking in the canals, the piazzas, and the particular rhythm of a city built entirely on water. The highlight comes early: a glassblowing demonstration that shows students firsthand a craft tradition the Venetians have guarded since the 13th century. From there, the itinerary moves south through Tuscany to Florence, then on to Rome, giving students a physical sense of how much Italy packs into a relatively compact geography.