Exploring Italy 2025

Our morning began bright and early as we left the hotel around 6:30 a.m., heading straight for St. Peter’s Basilica. Arriving early allowed us to try and beat the crowds to experience the church in a more peaceful setting. We spent time wandering through the space, listening to music, reflecting, and taking in the...

We started off the day with a nice morning sunrise run through the streets of Florence. After this run we boarded the bus for a four-hour bus ride down to Roma. We made a quick stop at the Auto Grill for a snack and bathroom break. When we first laid eyes on the Colosseum,...

By Maya DeAndrea Today marked our second and final day in Florence and the Tuscany region. After breakfast, we set off into the city for a guided walking tour of Florence with a local guide. Throughout our tour, we learned about different architectural feats, artistic works, and historical achievements woven into the design of...

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine This was the quote our tour guide Massimo read to us to start off our day. During the four-hour drive from Venice to Florence, we rested, relaxed, and talked while admiring the countryside. As the flat...

Day Three, Venice By Logan, Grace, Rachel We started the day with breakfast in the hotel. We then bussed to a boat that took us to Murano for a glass blowing demonstration. We watched a glass worker make a vase and a little horse. This factory has been making glass in Murano since 1291!...

By Matt, Matt, and Jared Our journey started with a flight to Paris. Although some check-in difficulties made for a rough start, we landed soundly and safely. Then we made a quick turn around to a flight to Milan, which also went soundly, and finally, our group arrived to our final destination. Then, we...