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Italy: STEM Tour

Overview
  • Duration:8 days 7 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Rome, Naples, Sorrento

Itinerary

Fly to ItalyDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - ITALY

Board your transatlantic flight and fly through the night to Italy.

Arrival - Rome Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza NavonaDay 2

DAY 2: ROME

  • Welcome: Benvenuti in Italia! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to the hotel to drop off your luggage.
  • Rome Stroll: Stroll around Rome - see the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Piazza Navona, and the Campo de Fiori.
  • Gelato: Enjoy a tasty treat - Italian Gelato!
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Rome.

Rome - Colosseum and Roman Aqueduct EngineeringDay 3

DAY 3: ROME

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Colosseum: Explore the most monumental elements of Rome with your local guide - visit the Colosseum, the Roman Imperial Forum with focus on Roman mythology, and walk through the Roman Forum ending at Palatine Hill.
  • Roman Aqueduct: With a local guide, learn about the Roman ingenuity behind the construction of aqueducts! The Aquedotto Alexandrina was a 22.4 km long aqueduct built in AD 226, supplying up to 320,000 cubic meters of water per day.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Rome.

Naples - Baiae Archaeological Park and Travel to SorrentoDay 4

DAY 4: ROME - SORRENTO

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Train: Transfer by motor coach to the train station. Take a train to Naples.
  • Naples: Discover Naples - see the Old City and Basilica, interact with street and market vendors, and walk along Via Toledo.
  • Baiae Park: Discover the Baiae Archaeological Park - look for the Statue of Hermes, the Temple of Venus, and the Temple of Diana.
  • Sorrento: Continue to Sorrento.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group in a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Sorrento.

Mount Vesuvius Crater Hike and City of SciencesDay 5

DAY 5: SORRENTO

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Vesuvius: Visit the Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio - hike Mount Vesuvius with a Park Guide, a truly unique experience. Reach the top and see the crater close up.
  • City of Sciences: Spend the afternoon at the City of Sciences in the Bagnoli district - visit the Human Body Museum, a Planetarium, a Bug House, and a Sea Exhibition.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Sorrento.

Mozzarella Cheese Factory and Grotta Della SmeraldoDay 6

DAY 6: SORRENTO

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Mozzarella Factory: Enjoy a guided visit of a family-owned mozzarella cheese factory. Learn about the science behind making the delicious mozzarella cheese of Campania.
  • Sorrento Stroll: Stroll around Sorrento - see Piazza Tasso and admire the view of the Bay of Naples.
  • Grotta Della Smeraldo: Take an elevator down to reach the entrance of the Grotta Della Smeraldo, then take a small boat to navigate through this beautiful wonder and its emerald glow!
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Sorrento.

Rome - Castel Sant'Angelo and Piazza NavonaDay 7

DAY 7: SORRENTO - ROME

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Train: Transfer to the Naples train station. Board your FRECCE train to Rome.
  • Castel Sant'Angelo: Go to Castel Sant'Angelo and learn about the engineering behind this impressive fortress that has been guarding over the Tiber river for almost two thousand years.
  • Piazza Navona: Enjoy the evening atmosphere of Piazza Navona.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Rome.

Fly Back HomeDay 8

DAY 8: ROME - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel with your group. Transfer to the airport. Say Arrivederci to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your transatlantic flight from Rome and fly back home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the Roman engineering of urban water supply through the Aquedotto Alexandrina – a 22.4 km aqueduct built in 226 AD supplying 320,000 cubic meters of water per day – examining how Roman hydraulic engineering sustained one of the ancient world’s largest cities.

Investigate the volcanic geology of Mount Vesuvius through a hike to the crater rim with a Park Guide at the Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio, examining how Vesuvius shaped the landscape of the Bay of Naples.

Evaluate the scientific exhibits of the City of Sciences in Naples through its Human Body Museum, Planetarium, Bug House, and Sea Exhibition, examining how interactive science museums communicate STEM knowledge to diverse audiences.

Compare the ancient Roman hydraulic engineering of the aqueducts with the medieval hydraulic engineering of Castel Sant’Angelo – guarding the Tiber river for almost two thousand years.

Examine the food science of mozzarella cheese production through a guided visit to a family-owned mozzarella factory in Campania, connecting microbiology, chemistry, and regional food culture.

Tour maps

Landmark Highlights

  • Rome Day 1: Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Campo de Fiori. Italian Gelato!
  • Rome Day 2: Colosseum, Roman Imperial Forum, Palatine Hill. Roman Aqueduct - Aquedotto Alexandrina, 22.4 km, built 226 AD.
  • Naples and Sorrento: Naples Old City, Basilica, Via Toledo. Baiae Archaeological Park.
  • Mount Vesuvius: Hike with a Park Guide to the crater rim at the Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio.
  • City of Sciences Bagnoli: Human Body Museum, Planetarium, Bug House, Sea Exhibition.
  • Mozzarella Factory: Guided visit - science of mozzarella cheese making.
  • Grotta Della Smeraldo: Elevator down to the cave, boat through the emerald glow.
  • Castel Sant'Angelo: Engineering of the fortress guarding the Tiber river.
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Frequently asked questions

Will my group be combined with another school group?

No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.

Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.

How does Prométour support teachers with planning?

We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.

Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.

Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.

When will our travel dates be confirmed?

Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.

How does Prométour support our group during the trip?

With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever its needed.

What are Prométour's cancellation fees?

When you register for a Prométour trip, you can do so with confidence. If you cancel before the tour is officially confirmed, you'll receive a full refund with no questions asked.

Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.

In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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