Tour Highlights
Play 3 games against
high-level local competition
Tour some of Italy's most beautiful and historic sites
Visit Rome, Florence, Venice & Lake Como
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1:
Departure day! Depart from Hub Airport (JFK) with tour coaches and Beyond Sports staff on overnight flight to Italy.
Day 2:
Morning arrival to Rome! Transfer to city center for free time to explore before afternoon hotel check-in. Evening practice time with your new teammates. Welcome dinner and trip orientation to finish our first day in Italy! Overnight in Rome.
Day 3:
Morning guided tour of Vatican City including Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum. Afternoon free time to continue exploring Rome. Match #1 in the evening! Overnight in Rome.
Day 4:
Walking tour of Rome including Trevi's Fountain, Spanish Steps and Navona Square. Entrance to Roman Colosseum and Roman Forum for guided tour! Post-lunch departure for the Tuscany region of Italy. Optional trip up the mountain on a cable car for beautiful views of the city and surrounding region. Overnight in Montecatini Terme.
Day 5:
Morning trip to Pisa to visit the Leaning Tower. Afternoon cooking class in Tuscany before Match #2 in the evening! Overnight in Montecatini Terme.
Day 6:
Morning guided tour of Florence with stops at Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Gates of Paradise and Giotto's Bell Tower. Afternoon departure for Verona. Overnight in Verona.
Day 7:
Guided tour of Venice including Venice Glass Museum, St. Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal. Overnight in Verona.
Day 8:
Morning sightseeing in Verona before early afternoon departure for Lake Como and the Lombardy region of Italy. Along the way, we'll stop in Milan for free time to shop in the city center. Overnight in Lake Como area.
Day 9:
Morning boat tour on Lake Como including a visit to Bellagio; known as the "Pearl of the Lake", this village of century-old buildings and stone lanes is the perfect place to soak up Lake Como's famous panorama! Match #3 in the evening. Overnight in Lake Como area.
Day 10:
Free day to enjoy Lake Como at your leisure; activities like food tasting, kayaking and biking are available. Farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight in Lake Como area.
Day 11:
Morning departure to U.S.A. from Milan airport (MXP) with friendships and memories to last a lifetime!
Please understand that the final itinerary may change slightly based on the confirmed game schedule. We will do our best to follow this exact itinerary.
Next Steps
1. Register now or submit application
If you received an invitation from your coach you can accept your invite to begin registration. If you did not receive an invite, but you are interested in joining the tour, please complete our program application.
2. Connect with Our Staff
Our staff is available to answer any questions you or your family may have regarding the tour. Feel free to contact us at any point throughout the registration process or send us a message through the registration system.
3. Deposit
When you are ready to commit to the Italy Volleyball Tour, submit your $500 deposit to reserve your spot. The full cost of the tour is not due immediately. The payment plan options are outlined in registration. We encourage all students who do not have a valid passport to apply for a passport as soon as possible!
