School trip to Italy?

Question

We're going in November for 8 days to Florence & Rome with day trips to Pisa, Siena, and the catacombs. The fee for the total trip is $2,144. I'm pretty sure this is a good deal, right? :) It includes tickets, room & board, admission fees, breakfast & dinner, etc.

Should I go? I'm not sure. I'd have to get a job over the summer to meet my uncle halfway for the fee...is November a good time of year to go? Is there anything I should know? How long does it take to get a passport (I don't have one)? Tell me anything and everything you know and want to share. :D

Answer 1

1. Get the passport application in ASAP. It can take some time to get them processed now. Don't quibble or hesitate.

2. If leaving from the East Coast of the USA, the fee looks reasonable for group travel. If flying out of other than the East Coast, the rates are exceptionally good.  Do it!

3. Go, when will you get the chance again?  Yes, November is excellent because European holidays (vacations) usually end in mid-September. There are some parts of Italy where hotels close for the off-season (usually until May).

Answer 2

I did a similar trip for a similar price (it was a little more expensive- couple hundred dollars)- it was amazing! I'd never left North America before so that was incredible. TOTALLY worth the experience. I went to Venice, Rome, Florence, Sienna, Pompeii, Assisi... very beautiful.

So if you're wondering for price, that's typical for your type of trip. A lot of the students going on our trip were in a similar position about paying. They could do it, and none of them regretted it. Passports- the sooner you have it done the better, the length of time varies, but you don't want to be in a panic as the trip looms.

Pretty much all I can say it was so much fun- especially if you go with your friends. Take a big memory card, but see the sights don't fixate on taking pictures. Enjoy as much as you can, bring home souvenirs, try as much food as you can (or not. I lived off gelato/pizza/pasta). Wear running shoes, you'll be doing a lot of walking!

If you can afford it- GO.

Answer 3

I'm guessing this is with EF Tours.. I do my trips through EF College Break, but I hear those regular EF Tours are just as amazing( (just less free time).. It is a good deal, and those places are amazing.. Traveling is definitely worth getting a job for! You'll have a blast..

Answer 4

Is a good price because Italy is much expensive!!!

Answer 5

I think you should go.

Our school is going to Costa Rica next year but for $100 cheaper.

If your school is anything like mine, we got college credits for it and If you're planning on going to college it would help out.

Answer 6

i'd would definitely go! i went on a tour with my school last year and it was the best experience of my life! italy is really beautiful and the price sounds pretty good.  enjoy :)

Answer 7

GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO GO GO GO GO

GET A JOB so what you gotta take responsibiltity AND your uncles paying half 1072$ all u need is 1072 you can make that over the sumer

November is a good time to go because it gets EXTREMELY hot there so during this time of year it will be perfect .