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TFT for Younger Teens: Ciao Italy

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Program Overview

For those middle school students looking for their first trip abroad without their parents, check out this taste of Italian culture on Ciao Italy! Our trip begins in the Renaissance capital of the world, Florence. While tasting some of the best gelato and pizza, climb the Duomo for incredible views, and catch a postcard-perfect sunset over the city. For those who choose, they can spend a day wandering the charming canals of Venice.

Then it’s off to discover the picturesque seaside that Italy has kept hidden in the Cinque Terre. Marvel at the picture-perfect coast of the Italian Riviera, with its five pastel-painted fishing towns nestled into the cliffside. We’ll hike the trails, swim in the Mediterranean, and enjoy a quintessential Italian summer dream!

To cap off your Italian adventure, we’ll visit the Eternal City and step back in time to the days of ancient Rome while marveling at the Colosseum and exploring the Vatican City. After ten days, you will have truly experienced living la bella vita!

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Program Highlights

Learn about ancient history firsthand while going inside the Colosseum.
Toss a coin over your shoulder into the Trevi Fountain to guarantee your return to Rome.
Climb the Duomo for incredible views of Florence.
Ride a gondola along the canals of Venice.
Hike the famous trails of the Cinque Terre.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cinque Terre, Italy
  • Florence, Italy
  • Rome, Italy
  • Venice, Italy

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Grade school to 8th grade

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

9-17

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • Summer

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Health & Safety
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Personal Development
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Living Situation
4.5
Program Administration
4.5
Program Opportunities
4.3
Cultural Immersion
4.0

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paisley knisleyUnited States · November 2025

Adventure of a Lifetime!

If you are looking for a trip where you can meet new people, try new things, see what the world has to offer, Travel for Teens is what you need! This programs offers so much from learning about history to meeting new people and making life long friends! The staff and crew you are with for the few weeks of adventure truly does feel like family and its hard to let go to them all at the end, but thats how you know your experience was worth it! From cooking classes, gondola rides, hiking village to village, eating authentic italian food, this trip really is the full package!

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Evelina OgrodniczukUnited States · October 2018

Ciao Italy!

This past summer, at fourteen years old, I had the opportunity to travel to Italy with 13 other strangers. In any case, this sounds a bit odd, but I can honestly say now, that this trip was life changing. Every day felt like a new adventure. Our trip leader Hunt kept us in a bit of mystery the whole time, which in hindsight, was the best way to conduct the trip. On our travels, I saw the most once-in-a-lifetime places, including the Vatican, the Colosseum, David’s Statue, and my favorite, the Tuscan town, Montalcino. The views were breathtaking. We did things like riding in a gondola in Venice, and wine tasting in Montalcino, to even swimming in the salty Mediterranean Sea at Cinque Terre. On our own, we even found some secret passage ways to squeeze through and explore little hidden-gem neighborhoods. I took lots of interesting photos. But most importantly, along the way to these amazing places, I met the most amazing friends. We danced in our hotel rooms, and ate breakfast together every morning. There was never a dull moment. I feel like I came back from this trip with a whole different mindset. I was visibly a more energetic and bubbly person. The world seemed a little bit brighter. My counselors had the most positive outlook that I now aspire to possess. Travel For Teens is my gateway to seeing the world, and this trip was well beyond worth it. -Evelina Ogrodniczuk Stroudsburg Pennsylvania Ciao Italy for Younger Teens

Molly BarchettoUnited States · October 2018

My best summer ever

I had such an amazing experience with TFT and would totally recommend to anyone. I made such good friends and my service project was so rewarding. Looking forward to when i’m a little older to apply to be a CIT :)

Kate KosmickiUnited States · January 2017

TFT Ciao Italy 2016

I went on the Ciao Italy Travel for Teens trip. This trip was amazing! The people and the leaders were so nice and helpful. The restaurants we went to were amazing especially the pizza by the Vatican and the two paces we stayed were nice and close to the activities. This trip was organized and so much fun! I highly recommend this trip and this organization!

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Evelina Ogro

Evelina Ogro

Participated in 2018

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Evelina is a high school student from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. So far, she has been to Poland, Germany, Canada, and Italy. She is now fluent in Poli...

Both of my parents are from Europe, so I’ve always had a desire to see Europe, but no one my age to go with. 

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Kate Kosmicki

Kate Kosmicki

Participated in 2016

Alumni

Kate is a ninth grader from Charlotte, North Carolina. She had traveled to Europe (Scotland and Ireland) once before her trip to Italy with Travel For...

I was inspired to go abroad by the food and the chance to experience new things. I really wanted to try new food. I love trying new foods wherever I go and going abroad is a great way to try different and authentic food. Also, traveling abroad gives you the chance to experience things and see things you never would imagine. I was amazed by some of the places we saw, like the Duomo and the Vatican. If you have the chance to travel abroad, take it!

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Adventure Travel
Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated High School Abroad Providers 2024
Top Rated Provider 2023 - High School Abroad
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Top Rated Organization 2021 - High School Abroad
Top Rated Organization 2019 - High School Abroad
GoAbroad Top Rated Organizations 2018 (Notable Mention)
GoAbroad Top Youth Travel Program 2017

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