Italy Friendship Series 2027
Introduction
Parma - Florence - Rome / July 7-16, 2027
Italy Friendship Series 2027
Connecting Cultures Through Sport
Journey Highlights
At a glance
Wednesday, July 7, 2027
Thursday, July 8, 2027
Friday, July 9, 2027
Saturday, July 10, 2027
Sunday, July 11, 2027
Monday, July 12, 2027
Tuesday, July 13, 2027
Wednesday, July 14, 2027
Thursday, July 15, 2027
Friday, July 16, 2027
Wednesday, July 7, 2027
Day 1 - Arrive in Bologna to Parma
Arrival in Bologna and Transfer to Parma
Arrive at Bologna Airport
Arrive at Bologna Airport, meet our local tour staff, and transfer by private motorcoach to Parma.
Parma Hotel
Check inWednesday, Jul 7, 2027
Check into the hotel in Parma.
Tournament Opening Activities
DateWednesday, Jul 7, 2027
Join tournament opening activities as scheduled.
Thursday, July 8, 2027
Day 2 - Parma Baseball and Exploring
Team Activities, Games, and Parma Exploration
Team Activities and Games
DateThursday, Jul 8, 2027
Enjoy team activities and games according to the tournament schedule.
Explore Parma’s Historic Center
DateThursday, Jul 8, 2027
Between activities, explore Parma’s historic center and enjoy the local food and hospitality.
Parma Hotel
Check inThursday, Jul 8, 2027
Overnight: Parma
Friday, July 9, 2027
Day 3 - Parma Tournament Competition
International Baseball and Cultural Exchange in Parma
International Baseball Competition
DateFriday, Jul 9, 2027
Enjoy international baseball competition and connect with players, coaches, and families from other countries.
Parma Hotel
Check inFriday, Jul 9, 2027
Overnight: Parma
Saturday, July 10, 2027
Day 4 - Parma Tournament Competition and Sightseeing
Tournament Play, Sightseeing, and Team Meals in Parma
Parma Tournament Competition and Sightseeing
DateSaturday, Jul 10, 2027
Continue tournament play, with free time for sightseeing and team meals around the game schedule.
Parma Hotel
Check inSaturday, Jul 10, 2027
Overnight: Parma
Sunday, July 11, 2027
Day 5 - Parma Final Tournament and Celebration
Final Tournament Day and Closing Celebration in Parma
Final Tournament Competition and Closing Activities
DateSunday, Jul 11, 2027
Conclude tournament competition and participate in closing activities as scheduled. Celebrate our time in Parma with teammates and families.
Parma Hotel
Check inSunday, Jul 11, 2027
Overnight: Parma
Monday, July 12, 2027
Day 6 - Parma to Florence and Dario Cecchini Dinner
Travel to Florence and Special Dinner Experience
After breakfast and check-out, travel to Florence
After breakfast and check-out, travel to Florence.
Florence Hotel
Check inMonday, Jul 12, 2027
Check into the hotel in Florence.
Afternoon Walking Introduction to Florence
DateMonday, Jul 12, 2027
Enjoy an afternoon walking introduction to the historic center, including the Duomo exterior, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio.
Special Dinner at Dario Cecchini’s Restaurant
DateMonday, Jul 12, 2027
In the late afternoon, travel to Panzano, in Greve in Chianti, for a special dinner at Dario Cecchini’s restaurant. Return to Florence after dinner.
Florence Hotel
Check inMonday, Jul 12, 2027
Overnight: Florence
Tuesday, July 13, 2027
Day 7 - Florence to San Gimignano to Rome
Travel Through Tuscany and Explore San Gimignano
Depart Florence and travel through Tuscany to San Gimignano
Depart Florence and travel through Tuscany to San Gimignano.
Explore San Gimignano
DateTuesday, Jul 13, 2027
Explore its medieval streets, famous towers, and Piazza della Cisterna, with time for lunch and gelato.
Continue to Rome and check into the hotel
Continue to Rome and check into the hotel.
Evening at leisure in Rome
Enjoy the evening at leisure.
Rome Hotel
Check inTuesday, Jul 13, 2027
Overnight: Rome
Wednesday, July 14, 2027
Day 8 - Rome Vatican and City Walk
Vatican Basilica and Rome City Walk Highlights
Visit Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica
DateWednesday, Jul 14, 2027
Visit Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica in the morning.
Rome Walking Program: Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon
DateWednesday, Jul 14, 2027
In the afternoon, enjoy a walking program featuring the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Pantheon area, with time for lunch and exploring.
Rome Hotel
Check inWednesday, Jul 14, 2027
Overnight: Rome
Thursday, July 15, 2027
Day 9 - Rome Colosseum and Farewell Dinner
Colosseum Visit and Farewell Dinner in Rome
Visit the Colosseum
DateThursday, Jul 15, 2027
Visit the Colosseum in the morning.
Afternoon Free Time in Rome
Enjoy afternoon free time to explore Rome, shop, or relax.
Farewell Dinner
DateThursday, Jul 15, 2027
Gather for a farewell dinner to celebrate our Italian baseball journey.
Rome Hotel
Check inThursday, Jul 15, 2027
Overnight: Rome
Friday, July 16, 2027
Day 10 - Fly Home from Rome
Departure from Rome and Return Home
Breakfast
DateFriday, Jul 16, 2027
Breakfast and hotel check-out, followed by transfer to Rome’s Fiumicino Airport for the flight home.
Transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport
Transfer to Rome’s Fiumicino Airport for the flight home.