Italy Friendship Tour: Messina Baseball Open
Introduction
Rome - Anzio - Salerno & the Amalfi Coast - Pizzo Calabro - Messina / 10 days
Italy Friendship Tour: Messina Baseball Open
Experience the best of Italy on this 10-day journey, from Rome’s iconic landmarks and Vatican City to the scenic Amalfi Coast, seaside towns, and the excitement of the Messina Baseball Open. Enjoy cultural exchanges, regional cuisine, and unforgettable moments of international friendship and competition.
Tour Overview
At a glance
Friday, July 23, 2027
Saturday, July 24, 2027
Sunday, July 25, 2027
Monday, July 26, 2027
Tuesday, July 27, 2027
Wednesday, July 28, 2027
Thursday, July 29, 2027
Friday, July 30, 2027
Saturday, July 31, 2027
Sunday, August 1, 2027
Friday, July 23, 2027
Day 1 - Depart for Italy
Overnight Flight from United States to Rome
Overnight Flight to Rome
Jul 23, 2027
United States
Rome
Depart the United States on an overnight flight to Rome. Meals and overnight aboard the aircraft.
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Saturday, July 24, 2027
Day 2 - Arrive in Rome and Walking Tour
Arrive in Rome, Orientation and City Walk
Arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport
Arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport and meet the Northern Light Sports tour staff and private motorcoach.
Transfer to Team Hotel and Orientation
Transfer to the team hotel, check in and attend a group orientation.
Afternoon Walking Tour of Rome
DateSaturday, Jul 24, 2027
Afternoon walking tour featuring the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Rome’s historic streets and piazzas.
Welcome Dinner at Traditional Roman Restaurant
DateSaturday, Jul 24, 2027
Welcome dinner at a traditional Roman restaurant.
Overnight in Rome
Check inSaturday, Jul 24, 2027
Overnight in Rome.
Sunday, July 25, 2027
Day 3 - Vatican City and Rome
Guided Vatican Tour and Free Time in Rome
Breakfast at the hotel
DateSunday, Jul 25, 2027
Breakfast at the hotel.
Guided visit to Vatican City
DateSunday, Jul 25, 2027
Guided visit to Vatican City, including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Afternoon free time for sightseeing and shopping
DateSunday, Jul 25, 2027
Afternoon free time for sightseeing and shopping, followed by an optional group dinner.
Overnight in Rome
Check inSunday, Jul 25, 2027
Overnight in Rome.
Monday, July 26, 2027
Day 4 - Colosseum and Anzio
Colosseum Tour, Anzio Transfer and Friendship Game
Breakfast and hotel check-out
DateMonday, Jul 26, 2027
Breakfast and hotel check-out.
Morning guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and surrounding ancient landmarks
DateMonday, Jul 26, 2027
Morning guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and surrounding ancient landmarks.
Depart Rome for Anzio and hotel check-in
Depart Rome for the coastal town of Anzio and check into the team hotel.
Pregame meal
DateMonday, Jul 26, 2027
Pregame meal before the evening international friendship game.
Evening international friendship game
DateMonday, Jul 26, 2027
Evening international friendship game against local Italian opposition.
Postgame gathering with the host club
Postgame gathering with the host club.
Overnight in Anzio
Check inMonday, Jul 26, 2027
Overnight in Anzio.
Tuesday, July 27, 2027
Day 5 - Anzio to Salerno and Amalfi Coast
Explore Vietri sul Mare and Salerno Promenade
Breakfast and hotel check-out
DateTuesday, Jul 27, 2027
Breakfast and hotel check-out, then depart Anzio for Salerno by private motorcoach.
Depart Anzio for Salerno
Depart Anzio for Salerno by private motorcoach.
Hotel in Salerno
Check inTuesday, Jul 27, 2027
Arrive in Salerno and check into the hotel.
Visit to Vietri sul Mare
DateTuesday, Jul 27, 2027
Afternoon visit to Vietri sul Mare, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, with time to explore its colorful streets, ceramic shops and waterfront.
Walk along Salerno seaside promenade
DateTuesday, Jul 27, 2027
Return to Salerno for a walk along the seaside promenade.
Group dinner featuring regional Campanian cuisine
DateTuesday, Jul 27, 2027
Group dinner featuring regional Campanian cuisine.
Overnight in Salerno
Check inTuesday, Jul 27, 2027
Overnight in Salerno.
Wednesday, July 28, 2027
Day 6 - Pizzo Calabro to Messina
Journey Through Calabria and Messina Arrival
Early breakfast and hotel check-out
DateWednesday, Jul 28, 2027
Early breakfast and hotel check-out.
Travel south through Calabria by private motorcoach
Departure
Calabria
Wednesday, Jul 28, 2027Destination
Pizzo Calabro
Travel south through Calabria by private motorcoach.
Group lunch overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea
DateWednesday, Jul 28, 2027
Stop in the seaside town of Pizzo Calabro for a group lunch overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Walk through Piazza della Repubblica and sample tartufo gelato
DateWednesday, Jul 28, 2027
Enjoy a short walk through Piazza della Repubblica, coastal views and an opportunity to sample Pizzo’s famous tartufo gelato.
Continue to Villa San Giovanni and cross the Strait of Messina by ferry
Departure
Villa San Giovanni
Wednesday, Jul 28, 2027Destination
Messina
Continue to Villa San Giovanni and cross the Strait of Messina by ferry.
Tournament hotel in Messina
Check inWednesday, Jul 28, 2027
Arrive in Messina and check into the tournament hotel on July 28.
Tournament registration and team orientation
DateWednesday, Jul 28, 2027
Tournament registration and team orientation, depending on arrival time, followed by team dinner.
Team dinner
DateWednesday, Jul 28, 2027
Team dinner.
Overnight in Messina
Check inWednesday, Jul 28, 2027
Overnight in Messina.
Thursday, July 29, 2027
Day 7 - Messina Baseball Open
Tournament Opening, Games, and Cultural Exchange
Breakfast at the hotel
DateThursday, Jul 29, 2027
Breakfast at the hotel.
Tournament opening ceremonies and pool-play games
DateThursday, Jul 29, 2027
Tournament opening ceremonies and pool-play games.
Team meals coordinated around the tournament schedule
DateThursday, Jul 29, 2027
Team meals coordinated around the tournament schedule.
Cultural exchange and tournament welcome event
DateThursday, Jul 29, 2027
Cultural exchange with Italian and international teams and tournament welcome event.
Overnight in Messina
Check inThursday, Jul 29, 2027
Overnight in Messina.
Friday, July 30, 2027
Day 8 - Tournament Competition in Messina
Baseball Open Games and Messina Sightseeing
Breakfast at the hotel
DateFriday, Jul 30, 2027
Breakfast at the hotel.
Messina Baseball Open pool-play and placement games
DateFriday, Jul 30, 2027
Messina Baseball Open pool-play and placement games.
Team lunch between scheduled activities
DateFriday, Jul 30, 2027
Team lunch between scheduled activities.
Optional sightseeing in Messina
DateFriday, Jul 30, 2027
Optional sightseeing in Messina, depending on game times.
Evening tournament activities
DateFriday, Jul 30, 2027
Evening tournament activities.
Overnight in Messina
Check inFriday, Jul 30, 2027
Overnight in Messina.
Saturday, July 31, 2027
Day 9 - Championship Day in Messina
Championship Games, Awards and Farewell Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel
DateSaturday, Jul 31, 2027
Breakfast at the hotel.
Tournament playoff and championship games
DateSaturday, Jul 31, 2027
Tournament playoff and championship games.
Awards presentation and closing ceremonies
DateSaturday, Jul 31, 2027
Awards presentation and closing ceremonies.
Free time following the tournament
DateSaturday, Jul 31, 2027
Free time following the tournament.
Northern Light Sports farewell dinner
DateSaturday, Jul 31, 2027
Northern Light Sports farewell dinner.
Overnight in Messina
Check inSaturday, Jul 31, 2027
Overnight in Messina.
Sunday, August 1, 2027
Day 10 - Departure from Sicily
Farewell Sicily and Return Home
Breakfast and hotel check-out
DateSunday, Aug 1, 2027
Breakfast and hotel check-out.
Transfer by private motorcoach to Catania Airport
Departure
Messina
Sunday, Aug 1, 2027Destination
Catania Airport
Transfer by private motorcoach to Catania Airport.
Depart Sicily for the United States
Catania Airport
United States
Depart Sicily for the United States.
Arrive home with memories of baseball, Italian culture and international friendship
Arrive home with memories of baseball, Italian culture and international friendship.