Travel For Teens: Italy

I loved this trip so much!! It was a perfect blend of Europe. The start in Rome is so fun, with many churches and museums. Then over to Florence where we did a private cooking class. Then we went to an art museum and saw many different monuments in Florance. From there, we went to Barcelona where we went to the beach and had so much fun!! We shopped around Barcelona and saw the sagrada familla!! Lastly, we flew to Paris and saw the Eiffel Tower!! It was so magical. Then we lastly shopped around Paris for a bit to end off the trip!

I was on the Italy, Switzerland, and France TFT trip the summer before my junior year, and it was the best experience. It was such a good blend of destinations, from Italian beaches, Swiss Mountains, and city life in Paris. The trip was filled with fun excursions such as paragliding, canyoning, and hiking, but also gave kids enough down time to be able to walk around towns or relax on the beach. As someone who is adventurous and has always loved to explore, this trip was perfect as TFT made time for exploring the local culture and daily life of the places we visited. Seeing the leather market in Firenze and eating local Parisian food was so much fun and also allowed me time to talk to locals about their home country. The staff of TFT were incredible and they always made sure everyone was happy with the trip through consistent check-ins, asking if there was anything else we needed or wanted to do to make our trip even better. If you have a kid who is adventurous and wants experience being more independent before college, I highly recommend TFT trips.

My trip to Italy was truly an extraordinary vacation and I highly recommend! We went from city to city, trying different foods, and many fun experiences like a private cooking lesson and visiting the Coliseum. We also spent time at Cinque Terre, a coastline town that has some of thr best food and hikes I have ever had. In Venice, I got to take a provate boat ride around the city with my friends. It was awesome. I had so much fun that I've decided to go on a second trip with Travel for Teens this summer.

My teen travel photography program in Italy was one of the most transformative experiences I've ever had. I arrived not knowing anyone and unsure of what to do expect, but I left with new friends, new skills, and a new sense of confidence in myself and my creative abilities.
Each day offered something different and unforgettable, from wandering through the narrow Florence streets with our cameras, learning how to tell a story through a single image, and challenging myself to photograph people, moments, and places that pushed me outside my comfort zone. I learned quickly that photography is not just about taking a pretty picture but about paying attention to being present and finding connection wherever you are.
What surprised me most was how the trip helped me grow personally. Being far from home encourages me to step up, be independent, and say "yes" to things I might normally hesitate to try. By the end of the workshop, I felt braver, more open-minded, and more grounded in my own creativity. The counselors created a supportive environment where trying new things felt exciting instead of scary, and the group truly became a small community of its own.
This program didn't just teach me how to take better photos, but it helped me see the world, myself, with a more curious and confident perspective. I'm incredibly grateful for the experience and would recommend it to anyone looking for adventure, artistic growth, and meaningful connection.

My Italy trip with Travel For Teens was honestly incredible. It was so fun that we got to see many different parts of Italy. Every place was so beautiful and had something unique and special about it. TFT puts so much thought into creating trips that are both exciting and meaningful. The activities were always interesting and gave us the chance to experience the culture in real life, not just as a tourist. I loved that we had a good mix of structured adventures and free time, which made it easy to explore, take photos, and make memories with friends. I would definitely recommend Travel For Teens for anyone who wants an amazing trip.

Wow! This was such a great trip! I visited both Greece and Italy and loved them! I was very impressed with both Travel For Teens as a company, and the experiences they put together as a trip. When it comes to the company, everyone was super easy to get ahold of and communicate with. Everyone I have emailed have been so kind and helpful. On top of that, I loved my counselors so much! This trip was for finishing grades 9 and 10. My counselors did a great job of not 'babying' us, while still being clear with their expectations. They could have real conversations with us, but also had clear rules when it came to things like safety and kindness. They were also adaptive and could listen to our opinions. For example, one day we were all exhausted after an amazing activity, then walked the 20 minutes to our hotel in the hot sun. We were supposed to leave again that evening, walk all the way back to town, and get dinner. Instead, they recognized that it had been a tiring day for all of us, so they ordered take-out Italian pizza and salads and we all ate together at the hotel overlooking the Mediterranean. We played games and all had a much better time than if we had walked back into town. Additionally, the food, activities, and accommodations throughout the trip were great. We were in Greece and Italy, so the food would be hard to mess up, but this trip brought me to some of the best, while still reasonably affordable, restaurants across these countries. Probably my favorite activity of this trip was the cooking class. It was such a fun experience and the food was delicious. Most breakfasts were basic but satisfactory hotel buffets, lunches were on-the-go food- pizzas, paninis, gelato, etc., and dinners were more the time for an official Italian meal. My counselors always made sure we weren't hungry and would let us order more if we were. The activities were so fun too! I loved all the guided tours we went on, beaches we stopped at, boat rides, and just exploring the cities. The hotels we stayed at were also great. They were comfortable and felt safe, and were in walking distance of most activities and sites. When we did need transportation between cities throughout the trip, we took comfortable Coach buses. I loved my trip so much! It was such a fun experience that I would highly recommend! I will definitely be going on another TFT trip next year!

I traveled to Italy this summer with TFT and would recommend it to anyone in a heartbeat. I can honestly say that this was the best trip I have ever been on. The trip leaders were extremely knowledgeable, kind, and outright amazing. It was the perfect level of structured activities and free time. We visited Florence, Venice, and Cinque Terre in just over a week! While we were on the move a lot, it never felt overwhelming or rushed. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience and I am extremely grateful I was able to join!

This trip would have been the first time I was away from home. I was very nervous but very excited!

I was travelling from Canada so I had to do a few extra travelling steps but nothing out of the ordinary when travelling. while I was waiting to board my plane to Venice, my flight was cancelled due to weather and the next flight was when the group would have left Venice. I was crushed. But with some talking and arrangements, I was able to leave the next morning and make it to Venice.

Maddie and Sara (the TFT leaders on this Trip) were very helpful and never made me feel like I was a burden for being late, they still picked me up and made me feel a part of the group even when 1 was 1 day late, thanks to them I had an amazing time exploring and experiencing Italy. Thank you, Maddie and Sara!