Italy Study Trip Information
November 22 - December 2, 2026
Travel Dates
November 22-December 2, 2026
12-13 day trip including air travel (10 days/9 nights in Italy)
*Depart USA November 22 to arrive in Rome, Italy on November 23. Depart Italy December 2, 2026 to return home on either December 2 or 3, 2026 (depending on flight schedule).
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Total Program Land Cost (based on double occupancy):
$3,750 + $200 cash for group tips on arrival. Price is per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement for private room is $865.
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The Program Fee for the Italy Study Trip includes;
Travel the Text Experience
Customized itinerary planning specific to cultural Biblical study emphasis
Pre-trip access to online “Italy Biblical Foundations” study trip preparation course
On-site teaching provided by Geoff Carroll throughout the trip, with developed TTT Biblical Study Program curriculum
TTT Travel Materials including:
TTT Travel Study Guide
Sling Day Bag
TTT Luggage Tags
Italy Travel Expenses
9 nights of 4+ star accommodation as per itinerary (or similar)
Half Board with daily breakfast at hotels and 8 lunches or dinners as per itinerary during program.
Transportation as required as per itinerary during program
All site and museum entrance fees as per itinerary.
All guide fees, local taxes, and headset listening devices where required
All Tips for Group Experiences
Your $200 final cash payment is for tips paid to all guides, facilitators, drivers, hotel staff (housekeeping, valet, dining), excursions, etc.
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International Round Trip Airfare from USA-FCO (Rome), currently estimated at about $1,100 for economy.
One meal per day (either lunch or dinner as per itinerary so you can enjoy the local Italian food scene as you wish!)
Extra personal expenses such as special drinks or individual services, or expenses due to delays or traveling separate from group flight, including airport transfers for late arrivals, cancellations, or emergencies.
Any other unforeseen personal expense outside the scheduled program.
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$1,250 deposit per person is due with registration to confirm your place on this trip.
August 15, 2026: Final Pre-Trip Payment Due
$2,500 per person*
$865 Single supplement due for private room (if applicable)
*If you need an alternate payment schedule, or have a trip discount/credit from a previously cancelled trip, please contact us with any questions to confirm your final balance due.
Due on Arrival: Group Tip Contribution
$200 per person
Please bring this final payment in cash on arrival, to assist us with cash payment needs.
Please request large bills from your bank and bring clean $100s, $50s as larger bills are appreciated by our local providers as they often receive a higher rate of exchange. Bills that are torn, marked, or too old cannot be exchanged. Thank you for helping us take care of all who will take care of us!
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend you to protect your trip payment investments by purchasing a trip insurance policy.
International Flight Booking
Group members may book any flight itinerary, with any airline that they wish. The recommended itinerary below provides travel from Abilene, TX to Rome, Italy. The same itinerary can be booked to/from Dallas without the Abilene option, possibly cheaper). This is a great itinerary with a non-stop Dallas - Rome flight on arrival minimizing the risk of trip interruption. Group transfers to/from Rome airport on arrival and departure will be planned in accordance with the flight schedules for this recommended group flight (see below). Taxis to/from Rome’s FCO airport to the hotels in the historic area of Rome are a flat rate 55 Euro, and easily arranged for independent needs if arriving or departing on alternate schedules. You may also wish to search for “multi-city” flights if you wish to depart from an alternate airport and extend your time in Italy after the TTT program.
Recommended Group Flight Summary
Roundtrip from Abilene, TX to Rome, Italy
OUTBOUND: Sunday, November 22, 2026 from Abilene, TX (ABI) - Rome, Italy (FCO)
Total Travel Duration: 12h 54m
Flight 1: Abilene (ABI)- Dallas (DFW)
Sunday, Nov 22, Flight AA 3468 departs Abilene (ABI) @ 2:51 PM, arrives to Dallas, TX (DFW) @ 3:55 PM
Layover in Dallas: 1h 35m
Flight 2: Dallas (DFW) - Rome (FCO)
Sunday, Nov 22, Flight AA 240 departs DFW @ 5:30 PM, arrives to Rome, Italy (FCO) Monday, Nov. 23 @ 10:45 AM
RETURN: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 from Rome (FCO) to Abilene, TX (ABI)
Total Duration: 20h 43m
Flight 1: Rome (FCO) to Madrid (MAD)
Wednesday, Dec. 2, Flight IB 656 (Iberia) departing Rome @ 8:30 PM arriving in Madrid @ 10:55 PM
Layover in Madrid: 2h
Flight 2: Madrid (Mad) to Dallas (DFW)
IB 363 departs Madrid at 12:55 AM (overnight travel, 11 hr 35 min) to Dallas (DFW) arriving at 5:30 AM December 3, 2026
Layover in Chicago: 1h 25m
Flight 3: Dallas (DFW) - Abilene (ABI)
AA 4039 departs DFW @ 9:05 AM arriving to ABI @ 10:03 AM on Thursday, December 3, 2026
Google Flight Link: https://www.google.com/travel/flights/s/ScKdxnxUsP61NXsX6
*The above link will take you to the above detailed recommended group flight itinerary. Though we recommend Google.com/flights for narrowing down your search options, we always advise that you BOOK DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE, in this case, American Airlines. You will find this option on the above google flight link under booking options.
**Group members are responsible for their own flight schedules and ticketing. You may book directly with your preferred airline or travel agent for any flight itinerary you prefer. Some may wish to arrive early or depart later, which may incur additional hotel nights and private airport transfers not included in the program fee. Travel the Text will provide group transportation to/from the airport in accordance with the above group flight details. Rome provides a flat rate 55 Euro (at time of writing) rate for taxis to/from FCO Rome airport to/from the historic area so self transfers are also convenient on arrival or departure.
With any questions please email: Jamie@travelthetext.com
Accommodation
Actual hotel info will be updated when the initial group is recruited, so we can confirm the best lodging depending on our group size. Deluxe lodging options at 4 star+ hotels are currently held for this group at the following primary destinations:
Rome: 2 Nights (Historic Area)
Tuscany: 3 Nights (near Florence)
Pompeii: 2 Nights (Hotel Forum or similar)
Rome: 2 Nights (Near Vatican)
Physical Endurance
***This study program is only suitable for those who are physically able to walk a minimum of 3-5 miles per day, on a variety of terrain. The risk of injury from falls is high for those with mobility impairments, and for your well-being, we cannot recommend this program for you.***
To reach most of the teaching sites, each day will require at least 3-5 miles of walking over a variety of terrain including pavement, dirt, cobbled, gravel, and worn (slippery) stone. Expect to be walking up and down hills, in varying weather. PREPARE: To prepare for this trip, take stairs instead of elevators, go for daily walks (with incline if possible), or engage in other cardio activities. This will allow you to get the most out of your experience with less fatigue as we make the most of each day of our journey.
SUPPORT: We ask those with limited mobility who dream of journeying to the land of the Bible to share your concerns with your group leader, and to have humble conversations to discern if this trip is a good option for you physical ability. On arrival, please be willing to advise Travel the Text’s Geoff Carroll of any mobility concerns so we can continue to advise and support you.
Passport
You must have a passport for international travel. Your passport should be valid for travel for at least 6 months from your date of travel or we recommend that you renew it:
Passport renewal information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport.html
