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GWA | BOLOGNA & ROME

Join GWA as they explore the history, culture, and beauty of Bologna & Rome!

February 1^st, 2026

Day 1 | Grand Tour Italia!

GWA landed in Bologna and headed straight to Grand Tour Italia for their pasta making session. Lets hope they are paying attention - this will be their lunch today :)

After this, we will be heading to the hotel to check in before pizza night - we are very much looking forward to this first day of food and culture!

A group of young people roll out yellow pasta dough at tables in a brightly lit cooking class in Rome.

A group of students learn to make pasta with an instructor in a workshop. The students are standing at tables, rolling out yellow dough. The instructor, in a black chef's coat, demonstrates cutting techniques.

Hands use a rolling pin to flatten yellow pasta dough on a white surface, phone nearby. Part of a cooking class in Rome.

Teenagers make pasta at wooden tables in a large room with exposed beams and chandeliers. They use rolling pins to flatten yellow dough.

Day 2 | Lamborghini Museum

GWA are up bright and early for our first stop of the day at the Lamborghini Museum. Enjoying all of the cars from the 1960s until now and some free time in the Lamborghini store.

A group of students poses in front of the Lamborghini Museum. Above them, a green race car sits on display behind glass.

Three classic Lamborghini cars are displayed in a showroom with a polished white floor. A red car is in the background, a gold car is in the midground, and a dark blue car is in the foreground. Large windows let in natural light.

Day 2 | Traditional Bolognese Lunch

Students headed to a local authentic Bolognese restaurant for lunch. Enjoying a handmade Bolognese Lasagne and Tiramisu.

Large group of students eat lunch at tables in a brightly lit cafeteria in Bologna or Rome. The tables are covered in white tablecloths and set with plates and cutlery. Posters of race cars adorn the walls.

Tiramisu dessert on a white plate with a fork, dusted with cocoa powder and drizzled with syrup. A glass and small condiment cups sit in the background.

Day 2 | Ferrari Factory and Museum

GWA’s second stop of the day was at the Ferrari Factory and Museum. They had a guided tour of the Factory and race track followed by a visit to the museum and gift shop. Tour guide Bruno had lots of interesting facts to share about the history of Ferrari.

Next they are heading into Bologna City to explore and have dinner!

Ferrari Museum entrance with rearing horse sculpture above

Red Ferrari Formula 1 car mounted vertically on a wall above a sign that reads

Red Ferrari 296GTS sits on display inside a museum. Behind the car, a white car chassis is mounted on a dark wall. The car is surrounded by a red border on the floor.

Display case filled with rows of red Ferrari Formula One model cars on a black surface. Cars are reflected on the ceiling above.

Crowded public transit interior, likely a bus or tram, with diverse passengers standing and holding onto rails. A woman with curly hair smiles at the camera.

Day 2 | An evening in Bolonga

students headed into the centre of Bologna to enjoy some free time in the city. They hit up the local shops and enjoyed local live music performed in the street before heading for some well earned Pizza.

They have now returned to the hotel for a good nights rest before setting off for Rome tomorrow!

People stand under illuminated arches in Bologna. Ornate ceilings stretch into the distance. A parking sign is visible, with hours listed in Italian. A store sign reads

Bologna street at night with pedestrians walking under illuminated signs.

A group of young people poses at night in front of the Basilica di San Petronio in Bologna, Italy. The group stands on a cobblestone square, illuminated by streetlights and the basilica's facade. A bar is visible to the right.

Night scene of Bologna street with pedestrians walking under illuminated text art. Buildings line the street with arched walkways, light glows from shops and restaurants. Text reads

Day 3 | Imola

GWA started their morning with a guided tour of Imola Autodrome. Walking underneath the track and around to see the first corner and the commemorative site for driver Aryton Senna.

They are now enjoying some free time experiencing the simulators and gift shop before we depart for Rome!

A group climbs a mossy stone structure in Imola. The ground is covered in fallen leaves and bare trees reach toward the overcast sky.

A group of students stands on a muddy hill overlooking a racetrack on a cloudy day. The students are diverse in appearance and wear casual clothing. Behind them are bare trees and a grandstand.

Group of young men gathers around a racing simulator with three screens, steering wheel, and seat. A large poster of vintage race cars is on the wall behind the simulator.

Bronze Ayrton Senna statue with flowers sits in a park, surrounded by flags and mementos. Two people stand looking at the statue, and another takes a photo.

Day 3 | Arrivo a Roma

GWA have arrived in Rome!

we have arrived in Rome and headed straight for dinner- enjoying authentic Bruschetta to start!

Students are excited to begin exploring Rome with a stop at Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore before heading to the hotel.

Colosseum in Rome at night, illuminated with warm light against a dark sky. A tree branch is visible in the foreground. — Screenshot

Group of young people sit at tables in a warmly lit restaurant with dark wood beams and hanging greenery. They are eating, drinking, and looking at phones. A waiter stands in the background.

Day 4 | When In Rome!

GWA have begun their first morning in Rome with a trip back in time to visit Ancient Rome. Our local guides are showing us round The Forum and the Colosseum taking students through the history and politics of Ancient Rome.

A group walks along a wet sidewalk in Rome, heading toward the Colosseum in the distance. Cars line the street beside them. A tall stone wall covered in vines runs along the left. The sky is overcast.

Rome cityscape shows the ruins of the Roman Forum under a gray sky. Ancient brick structures stand beside a green space with trees and walking paths.

Interior view of ancient Roman ruins shows tall brick arches receding into the distance. People walk on a cobblestone path toward a distant opening.

Tourists visit the Arch of Titus in Rome on a cloudy day. The stone archway stands tall, with intricate carvings visible. A metal fence separates the path from the mossy ruins.

A crowd of people gathers inside a dark corridor of the Colosseum, Rome, looking towards the exterior. The corridor is constructed of brick arches. The light source is behind the crowd.

Day 5 | The Vatican

GWA started their final full day in Rome with a visit to The Vatican and St Peter’s Basilica. A guided tour with all of the history and made it to the top of the Dome for a fantastic view across the city.