PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change based on local health regualtions. A final, more detialed itinerary will be emailed to all registered attendees closer to the event date. 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26TH: Travel Day

• Depart from your gateway airport on a jet for your flight to Rome
• Fly overnight with a Varsity Spirit Staff Member, other All-Americans and families, and enjoy dinner, beverages, and on-board entertainment.
• Enjoy a good night’s sleep and a little breakfast before touching downin Rome!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27TH : Arrive inRome!

• Once off the aircraft, pass through customs and immigration before being met by a Rome Parade Representative.
• Make the next part of the journey to central Rome by motor coach to your hotel.
• Upon arrival at the hotel, check into your room and get settled (room availability is based upon previous night’s hotel occupancy).
• Adventure out into Rome. Dinner this evening will be served at the hotel.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28TH: Tour the Eternal City

• A breakfast buffet will be served at your hotel
• Gather by bus groups this morning to depart for a Rome Panoramic Tour
• Lunch is on your own and the afternoon is free for you to explore Rome. You can use your audio tours included in the pakcage to do a “Rome Revealed Walking Tour” and/or a “Rome Parade Walking Tour”
• Dinner this evening will be provided at a resturant in central Rome
• Rome by Night Tour with a photo stop on the way back to the hotel via bus

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29TH: Day trip to Florence

• A breakfast buffet will be served at your hotel
• Depart by motor coach for Roma Termini Station to depart by train to Florence
• Once arriving in Florence, lunch is on your own
• Spend the day exploring inlcuding a Florence Audio walking tour
• Dinner is provided at a resturant in FLorence before returning to Rome via train

TUESAY, DECEMBER 30TH: Vatican and Parade Rehearsal

• A breakfast buffet will be served at your hotel
• Your will then depart from the hotel via motor coach for the Vatican Tour
• Lunch will be on your own in the Vatican area
• Free afternoon to explore the Vatican area
• Return to the hotel via bus for parade rehearsal
• Dinner for the All-Americans will be served at the hotel followed by rehearsal for the parade performance
• Specators will go via bus to a local resturant for dinner. After dinner, you will return the hotel via bus.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST: Happy New Year’s Eve!

• A breakfast buffet will be served at your hotel
• After breakfast, depart by coach from your hotel for a tour of the Colosseum and Romaan Forum
• Lunch will be on your own in the Colosseo area with an afternoon free to explore
• New Year’s Eve dinner at the hotel
• Ring in the New Year with a private party before turning in for the night!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! THURSDAY, JANUARY 1ST: Parade Day!

• A breakfast buffet will be served at your hotel
• Depart the hotel via coach for the Rome New Year’s Day Parade
• Your performance group will have a professional photograph taken in your performance uniform
• Perform in the Rome New Year’s Day Parade!
• After the parade, return to the hotel. Enjoy dinner at the hotel

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2ND: Depart home from Rome! 

• With your belongings and memories all packed, it’s time to board your motor coach and head to the airport for your return flight to the U.S.
• During the daytime flight home, you will be served lunch shortly after take-off and afternoon tea shortly before arrival.
• Complimentary refreshments and inflight entertainment will also be provided as you travel home in comfort following what will have been an extraordinary week on the Rome Varsity Spirit All-American Tour

View the 2025 Tour Package Pricing here.

TOUR COST, RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS: The total number accepted for the tour is limited. Completed reservation application and $700.00 (non-refundable) per person deposit MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE VARSITY SPIRIT LLC OFFICE on or before the dates listed below: (This deposit is credited towards your total cost.)

HOW DOES PRICING WORK? All prices listed on the pricing sheet are per person. There will be a fee of $850 for a single room request for a spectator.

Registration Deadlines:

• $700 per person non-refundable deposit due by the following dates:
  • If you attended camp in May/June, your registration is due on July 11, 2025
  •  If you attended camp in July, your registration is due on August 15, 2025
  • If you attended camp in August, your registration is due on September 5, 2025
•  Second payment of $1,400 per person is due September 15, 2025
• Final payment is due by October 30, 2025.

No refund of the $700 non-refundable deposit will be made for cancellations on or before September 15, 2025. Cancellations between September 16, 2025 and October 30, 2025, an additional $1,000 per person penalty will apply. Starting on October 31, 2025, there will be no refunds.

After September 5th, please call the Varsity Spirit office for availability at 844-399-0644 (option 2).

We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for your International trip. Information and pricing can be found on the event website and registration form.

FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE IN THE VARSITY SPIRIT OFFICE ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 30, 2025.

CHAPERONES: Each All-American must have at least ONE adult chaperone. However, if there is more than one All-American attending from your school, you may have one chaperone for up to four All-Americans. Adult Chaperones must be 21 years of age or older. Varsity Spirit LLC is not responsible for supervising the All-Americans.

ROOM TYPES:

• Room types will vary and there is a chance that you will have to share a bed with someone on your rooming list.
• Single Room Accommodations
  Single occupancy rooms are available exclusively to adult chaperones aged 21 and older. Please note that selecting a single room will incur an additional fee. These rooms are typically smaller than standard shared accommodations.
• Double Occupancy Room Information
  Double occupancy rooms accommodate up to two individuals and may feature one of two configurations: either two twin beds or one queen-size bed. While guests are welcome to submit room type preferences, please note that specific room configurations cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability.
• Triple Occupancy Room Information
  Triple occupancy rooms accommodate up to three individuals and may be arranged in one of the following configurations: King bed with sofa bed sleeper or 2 queen beds with sofa sleeper (hotel has limited 2 queen bed option).  Guests are welcome to indicate room type preferences; however, specific configurations are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.

THE COST OF YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:

• Performance in the Rome New Year’s Day Parade.
• Round trip economy air travel from your USA gateway to a major Rome airport.
• Round trip motorcoach transfers from the Rome airport to the hotel.
• Six nights accommodation at a four star hotel.
• All-American Uniform
• Souvenir t-shirt for All-American and spectators
• Six Buffet Breakfast served each day at hotel
• Three Dinners at local restaurants: 2 in Rome, 1 in Florence
• Three dinners at the hotel
• Full day trip to Florence, Italy including round trip express train ticket
• Pre-packed snack for performers on parade day
• Half day guided tour of Rome
• Half day tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum with audio guide
• Half day tour of Vatican City & St. Peter’s Basilica with guide
• Download code for walking tour including The Colosseum, Roman Forum, highlights of Florence, Rome Revealed, Basilica, and San Pietro.
• Exclusive New Years Eve Celebration at your hotel
• Digital copy of the group photo taken on New Years Day
•  2026 Rome New Year’s Day Parade medal for parade performers
• All tips and taxes to service providers

NOT INCLUDED WITH THE COST OF YOUR TRIP:

• Round trip airfare from hometown to USA gateway city (if applicable)
• Money for any souvenirs and extra purchases beyond what is included in cost of trip
• Meals outside of what is included with the tour package

TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN:

To help protect your travel investment, we have partnered with Trip Mate to provide an optional Travel Protection Plan for your trip. The Travel Protection Plan includes coverage for Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Missed Connection, Baggage Delay and more.

The Travel Protection plan must be purchased within 14 days of the date your initial payment/deposit for your trip is received in order to be eligible for the Optional Cancel For Any Reason benefit.

For additional information on the Travel Protection plan, and to view important disclosures, please visit : https://www.tripmate.com/wpF440V.

Pricing for Travel Insurace for Rome is: 
CFAR: $405 per person
Non-CFAR: $288 per person

*The plan cost for the Travel Protection plan includes the plan premium and fee for non-insurance assistance services. You may obtain information on the plan cost by emailing assistancefees@tripmate.com. The Travel Protection Plan coverage includes the flight from gateway city into Rome. There may be additional coverage for direct flights from hometown to gateway city provided the date of travel for the direct air flights are within 7 total days of the scheduled Trip Dates. Additional terms and conditions apply.

Coming Soon for 2025-2026

Registration Specialist: Madison Toone – mtoone@varsity.com
Please do not email credit card information. After your registration is received, a Varsity Representative will contact you to make a credit card payment.

Registration Deadlines

• $700 per person non-refundable deposit due by the following dates:
  •  If you attended camp in May/June, your registration is due on July 11, 2025
  • If you attended camp in July, your registration is due on August 15, 2025
  •  If you attended camp in August, your registration is due on September 5, 2025
• Second payment of $1,400 per person is due September 15, 2025
• Final payment is due by October 30, 2025.

No refund of the $700 non-refundable deposit will be made for cancellations on or before September 15, 2025. Cancellations between September 16, 2025 and October 30, 2025, an additional $1,000 per person penalty will apply. Starting on October 31, 2025, there will be no refunds.

After September 5th, please call the Varsity Spirit office for availability at 844-399-0644 (option 2).

We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for your International trip. Information and pricing can be found on the event website and registration form.

FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE IN THE VARSITY SPIRIT OFFICE ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 30, 2025.

Roundtrip airfare from a USA gateway city to Rome is included in the cost of the tour.

Roundtrip airfare from your hometown to a gateway city is not included in the cost of the tour and will be the responisbilty of the attendees.

Female athletes will receive a uniform top, skirt, breifs, pullover and poms. Male athletes will receive a unifrom top, pants and a pullover.  All participants will need to bring white tennis shoes and white socks. Uniforms will be shipped two weeks prior to the event.

CLICK HERE to view the event uniform sizing guide.

Not sure what size to order? Watch our Uniform Measurement Guide to find out:

Coming soon for 2025-2026

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