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  • Bella Italia - Art and Architecture

  • Academic Field(s)

    Media and Applied Sciences

  • Destinations

    Rome, Florence, and Venice

  • Duration

    14 days

  • Accommodation

    3-star hotels in Rome, Florence, and Venice

With the allure of its warm-hearted people, outstanding cuisine, varied land and seascapes, and unparalleled treasury of artistic and historic wonders, Italy is among the world’s most popular study abroad destinations.

Students participating in this program will learn more about the Roman Empire, artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, also including Italian patrons of art, for instance the Medici family.

  • DAY 1

    • Overnight flight to Rome, Italy (group flight can be booked separately)

  • DAY 2-3: ROME

    • Orientation session by your on-site CEPA coordinator
    • Guided walking tour of Rome
    • Welcome dinner at an Italian restaurant
    • Guided tour of the Coliseum
    • Admission to the Roman Forum
    • Admission to the Basilica San Clemente

  • DAY 4: POMPEII

    • Guided tour of the ancient site of Pompeii

  • DAY 5: VATICAN

    • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums

  • DAY 6-9: FLORENCE

    • Guided walking tour of Florence
    • Admission to the Palazzo Vecchio
    • Guided tour of the Galleria dell’ Accademia
    • Guided tour of the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi
    • Admission to the Basilica di Santa Croce
    • Guided tour of the Galleria degli Uffizi

  • DAY 10: FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE

    • Admission to the Capella degli Scrovegni

  • DAY 11-14: VENICE

    • Admission to the Palazzo Ducale
    • Admission to the Basilica San Marco
    • Glassblowing demonstration
    • Admission to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection
    • Farewell Dinner at an Italian restaurant
  • What’s included in this sample itinerary:

    Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation in 2- and 3-star hotels (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • local transportation by private bus as needed • public transportation passes • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

  • The program fee is based on a minimum number of 12 paying participants.
  • The expenses for one accompanying faculty leader are calculated into each participant’s fee.
  • The custom quote will be based on different factors, for example: the program dates, the final participant number and number of accompanying faculty leaders, the duration of the program, the included visits and excursions, the type of accommodation, how many meals are included, etc.

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