Bella Italia - Art and Architecture

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

Program fees and pricing

Programs require a minimum of 12 participants.

Your custom quote will be tailored to several key factors, including:

travel dates
final group size (including faculty leaders)
program duration
specific excursions
your preferred accommodation and meal plans
other specific requirements

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

Our commitment to the local culture and environmental sustainability

In light of our pledge to sustainability and our initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint, we encourage everyone to consider alternatives when planning a study abroad program.

Whether it’s staying outside of a major city or utilizing climate conscious lodging, every little step counts to promote sustainable practices, preserve European’s great cities and cultures, while keeping program expenses in check.

Join us in this effort to make eco-friendly choices.

Together, we can make a difference!

Accomodation

By exploring nearby housing options instead of staying in major European cities, we can minimize our impact on overtourism. Ask us about the "second city" strategy.

Pack light

Every extra kilogram on a plane, train, or bus increases energy consumption. A "carry-on only" rule is a win for both the planet and your back.

Cultural Behaviour

Learn the "Golden Three": Learning "Hello," "Please," and "Thank you" in the local language is more than a courtesy; it signals respect for the local identity and immediately changes the dynamic of your interactions.

Travel routes

By basing a program in one location and building in day excursions, we can minimize the environmental impact.

Eat "KM 0"

Look for restaurants with the "Kilometro Zero" label (common in Italy and Spain), which guarantees ingredients are sourced locally.

Water

Refill Stations: Europe has some of the cleanest tap water in the world. Use apps like Refill to find public fountains and avoid buying plastic bottles.

Climate Action

We offset all operational and program carbon footprints while planting native trees for every participants on a CEPA study abroad program.

Travel in the "Shoulder" Season

Visiting in March or October helps distribute income to locals year-round and prevents the "ghost town" effect that happens in tourist hubs during winter.

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