Exploring the Italian Cuisine

Exploring the Italian Cuisine
Italy

“I loved this study abroad experience! I was able to see a lot of the highlights of Italy and nutrition involved in the cuisine.”

Student participant, UGA Nutritional Tour of Greece and Italy

Academic Field(s)
Hospitality and Tourism
Destinations
Florence, Rome, and Sorrento

Duration
11 days
Accommodation
2 or 3-star hotels in Florence, Rome and Sorrento

Explore Italian culture and history through the universal language of food. Gain first-hand knowledge and understanding through the exploration of deep-rooted regional cuisines and develop an appreciation of the culinary cultures by touring and tasting regional specialties.

DAY 1
- Overnight flight to Florence, Italy (group flight can be booked separately)
DAY 2-5: FLORENCE
Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Florence
- Arrival at Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Welcome dinner at an Italian restaurant
- Guided tour of the Mercato Centrale, where vendors sell various primary ingredients of the Tuscan cuisine (tasting included)
- Visit Eataly Firenze to learn about high-quality Italian products and the true taste of Florence
- Guided walking tour of Florence, including a tour of the Duomo
- Visit a winery in the Tuscan region, including a tasting, where you will learn about wine production
- Visit an olive oil mill in Volterra to get an introduction into the culture of olive growing in Tuscany (tasting included)

DAY 5-6: ROME
Stay 2 nights at a 2-star hotel in Rome
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Rome to see among others the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish steps, and many other highlights of the “Eternal City”
- Cooking class, during which you will prepare a 3-course meal of the regional Roman cuisine
DAY 7-8: POMPEII - SORRENTO
Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Sorrento
- Guided tour of Pompeii, a ruined and partially buried Roman city. It was destroyed and completely buried during a catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and rediscovered in 1748.
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Visit a limoncello and cheese factory to learn about the production of the famous limoncello and the mozzarella cheese and to taste some of their specialties
DAY 9-11: CAPRI - ROME
- Round-trip ferry tickets to and from Capri
- Free day on the island of Capri. You may wander through the streets of the historic center of Capri.
Stay 1 night at a 2-star hotel in Rome
- Check-in at the hotel
- Farewell dinner at an Italian restaurant
- Departure from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

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 • cooking class • local transportation by private bus as needed • ferry tickets • public transportation passes in Rome • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

Program fee starting at € 1,880 per participant based on a group size of 20

Program fee starting at € 2,120 per participant based on a group size of 15
All program fees are calculated to include participation of one accompanying faculty or group leader.
Prices are based on a minimum number of 15 or 20 paying participants.
The actual quote for a tailored program will vary depending on different factors, for example: the actual program dates, the final participant number, the duration of the program, the visits and excursions included, as well as varying exchange rates