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  • Hospitality and Tourism Management

    Spain, France, and Italy

    – Sample Itinerary –

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  • Hospitality and Tourism Management

    Spain, France, and Italy

    – Sample Itinerary –

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  • Hospitality and Tourism Management

    Spain, France, and Italy

    – Sample Itinerary –

“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

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  • Bella Italia - Art and Architecture

    Italy

    – Sample Itinerary –

  • 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

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

How to Plan with Alternatives in Mind:

As part of our commitment to sustainability and cultural respect, we invite you to make eco-conscious choices for your study abroad journey. Choosing accommodations just outside major city centers is a powerful way to preserve Europe’s heritage and in many cases, offers a more authentic cultural experience.

Together, we can develop programs that make a difference! 

Home Home
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.

Suitcase Suitcase
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.

Users Users
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.

Basket Basket
Eat "KM 0"

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

Droplet Droplet
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.

Leaf Leaf
Climate Action

We offset the carbon footprint of our operations and programs, and plant one native tree for each participant in a CEPA study abroad program.

Calendar Calendar
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.

Interested in running a similar program or starting one from scratch?

Get in touch and let us know where you are in the planning process.

I have all the details

You know your exact travel dates and destinations, and are ready to request a formal proposal with quote. (at no charge or committment)

I am just starting

You have great ideas but might have questions, need further advice or want some guidance to bring everything together in an itinerary.

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  • Fashion in Paris and Milan

    France and Italy

    – Sample Itinerary –

    © CEPA Study Abroad / Terra Education. All Rights Reserved

  • Academic Field(s)

    Media and Applied Sciences

  • Destinations

    Paris and Milan

  • Duration

    9 days

  • Accommodation

    3-star hotels in Paris and Milan

This program is “a dream come true” for students preparing to work in the fashion and textile industries. Participants will gain an understanding of everything from silk production to fashion designing. This program offers nothing but the best by taking students to Paris and Milan, two of the world’s leading fashion cities. Visits to sites and museums will be arranged to help students gain a better understanding, not only of the fashion industries, but also of European cultures.

  • DAY 1

    • Overnight flight to Paris, France (group flight can be booked separately)

  • DAY 2-5: PARIS

    Stay 4 nights at a 3-star hotel in Paris

    • Arrival at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Guided walking tour of the Marais quarter, which has become a fashionable district and is home to many trendy restaurants, fashion houses, and hip galleries
    • Welcome dinner at a French restaurant
    • Visit a fashion school in Paris (e.g. Studio Berçot) for a tour of their facilities and the possibility to meet local students to exchange experiences
    • Guided tour of Louis Vuitton Fondation, which is an art museum and cultural center sponsored by the group Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton S.A. (LVMH) and its subsidiaries
    • Guided tour of the Musée de la Mode et du Textile, which holds works of important collections of French fashion designers such as Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, and Yves Saint Laurent
    • Visit to the Galeries Lafayette Fashion Show to discover the latest trends of the season by the hand of models which will be taking part to perform for you the Haussmann store’s fashion collection
    • Free time to visit the Chanel Boutique at 31, rue Cambon at your own pace to learn about Coco Chanel, who created the brand between 1910 and 1920
    • Guided tour of Palais Galliera, the Fashion Museum of the city of Paris, which focuses on the history of the museum and its current exhibitions
    • The rest of the day is free for shopping and exploring Paris on your own

  • DAY 6-7: MILAN

    Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Milan

    • Optional: Group flight from Paris to Milan
    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Guided tour of Fondazione Prada, an institution dedicated to contemporary art and culture. Learn about the institution’s venue as well as artworks from the Prada Collection; Alternatively, audio-guided tour of Armani/Silos to explore the exhibitions and the digital archives of this fashion art museum dedicated to Armani style at your own pace.
    • Guest lecture on “The Italian Fashion Industry” at the Instituto Marangoni or similar, during which you will get an insight into the Italian fashion industry as well as current important designers
    • Guided walking tour of Milan to see sights such as the mall Galleria Vittoria Emanuele II, and the Quadrilatero della moda (high-class shopping district), including stops at fashion stores

  • DAY 8-9: LAKE COMO - MILAN

    • Visit the weaving factory, atelier, and printing facilities of e.g. Mantero, an undisputed leader in the creation, production, and distribution of textiles for men and women
    • Admission to the silk museum “Museo didattico della Seta”, which is a true account of the history of the silk industry in Como, to learn about the history of silk production
    • Farewell dinner at an Italian restaurant
    • Departure from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • Optional:

    Flight tickets from Paris to Milan can be arranged for your group at additional cost, depending on availabilty at the time of booking.

  • 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 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 in Paris (zone 1-3) and Milan • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

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

Interested in running a similar program or building one from scratch?

Let’s get in touch by choosing where you are in the planning process.

I have all the details

You know your exact travel dates and destinations, and are ready to request a formal proposal with quote. (at no charge or committment)

I am just starting

You have great ideas but might have questions, need further advice or want some guidance to bring everything together in an itinerary.

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  • Hospitality and Tourism Management

    Spain, France, and Italy

    – Sample Itinerary –

  • Academic Field(s)

    Hospitality and Tourism

  • Destinations

    Barcelona, Avignon, Nice, Milan, and Venice

  • Duration

    14 days

  • Accommodation

    2-, 3-, and 4-star hotels in Barcelona, Avignon, Nice, Milan, and Venice

This program is designed to introduce students to European hospitality and tourism through the exploration of a variety of businesses and sites in Spain, France, Monaco, and Italy. It offers students the opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look on many levels of this industry in Europe. Students will enjoy learning how 5-star hotels are run and popular tourist attractions operated. This will help them evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of European practices and the applicability to their home businesses.

  • DAY 1

    • Overnight flight to Barcelona, Spain (group flight can be booked separately)

  • DAY 2-4: BARCELONA

    Stay 3 nights at a 4-star hotel in Barcelona

    • Arrival at Barcelona El-Prat Airport (BCN)
    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Guided walking tour of Barcelona
    • Welcome dinner at a Catalan restaurant
    • Guided tour of the Sagrada Família
    • Free time to explore the city
    • Guided tapas tour of Barcelona to discover the modern cuisine of Barcelona
    • Visit a 5-star hotel to learn more about their philosophy and concept

  • DAY 5: FIGUERES - CARCASONNE - AVIGNON

    • Admission to the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres
    • Guided walking tour of the French fortified city Carcasonne

    Stay 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Avignon

    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator

  • DAY 6: AVIGNON - AIX EN PROVENCE/CANNES - NICE

    • Visit an olive oil mill in Avignon to learn how olive oil is produced (tasting included)
    • Free time in Aix-en-Provence or in Cannes

    Stay 2 nights at a 3-star hotel in Nice

    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator

  • DAY 7: ÈZE

    • Visit a luxury hotel in or near Èze for a tour of their rooms and facilities as well as their back-of-the-house area
    • Guided tour of the Fragonard perfumery
    • Group dinner at a French restaurant

  • DAY 8: MONACO - MILAN

    • Visit the International University of Monaco to meet with faculty and students
    • Meet with a representative of the principality’s Tourism and Convention Office and learn how they promote Monaco as well as their MICE offers

    Stay 3 nights at a 2-star hotel in Milan

    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator

  • DAY 9: MILAN

    • Guided walking tour of Milan
    • Free time to explore the city

  • DAY 10: LAKE COMO AREA

    • Guided boat tour on Lake Como
    • Visit a winery in Domaso for a wine tasting and to learn about the Lombardy region and their products
    • Group dinner at the winery

  • DAY 11: VERONA - VENICE

    • Free time to explore Verona
    • Guided tour of the Arena di Verona, the 3rd largest amphitheater in Italy

    Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Venice

    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator

  • DAY 12-14: VENICE

    • Meet with a representative of Turismo Venezia to learn about the destination management of Venice and its current projects
    • Guided walking tour of Venice to visit Saint Mark’s Square, Rialto Bridge, Saint Paul’s Church, and more
    • Free time to further explore the city
    • Visit and guided tour of a 5-star luxury hotel
    • Farewell dinner at the 5-star hotel
    • Departure from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

  • 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-, 3-, and 4-star hotels (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • 2 additional group dinners • local transportation by private bus as needed • public transportation passes in Barcelona (HolaBCN Card), Milan (day 9 only), and Venice (Vaporetto Pass) • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

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

Interested in running a similar program or building one from scratch?

Let’s get in touch by choosing where you are in the planning process.

I have all the details

You know your exact travel dates and destinations, and are ready to request a formal proposal with quote. (at no charge or committment)

I am just starting

You have great ideas but might have questions, need further advice or want some guidance to bring everything together in an itinerary.

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  • Fashion in Paris and Milan

    France and Italy

    – Sample Itinerary –

    © CEPA Study Abroad / Terra Education. All Rights Reserved

“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

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

Interested in running a similar program or building one from scratch?

Let’s get in touch by choosing where you are in the planning process.

I have all the details

You know your exact travel dates and destinations, and are ready to request a formal proposal with quote. (at no charge or committment)

I am just starting

You have great ideas but might have questions, need further advice or want some guidance to bring everything together in an itinerary.

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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

    Stay 4 nights at a 3-star hotel in Rome

    • Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Guided walking tour of Rome to see some highlights the “Eternal City” has to offer, such as the Spanish steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and the Navons Square
    • Welcome dinner at an Italian restaurant
    • Guided tour of the Coliseum, the first permanent amphitheater to be built in Rome
    • Admission to the nearby Roman Forum, the central area around which the ancient Roman civilization developed, and the Palatine
    • Admission to the Basilica San Clemente, which is a Roman Catholic minor basilica dedicated to Pope Clement I

  • DAY 4: POMPEII

    • Guided tour of the ancient site of Pompeii, a ruined and partially buried Roman city

  • DAY 5: VATICAN CITY

    • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica
    • Free time to explore, for example, Galleria Borghese, which displays numerous paintings, sculptures, and antiquities

  • DAY 6-9: FLORENCE

    Stay 4 nights at a 3-star hotel in Florence

    • Train tickets from Rome to Florence
    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Guided walking tour of Florence to see sites such as the Medici Palace, the Baptistry and Cathedral with its Giotto’s Belltower, the Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi’s Gallery, and the Old Bridge of Florence
    • Admission to the Palazzo Vecchio and its museum, which is a Romanesque, crenellated fortress-palace
    • Guided tour of the Galleria dell’Accademia, which is without a doubt most famous for its sculptures by the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo
    • Guided tour of the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, one of the main residences of the first branch of the Medici family
    • Admission to the Basilica di Santa Croce, the burial place of some of the most illustrious Italians
    • Guided tour of the Galleria degli Uffizi, where a collection of Primitive and Renaissance paintings comprises several universally acclaimed masterpieces, including works by Leonardo da Vinci
    • The remainder of the day is free to explore Florence’s art and architecture on your own

  • DAY 10: FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE

    Stay 4 nights at a 3-star hotel in Venice

    • Admission to the Capella degli Scrovegni, which contains a fresco cycle by Giotto, completed about 1305
    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator

  • DAY 11-14: VENICE

    • Admission to the Palazzo Ducale – Doge’s Palace, formerly the doge’s residence and the seat of Venetian government
    • Admission to the Basilica San Marco and its bell tower, which is one of the best-known examples of Byzantine architecture
    • Glass blowing demonstration on the island of Murano, known for its fancy glass wares, to learn about the craft of glass blowing first hand
    • Admission to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, which is among the most important museums in Italy for European and American art of the 20th century
    • Use your last day in Venice to wrap up the program and for final class discussions
    • Farewell dinner at an Italian restaurant
    • Departure from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
  • 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 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 • train tickets • public transportation passes in Rome and Venice • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

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

How to Plan with Alternatives in Mind:

As part of our commitment to environmental protection and cultural respect, we encourage you to explore sustainable alternatives when planning your study abroad program.

Whether choosing accommodation outside a major city center or opting for eco-conscious lodging, every small step helps preserve Europe’s historic cities and cultures while keeping your program expenses in check.

Together, we can develop programs that are both culturally conscious and eco-friendlier. 

Home Home
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.

Suitcase Suitcase
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.

Users Users
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.

Basket Basket
Eat "KM 0"

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

Droplet Droplet
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.

Leaf Leaf
Climate Action

We offset the carbon footprint of our operations and programs, and plant one native tree for each participant in a CEPA study abroad program.

Calendar Calendar
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.

Interested in running a similar program or building one from scratch?

Get in touch with us and let us know where you are right now in your planning process.

I have all the details

You know your exact travel dates and destinations, and are ready to request a formal proposal with quote. (at no charge or committment)

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  • 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

    • Orientation session with your on-site CEPA coordinator in Florence
    • Welcome dinner at an Italian restaurant
    • Guided tour of the Mercato Centrale (tasting included)
    • Guided walking tour of Florence, including a tour of the Duomo
    • Visit to a winery in the Tuscan region, where you will learn about the wine production (tasting included)
    • Visit to an olive oil mill in Volterra to get an introduction to the culture of olive growing in Tuscany (tasting included)

  • DAY 5-6: ROME

    • Orientation session with your on-site coordinator in Rome
    • 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 you will prepare a 3-course meal from the regional Roman cuisine

  • DAY 7-8: POMPEII - 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.
    • Orientation session with your on-site coordinator in Sorrento
    • Visit to a Limoncello and cheese factory to learn about the production of the famous limoncello and learn about the production of the mozzarella cheese (tasting included)

  • DAY 9-11: CAPRI - ROME

    • Day excursion to the island of Capri
    • Travel by bus to Rome
    • Farewell dinner in Rome at an Italian restaurant

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