Study Abroad in Florence: Cultural Travel

From Florence, students can easily explore the unspoiled beauty of Tuscany's rolling hills and valleys, dotted with tall cypress, olive groves and Chianti vineyards. Students can venture further north to Milan, one of the fashion capitals of the world, and where the operas of Donizetti, Puccini and Verdi are performed. Or travel south to Naples to see Mount Vesuvius and explore the archaeological ruins at Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Visits to Venice and Rome are included in the fee. Since full-year students do not repeat the orientation program or trips to Venice and Rome, they are free to travel independently at their own expense during these periods.

2-day visit to London (Included in fee)

Students have the opportunity to visit London, recover from jet lag and meet and travel with fellow AIFS students to campus.

Thursday, August 20 or January 14 Morning arrival in London where the flight will be met by an AIFS representative. Transfer by bus to hotel. Rest of the day free for rest and relaxation. Overnight in London.

Friday, August 21 or January 15 Morning sightseeing with a professional guide who will point out some of London's most famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London. Afternoon and evening free. Overnight in London.

Saturday, August 22 or January 16 to airport for flight to Italy. Transfer to Orientation.

Includes accommodations, breakfast, travel, entrance fees and sightseeing as indicated. Lunch and dinner are not included. Dates and itinerary are subject to change.

3-day visit to Venice (Included in fee)

Friday, October 16 or March 19 Morning departure to Venice. Afternoon free for individual activities. Overnight in Venice.

Saturday, October 17 or March 20 Morning visit with an art professor to the monuments of Venice, including Piazza San Marco, St. Mark's Cathedral, the Doges' Palace and the Guggenheim Museum. Afternoon free for individual activities. Overnight in Venice.

Sunday, October 18 or March 21 Morning visit to the Accademia Museum, the churches of Santa Maria dei Frari and San Rocco, as well as other points of interest. Afternoon return by bus to Florence.

Includes bed and breakfast, travel, entrance fees and sightseeing as indicated. Lunch and dinner are not included.

4-day visit to Rome (Included in fee)

Thursday, November 5 or February 18 Morning departure from Florence to Rome by private bus. Afternoon visit to the Colosseum.

Friday, November 6 or February 19 Visit to the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.

Saturday, November 7 or February 20 Full-day tour of the city including the Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna and the Pantheon.

Sunday, November 8 or February 21 Visit to Tivoli and the Villa d'Este with its famous fountains, or a free morning to see the Pope. Afternoon departure for Florence by private bus.

Includes bed and breakfast, travel, entrance fees and sightseeing as indicated. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Dates and itineraries for all visits are tentative and subject to change.