Internships in Florence: Cultural Travel

With its extensive rail services and its central location, Florence is the perfect starting point for exploring Italian cities and countryside and the great cities of Europe. The Richmond staff will give you advice on where to find the best deals to discover the beauty of Italy.

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, January 14 Morning arrival in London. Transfer by bus to hotel. Rest of the day free for rest and relaxation. Overnight in London.

Friday, 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, January 16 Transfer to airport for flight to Italy. Transfer to Florence.

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

4-day visit to Rome (Included in fee)

Thursday, February 18 Morning departure by private bus to Rome. Afternoon visit with professional guides to the Colosseum.

Friday, February 19 Visit with professional guides to the Vatican Museums, the St. Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel.

Saturday, February 20 Full-day tour of the city with a professional guide including the Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, the Piazza di Spagna, and the Pantheon.

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

Includes transportation, accommodations, museum entrance, guided visits and breakfast. Dinners and lunches are not included.

3-day visit to Venice (Included in fee)

Friday, March 19 Morning departure by private bus to Venice. Afternoon visit with professional guides to San Marco and Palalzzo Ducale.

Saturday, March 20 Morning visit with a professional guide to the Accademia Gallery, Scuola di San Rocco, Santa Maria dei Frari church and Ponte di Rialto. Free afternoon to explore Venice independently.

Sunday, March 21 Morning visit with a professional guide to the Guggenheim Museum. Afternnoon return by private bus to Florence.

Includes transportation, accommodations, museum entrance, guided visits and breakfast. Dinners and lunches are not included.

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