Cultural Trips
Our program is punctuated with 12+ tours spanning the national territory
designed to delight and bring course content to life.
All-inclusive
so our students don’t need to pay extra out of pocket
Unique Experiences
thanks to the scenic views, artistic styles, history, cuisine, and so much more.
Enriching Opportunities
through beautiful sights and activities
Trips Offered
8-DAY TRIP
Sicily
Our week long Sicilian tour comes as a special treat at the end of the academic year. The strategic location of this largest island of the Mediterranean played a key role in its intriguing history involving myriad different civilizations such as Phoenician, Greek, Roman and Arab.
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5-DAY TRIP
Amalfi Coast
A trip to the dazzling Amalfi Coast and its surroundings. We’ll visit Pompeii’s ancient Roman excavations, the Island of Capri with its inclined railway up to local markets and unforgettable restaurants, Sorrento, Amalfi, and Naples.
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1-DAY TRIP
Assisi & Perugia
Assisi and Perugia are in the Umbria region, called the cuore verde (green heart) of Italy for its centrality and forest.
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1-DAY TRIP
Five Lands
The Cinque Terre are five colorful fishing villages linked by walking trails on the Italian Riviera. Together with the surrounding hills and sea they form the Cinque Terre National Park and are designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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1-DAY TRIP
Milan
Milan is the Italian city of fashion and industry. The city also has modern and historic architecture that offers a variety of styles that will satisfy everyone.
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2-DAY TRIP
Rome
Thousands of years of architectural and historical treasures including the Pantheon, Forum, Colosseum, and St. Peter’s basilica characterize this renown capital. We’ll also visit the impressive collection of the Vatican museums that house Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and the papal apartments painted by Rafael.
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1-DAY TRIP
Pisa & Lucca
Leaning since its completion in 1372, Pisa’s famous icon is the bell tower of the striped Romanesque cathedral beside it in the Piazza dei Miracoli.
On the other hand, Lucca is a real Tuscan treasure, encircled by well-preserved Renaissance walls that today provide tree-lined paths from which to view the city and surroundings either on foot or by bike.
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1-DAY TRIP
Ravenna & Bologna
Once the capital of the Western Roman Empire, Ravenna then served as capital for the Ostrogoth Kingdom and then as a major port city for the Byzantine Empire.
Similarly, Bologna is a city of art, culture, and commerce known for its manufacturing tradition and hosting conventions. Bologna’s 38km of arcaded streets are the longest porticos in the world.
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1-DAY TRIP
Siena
Siena is a Tuscan city famous for its art, history, and medieval atmosphere. One world-famous medieval tradition that continues today is the horse race known as Il Palio that takes place in the main square, Piazza del Campo.
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1-DAY TRIP
Venice
This historic port city charms visitors the world over with its unique mixture of Islamic, gothic and classical influences set in a turquoise lagoon. We’ll visit the highlights: the famous San Marco square, the Bridge of Sighs, and the elegant arcaded Rialto Bridge spanning the Grand Canal.
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1-DAY TRIP
Verona & Sirmione
Because of its strategic position at the intersection of many roads, Verona played an important role for at least the last 2,000 years. It contains many well preserved Roman sites, in fact its amphitheater is the third largest in Italy after the Colosseum.
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