Study Abroad in Florence: 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 farther 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.
3-day stopover in London (Included in fee)
Every semester begins with a 3-day stopover in London en route to Italy. Students have the opportunity to visit London, recover from jet-lag and meet and travel with fellow AIFS students to campus. Includes accomodations, breakfast, travel, entrance fees and sightseeing as indicated. Lunch and dinner are not included. Dates and itinerary are subject to change.
Friday, August 17 or Thursday, January 10 Morning arrival in London, where the flight will be met by an AIFS representative. Transfer by bus to a centrally located hotel. Rest of the day free for rest and relaxation. Overnight in London
Saturday, August 18 or Friday, January 11 Morning sightseeing with a professional guide who will point out some of London's most famous landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the House of Parliament and the Tower of London. Afternoon and evening free. Overnight in London.
Sunday, August 19 or Saturday, January 12 Transfer to airport for flight to Pisa or Rome. Transfer to Orientation site.
4-day visit to Rome (Included in fee)
The Rome trip includes accommodations, breakfast, travel, entrance fees and sightseeing. Lunch and dinner are not included.
Thursday, November 1 or February 21 Arrival at the hotel and afternoon sightseeing tour.
Friday, November 2 or February 22 It is impossible not to be amazed and impressed by Rome’s classical and cultural heritage, from the Colosseum and Roman Forum of ancient times to the Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque churches and monuments built just a few centuries ago. Site of the Vatican, Rome occupies a unique position in the Christian world. Students visit the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Free time for exploration. Overnight in Rome.
Saturday, November 3 or February 23 Full day tour of the Eternal City, including the Piazza Navona, the Trevi fountain, Piazza di Spagna, the Pantheon and the Colosseum. Overnight in Rome.
Sunday, November 4 or February 24 Departure to Florence by private bus.
3-day visit to Venice (Included in fee)
Includes bed and breakfast, travel, entrance fees and sightseeing as indicated. Lunch and dinner are not included.
Friday, November 9 or January 25 Morning departure to Venice. Afternoon free for individual activities. Overnight in Venice.
Saturday, November 10 or January 26 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, November 11 or January 27 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 (in January, Siena).
Dates and itineraries for both visits are tentative and subject to change.
