Study Abroad in Florence: Travel

3-day London stopover (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.

Sunday, August 17 or Thursday, January 8 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.

Monday, August 18 or Friday, January 9 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.

Tuesday, August 19 or Saturday, January 10 Transfer to airport for flight to Pisa or Rome. 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 24 or January 23 Morning departure to Venice. Afternoon free for individual activities. Overnight in Venice.

Saturday, October 25 or January 24 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 26 or January 25 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).

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 6 or February 19 Morning departure from Florence to Rome by private bus. Afternoon visit to the Colosseum.

Friday, November 7 or February 20 Visit to the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.

Saturday, November 8 or February 21 Full day tour of the city including the Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna and the Pantheon.

Sunday, November 9 or February 22 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.