Study Abroad in Rome: 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.

Wednesday, August 27 or January 14 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.

Thursday, August 28 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.

Friday, August 29 or January 16 Transfer to airport for flight to Pisa or Rome. Transfer to Florence for 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, September 12 or January 30 Morning departure by bus to Venice. Afternoon visit to the monuments of Venice with an art professor, including St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Cathedral and the Doges’ Palace. Overnight in Venice.

Saturday, September 13 or January 31 Morning visit to the Accademia Museum. Afternoon visit to Santa Maria dei Frari and San Rocco churches, as well as other places of interest. Overnight in Venice.

Sunday, September 14 or February 1 Morning free or optional visit to the Guggenheim Museum. Afternoon return via bus to Florence.

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

3-day visit to Naples and Pompeii (Included in fee)

Friday, October 3 or March 20 Morning departure by bus to Pompeii. Visit its archaeological sites with a professional guide. Overnight in Vico Equense, a small village overlooking the Sorrento coast.

Saturday, October 4 or March 21 Morning visit to Mount Vesuvius. Afternoon visit to the Capodimonte Museum to see masterpieces by Botticelli and Caravaggio or the National Archaeological Museum. Take a walking tour through the ancient city from the Norman Castel dell’Ovo (13th century) to the Maschio Angioino (13th to 15th century).

Sunday, October 5 or March 22 Morning departure by bus to visit the beautiful Reggia di Caserta, the royal palace and its park. Alternatively, if weather permits, morning departure by ferry to Capri, a charming island with small squares, little white houses and picturesque alleyways. Return to Naples and depart by bus for Rome.

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