Spend a summer studying and traveling through iconic cities in Europe with AIFS! Spend 5 nights in London, 4 nights in Paris, 2 nights in Nice, 2 nights in Milan, 2 nights in Venice, 4 nights in Florence and 3 nights in Rome studying the masterpieces of art history on the European Art and Culture program.
The AIFS inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.
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Shared rooms in tourist-class hotels
Breakfast throughout (students need to budget for daily lunch and dinner)
Field trips to museums and galleries, visits to places of architectural, historical and cultural interest
who will be with the group throughout the tour and be available to provide local information, answer questions, take care of logistics and deal with emergencies
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Transfers between the airport and accommodations overseas
Day 1 | Optional overnight flight from the U.S. to London* |
Day 2 | Arrive in London. Transfers for group flights. Rest of day free. |
Day 3 | Morning orientation followed by a sightseeing tour with a professional guide. See London’s famous sights including Piccadilly Circus in the heart of the West End, the Houses of Parliament on the banks of the Thames and Buckingham Palace. |
Day 4 | Morning class. Afternoon visit to the British Museum. |
Day 5 | Morning class. Afternoon visit to the Tate Modern. |
Day 6 | Morning class. Afternoon visit to the National Gallery. |
Day 7 | Transfer to Paris by Eurostar and check into hotel. Balance of day free. |
Day 8 | Morning class. Afternoon visit to the D’Orsay Museum. |
Day 9 | Morning visit to the Louvre Museum. Afternoon visit to the Pompidou Center. |
Day 10 | Morning class. Free afternoon. Evening cruise on River Seine. |
Day 11 | Morning transfer by train to Nice and check into hotel. Balance of day free. |
Day 12 | Morning visit to the Matisse Museum. Afternoon free. |
Day 13 | Morning transfer by private bus to Milan and check into hotel. Balance of day free. |
Day 14 | Morning walking tour of Milan's iconic sites. Afternoon class. |
Day 15 | Morning guided visit to the Brera Museum. Afternoon transfer to Venice by train. |
Day 16 | Morning sightseeing walking tour of Venice including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square and entrance to the Church of Frari. Afternoon class. |
Day 17 | Morning visit to the Guggenheim Museum, which holds an important collection of modern art, including works by Picasso, Miró, Kandinsky and Pollock. Afternoon transfer to Florence by train. |
Day 18 | Morning class. Free afternoon. |
Day 19 | Morning class. Afternoon guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery. |
Day 20 | Morning Class. Afternoon visit to the Accademia Gallery, home of Michelangelo’s David. |
Day 21 | Morning transfer to Rome by train. Afternoon visit to the Vatican Museums. |
Day 22 | Morning Class. Afternoon guided tour to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. |
Day 23 | Morning final assessment of the academic program. Afternoon Free. |
Day 24 | Optional return flight from Rome to the U.S.* |
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Participants can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS Abroad programs that includes a round-trip flight from 25 U.S gateways and airport transfers to and from campus. Participants who choose to book their own flights will be responsible for connecting with the group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements from the airport.
Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed approximately one month prior to departure. Your program fee is guaranteed, and the optional flight package is an additional fee. Please note that once we have finalized the pricing for your flights the cost may change, and you will be responsible for making the additional payment if you want to participate in the flight package. Your program advisor will be in touch should there be any changes in the price of your flights.
For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com
Social identity & access
One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.
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