This overnight trip to the "Cradle of the Renaissance" will give you a taste of the finest of Italian art and culture. Marvel at the public sculptures, view the infamous David statue, sip local wine while feasting on home made pasta and peruse the trendy shops in the heart of Florence. Art is... Read More

The green, hilly countrysides of Lazio, Umbria, and Tuscany are thick with history, as you'll notice while exploring the well-preserved medieval towns that dot the hillsides. In these towns, you'll experience the essence of Italy and feel like you're wandering through a different time. Most... Read More

Before the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius that made the city forever famous in A.D. 79, Pompeii was a popular agricultural and vacation center for the Romans. Ironically, the same eruption that snuffed the city out also preserved it dramatically. Visitors to the excavations enjoy... Read More

This day trip to Ostia is a truly unique experience located right outside of Rome. Once considered the harbor city of ancient Rome, the coastal city of Ostia Antica boasts Roman ruins that students are free to explore, beautifully preserved mosaics, and other ancient art and artifacts. Read More

An overnight stop at this famous seaside getaway perched among lemon trees above the Bay of Naples, Sorrento offers dramatic views of Mt. Vesuvius and Napoli against the magnificent blue Mediterranean. Since the 1700s, Sorrento has attracted poets, song writers, and simple travelers with its... Read More

Your overnight visit to this paradise island will help you understand why it has been a favorite vacation getaway for over two thousand years! The azur waters, stunning cliffs, fair weather, and luscious flora of this Mediterranean outcropping enchant like the song of the sirens that almost... Read More