Experience the vast legacies of Venice, Florence and Rome. Study the architecture of Venice’s picture-perfect palaces and imagine the centuries-old culture that is still visible in this water wonderland. Discover how Florence’s Renaissance introduced the world to opera, artistic genius and Machiavellian politics. In the Eternal City, encounter the enduring influence of emperors and popes who shaped the course of world history.

Sponsored by the Department of History and Political Science
March 5-13, 2009
$2600 CC Students
$2900 Adults
Call Barbara Parker at 786-3785
A $250 deposit is required to be registered for the trip.
 

Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

Day 2: Venice: Arrive in Venice

Day 3: Venice: Take a guided tour of Venice:
St. Mark’s Square
Campanile
Grand Canal
Visit Doges’ Palace
Attend a glass-blowing demonstration

Day 4: Verona Florence: Transfer to Florence via Verona
Take a walking tour of Verona

Day 5: Florence: Take a guided tour of Florence:
Pizza dell Signoria
Ponte Vecchio
Visit the Duomo
See a leather –making demonstration
Visit the Accademia

Day 6: Assisi Rome: Travel to Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Fracais
Continue on to Rome

Day 7: Rome: Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter’s Basilica
Enjoy free time

Day 8: Rome: Take a guided tour of Rome
Trevi Fountain
Pantheon
Pizza Navona
Visit the Colosseum
Enjoy free time

Day 9: Depart for home

For more details click here to download the brochure!