Get ready for fun and learning in Italy!

Program Itinerary:

Day 1: Monday, May 18
8:35 P.M. Depart from Chicago O’Hare on British Airways BA296

Meals: None
Transportation: From Chicago to Rome (round-trip international flights)

Day 2: Tuesday, May 19 – Rome
Morning/afternoon: In Transit
10:20 A.M. Arrive at London Heathrow Airport
12:45 P.M. Depart London Heathrow on British Airways BA560
4:10 P.M. Arrive in Rome! Meet your CISabroad On-Site Program Coordinator at the airport, and transfer to accommodations.
Evening: Brief neighborhood walking tour and Orientation, followed by dinner on own.

Meals provided: None
Transportation provided: Airport transfer to accommodations (private coach), to all other visits (walking)

Day 3: Wednesday, May 20 – Rome
Day: Walking tour of Rome guided by Professor Farmer, which will start and finish at the accommodations.
Evening: Welcome Dinner

Meals provided: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner
Transportation provided: Accommodations to visits (walking, public transportation passes)

Day 4: Thursday, May 21 – Rome (Vatican City)
10:30 A.M. Guided tour of the Vatican Gardens
2:30 P.M. Visit the Vatican Museum, followed by St. Peter’s Basilica.
Climb to the top of the Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica

Meals provided: Breakfast
Transportation provided: Accommodations to visits (walking, public transportation passes)

Day 5: Friday, May 22 – Rome
11 A.M. Visit the Galleria Borghese
Afternoon: Visit Pantheon, followed by free time.

Meals provided: Breakfast
Transportation provided: Accommodations to visits (walking, public transportation passes)

Day 6: Saturday, May 23 – Rome
Morning (suggested time of 10 A.M.): Visit the Capitoline Museum
Afternoon: Palatine and Forum, followed by the Colosseum
*For afternoon visits, you will be given a museum pass that will also serve to get you into other sites. It is your responsibility to hold on to this pass!

Meals provided: Breakfast
Transportation provided: Accommodations to visits (walking, public transportation passes)

Day 7: Sunday, May 24 – Rome
Morning (suggested time of 11:00 A.M) Visit Palazzo Massimo-National Museum of Rome
*Please have your museum pass with you for entry into this visit
Afternoon: Free time, with “La Vida Local” activity suggestions to be provided by CISabroad On-Site Program Coordinator
Evening: Walking tour of Rome by night guided by Professor Farmer to explore some local piazzas, and walk by the Trevi fountain!

Meals provided: Breakfast
Transportation provided: Accommodations to visits (walking, public transportation passes)

Day 8: Monday, May 25 – Rome
8:30 A.M. sharp: Check out of student apartment, and transfer to Roma Termini train station.
TIME Depart Rome for Florence
TIME Arrive in Florence. Walk to accommodations for check-in.
Afternoon: Walking tour of Florence, guided by Professor Farmer

Meals provided: Breakfast
Transportation provided: Accommodations to train station (public transportation passes), Accommodations to Florence (train), Accommodations to visits in Florence (walking)

Day 9: Tuesday, May 26 – Florence
11:15 A.M. Visit the Bargello National Museum
1:30 P.M. Visit the Accademia, followed by free time
Evening: Trip up to the town of Fiesole to watch the sunset with Florence Site Director, Alessandro Bruno. Note: students can bring snacks and beverages as desired!

Meals provided: Breakfast
Transportation provided: Accommodations to visits in Florence (walking); Accommodations to and from Fiesoli (public transportation)

Day 10: Wednesday, May 27 – Florence
Free Day to explore and travel, with “La Vida Local” activity suggestions to be provided by CISabroad leader.

Meals provided: Breakfast
Transportation provided: None

Day 11: Thursday, May 28 –Florence/Sorrento
TIME Depart Florence for Naples
TIME Arrive in Naples, and transfer to accommodations in Sorrento.
Evening: Walking tour of Sorrento guided by Professor Farmer

Meals provided: Breakfast
Transportation provided: From Florence to Naples (train), from Naples Train Station to accommodations (shuttle bus), Accommodations to visits in Sorrento (walking)

Day 12: Friday, May 29 – Sorrento/Pompeii
Morning: Guided tour of Pompeii
Afternoon: Return to Sorrento, followed by free time to relax and explore!

Meals provided: Breakfast
Transportation provided: Accommodations to and from Pompeii (train); Tour of Pompeii (walking)

Day 13: Saturday, May 30 – Capri
Morning: Guided tour of Capri Island, also to include Anacapri
Afternoon: Free time (on the beach, to explore, etc.)
*Please remember to bring sunscreen!
Evening: Return to Sorrento

Meals provided: Breakfast
Transportation provided: Accommodations to and from Capri (ferry/public transportation)

Day 14: Sunday, May 31 – Sorrento
Day: Free Day, with optional visit to Amalfi coast guided by Professor Farmer

Meals provided: Breakfast
Transportation provided: None

Day 15: Monday, June 01— Naples/ Rome
TIME Depart accommodations for Naples Archaeological Museum. Visit the Naples Archaeological Museum before transferring to the Naples train station.
TIME Depart for Rome
TIME Arrive in Rome, and travel to accommodations for check-in

Meals provided: Breakfast
Transportation provided: Between the accommodations, Naples Archeological Museum, and Naples train station (private coach), from Naples to Rome (train), to accommodations in Rome (public transportation)

Day 16: Tuesday, June 02 – Rome (Republic Day/National Holiday)
Day: Free day, with recommended morning activity of watching Republic Day parade at the Imperial Fora
Evening: Group farewell dinner

Meals provided: Breakfast, dinner
Transportation provided: Accommodation to visits (walking and public transportation passes)

Wednesday, June 03 – Rome
8:00 A.M. Transfer to the airport from accommodations
11:15 A.M. Depart for U.S.A. from Rome FCO on British Airways BA1569

Meals provided: Breakfast
Transportation provided: Airport transfer from accommodations (private coach), from Rome to Chicago (round-trip international flights)

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