Day 1: Depart from the USA
Flight
Depart from the USA on an overnight flight to Venice.
Overnight
In flight.
Itinerary
Day 2: Arrival in Venice
Morning
Arrive in Venice and make your own way to the hotel. Meet your TLAC group leader in the lobby of the hotel.
Remainder of the day
Free day to rest after arrival.
Overnight
Venice.
Day 3: Venice: Walking tour and free Day
Morning
Leave the hotel by foot for our Venice Walking Tour and meet the tour guide.
Noon
Lunch in the city.
Afternoon
Visit to Museo Correr for the students to admire the historical wealth of the Venetian Republic.
Evening
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 4: Venice: Ca’ Foscari
Morning
Visit to Ca’ Foscari University and Aula Baratto.
Noon
Lunch break at the end of the visit.
Afternoon
Walking transfer to San Giobbe Economics Campus.
Visit to classes of Economics.
Evening
Welcome dinner at Hostaria Osottoosopra to discover the typical dishes of Venetian Traditions.
Overnight
Welcome dinner at Hostaria Osottoosopra to discover the typical dishes of Venetian Traditions
Day 5: Venice: financial history
Morning
Morning visit with a guide to the Jewish Ghetto and the Red Bank. The Jewish Ghetto is an historic quarter of Venice, established in 1516 by decree of the Doge, making it the first of its kind in the world. The Red Bank (Banco Rosso) was one of three stateregulated pawnshops run by Jewish lenders.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Afternoon visit with a guide at the Banco della Piazza di Rialto and Sotoportego del Banco Giro. The Banco della Piazza di Rialto, sometimes referred to as Banco di Rialto, was the first public bank of the Republic of Venice. The Banco del Giro has been described as "the likely first experiment with a purely fiduciary state-issued legal-tender money”.
Overnight
Venice.
Day 6: Venice to Bologna
Morning
Check-out from previous accomodation.
Departure from Venice train station to Bologna train station.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Check-in at the new hotel.
Guided visit of Bologna in the afternoon.
Overnight
Bologna.
Day 7: Bologna: University of Bologna
Morning
Visit to the University of Bologna and the Economics department. It is one of the largest in Europe and it offers excellent research and teaching. Established in 1983 through the union of two pre-existing institutes, it has become a reference point for scientific debate in economics, and it currently hosts a lively community of international researchers and students.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Free time.
Evening
Cooking class where you can learn to make traditional Lasagna and enjoy it.
Overnight:
Bologna.
Day 8: Bologna: History of commerce
Morning
Visit to Palazzo della Mercanzia, that has been regulating Bologna’s commercial and trading activities since the late 14th century, and the Quadrilater in Bologna.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Visit to the Museum of Industrial Heritage of Bologna.
Evening
Traditional dinner at Osteria dell’Orsa.
Overnight
Bologna
Day 9: Bologna to Milan
Morning
Check-out from the hotel.
Depart from the train station.
Check-in at the new hotel in Milan.
Noon and Afternoon
Free time in Milan.
Overnight
Milan.
Day 10: Milan: city tour
Morning
Walking tour: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza del Duomo and Sforzesco Castle.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Visit to Palazzo Mezzanotte, the historic location of Milan's stock exchange. The historic building combines striking Fascist Rationalist architecture with hidden 4th-century Roman ruins beneath its floors.
Overnight
Milan.
Day 11: Milan: Visit to Bocconi University
Morning
Visit to Bocconi University.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Visit to the Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli
Wine tasting experience at Cantina Urbana Winery
Remainder of the day
Free time.
Overnight
Milan.
Day 12: Milan: main districts
Morning
Visit to Porta Nuova district, one of the main business districts in Milan.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Walking tour of CityLife district.
Evening
Visit to Chinatown for free time and dinner on your own.
Overnight
Milan.
Day 13: Milan to Turin
Morning
Check-out from the hotel.
Depart from the train station.
Check-in at the new hotel.
Noon and afternoon
Free time in Turin.
Overnight
Turin.
Day 14: Turin: University of Turin and the Museum of Saving
Morning
Visit to the School of Management and Economics at the University of Turin.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Visit to the Museum of Saving, one of the world's first museums dedicated exclusively to promoting financial literacy and education for visitors of all ages.
Evening
Traditional dinner at La Taverna dei Mercanti.
Free time to explore the city.
Overnight
Turin.
Day 15: Turin: Pinacoteca Agnelli and Lavazza Museum
Morning
Visit to the Pinacoteca Agnelli which is located within the Lingotto complex, the former FIAT car factory built in the 1920s and transformed into a multi-purpose building by Renzo Piano at the end of the 1990s.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Visit to the Lavazza Museum, with the development of the brand and its history.
Evening
Fresh Pasta cooking class with Cesarine, passionate home cooks.
Overnight
Turin.
Day 16: Turin: Free Day
Students depart individually from Turin.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- History of Banking & Financial Institutions
- European Market Development & Economic Policy
- Comparative Analysis of Historic & Modern Commerce
- Financial Literacy & Personal Finance Awareness
- Global Perspectives on Economics & Trade
- Real-World Exposure to Business Districts & Industry
- Cross-Cultural Understanding of Economic Heritage
Support for Faculty
Support for Faculty
At The Learning Abroad Co., we collaborate with faculty to design custom programs that align with their academic vision. We provide comprehensive support in curriculum development, logistics and resources for promoting and recruiting students for these unique global learning experiences.
- Online faculty-led program website for consultation by faculty and students pre- and during the trip
- Expertise from the local team who developed the program proposal
- Collaborative planning for a unique and customized program
- Feedback forms for continuous evaluation
- Pre-departure webinar
Contact Information
We would be delighted to work with you to facilitate a rich experience for your group in Italy. If you would like to discuss any of the details in this proposal please do not
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