Italian History

19 days Venice, Ravenna, Florence, Siena, Assisi, Orvieto, Rome and Naples

History

Italian History in Italy offers students a unique opportunity to engage with academic and historical practitioners, explore Italian historical frameworks, and gain cross-cultural perspectives on the relationship between ancient civilisations and modern society.

Over 19 days, participants will visit leading cultural institutions, meet with history and archaeology experts, and explore historical, artistic, and archaeological traditions across Venice, Ravenna, Florence, Siena, Assisi, Orvieto, Rome, and Naples. The program combines academic learning, site visits, technical museum networking, and cultural exploration, providing students with a well-rounded understanding of the interdisciplinary humanities in an international context.

Through interactive site visits, expert guest lectures, and hands-on experiences, students will gain insight into Roman history, Etruscan civilisations, Renaissance art, and medieval religious traditions. Visits to organisations such as the Uffizi Gallery, the Vatican Museums, and the Archeological Parks of Pompeii and Herculaneum will provide a deeper understanding of historical preservation, ancient naval empires, and the engineering behind monumental classical structures. The program also includes opportunities for students to engage with research practitioners, discuss the intersection of history and archaeology, and explore how ancient societies shape modern national identity.

In addition to the academic and professional experiences, students will enjoy cultural immersion through guided tours, regional site visits, and local excursions, including walking tours of historic city centres, traditional regional group dinners, and day trips to explore the ancient port city of Ostia Antica and the historic Temple of Athena in Paestum.

Itinerary
Learning Outcomes

Itinerary

Day 1 – Depart USA

Depart from the USA on an overnight flight to Venice.

Overnight: In flight.
Day 2 – Arrival in Venice
- Arrive in Venice, check out of the airport and meet your TLAC group leader right after to be introduced into the city.
- Reach the city via public transport and walk to your hotel to check in and drop your luggage.
- Free day in Venice to be spent autonomously right after your arrival; try to not fall asleep until evening to help your jetlag.
Overnight: Venice
Day 3 – Venice: San Marco
- Breakfast spent in the hotel.
- Morning visit to Basilica di San Marco.
- Group lunch in the city centre.
- Afternoon visit to the Doge’s Palace.
- Remainder of time and dinner to be spent autonomously by the students.
Overnight: Venice
Day 4 – Venice: The Venetian history and its naval empire
- Breakfast spent in the hotel.
- Morning visit to the Museo Correr.
- Group lunch in the city centre.
- Afternoon visit to the Museo Storico Navale.
- Late afternoon visit to the Natural History Museum.
- Group dinner in the city.
Overnight: Venice
Day 5 – Venice: Free day in Venice
- Entire day spent in autonomy by the students to allow for a final tour of the city before leaving.
- Group dinner in the city centre.
Overnight: Venice
Day 6 – Venice to Ravenna: Eastern Roman Empire influence in Italy
- Breakfast spent in the hotel.
- Pack up and catch the morning train to Ravenna.
- Check in the hotel in Ravenna and drop luggage.
- Group lunch in the city.
- Afternoon visit to the Archiepiscopal Museum in Ravenna.
- Afternoon visit to the Basilica of San Vitale.
- Remainder of the day and dinner to be spent autonomously by the students.
Overnight: Ravenna
Day 7 – Ravenna to Florence: House of the Medici family
- Group breakfast (either in hotel or outside).
- Morning train to Florence.
- Upon arrival, check in the hotel in Florence and drop luggage.
- Group lunch in the city centre.
- Afternoon visit to Palazzo Vecchio.
- Afternooon visit to the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore.
- Afternoon visit to the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Novella.
- Dinner and remainder of the evening to be spent autonomously by the students.
Overnight: Florence
Day 8 – Florence: The birthplace of the Renaissance
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Morning visit to the Galleria dell’Accademia.
- Remainder of time and lunch to be spent autonomously by the students.
- Afternoon visit to the Uffizi Gallery.
- Remainder of the afternoon to be spent autonomously by the students.
- Group dinner and group walk in the city centre.
Overnight: Florence
Day 9 – Florence: Free day
- Entire day spent in autonomy by the students to allow for a final tour of the city before leaving.
- Group dinner in the city centre.
Overnight: Florence
Day 10 – Florence to Siena & Assisi: Pre-Roman civilizations and medieval religious cities
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Morning train from Florence to Siena.
- Meet with the coach driver that will be with us for the remainder of the program.
- Morning visit to the Etruscan Museum.
- Group lunch in the city centre.
- Afternoon bus ride to Assisi.
- Check in the hotel in Assisi (or nearby).
- Afternoon visit to the Basilica of St. Francis.
- Remainder of the day and dinner spent in autonomy by the students in Assisi.
Overnight: Assisi
Day 11 – Assisi to Orvieto & Rome: Etruscan and Roman times
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Small time given to the students to accommodate their needs.
- Morning bus ride from Assisi to Orvieto.
- Morning visit to the Etruscan museums in Orvieto.
- Group lunch in the city centre.
- Few free hours for students to enjoy the town autonomously.
- Afternoon bus ride to Rome.
- Check in the hotel and spend the rest of the day in group around Rome.
- Group dinner in Rome.
Overnight: Rome
Day 12 – Rome: Ancient & Republican Rome
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Morning visit to the Pantheon in Rome.
- Rest of the morning to be spent autonomously by the students.
- Group lunch in the city centre.
- Afternoon visit to the Roman Forum & the Palatine Hill.
- Afternoon visit to the Baths of Caracalla.
- Dinner and remainder of the evening to be spent autonomously by the students.
Overnight: Rome
Day 13 – Rome: Imperial Rome
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Morning visit to Trajan’s Column & the nearby ruins
- Morning visit to the Terme di Diocleziano
- Group lunch in the city.
- Afternoon visit to the Colosseum & underground arena.
Overnight: Rome
Day 14 – Rome: Christian life in Rome
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Morning visit to the Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel.
- Group lunch in the city.
- Afternoon visit to Castel Sant’Angelo.
- Afternoon bus ride & visit to the Catacombs of San Callisto.
- Return to the city and free time for the students to spend autonomously.
- Dinner to be spent autonomously by the students.
Overnight: Rome
Day 15 – Rome to Naples: Medieval Rome and the port city
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Morning visit to the Museo Nazionale dell’Alto Medioevo.
- Remainder of the morning and lunch spent in group in the city.
- Afternoon bus ride to Ostia Antica.
- Afternoon visit to Ostia Antica – the ancient port city.
- Bus ride back to Rome.
- Last group dinner in Rome.
- Evening bus ride to Naples.
- Late evening check in at the hotel.
Overnight: Naples
Day 16 – Naples: Archeology and history
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Morning visit to the Naples National Archeological Museum.
- Group lunch in the city.
- Afternoon visit to the Archeological Park of Herculaneum.
- Remainder of the afternoon spent autonomously by the students.
- Group dinner in the city.
Overnight: Naples
Day 17 – Naples: Pompeii and the Greek influence
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Morning visit to the Archeological Park of Pompeii.
- Lunch to be spent autonomously by the students.
- Afternoon bus ride to Paestum.
- Afternoon visit to the Temple of Athena.
- Bus ride back to Naples.
- Remainder of the afternoon to be spent in autonomy by the students.
- Dinner to be spent autonomously by the students.
Overnight: Naples
Day 18 – Naples: free day
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- Free day.
- Last group dinner in the city centre.
Overnight: Naples
Day 19 – Departure day

Students depart individually from Naples.

Learning Outcomes

Explain the history of the Italian peninsula from antiquity to the Renaissance.
Identify the cultural and artistic achievements of Roman, Etruscan, and Byzantine societies.
Network with international museum guides and archaeological site specialists.
Understand global methods for conserving ancient ruins and historical heritage.

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
hesitate to contact us.

Julia Lynes
[email protected]
+1 (561)-528-0852

What’s Included

Housing
- Students and faculty will be housed in 3-star hotel accommodations, with breakfast included where possible.
- Accommodation may differ from location to location; always contact your TLAC group leader for any discrepancies.
- The students will be provided with private bedrooms with bathrooms.
Meals
- Breakfast will always be spent in hotels when served. In case the hotels won’t serve breakfast, it will be spent in group in the city.
- Meals are mandatory to attend with the whole group, if specified by program.
- Students are allowed, during their given autonomy, to accommodate their needs by buying groceries, shopping, etc.
Transport
- Students will primarily explore destinations on foot. Local transit cards are provided where necessary. Included excursions also include transit.
On-Site Support
- A TLAC team member in Italy will be assigned to your group for the duration of the program.
- A 24-hour emergency contact number will be provided for support throughout the stay.

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
hesitate to contact us.