Day 1: Depart from the USA
Flight
Depart from the USA on an overnight flight to Rome.
Overnight
In flight.
Itinerary
Day 2: Arrival in Rome
Morning
Arrive in Rome and make your own way to the hotel. Meet your TLAC group leader in the lobby of the hotel for check in. Transit passes will be distributed.
Remainder of the day
Free day to rest after arrival.
Overnight
Rome.
Day 3: Rome: La Sapienza University, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Morning
Visit to La Sapienza University where students can attend a lecture in the Philosophy department of the university, situated in Villa Mirafiori.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Visit to the Roman Forum which was the site of triumphal processions and elections; the venue for public speeches, criminal trials and gladiatorial matches; and the nucleus of commercial and legal affairs.
Walk to the Palatine Hill, the first nucleus of the Roman Empire.
Evening
Welcome dinner at Trattoria Da Danilo to discover the traditional Roman cuisine.
Overnight
Rome.
Day 4: Rome: Colosseum and Walking tour
Morning
Visit to the Colosseum and lecture on Virgil and Latin literature.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Walking tour of the city while reading and analyzing the writings of Seneca the Younger and exploring the school of Stoicism, a philosophical movement and practical guide to living that emphasizes daily self-discipline and moral improvement.
Overnight
Rome
Day 5: Rome: Vatican Museums
Morning
Free time.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Depart as a group to walk to the Vatican Museums.
Guided Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour. The Vatican views philosophy as a crucial partner to faith, utilizing reason to explore truth, defend doctrine, and engage with modern culture. Rooted heavily in the traditions of Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas, the Holy See champions the idea that faith and reason are complementary.
The Vatican tour will end, but students are free to remain in the museums to explore more.
Overnight
Rome.
Day 6: Rome to Florence
Morning
Check out from the hotel.
Depart by train from Rome to Florence.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Visit to Dante’s Neighborhood and House of Dante, where students will have a lecture about his poems and philosophical themes. Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet, writer and philosopher. Through his literary masterpieces, he explored profound concepts of free will, divine justice, human agency, and the ultimate purpose of life.
Check in at the new accommodation.
Overnight
Florence.
Day 7: Florence: University of Florence and the Uffizi Gallery
Morning
Visit to the Department of Humanities at the University of Florence where students can choose which seminar they want to attend there.
Noon
Lunch break.
Afternoon
Guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery that houses a legendary collection of Renaissance and Mannerist art heavily intertwined with classical and contemporary literature. Masterpieces here bring epic poetry, mythology, and humanist philosophy to life.
Evening
Farewell dinner at Osteria Filetto d’Oro to celebrate the rich culinary tradition of Tuscany.
Overnight
Florence.
Day 8: Florence: Free Day
Students depart individually from Florence. Must checkout of accommodations by 10am.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Classical Philosophy & Stoic Thought
- Renaissance Humanism & Literary Analysis
- Faith, Reason & Theological Tradition
- Critical Reading of Primary Philosophical Texts
- Historical Context of Western Intellectual Movements
- Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Art & Ideas
- Real-World Connections Between Literature & Place
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
hesitate to contact us.
