Accommodations
The first night of the program will be spent in a 3-star hotel in Florence. Students will be in twin and triple rooms and continental breakfast will by provided at the hotel.
Student accommodations for the balance of the program dates will be provided in furnished apartments in Florence. Each apartment will have two to four bedrooms, two students per room and no more than eight students per apartment. Apartments will include kitchens with cooking equipment, plates, glasses and utensils. Linens will also be provided, although students should bring their own towels. Students will be able to prepare meals in their apartments.
Students will be invoiced for a $200 refundable security deposit in addition to the program fees. The balance of your security deposit (less any charges for damages, missing items or utility overages) will be refunded to you within 45 days of the last day of the program.
Excursions and Activities:
ORIENTATION TOUR
Get to know Florence on a walking tour around the city after the Host-Culture orientation.
ROME
(Three days/Two nights) In Rome, there is visible evidence of the two great empires of the western world: the Roman Empire and the Christian Church. From the Roman Forum and the Coliseum, to St. Peter’s and the Vatican, and in almost every piazza lies history on so many levels.
Your time here will begin with a half day guided walking tour and will include entrance to the Vatican Museum. Transportation and accommodations for two nights in a 3-star hotel in multi-bedded rooms are included.
SIENA AND SAN GIMIGNANO
(Full day) Travel to historic Siena and visit the city hall piazza, almost unchanged since Renaissance times and scene of the famous Palio horse race. Continue to the enchanting Tuscan town of San Gimignano. Transportation by a private motorcoach, a half-day local guide and entrances to the Duomo and Baptistery are included.
Winter Break
There will be a one-week break during which time students will have the opportunity to travel extensively throughout Europe. There will be no classes during this period: Friday, October 30th, to Sunday, November 8th, 2009.
Independent Travel
Use your free weekends to travel to Europe’s great cities. local staff will assist you in choosing destinations and transportation. Student favorites include Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin and the French Riviera.
Extend your stay
Optional flight diversions available. Stay on once the program is completed and travel independently to the countries you have always wanted to see. More information on the Leonardo World registration form. |
