Italy: A Family Learning Adventure in Rome & Tuscany

Art Institute of Chicago, Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Discover the art and culture of Italy on this family adventure!

July 12 - July 20, 2008

Children's Price starting at $3,795

This trip took place in July 2008. Check our trip listings or emailus at travel@siemerhand.com for information on possible future dates.

Study Leader - Robert Eskridge

Robert Eskridge, one of the Art Institute's most popular and informed lecturers, is the Woman’s Board Endowed Executive Director for the Department of Museum Education. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in art history from the University of Chicago and his master’s degree in art history from Oberlin College ...more

Summary

Gather the generations of your family on this Italian adventure for travelers of all ages. In Rome, visit ancient sites including the Forum and Colosseum, enjoy a morning visit to the Vatican and special entrance to the Vatican Museums, explore the treasures of the Sistine Chapel, and see Michelangelo's Pieta in St. Peter’s Basilica.

Then, travel through the scenic landscape of cypress-covered rolling hills, lush vineyards, and fascinating medieval towns of Tuscany during a five-night stay at our exclusive villa near Florence. Explore Florence's medieval core, including the graceful Ponte Vecchio and imposing Duomo, flanked by Giotto's Campanile and the Baptistery; Michelangelo's 500-year old masterpiece David at the Accademia Gallery; and the secret rooms of the Palazzo Vecchio. Also enjoy excursions to Siena, Lucca, and Pisa (including the famous Leaning Tower)

Educational highlights include formal lectures by your study leader and a cooking demonstration at a renowned Tuscan cooking school, and the Student Ambassador Program, featuring creative and recreational activities for children ages 7 to 17, who are supervised by an experienced educator during activities designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage an understanding of Italian history and art.