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LIVORNO, ITALY

Arrive: 0800 Sunday, 21 July

Onboard: 1800 Tuesday, 23 July Brief Overview: Designed to be an “ideal town” during the Renaissance

by the Grand Duke of the Medici family, Livorno looks quite different now

than it did during its rise in the 16th Century. It was bombed during

World War II, leaving many of its chief sites in ruin. Many of its historic

buildings, including its cathedral and synagogue, were rebuilt in the 20th

century in a more modern architectural style. The Venice district in

Livorno, not to be confused with the city of the same name, is filled with

canals and waterways connecting the cities factories with the port and

still holds much of its original architecture and charm. It’s also a great

location to explore the rest of Tuscany, including the many beautiful

cities listed below.

Nearby Places to Visit:

Florence: The capital city of the Tuscan region of Italy and known as the

birthplace of the Renaissance, the historic city center is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Forbes rated the city as one

of the most beautiful cities in the world. Visit this beautiful area in many of our trips, including LIV 501-101 Gems of Italy and LIV

108-101 Florence & the Accademia.

Pisa: While the origin of the city’s name is still a mystery, this city is one that shouldn’t be missed. Its famed leaning tower,

which serves as the bell tower of the city’s cathedral, is an important site to see, but there are also plenty of museums and

other cultural sites to visit as well. See the Leaning Tower (outside view) with LIV 109-101 Splendours of Pisa.

Lucca: Known for being one of Italy’s last “walled” cities, the walls around this town originally served as a military defense. They

now act a pedestrian promenade that encircles the historic part of town. Take a stroll through the city in LIV 102-101 Lucca

and its Country Villas or explore by bike with LIV110-201 Exploring Lucca by Bike. You can also get a taste of the Montecarlo di

Pisa with LIV 113-202 Hills of Lucca & Wine Tasting.

Siena: Another city denoted as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Siena is often compared to Florence by locals and tourists

alike. Siena’s gothic atmosphere and majestic buildings provides a counterpoint to many of the other cities in the Tuscan

region. Compare the rival cities of Florence and Siena yourself with LIV 201-201 Siena & Chianti Region or take a stroll through

the city’s winding lanes with LIV 103-201 Siena & San Gimignano.

Suggested short-cuts to simple planning:

Register for the following “bundles” of trips based on your interests.

Art and Architecture:

LIV 109-101 Splendours of Pisa

LIV 108-101 Florence & the Accademia

LIV 104-301 Decoration of Ceramics in Montelupo Florentina

Cultural Highlights:

LIV 501-101 Gems of Italy

LIV 102-101 Lucca and its Country Villas

Taste of Italy:

LIV 201-201 Siena & Chianti Region

LIV 113-202 Hills of Lucca & Wine Tasting

LIV 111-301 Wine & Pizza in Tuscany: Cooking Class

Active/Adventure:

LIV 110-201 Exploring Lucca by Bike

LIV 202-201 Cinqueterre, The Poets Land

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Day 1: Sunday, July 21

IMPORTANT: If you registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day.

Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course:

HIST 3559-102 Professor Jacobs The United States and the Contemporary Mediterranean World

ARTS 2511-101 Professor Woody Documentary Photography

LIV 501-101 GEMS OF ITALY 5 days/4 nights

This tour is a great opportunity to discover

the Italian historical cities including Venice!

Your first day takes you to Florence and

offers you the opportunity to experience its

day and night life. Meet your local guide

and visit the Accademia with

Michelangelo’s David followed by the

Cathedral dedicated to St. Mary of the

Flowers with its famous Dome by

Brunelleschi, and Signoria Square. Enjoy a

nice lunch before returning to your hotel.

Spend the rest of the day at your leisure

On the second day you will wake up in Firenze! Meet in the lobby after breakfast

and enjoy a guided tour of Ponte Vecchio and the Oltrano. “the other side of the

Arno” . Relax with some free time and lunch on your own. In the evening, dinner

will be served at a local restaurant.

The third day head off to Venice, see St. Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace

(external view) and St. Mark’s Basilica while learning about the “Serenissima's”

fascinating history. Enjoy some free time in the city with lunch on your own before

having dinner at a local restaurant followed by a gondola ride.

The next day board the fast train to Rome. Upon arrival you will have time for lunch

on your own followed by a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

After you will enter St. Peter’s Basilica and see Michelangelo’s first and best known

Pietà. After dinner enjoy a sightseeing tour by night!

On the final day, go for a guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum to learn

about the Roman Empire, whose population reached 1 million inhabitants in the

time of Augustus! At the end of this historical tour enjoy lunch at a typical

restaurant and some leisure time to explore the city centre before setting off to the

MV Explorer in Civitavecchia.

Please note: Proper attire is required to enter all churches. Shoulders and knees must be covered.

STANDARD PRICE Early Booking

Adult $1,246.00 $1,195.00

Child $623.00 $598.00

TIME

Date Time

Depart July 21 0830

Return July 25 1830

HIGHLIGHTS

Florence including the Academy of Fine

Arts

Venice

Gondola Ride

2 days in Rome

MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25

MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 48

ITINERARY

Day 1: (L)

Drive to Florence (approx. 2 hours)

Walking Tour with the Accademia, Cathedral,

Singnoria Square

Lunch served

Check in at hotel

The rest of the day at your leisure

Day 2: (B,D)

Guided tour of Ponte Vecchio and the Oltrano

Lunch on own, free time in Florence

Dinner at a local restaurant

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LIV 501-101 GEMS OF ITALY 5 days/4 nights

Day 3: (B, D)

Travel to Venice

Walk to St. Mark’s to meet local guide

Guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s

Free time for sightseeing

Dinner served in downtown restaurant

Gondola ride

Day 4: (B, D)

Train from Mestre to Roma Termini

Lunch on one’s own

Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and Square

Dinner at local restaurant

Rome by night tour

Day 5: (L)

Drive to the Colosseum

Tour of the Roman Forum

Lunch

Time for self-exploration

Return to ship.

LIV 109-101 SPLENDOURS OF PISA Full Day

Pisa is most famous for its leaning

tower. But, this impressive bell

tower is just one of the many

monuments you can find in this

charming city. The Cathedral

Square, Campodei Miracoli,

contains the principal religious

monuments of the city. In addition

to the tower there’s the Cathedral,

the Baptistery and the graveyard as

examples of the artistic richness of

the city.

Please note: Proper attire is required to enter the Cathedral. Shoulders and

knees must be covered.


Adult $66.00 $62.00

Child $33.00 $31.00

TIME

Date Time

Depart July 21 0845

Return July 21 1300

HIGHLIGHTS

Leaning Tower of Pisa (outside visit)

The Cathedral (inside visit)

The Baptistery (inside visit)



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LIV 108-101 FLORENCE & THE ACCADEMIA Full Day

Undoubtedly the world's most famous

sculpture, Michelangelo's David arrived in

the Academy of Fine Arts in 1873, moved

here from the Piazza della Signoria.

Previously other artists had rejected the

piece of marble because of a flaw in the

stone. One artist had started on a stature

of David but found a flaw near where his

chest would be. Michelangelo however

created the sculpture anyway, and

successfully. You will start with a visit to

the Academy of the Fine Arts, where David

by Michelangelo is housed, and then

proceed with your exploration of Florence.

Highlights include the Brunelleschi dome

(outside visit) crowning the town

Cathedral, Signoria square – the political

centre of Florence, and the Old Bridge.

After some free time to stroll around and have some lunch at your leisure, you

will continue your walking tour with a visit to the Piazza Santa Croce, where you

will access the rich Basilica with Giotto’s frescos and the burial place of some of

the most illustrious Italians.

Please note: This tour cannot be canceled without penalty due to advance ticket

purchase for the Academy of Fine Arts. Proper attire is required to enter any

churches. Shoulders and knees must be covered.


Adult $124.00 $119.00

Child $62.00 $60

TIME

Date Time

Depart July 21 0900

Return July 21 1930

HIGHLIGHTS

Michelangelo’s David

The historic center of Florence

Holy Cross Basilica



LIV 102-101 LUCCA & ITS COUNTRY VILLAS Full Day

Lucca, a top city to visit in Tuscany, holds many

attractions for visitors. Lucca's historic center,

with medieval towers and nearly 100 churches, is

completely enclosed by its ramparts. The city

center is the perfect place to take a stroll, ride a

bicycle, kick a ball, or just stand and look down

upon Lucca. Your guide will take you around the

city’s main sights, including Piazza San Michele, Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, the

Cathedral of San Martino, and a section of the city walls. After your tour of the

city, you will visit the countryside for a delicious lunch including pasta, a selection

of salami and an olive oil tasting. Your next stop is Lucchese Villa, a real work of

art with extensive gardens, archways, large halls, frescos and statues, parks with

ponds and small lakes.

Please note: Although interior church visits are not included, proper attire is

required to enter any churches. Shoulders and knees must be covered.


Adult $117.00 $112.00

Child $59.00 $56.00

TIME

Date Time

Depart July 21 0915

Return July 21 1715

HIGHLIGHTS

The enormous city walls of Lucca

Farmhouse visit with lunch

An elegant country villa



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Day 2: Monday, July 22

LIV 401-201 THE SUNSHINE TOUR 4 days/3 nights

This tour includes Rome, the Amalfi Coast, and

Pompeii. Upon your arrival in the Eternal City

visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.

Enjoy lunch on your own and the afternoon at

leisure. At 19:00 depart for your Rome by night

tour including dinner in a typical Roman

restaurant.

The next day drive to the Vatican for a

fascinating tour of the Vatican Museums and

Sistine Chapel! After this intense experience,

visit the mother of all churches – St. Peter’s

Basilica in the Vatican. Later depart to Sorrento

by private coach and enjoy dinner with your

group at the hotel or at a local restaurant

selected for you.

On your third day wake up in Sorrento and set off to discover the island of Capri!

Enjoy a full-day tour including a typical Mediterranean lunch on the island and

taste the charming atmosphere of the most cherished Italian island! Spend the

evening at your leisure with dinner on your own.

On your last day head to Pompeii for a guided tour of the excavations. Explore

this well preserved ancient Roman city and learn about Roman culture and

Pompeii’s inhabitants buried by the Vesuvius ashes. Lunch served at a typical

restaurant before rejoining the ship in Civitavecchia.

Please note: Proper attire is required to enter the Vatican. Shoulders and knees

must be covered.


Adult $998.00 $947.00

Child $499.00 $474.00

TIME

Date Time

Depart July 22 0830

Return July 25 1830

HIGHLIGHTS

The Colosseum & The Roman Forum

Vatican Museums & The Sistine Chapel

Sorrento and Capri

The ruins of Pompeii



ITINERARY

Day 1: (D)

Drive to Rome (approx. 4 ½ hours)

Walk to the Colosseum

Visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum

Free time and check in

Dinner in a typical restaurant

Rome by night tour

Day 2: (B, D)

Drive to the Vatican

Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St.

Peter’s Basilica, and St. Peter’s Square

Free time for lunch

Drive to Sorrento

Dinner at hotel or restaurant

Day 3: (B,L)

Travel to the island of Capri

Lunch served

Capri tour including photo stops

Free time

Return to Sorrento for the evening

Day 4: (B, L)

Drive to Pompeii

Visit the archaeological site

Lunch served at a local restaurant

Arrive in Civitavecchia.

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LIV 202-201 CINQUETERRE, THE POETS LAND 2 days/1 night

Olive groves and

vineyards clinging to

hillsides, proud villages

perched above the sea,

hidden coves nestled at

the foot of dramatic cliffs.

Cinqueterre is about as

beautiful a coastline as

you’re likely to find in

Europe.

Begin with a panoramic

drive overlooking the

Apuan Alps to reach Portovenere, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its picturesque

harbor is lined with brightly colored houses while narrow medieval streets lead up

the hill from the ancient city gate to the castle.

After a walking tour of the small fishing village, you will have free time for lunch

on your own and a swim, before meeting the guide again to enjoy a hiking tour on

the Palmaria Island. Hike through the wilds of this island, finding the ruins of

prisons, quarries and fortresses hidden among the Mediterranean trees. Upon

your return to Portovenere, you will have the rest of the afternoon and evening at

your leisure.

The next day enjoy a coastal cruise to explore more of the small picturesque village

of Cinqueterre. Your first stop is Riomaggiore, followed by Manarola, Vernazza, and

lastly Monterosso. In Monterosso, enjoy a packed lunch supplied by the hotel and

some free time for a swim. Return to Livorno by train via La Spezia.

Please note: Accommodations are at the Portovenere Hostel in triple and quad

rooms. Comfortable shoes and summer hat are suggested. This tour is not suggested to people with problems walking.


Adult $318.00 $298.00

Child $159.00 $149.00

TIME

Date Time

Depart July 22 0900

Return July 23 1830

HIGHLIGHTS

Portovenere fishing village

Hiking tour on Palmaria island

Coastal cruise to Riomaggiore,

Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso



ITINERARY

Day 1:

Drive to Portovenere

Free time

Boat to Palmaria

Hiking tour on the island

Boat back to Portovenere

Free time

Day 2: (B, L)

Coastal cruise to Riomaggiore, free time there

Coastal cruise to Manarola, free time there

Motor boat to Vernazza, free time there

Cruise to Monterosso, introduction to village

Free time for lunch and swimming

Back to Livorno via La Spezia

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LIV 201-201 SIENA & THE CHIANTI REGION 2 days/1 night

Today you will visit Florence, the

capital town of Tuscany, San

Gimignano and you will learn how

to cook Italian dishes!

Botticelli, Michelangelo and

Leonardo da Vinci all left their

mark on Florence, the cradle of the

Renaissance and Tuscany’s

outdoor museum. With the graceful

Duomo as a backdrop, follow the

river Arno and wander across the

Ponte Vecchio bridge, silhouetting

the red rooftops and lengthening the shadows of Florence’s tangled medieval

alleyways. Before enjoying your cooking class, you will have free time in San

Gimignano with its medieval architecture recalling that of an old storybook. San

Gimignano has all the mystery and allure of a medieval hill town with ancient

walls which encircle the beautiful towers that once watched over the town.

Your cooking class will be a recreational and social occasion for discovering the

gastronomic and cultural roots of the area. The aim is for the “dish” to come

alive for visitors who are eager to taste the local cuisine and learn the secrets of

the basic recipes. The only requirement for participating is a love for food, places

and their inhabitants!

The next day, explore Siena. All medieval towers, piazzas and dreamy country

views – Siena is a miniature masterpiece of a city and Florence’s age-old rival.

The UNESCO-listed center brings you back to the Middle Ages at the Gothic

Duomo and vast Piazza del Campo, the backdrop for the thunderous Palio horse

race in summer.

After the guided tour, you will have time to explore the charming center on your own before stopping in Monteriggioni on the

way back to Livorno. A wonderful example of small a medieval stronghold perfectly preserved, this is one of the best known

and classic walled towns in Tuscany.

Please note: Comfortable shoes are suggested, in Siena there will be a lot of walking included.


Adult $649.00 $598.00

Child $325.00 $299.00

TIME

Date Time

Depart July 22 0830

Return July 23 1730

HIGHLIGHTS

Florence

San Gimignano

Cooking Class

Siena



ITINERARY

Day 1: (D)

Drive to Florence

Guided tour

Free time for lunch

Drive to San Gimignano, free time there

Drive to Poggio Alloro

Cooking demonstration

Dinner

Drive to Siena for overnight stay

Day 2:

Walking tour of Siena

Free time for lunch and self-exploration

Drive to Monteriggioni

Free time

Drive back to Livorno

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LIV 103-201 SIENNA & SAN GIMIGNANO Full Day

Siena is a beautiful, medieval

ensemble of buildings and towers

cast in warm, brown, Siena-colored

bricks. Its skyline - dominated by the

gothic Cathedral (Duomo) and the

taut needle of the Torre del Mangia -

is its pride. Yet the shell shaped

Piazza del Campo probably captures

the most attention and fame

appearing in films, photographs and advertising campaigns. Together with your

guide, you will have a pleasant walk through the medieval streets of Siena,

starting from San Domenico before visiting the Cathedral (inside visit) and the

famous Piazza del Campo. You will have free time to stroll around and have

lunch at your leisure, before heading to San Gimignano. San Gimignano, the town

of beautiful towers, lies in a

picturesque position on a hill dominating the Val d'Elsa, inhabited since the

times of the Etruscans. Its squares are guarded by ancient buildings, its narrow

and shady alleys and its soaring slender towers all create the character of this

stunning town. You will walk along the main street until Piazza della Cisterna, to

see the Cathedral (outside visit). Your guided tour will end at St. Agostino

church where you will start enjoying some free time to explore the town.

Please note: Proper attire is required to enter the Cathedral. Shoulders and

knees must be covered.


Adult $87.00 $84.00

Child $40.00 $39.00

TIME

Date Time

Depart July 22 0845

Return July 22 1930

HIGHLIGHTS

Piazza del Campo and the Cathedral in

Siena

The medieval towers of San Gimignano



LIV 110-201 EXPLORING LUCCA BY BIKE Half Day

Lucca, often referred to as the

“Tuscan Open air museum”, has

managed to remain a typical Italian

city. It conveys the impression of a

peaceful and at the same time

happy town. Motor cars have been

almost completely banned from

inside the town walls making it a real

pleasure to ride a bicycle following

your knowledgeable guide.

You will ride around inside the city

walls stopping at the main highlights

including: Piazza San Michele; Amphitheatre Square; Via Fillungo; Napoleon

Square; Cathedral Square. After the guided tour, there will be some free time to

do some shopping in the many nice stores of the town or to enjoy a coffee in an

open air café.


Adult $73.00 $71.00

Child $37.00 $36.00

TIME

Date Time

Depart July 22 0900

Return July 22 1330

HIGHLIGHTS

Guided bike tour of Lucca

Free time to explore the town center



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LIV 113-202 HILLS OF LUCCA & WINE TASTING Half Day

Montecarlo di Lucca (not to be confused with the city of Lucca) is a medieval town

with a fortress and town walls, smoothly incorporated into the chain of the Lucca

hills (colline Lucchesi). There is a panoramic view of the Pescia valley over to

Montecatini and the Pisa Mountains down to Lucca. The town also enjoys

international fame for its good wines, red as well as white ones, growing on the smooth slopes of this stand-alone hill. After a visit

to the small town, enjoy a visit to the wine cellars and a tasting of the good Lucchese wines. *Participants will not actually visit the

city of Lucca on this program*


Adult $65.00 $63.00

Child $33.00 $32.00

TIME

Date Time

Depart July 22 1330

Return July 22 1800

HIGHLIGHTS

The Medieval town of Montecarlo

Wine tasting



Day 3: Tuesday, July 23

LIV 104-301 DECORATION OF CERAMICS IN MONTELUPO FIORENTINO Full Day

Montelupo Fiorentino is a beautiful village,

located just on the outskirts of Florence. It has

been the most important center for

manufacturing Tuscan ceramics since medieval

times, thanks to the great quality and quantity

of clay in the surrounding area and to the role

of Florentine merchants during the

Renaissance. Today, Montelupo Fiorentino is one of the major ceramic centers in

Italy, dedicated to the production of raw materials and artistic majolica to be

exported. You will start your day with a visit to the Archaeology and Ceramics

Museum. After a nice walk through Montelupo historic center, you will reach your

restaurant for a typical Italian lunch with good pasta and much more. In the

afternoon, you will visit the Montelupo Fiorentino Pottery School where you will

have a demonstration on how to make ceramic art followed by the opportunity to

participate in the production and painting of a ceramic piece.


Adult $131.00 $125.00

Child $131.00 $125.00

TIME

Date Time

Depart July 23 0900

Return July 23 1900

HIGHLIGHTS

Museum of Ceramics

Italian lunch

Ceramic making and decoration demo



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LIV 111-301 WINE & PIZZA IN TUSCANY: COOKING CLASS Full Day

“Pizza” is often used as a synonym of “Italia.”

This tour will let you experience two of the

most important ingredients of Italian tables:

wine and pizza.

You will arrive at a farmhouse producing wine

in the Tuscan countryside and visit the cellars

while you learn about the wine making

process. You will be welcomed into the

farmhouse modern kitchen where you will

prepare the dough for your pizza which you will

later stuff and… eat!

The first special pizza was baked exclusively for the visit of King Umberto I

and Queen Margherita in Naples. To make the pizza a little more patriotic-

looking, red tomato sauce, white mozzarella cheese and green basil leaves

were used as toppings. Queen Margherita loved the pizza, and what

eventually became Pizza Margherita has since become an international

standard.


Adult $131.00 $125.00

Child $131.00 $125.00

TIME

Date Time

Depart July 23 0930

Return July 23 1500

HIGHLIGHTS

Wine cellar visit and tasting

Pizza making lesson



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