Alumni Travel Program: Tuscany

From the innovations of the Etrscans to the enlightenment of the Renaissance, Tuscany is a region steeped in history and human achievement. Travel through the surrounding Tuscan hill country, admiring the beauty of the land. In Siena, navigate narrow cobblestone streets lined with Gothic buildings, visit the city's magnificent Duomo, and stroll the Piazza del Campo, one of the loveliest squares in Italy. Then, journey to tiny Montepulciano, set in the heart of Chianti Country. In Umbria, explore two walled cities-medieval Assisi, home to the exquisite Basilica of St. Francis, and Perugia, an ancient Etruscan city-state. Finally experience the brilliant artistic and architectural heritage of Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance.

Trip Highlights

• Spend seven nights in the ancient Etruscan city of Cortona, wonderfully situated in the heart of Tuscany and the inspirtaion for the book Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes.
• Explore the tranquility of Assis and the graceful Gothic ambience in Siena.
• Marvel at the architectural wonders of Renassance Florence.
• Experience the prodigious medieval history in Perugia, the well-preserved jewel of Umbria
• Learn the essence of the Tuscan cooking-the incomparable blend of olive oil, sun-ripened tomatoes and herbs - at a demonstration by the chef of the award-winning Restrauarnt Tomino.

Space is limited so reserve your spot today!

More Information

For more information, view the trip brochure.
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Contact Paula Vogel at p.vogel@neu.edu or 617.373.2727.

Registration

This trip is SOLD OUT. There is a wait list available.
Register online at http://nortea.ahitravel.com/ or call the Northeastern University Travel Program at 1.800.323.7373.

The alumni travel program is co-sponsored by the College of Professional Studies and the Office of Alumni Relations.