VILLAGE LIFE IN TUSCANY April 26 - May 4, 2008
Join this delightful Tuscan experience and discover the stunning beauty, rich history and unrivalled artistic and cultural legacies of one of Italy's most fabled regions. Stay in the charming 130-year-old Hotel Chiusarelli, located in the heart of Siena, a perfectly preserved medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage site.
Experience a custom-designed program of exclusive lectures and cultural events, including a performance of Gregorian chants by monks at the Abbey of St. Antimo and a specially arranged Village Forum with local residents—giving you insight into life in provincial Tuscany.
- World-renowned treasures in Florence
- Enchanting medieval hamlets of San Gimignano and Montalcino, virtuallly unchanged for centuries
- Siena's Piazza del Campo, where the Palio has been held since 1283
- Tour Chianti, the legendary wine-making region and savor the delights of one of Italy's most famous cuisines
Approximately 1,995 plus air
BEIJING CITY STAY November 12 - November 21, 2008
Experience one of the most fascinating cities in the world, Beijing. Start your journey into Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, with a sightseeing tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
No visit to China would be complete without seeing the The Great Wall. Behold this awesome site and have the chance to walk a portion of this 3,700-mile marvel. Travel through the Valley of the Ming Tombs, where you will walk along the Sacred Way. Visit the Temple of Heaven where the emperor came twice each year to thank the gods for the good harvest and to pray for the new harvest. Visit the Beijing Zoo, home of the famous Pandas
- Experience the best of Beijing while spending each night of your tour in this fascinating city
- Savor typical Chinese dinners, including a Peking Duck dinner and dumplings
- Enjoy a tour of Beijing's Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China
From $1,999 pp for double occupancy - offered by Collete Travel Services
Check back for additional Group Travel Opportunities as they become available.
For more details, call Diane Deaton, Associate Alumni Director at
(321) 674-7198. Or email her at ddeaton@fit.edu
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