Our Featured 2009 Tour — A Wildcat Classic!

Wine and Cheese in the Tucscan Hills

Alumni Campus Abroad — Tuscany

September 2-10, 2009 (9 days)
from approx. $2,495 pp/do plus airfare and taxes
single supplement available
Tour operator: Alumni Holidays

From the innovations of the Etruscans to the enlightenment of the Renaissance, Tuscany is a region steeped in history and human achievement. The charming village of Cortona will be your base as you travel through the surrounding Tuscan hill country, where beauty abounds. First, tour a Tuscan winery — sample its superb vintages and taste its fine local cheeses. In Umbria, explore the two walled cities of medieval Assisi and the ancient Etruscan city-state of Perugia. In Assisi, visit the exquisite Basilica of St. Francis, and in Perugia, tour the Fontana Maggiore and the Prior’s Palace. Then, journey to tiny Montepulciano — set in the heart of chianti country. Visit the Museum of the Etruscan Academy — where its archaeological finds and ancient works of art will astound you. 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. Finally, spend a full day in Firenze — embrace the heart of Tuscany and the Cradle of the Renaissance and experience the brilliant artistic and architectural heritage of Florence!

Daily Itinerary

1. arrive in Florence, Italy.
2. transfer to the Hotel San Luca in Cortona. Attend the welcome reception and dinner.
3. take a walking tour of Cortona and the Tuscan countryside.
4. visit Perugia and Assisi.
5. visit Montepulciano and the Museum of the Etruscan Academy.
6. tour Siena.
7. enjoy Florence.
8. attend a presentation of Tuscan cooking and cuisine. Attend the graduation ceremony and farewell dinner at the renowned Alla Corte del Sole.
9. head to the Florence airport for a return flight home.

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