Florence
FLORENCE, ITALY
INDULGE IN PIZZA AND PASTA FROM AESTHETIC PIAZZAS IN WINE-SOAKED TUSCANY
Surrounded by gently rolling vineyards, Florence flaunts breathtaking marble cathedrals, divine sunlit piazzas, and irresistible Italian cuisine. The birthplace of the Renaissance and Tuscany’s capital, Firenze bursts with inspiring art, centuries of beauty, and a vibrant atmosphere.
Italy has a unique aesthetic and culture that makes it a must-do for all Euro-travelers. Florence makes it easy to get a taste of the beautiful country with romantic winding streets, world famous art galleries, and artisanal markets, and Spring is the perfect time to enjoy sunny Tuscany without heaps of tourists.
Begin your weekend by gazing upon Michaelangelo’s David at Accademia Gallery, take in a stunning panorama of the city from the top of the famous duomo, treat yourself to Italy’s finest pasta and gelato, and relax with a glass of Tuscan wine at a bustling cafe. At the start of your night out, cheers a round of aperol spritz cocktails with your friends to celebrate your weekend in bella Italia.
Date: Jan. 28 – 30, 2022
Friday
A TASTE OF TUSCANY
For those arriving on Thursday, we’ll have a taste of Italy at a pizza party just for you and your new friends. For those joining on Friday, spend the day exploring the city, catch a view of beautiful Firenze from the top of Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, peep Michaelangelo’s David at the Galleria dell’Accademia, and grab a gelato before getting ready for our exclusive masquerade ball with irresistible Tuscan wine and antipasto composed of prosciutto, salami, and pecorino cheese.
Saturday
FLORENCE'S FINESTS
Spend Saturday soaking in Florence under the Tuscan sun, see iconic Renaissance paintings at The Uffizi with admission on us, and enjoy some of Italy’s finest dishes and a glass of chianti wine before hitting up our breathtaking venue overlooking the city for an Aperol Spritz party. We’ll finish our legendary day at an exclusive event in one of Florence’s finest nightclubs with a roster full of your favorite musicians.
Sunday
GET LOST IN the vineyards
Most will leave on Sunday, and if you do don’t forget to enjoy one last cappuccino and brioche before you go. If you’re lucky and get to stay on with us, make sure to catch all the sights you haven’t seen yet like the Mercato Centrale or the beautiful Boboli gardens before joining us for a magical Tuscan winery visit to indulge in some of Italy’s best vino. Next stop? Let’s see what’s up in Prague!
The Abroad Connection makes the most of your semester by visiting the cities and destinations you’ve been dreaming about.
JAN – APR 2022
Our students
“I've never been by myself away from home for nearly this long, so being able to get up every morning and go do whatever I want whenever I want is so freeing. I've been buying all kinds of plane tickets to go to other countries in Europe. It's amazing.”
Visual Communication major studying at the American College of Greece, Athens
Spring Semester
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