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Portrait of Italy

From the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to eternal Rome, through the gentle Umbrian and Tuscan countryside to timeless Venice, this wide-ranging tour showcases ancient sites, contemporary life, priceless art, and beautiful natural scenery.

Portrait of Italy

From the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to eternal Rome, through the gentle Umbrian and Tuscan countryside to timeless Venice, this wide-ranging tour showcases ancient sites, contemporary life, priceless art, and beautiful natural scenery.

Highlights

  • See highlights in Rome such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, the Vatican, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel
  • Tour Orvieto and its secret passages and enjoy a cooking demonstration as you gaze upon the vineyard-clad plains below
  • Visit the burial site of St. Francis in Assisi before marveling at masterpieces in Florence such as Michaelangelo’s David
  • Sample wines in the hill town of San Gimignano, known for its 13 watchtowers that have left its skyline unchanged since medieval times
  • End your tour in Venice, a unique floating city known for its many canals, travel by gondola, and the vast St. Mark’s Square
This is an exclusive U-M departure operated by Odysseys Unlimited.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Naples, Italy
Day 2: Arrive Naples | Amalfi Coast
Day 3: Ravello
Day 4: Pompeii | Amalfi Coast | Sorrento
Day 5: Amalfi Coast | Montecassino | Rome
Day 6: Rome
Day 7: Rome
Day 8: Rome | Orvieto
Day 9: Orvieto
Day 10: Orvieto | Assisi
Day 11: Orvieto | Siena | Tuscany
Day 12: Florence
Day 13: San Gimignano
Day 14: Tuscany | Venice
Day 15: Venice
Day 16: Depart for U.S.

Host

Mariella Mecozzi

Mariella Mecozzi

Retired (former Senior Asst. Director Pre-Professional Services, UM University Career Center)

Fun fact

Before moving to the U.S., I used to work for the American Embassy in Rome.

U-M Role

For almost three decades, I led the counseling and programming designed to support UM students preparing for and applying to medical school, law school, and other graduate programs.

Trip Experience

I was born and raised in Rome, Italy; so I have a deep knowledge of the Italian language and culture. I welcome the opportunity to share my “Bel Paese” with other Wolverines!

Waitlist Only
Aug. 22-Sep. 6, 2024

Starting price

$5,974

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Italy

Activity Level

Medium
Aug. 22-Sep. 6, 2024

Starting price

$5,974
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Italy

Activity Level

Medium
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