The Italian Grand Tour

Course Overview:

In the 1700 and 1800s, the social elites set out on the Grand Tour, which was often a crucial stage in their educations. Students will travel to Italy, visiting three locations central to the Grand Tour: Florence, Rome, & the Bay of Naples. We will visit key locations to which the Grand Tourists themselves flocked—storied collections of ancient sculpture & Renaissance Art (such as the Vatican Museums), ancient ruins, and places where tourists lived and gathered.  Knowledge of Italian language not required. 

Course Prerequisites: None

Destinations: Florence, Rome, the Bay of Naples, Italy

Course Dates: May 11 - May 29, 2026

Program Fee: $6,000

What is included:

Airfare from Washington, D.C., lodging, ground transportation, group excursions, and museum tickets

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: $1,600

Plan $50/day to cover your meals; Extras for souvenirs, incidentals, and to cover travel to/from Dulles airport in Washington, D.C.