June 14-22, 2008

Discover Tuscan’s way of life and its intriguing history on this special trip to the cradle of the Italian Renaissance. Enjoy the breathtaking landscape of this region with its ancient rose-tiled villages, 500-year-old farmhouses, and medieval castles. You’ll only unpack once, spending seven nights in the medieval town of Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage site. From Siena, explore the surrounding countryside with visits to hamlets like Montalcino and San Gimignano (also a UNESCO World Heritage site), and see the artistic legacy of the greatest masters of the Italian Renaissance, including Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, and Botticelli in Florence, Savor wine in Chianti and take lessons from the best at the Arte e Cucina culinary institute in Siena.

Host: Jeane Neumann, associate Professor of Clasics
Cost: $2595, plus airfare
Tour Operator: Thomas P. Gohagan and Company