Venice: Marco Polo & The Silk Road (April 2025)
Study Trip Overview
Our Venice tour will focus on Marco Polo, a 13th-century Venetian merchant and explorer who ignited the European imagination through the description of his travels on the Silk Road. Discover the Venice of his time when this city state was at the crossroad of trade between the East and the West. Through workshops and discussions with local historians and experts, explore how this trade made the Republic of Venice such a wealthy and powerful force in 14th and 15th century Europe.
Lunches are included as a part of our day programme. Enjoy local dishes that use the seafood from the lagoon and produce grown in the region. Various dietary requirements can be met.
An Accommodation Plan is offered as an optional add-on. A historic building in central Venice within walking distance to boat stop and train/bus station. Wifi as well as lift access available.
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2025 Dates:
9 - 11 November (Wednesday - Friday)*
* Parallel Programme for Children 8+ Available.
Daily Schedule:
10:00 - 13:00 Tour or Workshop
13:00 - 15:00 Lunch
15:00 onwards Free Time
Fees
Day Programme Wednesday - Friday 10:00 - 15:00: Euro 525 per student traveller. Includes all admission, workshop/tour, lunch and local transportation charges.
10% discount for alumni.
Accommodation Plan (Optional): Tuesday - Friday (3 Nights) Euro 250+ per student traveller. + Euro 310 for Superior Room. Limited Availability.
Prosecco/Treviso: At the Start & the End (April 2025)
Study Trip Overview
Seen by the ancient Romans as the fountain of youth, a sparking white wine called Prosecco has an illustrious history as the main ingredient of aparitifs. In the late 1800's, Austrian soldiers diluted their Prosecco with a spritz (German for "splash") of water, making the drink lighter and easier to drink. In 1948, Prosecco was introduced at Harry's Bar in Venice as a key ingredient in the Bellini (fresh white peaches pushed through a sieve and topped with Prosecco).
The popular Italian dessert Tiramisu was developed by a "maitresse" of a house of pleasure in the centre of Treviso in 1800. She offered this as an aphrodisiac to her clients to solve any problems they may have once they return home to their wives...
Drink in the history and atmosphere, and enjoy the tastes of the Veneto region!
Local meals and accommodation are included in the programme fee. Accommodation in historic building in centre of Treviso. Wifi available.
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2025 Dates:
12 - 13 April (Saturday 10:00 - Sunday 15:00)
Fees
Weekend Programme Saturday 10:00 - Sunday 15:00: Euro 645 per student traveller. Includes all admission, workshop/tour, meal, accommodation and local transportation charges.
10% discount for alumni.
Florence: The Medicis (April 2025)
Study Trip Overview
Our Florence tour will explore the Renaissance under the Medici family. The Medicis dominated the economic, political and cultural life in Florence from the 15th to the 18th century. Through workshops, tours and discussions with local experts, discover the artistic and scientific endeavours that flourished during this time.
Lunches are included as a part of our day programme. The meals in Florence will be meatier than those in Venice. Various dietary requirements can be met.
An Accommodation Plan is offered as an optional add-on. In the centre of Florence. Wifi as well as lift access available.
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2025 Dates:
14 - 16 April (Monday - Wednesday)*
* Parallel Programme for Children 8+ Available.
Daily Schedule:
10:00 - 13:00 Tour or Workshop
13:00 - 15:00 Lunch
15:00 onwards Free Time
Fees
Day Programme Monday - Wednesday 10:00 - 15:00: Euro 525 per student traveller. Includes all admission, workshop/tour, lunch and local transportation charges.
10% discount for alumni.
Accommodation Plan (Optional): Sunday - Wednesday (3 Nights) Euro 300+ per student traveller. + Euro 300 for Superior Room. Limited availability.