Study the Renaissance in Italy, where it all began. Follow in the footsteps of Dante, Botticelli, and the Este family, as you learn in and about the beautiful cities of Florence and Ferrara. Visit the world famous Uffizi Gallery, UNESCO world heritage sites, and the magnificent Duomo of Florence as we explore the vibrant and historical world of the Italian Renaissance.

Based in Florence and Ferrara, you’ll immerse yourself in the Renaissance world, a world that envelopes you when you enter these well-preserved cities. You’ll read Dante, Boccaccio, and Machiavelli, then visit the places where they lived and worked. You’ll investigate the scheming power players of the Italian Renaissance, the Sforza, Este, & Borgia families (among others), and explore the spaces that they battled over, both in war and through marriages. Of course, you will have many opportunities to delight in espresso, pizza, and gelato as you delve deeply into the Renaissance. This winter session program typically takes a variety of excursions including trips to Siena, Modena, and Dozza.

Students interested in history, culture, or Italy will find much of interest in this Winter Session in Florence and Ferrara. These beautiful Italian cities are a living laboratory in which we can capture some of what it was like to live, learn, and work during the Italian Renaissance. They are also incredibly accessible, livable, and navigable cities, allowing students to become familiar with Italian culture and lifestyle. In addition, students will have an extraordinary opportunity to visit some of the most remarkable historic and artistic sites in Italy.

The Program Fee includes transfers in Italy, hotel, some meals, academic and cultural excursions, and international medical insurance. Students will reside in hotel rooms (2 students per room). The hotels are well located in regards to transportation and historical sites. Breakfasts will be provided at the hotels and other meals will be provided as indicated on the course schedule (welcome dinner, farewell dinner, lunch during excursions outside of base cities).

The Program Fee does NOT include airfare to/from Italy, nor airport transfers within the U.S. The program officially begins when students arrive in Italy. Students will receive detailed travel instructions after acceptance, explaining how and where to purchase their plane ticket. See the Cost section below for estimate airfare. For this program, students will be given recommended flight itineraries for traveling together.

Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance, which is based on academic quality and demonstrated ability to contribute to the objectives of the program. Early application is encouraged.

• University of Delaware Tuition/Fees for one Winter Session

• Travel Study Program Fee
• Usually covers: housing, all program-related excursions and some meals (check with the program's faculty director for details).
• Does NOT cover: airfare to/from the program site and ground transportation to/from the U.S. departure airport. For planning purposes only, we estimate roundtrip airfare to be approximately $1,200.00.
• Plan ahead for how to pay for travel study, and make sure you understand the costs associated with your program.

• An initial payment of $1000.00 will be due in mid-May.
• The balance of the Program Fee and Tuition/Fees will be due in early January.
• Payments are submitted through My Finances in UDSIS.
• All charges, once posted to your account, are considered non-refundable.

• Program Fees are subject to change until the group's departure date. Final Program Fees may increase due to unforeseen local cost increases, fluctuations in exchange rates, or changes in the group size.
• CGPS reserves the right to cancel a program at any time due to under-enrollment, safety/health/security issues, staffing issues, or any other relevant reason. If your program is cancelled, you will receive a full refund of all Program Fees paid.