Day 1: Depart Gateway City
- Depart for Florence, Italy
Day 2: Florence
- Arrive at Florence Airport and transfer to PopArtment
- Meet the Travel Director and gather for a Welcome Reception and Dinner
Day 3: Florence
- Welcome briefing and introduction to Enrichment Tracks (Language, Cuisine, Art & Architecture)
- Optional Language Track: Placement test and first Italian lesson
- Walking tour of Florence including the Duomo, Baptistery, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria
- Group lunch at a local restaurant
- Evening at leisure
Day 4: Florence
- Optional Art & Architecture Track: Tour of the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Bargello Museum
- Visit Caffe Gilli for a coffee culture talk (Group 1)
- Group dinner at a local restaurant
Day 5: Florence
- Free morning for independent exploration
- Visit Caffe Gilli for a coffee culture talk (Group 2)
- Enjoy Florence’s aperitivo tradition in the evening
Day 6: Florence
- Free time to explore Florence or visit the Oltrarno neighborhood
- Enrichment lecture on Renaissance Art
- Group dinner at a local restaurant
Day 7: San Gimignano • Castellina • Monsanto
- Full-day excursion through the Chianti region
- Visit San Gimignano and Castellina, enjoy a cooking demonstration and lunch
- Wine tasting at Castello di Monsanto
- Return to Florence for an evening at leisure
Day 8: Florence
- Optional Language Track: Morning Italian lesson
- Optional Cuisine Track: Four-course traditional Italian dinner cooking class
- Free time to visit the Cascine Market or explore the city independently
Day 9: Florence
- Optional Language Track: Continue language classes
- Group lunch
- Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David and historic musical instruments
Day 10: Florence
- Optional Language Track: Language class continues
- Enrichment lecture on contemporary Italy
- Free time for museum visits or neighborhood strolls
Day 11: Florence
- Optional Art & Architecture Track: Visit Basilica of Santa Croce and Casa Buonarotti
- Guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery
- Group dinner at a local restaurant
Day 12: Cortona
- Full-day excursion to Cortona
- Walking tour including cathedral and Etruscan Museum
- Group lunch followed by free time before returning to Florence
Day 13: Florence
- Optional Art & Architecture Track: Visit Michelangelo Square and Archaeological Museum in Fiesole
- Lunch in Fiesole
- Free time for picnicking or park visits
Day 14: Florence
- Optional Language Track: Continue expanding Italian vocabulary
- Group dinner in Florence
Day 15: Florence
- Optional Language Track: Continue practicing Italian
- Optional Cuisine Track: Pasta and sauce-making class with dessert preparation and dinner in wine cellar
- Free time at the Mercato Centrale or for city exploration
Day 16: Colle di Val d’Elsa • Siena
- Visit Colle di Val d’Elsa for a glass factory demo and Old Town walk
- Lunch in Colle di Val d’Elsa
- Guided walking tour of Siena including the Piazza del Campo and Siena Cathedral
- Return to Florence
Day 17: Florence
- Optional Language Track: Continue with language lessons
- Group lunch
- Optional Art & Architecture Track: Visit Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens
Day 18: Florence
- Optional Language Track: Practice conversational Italian
- Free time to explore Florence or climb the Campanile
Day 19: Florence
- Optional Cuisine Track: Market walk with chef followed by cooking class and lunch
- Free time or day trip to Tuscany’s natural parks
Day 20: Lucca
- Afternoon visit to Lucca for a guided walking tour
- Visit cathedral and city walls; enjoy free time
- Group dinner in Lucca before returning to Florence
Day 21: Florence
- Optional Language Track: Final class and graduation ceremony
- Farewell Dinner celebrating the Italy residency experience
Day 22: Florence
- Free day for last-minute shopping, museum visits, or relaxation
- Farewell Reception with fellow travelers
Day 23: Depart for Gateway City
- Transfer to Florence Airport for return flights home
