Tours for Viterbo, Italy
USAC encourages every student to participate in the tours and field studies; however, they are optional and have an additional fee. Destinations may change at the discretion of the Resident Director.
The following are possible destinations; view term calendars for specifics.
Discovering Rome
Included in program fee
Discover Rome’s unique history and stunning sites on this tour, included in your program fee. Explore ancient ruins including the Roman Forum, Colosseum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Spanish Steps. Toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, and then enjoy breathtaking views of ancient and modern Rome from the Vittorio Emanuele monument. After the tour, the group will travel to Viterbo together.
Florence
Explore Tuscany’s gem city, the Cradle of the Renaissance, and birthplace of the Italian language. Here you’ll visit stunning palaces, see world-renowned artwork, and enjoy views of the Arno River from the famed bridge Ponte Vecchio. Admire the magnificent architecture of Duomo and Baptistery, and take advantage of free time to shop at the outdoor San Lorenzo market. And no visit to Florence would be complete without standing beneath Michelangelo’s towering masterpiece, the David, in the Accademia Gallery.
Naples and Pompei
Discover Naples, the hometown of pizza, and Pompeii, one of the world’s best-preserved ancient cities. Take a guided tour in Naples, where you’ll explore the unique city center full of history, art, and delicious food, then head to the seaside town of Sorrento for breathtaking views on the gulf of Naples. In Pompeii, you can step back in time and walk along the same ancient cobblestone streets where the residents walked more than 2,000 years ago.