Italy: Catholic Heritage & Sacred Art
Focus: Religion, Art History, Philosophy
Duration: 8 Days
Standards Alignment: C3 Framework (Religion, Culture), AP Art History, Theology
*This sample itinerary is for planning purposes only and may be modified due to availability, logistics, or group customization requests
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Arrival in Rome
Welcome dinner & Vatican overview
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Vatican City
Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel
Theology workshop: “Faith & Art”
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Rome’s Early Christianity
Visit catacombs and San Clemente Basilica
Timeline activity: Christianity through the ages
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Assisi
Day trip to Basilica of St. Francis
Reflection walk and journaling
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Florence
Explore Duomo and Uffizi Gallery
Sacred art sketching session
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Siena
Visit Siena Cathedral
Panel with local clergy on youth and faith
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Rome Revisited
Attend Mass (optional)
Student-led discussion: “Faith in Today’s World”
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Departure
Airport transfer & farewell