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

  • Arrival in Rome

    • Welcome dinner & Vatican overview

  • Vatican City

    • Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel

    • Theology workshop: “Faith & Art”

  • Rome’s Early Christianity

    • Visit catacombs and San Clemente Basilica

    • Timeline activity: Christianity through the ages

  • Assisi

    • Day trip to Basilica of St. Francis

    • Reflection walk and journaling

  • Florence

    • Explore Duomo and Uffizi Gallery

    • Sacred art sketching session

  • Siena

    • Visit Siena Cathedral

    • Panel with local clergy on youth and faith

  • Rome Revisited

    • Attend Mass (optional)

    • Student-led discussion: “Faith in Today’s World”

  • Departure

    • Airport transfer & farewell