1. travel
2. tourist destinations
3. italy

ITALIA
UNVEILED
Authentic Food and Culture of Italy
Urbania, Italy
May 24 - June 7, 2015
Millikin University Alumni and Friends
Join Millikin University’s Alumni & Development
Center and Center for Entrepreneurship in an
authentic experience of Italy’s most famous
features: Food and Culture. We will explore
some of the lesser-known towns Italy has to
offer while exploring local and regional food
and wine offerings specific to the area.
Centro Studi Italiani
Founded in 1986, Centro Studi Italiani is the first school
for foreigners in the Marche Region and one of the
most respected institutions of its type in the world. Ever
since its foundation, the school has provided Italian
language and culture classes to more than 10,000
students from all over the world. Giovanni Pasotto
(Millikin Class of 2004) is the Deputy General Manager
of Centro Studi Italiani.
Accommodations for Entire Trip
Double occupancy room in furnished apartment in
Urbania.
Cost (estimates as of 11/26/14)
$2,800.00 per person (does not include airfare)
$4,400.00 per person (including airfare from Chicago
O’Hare to Rome Fiumicino)
Flights
You can choose to be a part of the group flight flying
from Chicago O’Hare or make your own flight
arrangements. Details regarding airport pick up time in
Rome will be determined at a later date.
Deadlines
• A $500 per person deposit is required to reserve
your spot.
• Friday, March 20, 2015 – Full amount due
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended. Insurance is not
included in the cost of the program.
Other Information
This trip overlaps with a four-week program in which
Millikin students are taking courses led by Millikin
faculty in Urbania. Some of the trips and excursions will
be common experiences for the entire group (Alumni &
Friends, students, and faculty).
PESARO
TRIP
ITINERARY
Sunday, May 24
• Airport Pickup at Rome Fiumicino Airport
• Travel to Urbania
• Welcome Dinner
Monday, May 25
• Orientation and Urbania Tour
• Distribute Museum Passes
• Italian Language and Culture Lesson
• Local Event #1: Wine Tasting or Regional Wines at
Vin Italy
Tuesday, May 26
• Italian Language and Culture Lesson
• Excursion to Urbino
-Transportation
-Entrance Ticket to Ducal Palace
-Centro Studi Italiani Chaperone
URBINO
naissance
Raphael’s birthplace, Re
sity town.
gem, and famous univer
GUBBIO
Medeival town in
Umbria Region
Wednesday, May 27
• Italian Language and Culture Lesson
• Excursion to Gubbio
-Transportation
-Entrance Ticket to the Ducal Palace
-Centro Studi Italiani Chaperone
Thursday, May 28
• Local Event #2: Truffle Tasting at Longhi’s
-visit www.longhitartufi.com
Friday, May 29
• Parma and Modena - Food Valley Tour Day #1
-Transportation
-Centro Studi Italiani Chaperone
-Prosciutto Producer Tour
-Lunch at Prosciutto Producer
-Modena – Explore on Your Own
-Dinner at Agriturismo/Wine Producer
-Hotel (Double Occupancy Room Breakfast Included)
Modena
&P
“Food V arma
alley”
MODENA
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Saturday, May 30
• Parma and Modena – Food Valley Tour Day #2
-Transportation
-Centro Studi Italiani Chaperone
-Cheese Producer Tour
-Pasta Factory Tour
-Balsamic Vinegar Producer Tour
-Lunch at Balsamic Vinegar Producer
-Bologna – Explore on Your Own
Sunday, May 31
• Local Event #3: Dinner at Casa Tintoria
Monday, June 1
• Local Event #4: Pizza Making Class and Dinner
Tuesday, June 2
• Excursion to San Leo and Talamello
-Transportation
-Centro Studi Italiani Chaperone
-Entrance Ticket to Castle
-Lunch at Fossa Cheese Restaurant
TALAMELLO
Wednesday, June 3
• Excursion to Pesaro
-Transportation
-Centro Studi Italiani Chaperone
-Seaside Adriatic Seafood Dinner
Thursday, June 4
• Local Event #5: Dinner at Pieve del Colle Agriturismo
-Dinner
-Transportation
Friday, June 5
• Rome – Day 1
-Transportation
-Centro Studi Italiani Chaperone
-Hotel (Double Occupancy Room - Breakfast Included)
Saturday, June 6
• Rome – Day 2
-Centro Studi Italiani Chaperone
-Farewell Dinner
-Hotel (Double Occupancy Room - Breakfast Included)
Sunday, June 7
• Transportation to Rome Fiumicino Airport
ROME
Contact Information
Mandi Podeschi
Senior Director of Development
Millikin University
1184 W. Main St.
Decatur, IL 62522
[email protected]
(217)424-3506
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