Ciao!
I thought you might be interested in this (or know people who might
like it as well). There is a new travel program through Continuing
Education here at the U, and the first tour is to Umbria: http://continue.utah.edu/golearn/umbria12
Come on a journey with us—exploring Etruscan hill towns that turned into city states; following the footsteps of people such as Saint Francis of Assisi, Fra Angelico, and Luca Signorelli; tuning in to the pulse of the land and the people at the soul of Italy. Taste the bounty of Italy's soil as we hunt truffles, savor wines and take cooking lessons. Let our University of Utah Italian expert Giuliana Marple guide you through her Italy not simply as a tourist, but as a scholar, connoisseur, and true Italophile. Join us!
Reserve today!
Call 801-581-6980 or
https://continue.utah.edu/golearn/reserve/umbria12
Trip Overview
Long before you board your flight, you'll explore the history and modern life of Italy with renowned U of U Italian expert (and trip leader) Giuliana Marple. Dive into a custom curriculum of Italian language, history, cuisine, and more, while forming a tight-knit travel community in preparation for your trip!
Armed with this knowledge, experience Italy as never before as we journey through Umbria, one of Italy's most beautiful (and undiscovered) landscapes. Trip highlights will include:
- Settling in to the peaceful pace of Spoleto as you stroll the ancient cobblestone streets past the Roman aqueduct
- Dining and learning local culinary secrets with culinary professor Eros Patrizi at Il Tempio del Gusto
- Truffle hunting with the Bartoli family and their truffle dogs, then feasting on your spoils
- Savoring the wines of the region and dining like locals
- Exploring the must-see features of Rome, followed with a passegiata to connect to the city