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Italy/France

Rome to Nice: An Art & History Voyage

Program No. 25752RJ
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Program
At a Glance
Duration
12 days
Program Begins
Rome
Program Concludes
Nice
Meals
28 ( 10B, 9L, 9D )
Activity Level
From
12,999
Free Airfare From Select Cities
Discover the artistic and cultural treasures of Italy and the French Riviera on an exclusive Floating Campus® voyage aboard the elegant Sea Cloud Spirit. Begin with two nights in Rome before setting sail along the Mediterranean to explore some of the region's most celebrated locations. Stand before Renaissance masterpieces in Florence, marvel at Pisa's iconic Leaning Tower and wander the colorful harbor of Portovenere. Continue to Genoa, birthplace of Christopher Columbus, then cross to the French island of Corsica to explore Ajaccio, Napoleon Bonaparte's hometown. Conclude your journey in Nice, where Mediterranean beauty and French culture come together. Throughout your voyage, expert instructors enrich each destination with engaging lectures and discussions, while life aboard the ship offers opportunities to continue learning alongside fellow Road Scholars between expert-led field trips.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Enjoy exclusive access to experts who will be with you throughout your journey and learn from them as you take in onboard lectures and educational activities.
  • Spend two days exploring Tuscany from Livorno, with expert-led discoveries of Renaissance Florence and the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa.
  • Discover the colorful harbor cities of Portovenere, Genoa and Ajaccio, where history, architecture and Mediterranean traditions reveal the region's rich coastal heritage.
  • Conclude your journey in Nice, exploring Belle Époque architecture, vibrant markets and the rich cultural influences that have shaped the French Riviera.
Activity Level
Choose Your Pace
Learn About Activity Levels
This program offers two activity levels. The “On Your Feet” option includes walking up to 2 miles per day... The more active “Keep the Pace” option includes walking up to 4 miles a day at a moderate pace of 2 miles per hour, and standing for up to 3 hours per day. Field trips may include navigating steep stairways and uneven terrain. This program will require approximately 30 miles of walking over 9 days. Please note that this program is not suitable for wheelchair/electric scooter use. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
Floating Campus®
On our Road Scholar Floating Campuses, we’ll have the entire ship to ourselves and enjoy field trips onshore in smaller groups. Onboard experts will be on hand throughout the voyage and will offer instruction during exclusive lectures, Q&A sessions and discussions.
Suggested Books and Resources
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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

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Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

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Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

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Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

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