Relish the splendor of the Italian Riviera. Embrace a colorful painter’s paradise among the winding streets of the charming seaside village of Sestri Levante. Lose yourself in the stunning coastal scenery leading en route to Santa Margherita, where the Gothic church of Santa Margherita d’Antiochia awaits. Cruise placid waters to the enchanting harbor of cosmopolitan Portofino and its awe-inspiring Punta del Capo lighthouse. In Genoa you’ll have the opportunity to discover Christopher Columbus's House. Visit the lovely Cinque Terre towns of Portovenere and Vernazza. Time has also been carved out for a review of marble sculpting art in Carrara. Finally, explore the walled city of Lucca, with its sensational Duomo, the Church of San Frediano and the Church of San Michele. - Delight in views of the coastal and mountain scenery from your room at the first-class Hotel vis a vis overlooking the charming town of Sestri Levante.
- Visit the beautiful villages of the famous Five Lands, the coastal Cinque Terre, declared an UNESCO world heritage site.
- Discover Portifino, nestled in a picturesque harbor, and the seaside resort town of Santa Margherita.
- Explore Genoa, La Superba, the city that brought the world Christopher Columbus and upholds a centuries-old legacy of exploration and maritime excellence.
- See the magic of a sculptor at work in Carrara and marvel at the transformation of the famous snow-white marble into art.
- Journey to the Tuscan town of Lucca to see its magnificent medieval monuments.
A Colby, Bates, or Hamilton professor will accompany the trip.
Alumni from Queens University or the University of British Columbia also may join this trip.
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