Study Abroad 2026 – Northern Italy

Wednesday, June 2

• Depart for Northern Italy from Washington Dulles International Airport

Thursday, June 3

• Arrive in Milan
• Transfer to hotel
• Hotel check-in
• Welcome dinner

Friday, June 4

• Guided walking tour of Milan
• La Scala Opera House
• Milan Duomo
• The Last Supper (subject to availability)
• Free afternoon and evening
• Optional visit with Jessi to Monumental Cemetery

Saturday, June 5

• Excursion to Lake Como
• Visit Varenna
• Lake Como boat tour
• Free time to explore
• Optional hike to the ruins of Vezio Castle
• Villa Cipressi gardens
• Villa Monastero
• Return to Milan

Sunday, June 6

• Depart Milan for Pisa
• Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Cathedral of Pisa
• Montecatini Terme
• Hotel check-in

Monday, June 7

• Excursion to Lucca
• Explore Lucca’s historic city center
• Free time
• Optional bicycle ride in Lucca
• Return to Montecatini Terme

Tuesday, June 8

• Train excursion to Florence
• Guided walking tour
• Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
• Palazzo Vecchio
• Accademia Gallery
• Michelangelo’s David
• Free time in Florence
• Return to Montecatini Terme

Wednesday, June 9

• Travel to Bologna
• Guided walking tour of Bologna
• Piazza Maggiore
• Piazza del Nettuno
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Continue to Mestre
• Hotel check-in
• Optional train ride into Venice

Thursday, June 10

• Train to Venice
• Guided walking tour of Venice
• St. Mark’s Basilica
• St. Mark’s Square
• Doge’s Palace
• Free time to explore Venice
• Farewell dinner
• Return to Mestre

Friday, June 11

• Transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport
• Return flight to Washington Dulles International Airport

Travel Cost: $4,295

Trips have previously sold out. Early registration is recommended.

Includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from DC
• Land transportation (by private motorcoach and train)
• Hotel (2 travelers per room)
• Daily breakfast
• One lunch and two dinners
• Professional European tour manager
• Sightseeing and admission fees
• Taxes and gratuity
• Whisper guides (personal headsets)

Does Not Include:

• Travel protection plan
• Single room supplement ($760)
• Airline luggage fees
• Porterage of luggage at airports and hotels that do not have porters
• Passport cost
• ETIAS Authorization required to visit Schengen countries
• Optional excursion and independent sightseeing cost
• Most meals
• Credit course tuition (optional for students)
• College registration fee ($35)
• Information dinner ($10)

Deposit: $450 per person
Due to Witte Tours with registration

First Payment: $1,250 per person
Due to Witte Tours by December 1, 2026

Second Payment: $1,250 per person
Due to Witte Tours by February 1, 2027

Final Payment and Balance
Due to Witte Tours on receipt of invoice sent approximately 30 days prior to departure

Registration and payments for the trip are handled directly by Witte Tours and can be completed online. The final payment amount and deadline may vary slightly. Please check Witte Tours materials for exact amount and deadline.

Information Night Registration Window:
October 12, 2026 – November 10, 2026
(Sign up at CCC Business Office, A103, cost is $10 per person)

Information Night and Dinner:
Tuesday, November 10
6 p.m.
K119

Travel and Study for College Credit

Carroll Community College students can earn up to 3 credits in one of several disciplines. With the help of a faculty mentor, students choose a topic of special interest to study onsite in Paris. The $35 college registration fee will be applied to the cost of the course.

Travel for Fun

Students, faculty, staff and community members can travel as Continuing Education students. This trip is open to everyone, including family members. Travelers under the age of 18 must be accompanied and completely supervised by an adult family member. The cost to register is $35.