The Charm of the Amalfi Coast
Trip Information
Enjoy seven nights in Vietri sul Mare and explore seaside villages, including Amalfi and Positano! Unravel history in Pompeii, Herculaneum and Paestum, visit a rural farm and experience vibrant Naples. Plus, savor delicious local dishes and engage with the region’s welcoming locals. Your Italian daydreams come to life on this handcrafted, small-group journey. This program features a first-class hotel and an extensive meal plan.
About the trip host
Francesca Tataranni is the Charles Deering McCormick Distinguished Professor of Instruction and Director of the Latin Program. Francesca (PhD in Ancient History, University of Pisa) specializes in the history of archaic, and republican Rome, with a focus on ethnicity in pre-Roman Italy. At Northwestern, Francesca teaches courses on a variety of topics related to Latin language and literature, Roman history, and the reception of classical antiquity in the US, including a digital humanities seminar titled “Ancient Rome in Chicago”. She is very excited to host her 11th Northwestern Alumni Association trip.