The Charm of the Amalfi Coast
Trip Information
From ancient ruins to sun-swept coasts and enchanting towns, let this alluring slice of Italy seduce your senses. From your base in charming Vietri sul Mare, set off to explore Amalfi and Positano, endearing villages perched majestically above the sea. Admire unspoiled vistas while cruising azure waters, and delve into fascinating legends at Herculaneum and Pompeii, frozen in time by the mudflows of Mount Vesuvius. Unravel history amid Paestum’s Greek temples and tuck into the region’s sensational cuisine, including olive oil and cheese tastings during a rural farm experience. Whether visiting the renowned National Archaeological Museum or discovering Old Naples, your Italian daydreams will come to life! This handcrafted, small-group journey features first-class accommodations and an extensive meal plan. Along the way, local experts share their knowledge of the region. Come discover the wonders of Italy!
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.