Italy 2012
Campus Abroad: Apulia, Italy, April 10–18
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Itinerary
Details & Pricing
Hold my Spot
9 days/8 nights
Overnights
• 1 night aloft
• 7 nights Polignano a Mare
Physical Activity Rating: Level 1
Co-shares: Another academic institution
Maximum group size: 36 travelers
Trip Brochure (PDF)
Reading Guide (PDF)
Kissed by the Adriatic sun, Apulia is a little-known region in southern Italy that has been settled and contended for since time immemorial. It is a land of olive trees, impressive Norman castles, and charming hilltop towns overlooking aquamarine seas. Settle into Polignano a Mare, a town with a decisively Greek feel and a spectacular coastal setting. Walk along narrow cobblestone streets to see its Old Town. Travel to Leece to admire its lace-like baroque architecture and to Ostuni to view dazzling white buildings. Delight in the quaint fishing village of Trani and marvel at the unique pointed, helmet-like roofs of the houses in Trulli and the cave houses and caverns in Sassi. Daily excursions are complemented by talks presented by local experts.
If you have any questions or to make a reservation, please call the MIT Alumni Travel Program at 800-992-6749, or email us at compass@mit.edu.
