Faculty-led travel courses · Europe
Milan Faculty-Led Travel Course
This program is based in Milan, Italy's center of business and commerce, with day trips to Verona, Venice and Modena. Students combine study of fashion, finance and design with the art and architecture of northern Italy.
Good to know
- Language
- Italian (English used in business and tourism)
- Currency
- Euro
- Best season
- April–June and September–October
- Typical length
- 7–10 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Milan CathedralThe Duomo di Milano is a Gothic cathedral that took centuries to complete and has a rooftop open to visitors.
- The Last SupperLeonardo da Vinci's mural is displayed in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- La ScalaMilan's opera house, opened in 1778, is one of the most famous opera venues in the world.
- VeronaThe city is known for its Roman arena and its association with Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
- VeniceA UNESCO-listed city built on a lagoon and connected by canals, bridges and historic squares.
- ModenaThis city is known for its Romanesque cathedral and for traditional balsamic vinegar and Italian automobile heritage.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit Milan
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Business & EntrepreneurshipA course could study Italian fashion, design, finance and manufacturing in Milan's business economy.
Art, Architecture & HistoryA course could explore Renaissance art, Gothic architecture and the history of northern Italian city-states.
Journalism, Film & MediaA course could look at fashion media, design journalism and Italian cinema.
Geography & Environmental StudiesA course could examine urban planning, tourism pressure and environmental challenges in Venice.
Map
Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A local university faculty of business or design
- A fashion or design company
- A chamber of commerce or trade association
- A food producer or cooperative
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.
Itinerary
Sample itinerary
A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.
Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.
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Day 1
Departure
Students depart for Milan on an overnight international flight.
- Depart for Milan
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Day 2
Arrival in Milan
The group arrives in Italy's fashion and business capital.
- Arrive and transfer to the hotel in Milan
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Day 3
Design and Business in Milan
Milan is a global center of design and brand-making. Students see how Italian companies tell their story.
- Visit to a corporate or design museum (matched to your course)
- Academic visit matched to your course
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Day 4
Lake Como
A day on the shores of Lake Como, one of Italy's deepest and most scenic lakes.
- Drive to Como
- Town walk and lakefront
- Boat trip on the lake
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Day 5
Milan Landmarks
Students walk through the historic core, from the great Gothic cathedral to the world's most famous opera house.
- Duomo di Milano
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
- Teatro alla Scala and Sforza Castle
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Day 6
Free Day in Milan
A day for students to explore on their own or complete coursework.
- Free time for exploration
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Day 7
Milan to Modena
The group moves to Emilia-Romagna, known for its food and motor heritage.
- Transfer to Modena
- Hotel check-in and free time
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Day 8
Day Trip to Venice
Venice is built on a lagoon with canals instead of streets, and shows how the city grew as a trading republic.
- Walking tour of Venice
- Glassmaking demonstration on Murano
- Free time to explore
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Day 9
Modena
Modena's cathedral and piazza are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Duomo and Piazza Grande
- Free time to explore Modena
- Academic visit matched to your course
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Day 10
Day Trip to Verona
Verona combines a Roman amphitheater with medieval squares and a Shakespearean legend.
- Verona Arena
- Juliet's House
- Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori
- Scaliger Tombs
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Day 11
Return to Milan
The group returns to Milan for a final free afternoon.
- Transfer to Milan
- Free time for individual exploration
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Day 12
Departure
Transfer to the airport for the flight home.
- Transfer to the airport
What is included
ARAMFO arranges everything
You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.
3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport
- Airfare from your preferred airport
- Hotels or student housing
- Meals as set out in the itinerary
- Transportation in the host country
- Tour guides and entrance fees
- University, company and professional visits
- A native guide with the group for the whole trip
- Customized dates and itinerary
More in Italy
Other ARAMFO programs in Italy
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