ACCOMMODATIONS & transportation
ACADEMIC CREDIT | REGISTRATION & FEES
Jan. 26-Feb. 2: Carnevale in Venice
Join the festivities of Carnevale in the spectacular city of Venice. With Lent quickly approaching, Carnevale is the last chance to say “farewell to the flesh,” and Venetians do that with style.
March 15-22: Spring Break in Venice
Humboldt State University is on spring break, which is a good time for faculty, staff and students to get away from the campus and dive into the culture and history of Venice.
April 19-26: The Festival of San Marco
While Venice prepares for the Festival of San Marco (St. Mark is the Patron Saint of Venice) and the weather is still mild, it’s a great time to visit!
May 3-10: Venice in May
Arrive in May and participate in the Regata to celebrate the marriage of Venice to the sea. Venice is starting to warm up in late May and this is considered one of best times to plan a visit.
June 21-28: Early Summer in Venice
School is out and summer has begun. Get your tickets early due to the popularity of travel during this month.
If you are planning a trip to Venice for dates other than those listed, a program can be set up for your group. Groups of 4-6 people are preferred; however, smaller groups are possible – although the cost will be somewhat higher. Call 826-3731 for more information.
This program is designed for small groups (4 to 6 persons) and offers the perfect balance of structured activities and time for you to explore in depth on your own. The order of events listed here is subject to change based on available lodging, although all sites will be included in each program. Approximately 7 hours of structured activities are planned for each of the weekdays. (Links in itinerary go to photos in photo gallery.)
Day 1: Check-in
Check-in at your apartment or at the convent. Wine and cheese reception.
Photo: Exit from the railroad station. Photo: Ponte degli Scalzi
Day 2: Dorsoduro and Cannaregio
Morning free time. Orientation includes a walking tour of the district of Dorsoduro. Dinner at pizzeria.
Photo: From Ponte dei Pugni looking at the Church of San Barnaba. Photo: Campo San Barnaba
Day 3: The Heart of the City: San Marco and San Giorgio
Walk to Grand Canal. Public transportation to island of San Giorgio. View Venice from the top of the Campanile. Ferry to district of San Marco. Visit St. Mark’s cathedral. Afternoon at a coffee shop,
or local museums. Photo: View of a church from the water. Photo: View from a bridge.
Day 4: Vaporetti and Trains: Santa Croce and Canareggio
Walk through Santa Croce district to train station in Canareggio district. Cruise down the entire canal to the district of Castello. Enjoy beautiful gardens, tour museums or visit churches. Photo: Vaporetti stop. Photo: Rialto Bridge view. Photo: Sign. Photo: Another directional sign.
Day 5: Water and Glass, An Island Tour
Visit site of oldest settlement in Venice, the island of Torcello. Visit islands of Burano and Murano. Lunch at local restaurant. Tour famous Museo Vetrario di Murano (Glass Museum) in Murano. Photo: Burano home.
Day 6: The Market and Food of Venice: San Polo
Visit district of San Polo: Rialto Bridge, open-air fish and produce market. Learn from the cook of “40 Ladroni,” one of the best seafood restaurants in town, how to prepare a traditional Venetian meal using the ingredients that you have purchased. Photo: Italian wine shop. Photo: At the market. Photo: Produce market.
Day 7: Museo and Musica: San Polo
La Fenice. Church of San Maurizio. Museum of musical instruments. Evening concert. Photo: Gondola
Day 8: Breakfast and departure
accommodations & Transportation
Depending on availability, participants will stay in an apartment within walking distance to the Grand Canal.
Directions to the apartment or convent will be included in a packet of materials you will receive prior to your arrival.
You will walk or take public transporation, including vaporetti (water bus), to all destinations. Expect to walk up to four miles each day. Directions to the apartment or convent will be included in a packet of materials you will receive prior to your arrival.
Meals are mostly on your own, although one dinner, one lunch, and one breakfast are included in the program fee.
Once you are registered for the program, you will receive a detailed map of Venice with the route to your lodging destination highlighted on the map.
Directions to the Apartment: will be provided in your packet upon registration.
If you have lots of luggage, you may choose the vaporetto – and remember if your luggage is over 28 inches, that will require an extra ticket.
Baggage: When packing for your trip, keep your bag light. When traveling on public transportation in Venice, you may be charged for an extra seat if you have too much baggage. While Venice is an ideal city for walking, you won’t want to be carrying too much luggage on your way to the convent.
Inner bags: Zip-loc bags can be used to isolate liquid items such as soap and shampoo from your clothing. It is also a good idea to pack empty canvas tote bags to carry home items purchased on your trip.
Daypack: Bring a daypack to carry water, sunscreen, camera, medications, and other personal items during your day trips into the Sestieri of Venice.
Clothing: Temperatures will vary during your stay in Venice. You should plan to layer your clothes and bring rain gear. If you like to handwash your clothes bring clothing that drys quickly. Comfortable footwear is important because you will be walking up to 4 miles per day. There will be one excursion to an evening performance, pack something appropriate for going out. For more information you can contact the instructor,
Passport, airline tickets, money, credit cards. Be sure to make a copy of your passport and the phone numbers to cancel credit cards in case they are lost – keep the copies in a separate location than the originals.
Toiletries: keep in a Ziploc bag to prevent leaking on clothing. Venice is a large city; most items can be purchased there.
Medications: Carry medication with you on the airplane. Bring a copy of your prescription in case your medications are lost on the trip. Bring a spare set of glasses or contact lenses and a copy of your prescription in case they are lost.
Italian phrase book, books about Italy, small hair dryer (useful for drying hands, too).
Money: You will need to convert your U.S. Currency to Euros, which can be done at the airport or in Venice. Many people carry all of their cash in either a money belt or neck pouch and move smaller amounts of cash to their pockets each day. You can also use VISA, MasterCard, and American Express at most restaurants and shops; however, you will want to have some cash for smaller purchases and tips. There are ATM machines available throughout Venice; however, you will need to contact your bank to find out about charges associated with ATM withdrawals. A reminder: overseas banks require a 4 digit pin number.
Academic credit is available (1.5-2.0 units) at $40 per unit additional fee. Two units includes the optional language portion of the course.
Program Fee: $1195 per person,double occupancy for each program session (some single rooms are available for an additional fee). Academic credit is available for an additional fee.
The program fee includes seven nights lodging at an apartment (double occupancy), one dinner, one lunch, one breakfast, a transport pass, a cooking class at a popular restaurant, a multi-church pass, and a ticket to a special event on the last evening. The program fee does not include airfare. Most meals are on your own and museum tickets are not included in the program price.
A non-refundable deposit of $500 should be sent as soon as possible to reserve your space in the program. It is due eight weeks prior to the start date of each program. (Balance is due three weeks prior to your program’s start date). After payment in full, there is no refund without petitioning the Office of Extended Education. If a refund is granted, only the portion that has not been committed on behalf of the individual will be refunded.
![The Sestieri (Six Neighborhoods) of Venice [Photo of gondola and buildings on canal]](http://www.humboldt.edu/~extended/venice/images/venice-website-design-04.jpg)
