Our I-Explore field trips are open to all students (except those enrolled in the School of Architecture, who have their own) and all costs (excluding meals) are covered by the program fee. These trips are distinct from those related to courses (see below) and allow students to travel with experienced lecturers to places that are hard to reach and enjoy without the support of an organized trip.
I-Explore trips include tours within Florence as well as day trips throughout Tuscany and nearby regions to exciting destinations like the Dolomites, Lake Garda, Turin, and Trieste to name a few. The emphasis is on intimate, boutique-like experiences – doing, trying, tasting, smelling, observing – as students learn about everything from the food and culture to the art and history of each place.
Sign-ups take place shortly before arrival in Italy.
Feedback from student
Marble Marvels
“It was something I would not have seen otherwise.
I wanted to see the marble mountains and get an up-close look at where many artists got their material “
Gems of the Tuscan Coast
“I had never been to either of these places so I thought it would expand my horizons!
I loved the archeology visit and tour, it was so interesting! The beach was also so beautiful
I absolutely loved Bolgheri!
Going to Bolgari was my favorite part. It was such a small cute town, i enjoyed the shops and the gelato there was the best ive ever had. “
Etruscans and Super Tuscans
“The best thing was meeting new people and getting to explore a town I wouldn’t have known about unless it was for this trip. “
Tuscan Food for Thought
“I loved all of it, going to the market, seeing the process of wine making, it was all fascinating
The group leaders were so kind and the winery was amazing. I was blown away by the view. The food was also great, especially the balsamic vinegar
Super awesome, great insight into the history and process and an overall upbeat energy. Super wonderful!
When we stopped at the market they got everybody a jar of honey and gave it to us at the end as a “sweet” surprise which was super kind and will always be memorable to me! “
Nice is Nice
“The lecturers were incredible! Everyone was so kind and informative and passionate about this trip. “
i-Explore Trieste and Venice
“I loved the day in Venice. A couple of my friends and I went on a gondola, which was so much fun. Trieste is also so beautiful, and I would never have known if Syracuse didn’t take me!
Staying in Trieste was my favorite part because it was not as touristy as other places in Italy I have been. It was nice living among the locals
[…] I think it’s important for I-Explore to bring students to destinations they wouldn’t otherwise visit. It’s really cool to be able to visit the cities that are less touristy. For example, I loved my trip to Bolgheri. I had never heard of the city before, and I would not have visited if Syracuse didn’t bring me there.
I love the I-Explore trips so very much, I really appreciate all the work that goes into planning them. […] “
Course-Related Field Studies
Many courses include one or more course-related field study trips that are an integral, mandatory part of the class. The cost of these trips is included in the course fee, which will be billed to students’ bursar account.
Contact Us
For more information, or in the event of a scheduling conflict between two or more course-related field studies, please contact the Experiential Learning Office at flrfieldtrips@syr.edu.
