Summer in Italy - Florence & Cinque Terre Riviera
by CIS Abroad
Program Overview
Ready for an Italian summer that's a perfect mix of coastal relaxation and vibrant city life? This unique two-city program is designed for students who want to experience it all, splitting time between two distinct and iconic locations.
Your adventure starts in La Spezia, a charming seaside city and the perfect home base for exploring the world-famous Cinque Terre. You'll spend your days hiking breathtaking trails and soaking up the sun on the Italian Riviera.
Then you’ll head to the bustling, creative hub of Florence. Here, you'll be surrounded by centuries of history, from the awe-inspiring Duomo to the iconic Ponte Vecchio. You’ll study at Florence University of the Arts, known for its hands-on approach. Whether you’re learning about art, business, or culinary arts, your lessons will be as vibrant as the city itself.
This program offers the best of both worlds—the laid-back beauty of the coast and the dynamic energy of a major city—all packed into one amazing summer.
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Program Highlights
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Quick Details
- Summer
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts
- Business
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Culinary Arts
- Culture
- Design
- English
- European Studies
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Finance
- Foreign Language
- Graphic Design
- History
- Hospitality
- Humanities
- Illustration & Animation
- Interior Design
- International Business
- Italian
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Languages & Linguistics
- Liberal Arts
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Nutrition
- Photography
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Technology
- Travel & Tourism
- Visual Arts
- American
- Canadian
Updated May 6, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Cinque Terre, Italy
- Florence, Italy
Fields & Subjects
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Finance
- Graphic Design
- History
- Humanities
- Italian
- Liberal Arts
- Languages & Linguistics
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Photography
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Technology
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Culinary Arts
- Literature
- Design
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Interior Design
- Culture
- English
- Illustration & Animation
- Visual Arts
- Arts
- Travel & Tourism
- Hospitality
- International Business
- Foreign Language
- Management
- European Studies
- Nutrition
- Business
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Canadian
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- Some college credit, no degree
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Other
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Written Application
- Other
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
18-30
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