Standing in front of Mt. Vesuvius, the still-active volcano that erupted in 79 A.D. and destroyed the city of Pompeii.

Exploring the well-preserved ruins of Pompeii.

Students sunbathe during their day on the magical island of Capri, off the coast of Sorrento.

On the last day of the Archeological Excursion, students stop at Paestum, where they can see ancient Greek temples.

A view of Florence's Duomo from the Boboli Gardens, which are behind the palace of the Medici, a powerful Renaissance family.

The Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi - the view from the students' hotel!

The main piazza of San Gimignano - city of many towers.

When visiting Venice during Carnivale, be sure to don a mask for the festivities - standing in front of the famous Bridge of Sighs in the city of canals...

The view of Venice from the top of St. Mark's Belltower.

Propping up the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

The view of Firenze (Florence) from the top of the Duomo (460 steps to the top). Florence is a 1.5 hour train ride from Rome.