Itinerary

Days 1–3: Sorrento
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Rome. From here, travel to Sorrento and experience the unparalleled beauty of Italy’s favorite seaside town. Explore a Sorrento lemon grove and sample fresh cheese at a buffalo mozzarella farm. later, try your hand at a cooking class.

Days 4–5: Rome
Head to Rome via Pompeii, where you’ll visit one of Europe’s most compelling archaeological sites. From here, enjoy a Fraschetta dinner, where Italian cuisine and Roman flair come together deliciously in a casual setting. You’ll also explore the world’s most famous arena, the Colosseum, where you can almost hear the stamping feet of the crowds gathered for gladiatorial combat. Nearby, the Roman Forum marks the former heart of the Roman Empire. Make sure to toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure a return trip to the Eternal City.

Days 6–7: Florence
Visit Vatican City, marvel at Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and look out for the colorful uniforms of the Swiss Guard, protectors of Vatican City. Then, travel to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian language, opera, and the Renaissance. On the way, stop to explore small towns known for their cheese

farms and consider the steps small-scale producers could take to integrate their traditional flavors and recipes into our increasingly interconnected food industry. In Florence, experience the vibrant San Lorenzo market, where butchers, fishmongers, and small specialty shops sell local olive oils, meats, cheeses, and much more.

Day 8: Milan

Continue on to San Miniato, where you’ll visit a local butcher shop and learn about Italy’s focus on local food production. Then, journey to Milan, host to the 2015 World’s Fair on the Future of Food. While exploring the theme of “feeding the planet, energy for life” the Expo highlighted the Slow Food Movement, which grew out of Italy in the 1980s and has since embraced an approach to food that connects plate, planet, people, politics and culture. Dive into these themes as you explore Milan, before coming together to meet your teammates and participate in a team-building activity.

Days 9–10: Summit Conference

The leadership conference officially begins as you connect with students from all around North America and Europe in this inspiring and innovative setting. Over the course of two days you will hear from worldrenowned keynote speakers, work with local and global experts, and collaborate with peers in small international teams. You will learn the design thinking process to develop solutions for the future of food and be inspired to take action back home.

Day 11: Depart for home Arrive back home, prepared to join  the movement.