Buon giorno, amici! As Sojourners make their way through the streets of Italy, they walk through Republics, Empires, and Kingdoms with each step they take. We’ll guide your group to discover how the ruins of Rome strengthen the foundation of the political philosophy supporting Western civilization, explore Renaissance masterpieces, and see firsthand how Christian faith shaped European culture and identity.
Sojourn to Italy
Our comprehensive Italy experience immerses travelers in Italian culture, traditions, food, landscapes, and way of life through an expertly crafted journey. Our ideal itinerary includes visits to Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa, and Pompeii, where you’ll learn about order and design through masters like Michelangelo, da Vinci, and Brunelleschi while interpreting these treasures through Sojourn’s True, Good, and Beautiful Scale.
Pronti, a tutti? (Ready, everyone?) Allora, buon viaggio! (Let’s go, then!)
Key Sites & Storylines
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Encounter the birthplaces of empires and early Christianity through visits to these remarkable sites.
Roman Forum
Palatine Hill
Capitoline Hill
Colosseum
Appian Way
Catacombs
Pompeii
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Experience how faith inspired unprecedented artistic achievement at these awe-inspiring locations.
Vatican City
St. Mark's Basilica
Duomo of Florence
Baptisteries of Pisa and Florence
Great Synagogue of Rome
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (home to our founder's favorite Michelangelo and Donatello works)
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Witness the rebirth of classical ideals and revolutionary artistic innovations at these cultural treasures.
Uffizi Gallery
Academia Galleria
Palazzo Vecchio
Museo Galileo
Castel Sant'Angelo
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Immerse yourself in Italy's distinctive urban landscapes through these unforgettable sites.
Grand Canal of Venice
St. Mark's Square
Piazza Navona
Campo de' Fiori
Trevi Fountain
Mercato Centrale
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Challenge yourself with these rewarding climbs that offer spectacular views and unforgettable memories.
Mount Vesuvius volcano hike
Duomo dome climb
Leaning Tower of Pisa climb
Giotto's Tower climb
The Sojourn to Italy Difference
This journey goes beyond typical tourism to provide a theologically and historically informed understanding of Italy's development. By tracing how faith, reason, and culture have interacted through the centuries, participants gain not just knowledge but wisdom to apply in their organizational leadership and personal growth.
Our BIBLICALLY & CLASSICALLY TRAINED guides comprehensively PLAN & LEAD a BEST-IN-CLASS EXPERIENCE to EQUIP AND INSPIRE your people.
Purposeful Pairings
Enhance your exploration of Western Europe's Christian heritage by pairing this journey with our Christ in Western Europe program for a more comprehensive understanding of how Christianity's emergence and enduring impact shaped European civilization from ancient times to the present day.
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Sojourn in Style
To “Sojourn on Purpose” is to “Sojourn in Style.” Here’s what you can expect out of every Sojourn:
DISCOVER BY DAY
Seize the day with an itinerary knowledgeably and efficiently crafted around your priorities.
RECHARGE IN LUXURY
Sample a wide variety of cultural cuisine, then kick back in comfort.
DEEPEN FELLOWSHIP
As iron sharpens iron, so one Sojourner sharpens another.
CONNECT IT ALL
We’ll help you relate each day's important discoveries to your learning and fellowship goals.
DAILY BRIEFINGS
& RECAPS
We’ll make you a custom daily briefing book/journal. We’ll email you nightly recaps.
Ask a Sojourn Expert
The possibilities are endless. Tell us your dreams, and we’ll help you narrow them down to the perfect pairings.
“The World was all before them where to choose . . .”
— John Milton, Paradise Lost