ACA, Sicily, Italy

May 16-26
Professor Claudia Rapp

Strategically situated between Europe and Africa, Sicily has served as a cultural crossroads and strategic base for millennia. Home to legendary Mediterranean civilizations, an Arab emirate and a Norman kingdom, the island reflects all of these rich influences with a wild mix of Baroque, Norman and Arabic architecture. Stone columns of classic Greek temples and cobbled medieval streets embellish its breathtaking natural beauty. Spend four nights in medieval Taormina and four nights in charming Mondello while visiting the islands stunning sites and ancient beauty, including ruins at Syracuse and the crater of Mt. Etna. History professor Claudia Rapp offers her unique insight on this fascinating region during this 10-day trip.

$2,695 • Alumni Holidays

More About Professor Claudia Rapp

Claudia Rapp is chair of the Middle Eastern and North African studies department and professor in the history department at UCLA. Her research focuses on the cultural and religious history of the Late Antiquity and the Byzantine Empire. Her recent book, Holy Bishops in Late Antiquity, investigates the ethical and moral expectations of administrative leadership during the process of Christianization in the Roman Empire.