AUP graduation ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

Fall 2023

Sicily - Crossing Point Of The Mediterranean

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 08:00 to Sunday, November 19, 2023 - 20:00

CL1099CCIFB3 Modern To Contemporary In The Arab World
ME1099CCIFB6 Struggles, Ids & Revolutions In The Modern Middle East


Discover the Italian island of Sicily, home of successive civilizations from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the Byzantines and the Arabs and today a major crossing point between the north and south of the Mediterranean. Sicily contains some of the best-preserved classical sites in the world as well as one of Europe’s most spectacular volcanoes. This study trip will explore the city of Palermo and its Arab-Norman heritage as well as other destinations on the island, bringing together a range of visits and activities.


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Led by Professors David Tresilian and Justin McGuinness


Trip cost: €895
(includes round-trip transportation, hotel accommodations with breakfast, on-site transportation, visits, professors’ trip costs, and VAT)


Last day to register/cancel: September 10, 2023 • Late cancelation fee: €895
Payment for study trips must be made no later than September 22 for the Fall 2023 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program Office and Student Accounting Services.