Schedule
| Time | Friday June 26 | Saturday June 27 | Sunday June 28 |
|---|---|---|---|
Daytime | Optional cultural visits | Core Program | Farewell Brunch and/or optional side trips |
Evening | Opening + networking dinner | Gala dinner |
We are preparing a stellar program with alumni and faculty talks, panels and networking, spanning from Friday evening to late at night on Saturday. If you can, we recommend arriving by Thurdsay night and leaving late on Sunday (or on Monday), to make the most of the exclusive optional cultural visits and side trips.
Optional Events
Friday morning,
- Witness a Renaissance artwork being restored and speak with the restorers, thanks to our partners Friends of Florence.
- Be dazzled by centuries of fashion at the newly inaugurated Museum of Costume and Fashion.
Friday afternoon,
- Take a deep dive into Florentine spirituality and art at the exquisite Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, guided by its Director, Monsignor Timothy Verdon.
- Discover the coolest contemporary art collection in town at the new palazzo of the Collezione Roberto Casamonti (opening spring 2026), guided by a family member.
- Learn about a pillar of dolce vita fashions through a Ferragamo factory and archive visit. Personal shopper experience available at prices reserved for Stanford alumni.
Sunday,
Stay tuned for our Sunday program! Chill out with a final brunch, discover more in Florence, or travel to Siena, San Gimignano, Lucca, Pisa and more. If you are feeling active, try the Chianti safari or the bike tour. Cook with a Florentine chef or taste the best of Tuscany at a Chianti winery. Details to be announced soon!
