The Voyage of Discovery is an educational trip that travels to NIAF’s Region of Honor, which changes every year. Explore iconic Italian cities and towns, tour ancient sites, and enjoy mouthwatering cuisine. Get up-close and personal with local culture and make memories that will last a lifetime. Each trip also includes a day of community service.
Important Dates
Trip Dates: June 2023
Application Launch: November 1, 2022
Application Deadline: January 31, 2023
Experience Italy
In an action-packed all-expenses paid journey exploring UNESCO sites, local hotspots and breath-taking landscapes. Travel with Italian American peers while being introduced to the vibrant culture, mouth-watering cuisine and fascinating history that puts one’s Italian American heritage into a life-changing context that was never realized before.
Eligibility
- Must be a full-time college student at a college or university for the semester preceding the trip
- Between the ages of 18-23 at the time of travel
- Of Italian heritage
- Never previously visited Italy
- A United States citizen or a permanent resident alien
- Must be a member of NIAF.