Experience Campania

Twelve college students travel to Italy to explore the region their families came from. The journey begins in Rome, continues to Naples, and reaches the towns of Campania where each student’s story started. Along the way: UNESCO sites, local hotspots, breathtaking coastline, and the people who keep the culture alive.

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
  • Must demonstrate a commitment to or interest in Italian culture and heritage
  • Must demonstrate a commitment to or interest in Italian culture and heritage
  • Preference given to students that have not been to Italy
  • A United States citizen or a permanent resident alien
  • Must have family roots in Campania, with knowledge of the town or towns of origin
  • Must be a member of NIAF
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What’s Included?

International round-trip airfare. All meals, unless otherwise noted on itinerary. Comfy accommodations.
A busload of new friends. And so much more.

FLIGHTS
ACCOMMODATIONS
ALL MEALS
unless noted on itinerary
ADMISSIONS
TRANSPORTATION
TOURS
TRIP TO ANCESTRAL TOWN
Travel Itinerary

Important Dates

Trip Dates: January 4 – 15, 2027

Application Opens: Now Open. Apply below.
Application Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026, 11:59 PM PT
Applicants Notified: Monday, November 23, 2026, by 5:00 PM PT via email
Applicant Acceptance Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2026 by 5:00 PM PT via email

Only online applications will be accepted. 

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How To Apply

In just a few steps, you could have the possibility of experiencing your roots in la bella Italia!

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Complete Application
Your Resume
Transcript from College/University
Testimonial Video
(Tell us why you should be chosen)
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Voyage and Gift of Discovery Alumni

If you or someone you know is a past participant, we are creating an alumni database and need your help!  Give us your name, Voyage of Discovery year, location and any other information you’d like to share about your experience!

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History of the Program

Founded in 2000, by the generous financial support of Ambassador Peter F. Secchia, the Voyage of Discovery aims to strengthen the Italian American identity, the Italian American community and its connection with Italy including its culture and people.

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A people without the knowledge of their past, origin and culture is like a tree with no roots.

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