Surrounded by pristine nature, the clear Nagara River flowing through the center and lush green Mt. Kinka towering in the distance, Gifu is known for its traditional 1,300-year-old Ukai (Cormorant fishing) and Gifu Castle, a national historic site.
The Duomo is the main cathedral of Florence. With its famous cupola (dome) designed and engineered by Brunelleschi, fascade, baptistery and campanile, it is one of the most memorable landmarks in the world.
The Uffizi and Accademia Galleries showcase some of the most important artworks created during the Italian Renaissance. Home to famous artworks, such as, Michelangelo’s David, Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and countless others, students will experience these masterpieces firsthand.
The Colosseum and Roman Forum are some of the most important landmarks of western civilization. We will spend time exploring these ancient ruins that were once the center of the world and that have captivated our collective imagination ever since.
Students have the option of a “Spring Break” on the island of Santorini which is known for its breathtaking sunsets and the volcanic activity that shaped the island. With its iconic whitewashed buildings and blue dome top roofs, students won’t want to miss out.
Students will be able to concretize their academic work when we go to Delphi, home of Apollo, one of the holiest places on earth, and Olympia, birthplace of the great games and showplace of Western values of competition and wellbeing.
The Aegean islands introduce students to the rich varieties of Greek life, ancient and modern. Mykonos, the honeymooners’ delight; the ghost island Delos; Naxos, island of Dionysos; Milos, where the Venus de Milo was found; friendly Sifnos; and, in an optional side trip, Santorini.
Nauplion, the first capital of modern Greece, is our home base in the Peloponnese, the southern peninsula of Greece. This port city, important since the Trojan War, serves as the base of operations for our exploration of Mycenae, home of King Agamemnon; Argos, with its magnificent theater; Nemea, home of the Nemean Games; Epidauros and…
In Athens we sample the glorious monuments of the classical city, such as the Parthenon, the Temple of Hephaistos, or the Theater of Dionysos, as well as the grand projects of the Romans, such as Hadrian’s Library or the Temple of Olympian Zeus. From Athens we make our way to Eleusis, to Corinth, and to…
The forested Alpine region surrounding Bregenz, known as the Bregenzerwald, is renowned for its craftsmen, dairies, and architecture. This excursion will bring you into direct contact with this unique region and these hallmarks of its economy. This local excursion is a program favorite, and will likely inspire you to explore more of the picturesque villages…