Cesme/Alaçatı

Alaçatı is a charming beach town on the western coast of Türkiye, famous for its beautifully preserved stone houses, vibrant flora, and windsurfing. Students will have the opportunity to walk down the town’s narrow streets which are lined with boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants, and take a dip in the turquoise Aegean Sea.

Ephesus

Ephesus is an ancient city in Türkiye renowned for its well-preserved ruins, including the grand Library of Celsus and the majestic Great Theatre. As a major Roman port city, it played a crucial role in trade and culture, evident in its sophisticated infrastructure and stunning architecture. Students will walk along the Marble Road, feeling the…

Galata Tower

Galata Tower is a medieval stone tower in İstanbul, offers a panoramic view of the city’s historic peninsula and the Bosphorus. Built by the Genoese in 1348, it has served various purposes, from a watchtower to a prison. After visiting the tower, we will walk around Karaköy, a neighborhood of Ottoman-era buildings splashed with street…

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia, located in İstanbul, is a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, originally built as a cathedral in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian I. This iconic structure has served as a church, then a mosque, and now as a museum, showcasing a fusion of Christian mosaics and Islamic calligraphy.

Nagoya City

One of the three largest cities in Japan, Nagoya is easily accessible with its public transportation network. From historical attractions to popular commercial facilities and original cuisine, there are plenty of things to discover.

Evening River Cruise

At the end of the program, the group will go on a traditional “Bateau mouche” and enjoy a 2 hour long visit on the Seine River to view classic Parisian landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Le Louvre and many more.

Gwangjang Market

Visit a street market that is one of the oldest and largest markets in South Korea. Try different types of Korean street food, such as mandu, gimbap, tteokbokki, Korean hot dogs, and hotteok while exploring some of the shops that sell textiles, crafts, kitchenware, souvenirs, and Korean medicinal items.

Gu Gong National Palace Museum

The National Palace Museum houses the world’s largest collection of priceless Chinese arts and treasures. The museum has in its permanent collection over 600,000 art objects which were part of the Chinese imperial collection from as early as the Song dynasty. The museum’s collection encompasses items spanning 8,000 years of Chinese history from the neolithic…

Taipei 101

Taipei 101 stands 508 meters (1667 feet) tall. It was the first building in the world to break the half kilometer mark, and had been the tallest building since its opening in 2004 until 2009, when Burj Khalifa in Dubai was built. The elevators of Taipei 101 transport visitors from the 5th to 89th floor in…

Shilin Night Market

The Shilin Night Market area is one of the largest and most well-known night markets in Taipei, spanning over several streets. Shilin Market was built as early as in 1899 and is famous for the variety of snacks and eateries. Some of the famous eats include Baby and Mommy Sausages, papaya milkshakes, and Tianjin green…