A flight to Mwanza takes us to the banks of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake and the second largest lake in the world, for an excursion blending historic, nature, cultural, social, and national expeditions. It includes: a Rock City Tour; a wildlife Safari in the world-famous Serengeti National Park; a village life excursion; visit to…
We take a day to leave the hustle-bustle of Florence for the nearby hill-town of Fiesole. There we tour the ruins of a settlement occupied by the ancient Etruscans and Romans. We have lunch in town, walk its charming streets, and hold classes on the piazza before returning to our Florence hotel.
After exams, we gather with our Spanish housemothers to enjoy tapas and socialize together at a local restaurant.
We begin our walking tour in Salamanca with two cathedrals next to the Río Tormes. Other highlights include the University and the Plaza Mayor. The group enjoys free time to have lunch, go to the market, or visit the cathedral tower steps for incredible views before continuing to Avila. In Avila, we can savor Santa…
We visit the cathedral and learn about the architecture and artwork, including many works by El Greco. We then walk through the Jewish neighborhood, visiting the Santa María la Blanca Synagogue. During your free time, you can explore the city, learn about Damascene and Toledo’s steel, shop, and try the city’s specialty, marzipan.
We travel by public bus to Spain’s capital, Madrid, and learn about taking the subway to the city’s center arriving at the Puerta del Sol. From there, we take a walking tour including the Palacio Real, Plaza Mayor, Prado Museum, and other key monuments, finishing at lunchtime.
We have a guided tour through the Alcázar of Segovia, where Queen Isabella was crowned in 1474. While in the Alcazar, you may also climb the tower of Juan Il for a beautiful view of the city of Segovia and its surrounding countryside.
The first concentration camp opened in Germany; Dachau is located on the outskirts of Munich. We spend a day at the camp, allowing each student to see the remaining camp and the temporary and permanent exhibitions on display.
All students and faculty travel by train to Munich in the morning, pursue a number of curriculum-related activities (exhibitions, museums, exploring) and return late in the evening. The excursion is included in the general program cost.
All students and faculty travel together to Vienna, Austria’s capital, for 4 days and 3 nights. Vienna, rich in music offers world-class concerts and theatre, exhibitions, food, shopping, and cultural events. Excursions to Mozart’s apartment, Beethoven’s house, the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts, and the state opera house make music come alive. Included…