Machu Picchu Inca engineers cut off the entire top of a mountain to build this holiday retreat for their emperor, far away from the hustle and bustle of their Cuzco capital. At Machu Picchu’s highest elevation, we’ll see the Intiwatana, known in English as the Hitching Post of the Sun. Through places such as this,…
Colonial Churches of Cusco Gem-studded golden chalices, towering historic wooden crucifixes, Spanish religious painting traditions, ornate altars within enormous stone churches. These are some of the many colonial gems we will visit in Cusco. These visits offer students an opportunity to appreciate firsthand, the wealth and power of the conquistadors and the Spanish Crown.
Nazca Lines The Monkey. The Hummingbird. The Condor. These are just a few of the amazing Nazca Lines, which we’ll FLY over! From our small plane, we’ll be able to grasp why Nazca’s desert farmers took the time and effort to make these lines some 2,000 years ago.
Merida Museums Merida summer program offers additional activities and excursions such as the visit of several local museums: Museo de la canción yucateca, Museo de arte popular, Museo de la ciudad, language exchange in the English Library, Cementerio General, and many more fabulous places and free cultural events.
Münchner Stadtmuseum With both permanent and short term exhibitions, we visit the Stadtmuseum to gain a deeper understanding of the rich history of Munich and Bavaria. Located in the city center, it highlights the long-standing beer culture in Bavaria, as well as the history of Munich through the First and Second World Wars, as well…
Historical Center During the first days of the program, we embark on a city excursion to help orient all participants around downtown Munich. This basic historical tour provides us not only with a general orientation of the city itself, but the historical overview of the rich history Munich has to offer, highlighting the historic Marienplatz,…
Neuschwanstein An iconic symbol of Bavaria, Schloss Neuschwanstein once served as the inspiration for Walt Disney’s castle. A day trip from Munich, we visit the town of Füssen and then hike the mountain to arrive at the castle. Though never finished, we take a tour of the castle and learn about the history of the…
Bad Tölz Nestled in the foothills of the Alps, Bad Tölz offers we look into small town Bavarian life and culture. You also visit the glacial waters of the Isar river, as well as visit the Kalvarienberg and accompanying churches, which offer an outstanding view of the city, river and Alps.
Oulja Pottery Oulja is a traditional artisan exhibition and pottery factory located in Rabat’s sister city of Salé. While visiting Oulja, we have a unique opportunity to watch traditional masters as they display their methods and crafts.
The Coastline The expansive Atlantic coastline is located just fifteen minutes by taxi from Qalam wa Lawh Center. There are amazing views and several beaches within easy reach of the city.