Toledo – World Heritage Site by UNESCO Toledo is known for its extensive cultural and monumental heritage and historical co-existence of Christian, Muslim and Jewish cultures. We take a guided tour of the gothic/baroque cathedral, built from 1226 to 1449 to learn about the architecture and artwork, including many works by El Greco. We will…
Avila Avila, capital of the Spanish province of the same name, is a city in the rolling hill country northwest of Madrid, and is one of the few remaining intact walled cities in the world. We will be walking to the Roman Wall, begun in 1090, and walking along the tops of the walls to see…
Salamanca Known as Spain’s golden city because of the golden sandstone architectural wonders, Salamanca is one of Spain’s liveliest and historically important cities. We will take a guided tour of the most important sites such as the university, established in the thirteenth century; its two 15th and 16th century cathedrals and the Plaza Mayor, Spain’s…
Segovia Neighborhood Walk On arrival day evening, we will do a walking tour of old town Segovia landmarks. We will visit the Centro were KIIS classes are held to help the students become familiar with the neighborhood that will be their “home away from home” for two weeks.
Gifu City Located in the center of Japan, Gifu City is surrounded by pristine nature, with the clear Nagara River flowing through the city center and the lush green Mt. Kinka towering in the distance, It is also known as a city of history and traditions, such as 1,300-year-old Ukai (Cormorant fishing) and Gifu Castle,…
Nagoya Castle Built in 1615 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nagoya Castle is famous for its grand castle tower boasting the largest total floor area in history, and the gorgeous Honmaru Palace. In addition, it functioned as a fortress with an ironclad defense and was the first castle to be designated as a national treasure. Even after…
Nagoya City Located in the middle of Japan and one of the three largest cities in Japan, Nagoya is easily accessible with its substantial public transportation network. From historical tourist attractions to popular commercial facilities and original cuisine, there are plenty of things to see in Nagoya.
Florence Cathedral Dome 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.
Uffizi & Accademia Galleries 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.
Roman Forum & the Colosseum 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.