Şirince Şirince is a quaint village in Türkiye’s İzmir Province, renowned for its well-preserved 19th-century white houses and charming cobblestone streets. The village is famous for its fruit wines, organic produce, and homemade crafts. Nestled in the hills near Ephesus, Şirince offers a serene escape with stunning views where students will be able to dine…
Cappadocia Göreme is a captivating town in the heart of Türkiye’s Cappadocia region, famous for its unique rock formations and ancient cave dwellings. The Göreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features beautifully preserved rock-cut churches with stunning frescoes. Students will take a turn at the pottery wheel, visit Derinkuyu underground city, take a…
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 be able to walk along the…
Galata Tower Galata Tower is a medieval stone tower in İstanbul, offering a panoramic view of the city’s historic peninsula and the Bosphorus. Originally 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 home to Ottoman-era…
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.