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Day 3- Explore Sea of Galilee: Cross the sea on an early morning boat ride. Capernaum, Mt. of Beatitudes. Day 4- Go North to the Golan Heights: Tel Dan, Banias, take a hike, Mt. Bental Day 5- Travel to Jerusalem: Beth Shean, Jordan River valley, Mt of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane. Day 6- Jerusalem: City of David, Old City, Western Wall and Southern Steps of the Temple Day 7- Jerusalem: Yad VaShem Holocaust Memorial Museum, Bethlehem Day 8- Jerusalem: Way of the Cross, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden tomb Day 9- Jerusalem: Free Day Day 10- Travel to Dead Sea region: Qumran, Ein Gedi falls, swim in Dead Sea Day 11- Masada: Sunrise hike up the rampart to Masada. Travel to Eilat. Cross into Jordan and on to Tala Bay for a Red Sea snorkel Day 12- Wadi Rum: Jeep excursion and desert camping. Day 13- Petra: Hike hills above bedouin camp on the archeological reserve Day 14- Petra: Trek to the secrete back entrance of Petra and spend the day exploring the ruins Day 15- Dead Sea: In the village of Ghor al Mazar’a learn traditional skills then onto the Dead Sea. Day 16- Amman: Photo scavenger hunt as we explore Amman Day 17- Amman: Service project Day 18- Jerash: Visit Gerasa, Elijah’s hill, Ajloun Castle, overnight in Jordanian homes Day 19- Amman: Free Da Day 20- Amman: Free Day Day 21 – Amman: Free day. Our flight leaves in the evening. GEED 365H - Italy Faculty: Alex Pia, Tim Timmerman Meeting Night: Tuesday The purpose of this trip is to enhance the student’s appreciation of the richness found in the history, arts, land, and people of Italy, with a special emphasis given to the art produced during Medieval and Renaissance periods in Italy. Students will experience a nine city tour which will mingle sites such as the glorious ruins of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Catacombs, and Pompeii with the magnificent architecture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Duomo, St. Mark’s Square, and the Trevi Fountain. In addition, students will be able to take in the breathtaking art of the masters such as Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, Michelangelo’s David and Sistine Chapel ceiling, and Raphael’s School of Athens. Students will have extended stays in Italy’s internationally known cities of Rome, Venice, Florence, and Milan and well as have time to relax in some smaller, picturesque town such as the costal resorts of Sorrento and Cinque Terra, and the hill town of Assisi. Finally, but of no small significance, students will be able to enjoy the regional cuisine, for which Italy is well known. Group meals are often an event that students from previous trips refer to as one of the highlights of this tour. Museum tours, architectural treasures, and historical ruins abound in every city we will visit, and students will be given the preparation needed to equip them to more fully appreciate these treasures Juniors Abroad Information Page 10 March 2013
as they come into contact with them. Assignments will include readings dealing with major artists and historical events that have shaped Italy and influenced the western world. Students will work on cultural projects related to significant sites that we will be visiting. In addition, students will gain an appreciation for the culture and the people of Italy by having weekly class lessons in learning practical Italian that will allow them to use common greetings, introduce themselves, ask for directions, and carry on small talk. They will also be instructed in how to order meals, understand bus and train schedules, and be aware of cultural norms of Italian society. One goal of our study tour will be to enable our students to return to Italy as independent travelers. ITALY TENTATIVE ITINERARY Day 1 – Flight from PDX Rome. Day 2 - ROME- We spend our first day in Italy in the “Eternal City”, Rome, walking through the splendors of ancient imperial Rome such as the Colosseum and the Forum. Day 3 - We spend our second day in Rome doing the “Dolce Vita Stoll” down the center of Rome with it’s accompanying sites, such as the Spanish Steps, the Vatican, and St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. May 4 - Visit sites such as the Catecombs and the Borghese Gardens, and, so . Day 5 - Travel to Sorrento, where we settle in and take a stroll around town. Finally, we will end our day with little bus ride up and down the Amalfi coast. The road allows us incredible views of the shimmering sea, since it is located at the edge of cliffs. Day 6 - Pompei Today we will see an incredibly preserved ancient Roman city when we take a tour of the ruins of Pompei and learn much of what life was like for an average Roman citizen. Day 7 - We will begin this day by ferrying to the “Island of Dreams,” Capri, where we will take a scenic tour of this breathtaking island, where emperors lived and the celebrities vacationed. Day 8 - Travel to Orvieto Day 9 – ORVIETO is a city on a hill, and exemplifies a traditional, medieval Italian hill town at it’s best. You have to take the “funicular” to get to the city. We will also visit some interesting local sites such as the Piazza Duomo, Chapel of the Corporal, and Chapel of St. Brizio. Day 10 – ASSISI is another hill town, but what sets it apart from the others is its basilica, the Basilica of St. Francis, and the history behind it. Day 11 - FLORENCE, the art lover’s paradise and the epicenter of the Renaissance! The seemingly endless breathtaking works of the Masters are scattered through this famed city. Visit sites of Florence - Academia, Museum of San Marco, Duomo Day 12 – Visit some more sites of Florence - Galleria Degli Uffizi, Santa Croce, Baptistery, Medici Chapel Day 13 - PISA –- How can you go to Italy and not see the Leaning Tower of Pisa? We see it and have lunch in this small quiet town on our way to the coast. Days 14 – 15 - CINQUE TERRA – Time to slow down again and catch some sun on the beaches, kayaking along the coast, and hiking on the hills. The Cinque Terra has picturesque hill towns along the magnificent coast, all connected by a hiking trail (in addition to a train Days 16 – 18 VENICE a city like no other! Built on tiny islands and interconnected with bridges, you will not see or hear a car in the entire city. St. Mark’s Basilica, along with its square and nearby Doge’s Palace, are some of the highlights, but art lovers will also enjoy this city’s attractions. Days 19 – 20 - MILANO We come to the end of our journey at the upscale city of Milan, which is the financial and fashion center of Italy. We’ll take in some great sites, including Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Last Supper” and “La Scala” Opera House, do a little shopping in the fashion district, and end with a closing banquet. Day 21 - Depart Milan and arrive in Portland Juniors Abroad Information Page 11 March 2013
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