Journey to Southern Europe for an unforgettable experience. See the birthplace of the Olympic Games, wander in the Sistine Chapel, and sail through the Mediterranean on your European adventure of a lifetime!

Adventure ChallEnGE yOurSElf and ExpEriEnCE pErSOnal GrOwth aS yOu:

Soak in the Acropolis—the heart of ancient Greece and foundation of the iconic Parthenon

Dance alongside locals as you learn Sicilian and Greek dances

Splash into the Mediterranean on South Europe’s stunning beaches

educAtion Earn aCadEMiC CrEdit Or a CErtifiCatE Of COMplEtiOn aS yOu:

Walk along the pathways of ancient Rome and visit volcano-ravaged Pompeii

Engage Greek and Minoan mythology in Europe’s oldest cities

Gain an insider’s perspective on life in the Vatican from a nun and a former member of the pope’s guard

Learn the art and cultural significance behind olive oil production—Italy’s famous culinary export

Service Earn 10 SErviCE-lEarninG hOurS aS yOu:

Lend a hand to preserve the fragile habitat of sea turtles

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dAY 1 dEpart fOr rOMEMeet your fellow travelers and board your overnight flight.

dAY 2 wElCOME tO EurOpE!Explore the avenues of ancient Rome, beginning at the colosseum.

continue to the stately columns and ruins of the Roman Forum—the center of the Roman Empire.

dAY 3 whEn in rOME…Descend into Rome’s underground christian catacombs—an ancient christian cemetery painted with frescoes.

Uncover icons such as the Piazza navona, the Pantheon, and the Spanish Steps.

throw a coin over your shoulder into the trevi Fountain.

dAY 4 GO BEhind thE SCEnES at thE vatiCantravel to a country within a country at the Vatican—the world’s smallest independent state and the center of the catholic church.

take in the Sistine chapel and the heights of St. Peter’s Basilica. Keep an eye out for Pope Francis!

chat with a priest or nun about life in the Vatican, and learn from a former member of the Swiss Guard what it takes to protect the pope.

dAY 5 COOl Off in pOMpEiitake a break from the heat at a local water park.

dAY 6 Stand in thE ShadOw Of Mt. vESuviuS

Visit the city of Pompeii, buried by an eruption in A.D. 79.

chat with Italian teenagers and learn the differences between Italian and American schools.

dAY 7 SEt Sail fOr SiCilyDiscover Erice, a medieval fortress with narrow, cobblestone streets.

Gape at Segesta’s stately temple—a token to Sicily’s multicultural history.

dAY 8 ExplOrE palErMO’S palaCES and MOrEFollow your guide to the Sicilian capital’s churches, castles, and seaside.

Get your feet wet at the popular Mondello Beach.

dAY 9 lEarn thE art Of SiCilian pOttEryHang out in the seaside town of cefalu.

Immerse yourself in the crafts of caltagirone, a village famous for its colorful pottery.

*Your program may differ slightly due to scheduling conflicts, unforeseen changes, or the arrival of new opportunities. Your program’s schedule of activities will be provided as confirmed, closer to actual travel.

dAY 10 SEE EurOpE’S tallESt aCtivE vOlCanO Stare 10,902 feet up at Mt. Etna—one of the largest active volcanoes in the world.

dAY 11 put On yOur danCinG ShOES!throw yourself into a traditional Sicilian dance, led by local instructors.

dAY 12 rElax in an OlivE OrChardGain a new appreciation for olive oil when you see how it’s made.

dAY 13 waKE up in a nEw COuntry: GrEECE!Lace up your tennis shoes and race your friends in olympia—the city where the games first took place in 776 B.c.

Stroll through the temple of Zeus and a 2,000-year-old stadium.

dAY 14 CruiSE thE GrEEK iSlEScheck out Delphi, a mythical city once called the “bellybutton of the world”—take a tour to find out why!

dAY 15 viSit thE BirthplaCE Of ZEuSGet lost in the ruins of Knossos, crete, Europe’s oldest city and the haunting grounds of the mythical Minotaur.

continue to the Dicteon caves, Zeus’ birthplace.

dAY 16 prOtECt EndanGErEd SEa turtlESGive back during an all-day conservation project in a loggerhead sea turtle habitat.

Reward your work by relaxing in the winding streets of Rethymno.

circle up for a traditional Greek dance with the residents of a tiny village.

dAY 17 BaKE BrEad with lOCal artiSanSRide a donkey through the cretan countryside and enjoy a homemade meal at a local farm.

Get your hands messy in the kitchen of local craftspeople, who will teach you how to whip up cretan bread.

dAY 18 taKE a SElfiE with thE parthEnOnExperience the glory of ancient Greece—the Acropolis and its iconic Parthenon temple.

Savor your free time in Plaka, the oldest area of Athens and the “neighborhood of the gods.”

dAY 19 Say GOOdByE tO EurOpE!

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