PROGRAM ITINERARY

u Sunday, May 22, 2011Departure from Dulles International Airport.

u Monday, May 23, 2011Arrival in Istanbul where you are met by your CSA Turkish On-site Coordinator. Transfer to your hotel. Tonight celebrate the start of your program with a Welcome Dinner.

Hotel: Grand Ons, or similar. www.grandons.com u Tuesday, May 24, 2011Today a local guide conducts a walking tour of the historic center of this amazing city. Highlights include the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Snake Pillar and the Spice Market. In the afternoon continue your exploration of Istanbul with visits to Hagia Sophia, and the Topkapi Palace.

u Wednesday, May 25, 2011This morning enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus, you will see the Bosphorus Bridge, the towns of Tarabya, and Buyukdere, and Sariyer village with its famous seafood restaurants. Tonight experience a folklore dinner with belly dancing.

u Thursday, May 26, 2011This morning depart Istanbul; a stop at the site of Gallipoli allows for a discussion of WWI and the involvement of the Australians, British and Turks. Later take a ferry to the Asian side of Turkey and visit the ruins of the legendary city of Troy, discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 19th century. Continue on to region of the Bergama.

Hotel: Buyuk Truva, or similar. www.truvahotel.com

u Friday, May 27, 2011Today visit the archaeological site of Pergamon, one of Turkey’s greatest classical sites. You will see the Acropolis, the Red Church and the Pergamon Museum. Also visit the Asclepion, one of the ancient world’s oldest and most important medical centers. In the afternoon visit the Archaeological Museum at Izmir.

Hotel: Karaca, or similar. www.otelkaraca.com.tr

u Saturday, May 28, 2011Drive to Selcuk and visit the ruins of Claros.

Incomparable Ephesus is one of the most stunning sites in Turkey! This afternoon you explore this incredible site this morning with a local guide. Later drive to Pamukkale. Dinner is included tonight.

Hotel: Lycus River, or similar. www.lycusriver.com

u Sunday, May 29, 2011A local guide introduces you to the gleaming travertine pools of Pamukkale. Later visit the sites of Aphrodisias and Hierapolis. Free afternoon.

u Monday, May 30, 2011Journey to the charming town of Ayvalik, famous for its historic old town with beautiful Ottoman Greek houses. Overnight in the Ayvalik area.

Hotel: Hotel Park, or similar. www.halicpark.com

u Tuesday, May 31, 2011Ferry to the island of Lesbos where the group is met by a CSA On-site Coordinator who will be with you until arrival in Rome.

Hotel: Molyvos, or similar. www.molyvos-hotels.com

u Wednesday, June 1, 2011Today begin your exploration of this fascinating island. Specialized activities to be determined.

u Thursday, June 2, 2011Enjoy a free day on this enchanting island.

u Friday, June 3, 2011Ferry to Thessaloniki. Transfer to hotel.

Hotel: El Greco, or similar. www.hotelgreco.gr

u Saturday, June 4, 2011Thessaloniki is an exciting, stylish city, with a rich and interesting history. Today a guided tour highlights some of the city’s most important monuments, including the White Tower, the symbol of the city, and the ancient Kastra quarter.

u Sunday, June 5, 2011Excursion to one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece, the Royal Tombs at Vergina, where Philip II was assassinated in 336 BC at the wedding of his daughter Cleopatra. Also visit the fascinating town of Veria. Known as

Turkey, Greece, and Italy: Ancient Rhetoric and Contemporary Mediterranean Visions

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Journey back to antiquity through this exploration of the Mediterranean world. The great cities of the ancient world are included on this trip of a lifetime: Istanbul, Ephesus, Troy, Athens, Mycenae, Aphrodisias, Hierapolis, Pompeii, Rome, and Agrigento. Together we will explore the culture of the Mediterranean - both ancient and contemporary - while we study the great rhetoricians of the Western world.

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the ‘Little Jerusalem’ Veria boasts over 70 churches, as well as wonderful Turkish architecture.

u Monday, June 6, 2011Drive to Greece’s highest mountain, the home of the Classical Greek gods, Mt. Olympus. Lunch is included today. Continue on to one of the most extraordinary sites in Greece- Meteora.

Hotel: Orfeas, or similar. www.hotel-orfeas.gr

u Tuesday, June 7, 2011The name Meteora derives from the word meteoros which means ‘suspended in air’. The region’s strange landscape of massive pinnacles of soft rock are home to numerous monasteries some dating back to the 11th century. Today visit two of the most famous monasteries.

u Wednesday, June 8, 2011Today transfer to Athens, once the center of art, culture and democracy in the ancient world.

Hotel: Acropolis, or similar. www.acropolisselect.gr

u Thursday, June 9, 2011Classical Athens comes alive during a morning tour of the Acropolis including the famed Parthenon. Guided walk through Plaka and visit to the new Acropolis Museum. Meet at hotel for tour and dinner. After a free afternoon you have a panoramic tour of Athens by Night followed by a special Greek Dinner and Folklore Show.

u Friday, June 10, 2011Continue your study of Athens with visit to the incredible Archaeological Museum.

u Saturday, June 11, 2011Today visit the sites of Mycenae, Epidaurus and Corinth. Continue to Nafplion.

Hotel: Agamemnon, or similar. www.nafplioagamemnon.gr

u Sunday, June 12, 2011Full day at leisure.

u Monday, June 13, 2011Transfer to Patras where you board an overnight ferry (sleeping berths included) to Bari, Italy.

u Tuesday, June 14, 2011Arrival in Bari. Today a drive across the southernmost part of Italy, brings you to the city of Crotone, a beautiful town on the Ionian Sea in the region of Calabria.

Hotel: Costa Tiziana, or similar. www.costatiziani.it

u Wednesday, June 15, 2011Transfer to the lovely city of Taorminia on the island of Sicily. This afternoon a walking tour introduces you to the historic town center.

Hotel: Belo Soggiornio, or similar. www.belosoggiornio.com

u Thursday, June 16, 2011Today travel to the city of Agrigento where you visit the famous Valley of the Temples.

Hotel: Dioscuri Bay, or similar. www.dioscurihotel.it

u Friday, June 17, 2011A morning drive brings you to one of the most fascinating cities in all of Sicily: Palermo. Visits today include the splendid Norman-Byzantine cloister in Monreale and the Cappella Palatina in the Palazzo Dei Normanni.

Hotel: Mercure Palermo Centro, or similar. www.mercure.com

u Saturday, June 18, 2011After a free morning in Palermo transfer to the pier and board an overnight ferry with sleeping berths to Naples. Overnight on ferry.

u Sunday, June 19, 2011This morning visit one of the ancient world’s most famous and stunning sites- Pompeii. Buried by Vesuvius’s violent eruption, Pompeii was both destroyed and remarkably preserved by the volcano’s ash and lava. Later continue to the Eternal City, Rome. In the evening enjoy a guided tour of Rome By Night.

Hotel: Centrale Roma, or similar. www.romehotelcentraleroma.it

u Monday, June 20, 2011Guided visit of Rome including the Colosseum and Forum. Begin Rome transportation passes.

u Tuesday, June 21, 2011Today a local guide conducts a tour of Rome including entrances to the Vatican Museum which includes Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, and St Peters Basilica.

u Wednesday, June 22, 2011Continue discovering the riches of Rome with a full day tour including entrances to the Villa Borghese and the catacombs of Priscilla.

u Thursday, June 23, 2011Full free day in Rome.

u Friday, June 24, 2011Transfer to the airport to meet your return flight to the USA.

PROGRAM ITINERARY continued . . .

FACULTY LEADERS

Edward DeClair, PhD.

As the Assistant Dean for International Programs, Dr. DeClair has created study abroad opportunities for more than 1,200 Lynchburg College students. During his tenure, LC students have traveled to more than 25 countries. A zealot for international travel, DeClair has led or co-led tours to Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Costa Rica, France, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, and Vietnam. DeClair has also completed continuing education programs in the Czech Republic, Germany, and Ireland. His published work focuses on French politics and experiential education in political science. At LC, DeClair also serves as the Director of the college-wide, Westover Honors Program.

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Paula Youra, PhD.

Paula Youra, Ph.D. is classically trained in ancient rhetoric from both the University of California at Davis and Penn State University. She brings to this study abroad trip fascinating insight into the world of ancient rhetoric, persuasion and argumentation. Students will chronicle the development and use of ancient rhetorical strategies for argumentation (which are still used today) as they follow the journeys and letters of Saint Paul in Turkey; as they deliver arguments based on the philosophies of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle at amphitheaters in Greece and learn to develop the methodology of argument according to Marcus Tullius Cicero in Italy. Dr. Youra has taught rhetoric, persuasion and argument courses at Lynchburg College for 20 years and currently serves as Department Chair for Communication Studies.

PROGRAM COSTS

PROGRAM FEE:

Program Fee based on 20 students: $6,779Program Fee based on 25 students: $6,199

Program fee includes: • Round trip transatlantic airfare on regularly scheduled flights • All programming as listed above • Services of CSA On-Site Coordinators from arrival in Istanbul until arrival in Rome • Local guides when needed • Accommodation in superior tourist class hotels: students in twins, faculty in singles • Breakfast daily, other meals as listed above • All transportation as listed above • Accident and sickness insurance • Liability insurance

Program fee does not include: • Passport and visa fees when applicable • Drinks with lunch and dinner • Additional meals • Personal expenses including laundry, mini-bar charges and telephone calls • Any other item not listed above

*Please note that specialized visits are subject to availability and may be changed.

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Non refundable $250 deposit due by February 15, 2011

Final balance due by March 1, 2011

Dr. Edward DeClairAssistant Dean for International ProgramsLynchburg CollegeOffice Phone: 434.544.8481Email: declair@lynchburg.edu

Robert MageeExecutive DirectorCultural Studies AbroadOffice Phone: 415.567.5310Email:rmagee@culturalstudiesabroad.com

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Accident & Sickness InsuranceCSA includes full medical and accident insurance for every program participant. This coverage includes: • $50,000 Accident & Sickness Medical Expense ($100.00 deductible) • $50,000 Emergency Medical Evacuation • $25,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment • $10,000 Repatriation of Remains • Bedside visitation by friend or relative – economy class airfare • An international assistance center which is available to help 24•hours a day

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Cultural Studies Abroad reserves the right to refuse service and /or terminate the participation of any program participant whose health or mental condition or physical infirmity impedes the operation of the program, or whose conduct is discourteous to others or incompatible with the best interests of the group. In case of removal, participant shall have no claim for refund of any kind for any portion of the program, used or unused.

Accommodations: Often, quoted hotels are not confirmed until the entire group has made the initial deposit. CSA reserves the right to change hotels, if necessary, within the same category. Changes in hotels do not warrant cancellation by participant without penalty. All rates are based on double occupancy unless otherwise specified.A limited number of single rooms will be available at a supplemental charge due at the time of final payment

Alterations to Published Itinerary: CSA reserves the right to alter, modify, or withdraw the itinerary of any program if air schedules and/or events beyond its control deem it necessary. Itinerary changes made by contractors abroad are beyond the control of CSA and should changes be made, the participant and CSA are bound accordingly.

Itinerary Deviations: Extensions after the program must be requested in writing to Cultural Studies Abroad as soon as possible but no later than 90 days prior to departure. A $50.00 per person deviation fee will apply plus any supplemental airfare. Cultural Studies Abroad assumes no liability or responsibility for any participants deviating from the group program. Participants arriving and departing independently are responsible for their own transfers.

Not included in the cost of the program: Visa fees not specifically mentioned; passport and photos; items of a personal nature, such as laundry, telephone calls, beverages or items not covered in included meals; meals not included, optional excursions, excess baggage charges, luggage handling in U.S. at beginning and end of the program; expenses due to flight delays or other irregularities.

Program Price: Program prices are based on rates of exchange, land, and air tariffs as of the date of initial deposit and are subject to adjustment due to circumstances beyond the control of CSA, including lack of participation. Any adjustment to the price for these reasons is not grounds for withdrawal with full refund.

Air Transportation: Departures from the U.S. are on recognized scheduled air carriers utilizing special group fares. The specific airline, fare used, and itinerary is at the discretion of CSA and is not confirmed until the minimum group size has been met. Airline and schedules are subject to change at all times.

Cancellation: Cancellations will only be accepted in writing via email, or mail addressed to Cultural Studies Abroad, 1401 Jones Street, Suite 205, San Francisco, CA, 94109. The date the cancellation is received by CSA shall determine the cancellation date.

Standard Cancellation Fees: the standard cancellation fees apply as follows: • Up to 90 days prior to departure, $100.00 per person • Between 90 and 61 days prior to departure, $250.00 per person • Between 60 and 31 days, 50% of the program price • Between 30 days and day of departure, 100% of program price

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