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ISTANBUL, TURKEY Arrive: 0800 Tuesday 29 September

Onboard: 1800 Saturday 3 October

Brief Overview: Turkey is a vibrant and astonishing blend of history and

culture situated at the crossroads of Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

Formerly known as Constantinople, Istanbul’s location between the Black Sea

and the Mediterranean Sea has placed it at the center of major political,

religious and artistic events for thousands of years. Jewish, Islamic and

Christian traditions all have significant histories here. The city boasts and

abundance of architectural and cultural masterpieces, including the majestic

Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar and the “must see” Hagia Sophia. Glimpse

stately mansions, monumental domes, mosques and fortresses on the

Bosphorus by boat tour. In the evening, experience the tradition of whirling

dervishes and enjoy the lights and lively streets of the city. Don’t miss the

local ice cream vendors!

Nearby: Escape the city heat with a hike into lush countryside to the

traditional Sile Hacili Village.

Overnight packages: Very popular with past voyagers, was the ancient lunar-

like landscape of Cappadocia, known for its trademark obelisks,

underground cities, and

churches carved out of

massive rock formations. Military and history buffs alike will not

want to miss visiting Gallipoli on the 100th Anniversary of the

famous WWI battle with professor John Boyer. Pamukkale and

Ephesus are spectacular as well. And for the high-octane

voyagers, hit the southern coast near Antalya to kayak and raft.

On your own: You may opt to take the ferry to the auto-free

Princes’ Isles and ride a horse-drawn carriage or explore by bike.

Sip some Turkish tea and watch the sun set over Istanbul from

Camlica or Salacak. Lose yourself in one of the many great

museums like the Modern Arts Museum, Sabanci or Pera

Museums.

Watch a brief 2-minute slideshow to whet your appetite for Istanbul here.

Highlights: Art and Architecture:

Day 1: IST 100-101 Istanbul City Orientation

Day 2: 118-202 Hereke Textiles & Dolmabahce Palace

Day 2: IST 303-202 Pamukkale, Hierapolis/ Ephesus

Day 5: IST 122-501 Hagia Sophia Exclusive Access

Cultural highlights:

Day 2: IST 108-202 Grand Bazaar & Hans

Day 3: IST 111-201 Topkapi Palace & Harem

Day 4: IST 116-401 Traditional Turkish Food & Cooking

Class

Religious Experience:

Day 1: IST 102-101 Jewish Heritage of Istanbul

Day 2: IST 106-201 Christian Traditions

Day 3: IST 104-303 Sufi Dervish

Fun/Adventure:

Day 2: IST 211-301 Cappadocia

Day 2: IST 302-202 Antalya Adventure

Day 3: IST 101-301 Sile Hacili Village Hike

Day 5: IST 123-501 Turkish Bath

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Day 1: Tuesday, September 29

IMPORTANT: If you registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day.

Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course:

COURSE# FACULTY DAY 1 Tuesday 29, September

SEMS 3500 107 Professor Gayle Allard International Economics

ENSP 29559 102 Professor Dan Brayton Literature of the Sea

ARH 3500 101 Professor Ariana Maki Sacred Spaces

ARTS 1000 502 Professor Judy McLeod Drawing at Sea I (Section 2)

RELG 2559 101 Professor John Nemec Religious Experience

BIOL 1559 101 Professor Mary Ropka Nutrition Around the World

ENWR 2559 501 Professor Paul Shepard Travel Writing Workshop (Section 1)

SEMs 2500 503 Professor Yuwei Shi Social Entrepreneurship (Section 1)

IST 100-101 ISTANBUL CITY ORIENTATION HALF DAY

Byzantium, Constantinople and

Istanbul are names that conjure up

images of a great city’s past.

Istanbul is not only a city with a

colorful past, but also a bustling

modern-day city full of life and

activity. During this orientation to the

city, view some of the most

significant historical and cultural

sites in Istanbul.

Drive through the streets of ancient Pera (Latin Quarter) and Taksim

Square. Then cross the Golden Horn over the Ataturk Bridge to the old

town. View the city walls dating back to the fourth century, which were

destroyed during the conquest in 1453 and the Roman

Aqueduct of Valens from the second century. Tour the

Sehzade Mosque, which was designed by architect Mimar

Sinan. As chief architect of the palace, Sinan designed

more than 360 structures. The Sehzade Mosque

represents his mature style and the first grand mosque he

created. Drive by the Hippodrome and view the Serpentine

Column and the Theodosius Column, both of which were

brought from Egypt in the fourth century.

Next, visit the Blue Mosque with its unique configuration of

six minarets and blue-tiled interior. Afterwards walk to the

6th Century Byzantine Cistern, walk underground and enjoy the time machine. Conclude with a visit to Hagia

Sophia, One of the most visited sites in Istanbul.

Please note: This trip involves a fair amount of walking, bring water. Visitors to the mosque must cover their arms

and head to enter.

STANDARD PRICE Early Booking

Adult $65 $62

Child $33 $31

TIME

Date Time

Depart September 29 1030

Return September 29 1800

HIGHLIGHTS

Sehzade Mosque

Hagia Sophia

Old town

Underground cistern

Blue Mosque

MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 11

MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 80

IST 104-103 SUFI DERVISH CEREMONY – GROUP A EVENING

You have probably heard about the

Whirling Dervishes in Turkey. In

contrast to the main body of Islamic

belief, dervish groups extol the virtues

of music and dance, including a whirling

ceremony that represents a union with

God. The music is vital to this tradition

and serves as a vehicle of

enlightenment and revelation. The

ceremony’s compositions and the

instrumental ensemble of ney, tambur, kanun, küdüm and rebab formed

the foundation of the glorious Ottoman classical music that, like the Sema,

was suppressed in the early years of the republic.

In these Sema ceremonies, the “Whirling Dervishes” use their mystical

music and dance to reflect the transcendent value of the heart’s purity,

the image of the perfect being, and the belief that the Sema is one way of reaching total peace with oneself and

with the universe at large. This practicum will provide participants the opportunity to learn about the philosophy,

symbolism, meanings, and instruments of this traditional ceremony that dates back to the 13th century.

Participants should be respectful of this ritual and should dress conservatively. In keeping with tradition, men and

women may be asked to observe the ceremony in separate groups.

“Excellent, worthwhile experience!” – Jenelle, Summer 2012 Voyager

Suggestion for students from Melissa K, Summer 12 student: “If you are not open to learning and emerging

yourself into another religion, then do not embarrass SAS or your fellow students. I loved this program.”

Please note: Dress appropriately for this religious ceremony. Flash photography is NOT PERMITTED.


Adult $56 $53

Child $28 $27

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Whirling dervishes

Sema performance

Mevlana brotherhood



IST109-203 WALKING DISCOVERY OF ISTANBUL AT EVENING (GROUP A) 3 HOURS

Istanbul is a mystical and colorful city, especially at

night. For a chance to feel the unique energy of after-

dark Istanbul, we invite you to join us on this

engaging outing.

After enjoying dinner on board the ship, meet your

guide at the pier and begin your Istanbul discovery,

beginning with the lively restaurants and waterside

cafes near the Galata Bridge. At the New Mosque,

known locally as the Yeni Camii, pause to watch

evening prayer. Rejoining your motor coach, venture

to the Kumkapi district, famous for its fish markets. Stroll along the wharf,

experiencing the nighttime atmosphere as revelers dine at the

restaurants and musical trios perform on the street. Hopefully there will

still be a few Ice Cream vendors who put on a show when serving their delightful “sticky” ice cream. Continue your

walk to Istiklal Street, a pedestrian avenue infused with local color. Your evening exploration of Istanbul concludes

at Taksim Square, where you will board your motor coach for the short journey to the ship.


Adult $22 $21

Child $11 $11

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Evening Prayer observation

Ice Cream vendors (hopefully)

Lively nightlife



Day 2: Wednesday, September 30

IMPORTANT: If you registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day.

Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course:

COURSE# FACULTY DAY 2 Tuesday 30, September

ARTS Professor Paige Critcher Documentary Photography (Section 1)

ENWR 2559 101 Professor Antonia Losano Fiction Writing

SEMS 3500 501 Professor Katrina Savitskie International Marketing (Section 1)

PLIR 3110 101 Professor Lois Shepherd International Law

IST 302-202 ANTALYA ADVENTURE (SEA KAYAK & WHITEWATER RAFTING) 2DAYS/ 2NIGHTS

Enjoy the natural wonders of Southern

Turkey on this program that explores

the Sunken City of Kekova via sea

kayak and braves the rapids in the

mountains of Serik. Along the way, you

will pick up some amazing knowledge

of the region, its LONG history and

spend some free time in charming

Antalya.

Please Note: This is an extremely active and strenuous program. Participants

should bring $50 for lunches and water.


Adult $687 $654

Child $344 $327

TIME

Date Time

Depart September 30 Afternoon

Return October 2 2200

HIGHLIGHTS

Kekova’s Sunken City

Sea Kayaking

Free time in Antalya

Rafting at Serik



Day 1: (D)

Late afternoon transfer to Ataturk

Airport and fly to Antalya city on south of

Turkey on Mediterranean shores. Get

the palmy air upon arrival. Transfer to

your hotel. Dinner and overnight.

“I loved kayaking. The people

that guided us in the water were

really nice and funny!” Brittany,

Summer ’13 student

Day 2: (B,D)

2.5 hour drive from Antalya is the

famous Sunken City of Kekova.

Participants will be able to paddle over

the Sunken City at their own pace and

avoid the tourist “rush hour”. With

swimming and diving prohibited, a sea

kayak is the closest you can get to

underwater foundations, walls and

mosaics dating back 2000 years.

Before starting, our trained guides give a

full briefing about the equipment we use

and safety. After a brief practice in the

sheltered harbour, we are ready to go.

The paddles are very light and we go

mostly with the current. The first part of

the trip is the longest leg taking us

across to the Ancient Shipyard (Tersane).

Here we get our first swim break. Our

paddling continues along the coast line

over the sunken city of Kekova. We then

have our last leg of paddling back to

base passing sarcophagi ofter poking out

of the sea.

Day 3: (B)

Boarding your coach, drive to Beskonak

and experience 14 km of thrills.

Helmets, life jackets, and wetsuits

provided on site. After you get your

equipment, you will be informed about

rafting and general rules.

The ~ 3.5 hour trip down the Koprulu

River begins near the ancient Roman

bridge called Oluk Kopru and provides

participants with incredible views of

Taurus mountains. A late lunch will

follow.

“I had an absolutely amazing time

rafting!” - Lynne, Summer ’13

student

IST 303-202 PAMUKKALE- HIEROPOLIS- EPHESUS 2DAYS/ 2NIGHTS

Brush off your

ancient history on

this Revelation of a

trip. Participants

will not only visit

the largest ruins in

the world -- home to

one of the Seven

Wonders of the

Ancient World (Temple of Artemis) -- but also two of the Seven Churches

(Laodicea and Ephesus) referenced in the New Testament book of

Revelation. Not to mention the natural wonders of Pamukkale and

Hierapolis’s thermal springs, terraced pools and waters rippling over

ancient Roman ruins. This inspiring trip will be a treat for all your senses.

Please Note: Participants should bring $50 for lunches and water.


Adult $697 $654

Child $348 $332

TIME

Date Time

Depart September 30 Afternoon


HIGHLIGHTS

Travertines & Natural pools

Pamukkale

Ephesus

Roman ruins

Temple of Artemis



Day 1: (D)

ST-air-DENIZLI

Late afternoon transfer to airport and fly

to Denizli town. Upon arrival, meet your

guide and transfer to your hotel in

Pamukkale. Enjoy thermal baths and

pools. Dinner and overnight

“5! Incredible trip, well done. Would

go again in a heartbeat.” Francine,

Summer ’13 student

Please Note: Plan to bring equivalent to

$40 cash for lunches and drinks. It is

important to stay hydrated.

Bring bathing suit and good walking

shoes.

Day 2: (B,D)

PAMUKKALE-Hierapolis-SELCUK

In the morning, depart for Pamukkale

and Hierapolis Tour. Visit Pamukkale

which is the center of natural thermal

spring waters with healing properties.

Due to the chemical properties in the

water, pure white colored travertines and

stepped water terraces have been

created on the mountain slope. It is for its

resemblence to cotton piles that it is

called 'Cotton Castle' in Turkish. Visit the

travertines and the ancient city of

Hierapolis which has the biggest

Nekropol with 1200 gravestones in

Anatolia. The sacred pool also is one of

the highlights of the site. There shallow

thermal waters ripple over a wonderful

scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie

beneath.

In the afternoon visit Laodicea . Laodicea

is situated on a hill between the narrow

valleys of the small rivers Asopus and

Caprus which discharge their waters into

Lycus. Laodicea was once a wealthy city

because of their textiles and the

oinments produced for eye diseases.

Here was one of the earliest Seven

Churches.

Afterwards, start driving thro Meander

Valley to Selcuk town . Dinner and

overnight

Day 3: (B)

EPHESUS

After breakfast start discovering Ephesus

– the sheer magnitude of this place is

almost impossible to describe. First visit

the House of Mary where she spent her

last days at Bulbul Mountaşn . Afterwards

enter ancient city of Ephesus thru

Manesia Gate and wal thru the marble

paved streets.See the upper agora, town

hall, Roman baths, fountains, Celcus

Library and the Grand Theater. Walk thru

Harbour Boulevard see remains of

Gymnasium and Stadium . Leave the

ruins thru lower gate .

See more photos

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IST 101-201 SILE – HACILI HIKE – GROUP A FULL DAY

Leave the bustle of the city behind (~ 2 hours drive) with this jaunt into

the countryside, providing yet another perspective on Turkey. This

scenic trek ventures to the Hacili Village in Asia. Hacili is a small village,

located in the Black Sea region of Istanbul. The entire area is covered by

forests, and includes streams and small waterfalls. Although not formally

protected, this area will show you the natural beauty Turkey has to offer.

Please note: Wear sturdy, comfortable

walking shoes and bring hats,

sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring a

backpack to carry a box lunch and

extra water.


Adult $51 $48

Child $26 $24

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Sile town

Hacili village & tea break

Scenic trekking



IST 111-201 TOPKAPI PALACE & HAREM FULL DAY

The Topkapi Palace complex was begun

in the immediate aftermath of the Turkish

Conquest of Constantinople by Mehmed

II in 1459; at its height it was home to the

Sultan's court and the center of Ottoman

government. The complex is made up of

three courtyards and includes the

Sultan’s harem. It is surrounded by

almost five miles of walls and is protected

by 28 towers. The setting includes

panoramic views of the Golden Horn and

the Sea of Marmara. The museum

includes art reflecting the complex amalgam of cultures that made up the Ottoman

Empire. The entire complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Please NOTE: This “must-see” has limited hours of operation and a good option for a field

trip.


Adult $51 $49

Child $26 $24

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Topkapi Palace & Harem



IST 108-202 GRAND BAZAAR & HANS (SPICE MARKET) HALF DAY

If you want to learn about any city, visit its markets.

Participants in this tour will explore Kapali Karsi,

Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar and old Hans. A small city in

itself, Kapali Karsi contains some 4,000 shops and

ateliers selling everything from oriental rugs to costume

jewelry. The cavernous bazaar is divided into various

sectors, each with dozens of shops selling one

particular good. Observe and participate in the

bargaining but be careful. If you offer a price and the

merchant accepts, you are expected to buy.

Afterwards walk from Kapali Karsi to

ancient trade and business center called

the Hans from Ottoman times. Visit and

stroll through these buildings, mingle with the people and tradesmen and learn

more about the trade in Byzantine and Ottoman times.

Please note: This tour involves a significant amount of walking.

Check out these amazing photos from the market trip Summer 2012 in Istanbul.


Adult $23 $22

Child $12 $11

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Grand Bazaar

Hans

Spice market



IST 118-202 HEREKE TEXTILES FULL- DAY

Learn about Turkish Textiles which are

an important aspect of Turkish Culture

by visiting the Hereke Textile and

Carpet Manufacturing Factory. Gain

context for the carpets by first visiting

the Dolmabahce Palace. Sultan

Abdulmecid founded to the Hereke

Imperial Factory in 1843 to produce

textiles for the Dolmabahçe Palace. He

gathered weavers and textile artisans from all over the Ottoman Empire and

employed them in Hereke.

Upon reaching Hereke, enjoy a quick

seaside tea break in a town famed

for its carpets and textiles. The

factory operated as a state establishment until recently. Today the complex

still produces fine carpets and textiles. During this tour, view various

manufacturing processes including patterning, hand knotting, and looms.

Visit one of the family-owned establishments to learn more about the past

and present of the industry. Upon completion of the visit, return to Istanbul.

Please note: Box Lunch from the ship provided. There will also be a seaside tea break.


Adult $48 $46

Child $24 $23

TIME

Date Time


Return September30 1700

HIGHLIGHTS

Tea break

Hereke Carpet Factory

Textile artisans

Dolmabahce Palace



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IST 121-203 EVENING UNIVERSITY EXCHANGE HALF DAY

Your Turkish Interport students

will serve as “hosts” for a fun

evening mingling and

connecting with Turkish

nationals your own age. Learn

from peers some of the ins

and outs of Istanbul and

experience some of the culture

of this truly international city.

And, how cool is this venue?!

An underground cistern from

the ancient roman world!

PLEASE NOTE: This program is pending final confirmation.


Adult $24 $20

Child N/A N/A

TIME

Date Time


Return September30 2330

HIGHLIGHTS

Connect with Turkish students

Underground Cistern

Light snacks



Day 3: Thursday, October 1

IST 201-301 CAPPADOCIA 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT

Historically one of the top-rated

field programs! Cappadocia began

with the eruption of two volcanoes,

Erciyes Dagi and Melendiz Dagi.

When hot ash was dispersed over

the terrain, it created a thick layer

of soft, porous stone called tuff.

The indigenous people used crude

tools to carve sturdy homes out of

this pliable substance. Eventually they carved churches, schools and an

entire village. To escape persecution, the Christians also built underground

cities.

On the first day you will visit the underground cities at Kaymakli, which

descend nine floors below ground level. Then go to Nevsehir, the wealthy

center of Cappadocia, the provincial capital and largest town in the region.

The landscape of Nevsehir resembles the surface of the moon. You will

visit the rock-carved, cave-like churches. In the evening enjoy a

performance of Whirling Dervishes. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Start the second day with an early-morning balloon ride (up to 12

passengers per balloon) to give participants a bird’s-eye view of this

spectacular “lunar” landscape. Check out the video on our website from

2011. Erosion wore away sections of tuff and created these “fairy

chimneys” (conical rock formations) at Pasabag. The chimneys usually

have basalt—a hard, dense, dark volcanic rock—at the very top. Although the land is rugged and dry, it is remarkably

fertile. In the old city of Avanos you can see calcium pools and thermal springs. Ortahisar, another nearby village, has

a rock that dominates the town. This 86-meter wonder once housed the whole village. At the end of the day transfer

to Kayseri for a return flight to Istanbul.

Please note: the BALLOONING experience is INCLUDED in the price of this program. Participants may Opt-Out of the

ballooning by contacting the Field Office and receive a $200 credit on the price of the program. Participants will be

asked to sign a waiver onsite for the ballooning activity. This tour not suitable for disabled guests.

“Perfect combination of phenomenal natural sites, history, hands-on demonstration, food, and hiking – best trip yet!”

– Austin, Summer 2012

Packing List: Hiking shoes, flashlight for caves, and ~ $40 for 2 lunches & water.


Adult $926 $882

Child $463 $441

TIME

Date Time

Depart Oct 1 0600

Return Oct 2 2100

HIGHLIGHTS

90-minute balloon ride

Cappadocia “fairy chimneys”

Whirling Dervish performance

Goreme open air museum

Underground cities



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IST 201-301 CAPPADOCIA 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT

Day 1: (D)

Fly to Kayseri

Visit Urgup and underground city of Kaymakli

Explore landscape of Nevsehir

Whirling Dervishes performance

Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia

Day 2: (B)

4:30 am Balloon ride

Visit Goreme Valley

View rock formations at Pasabag

Visit Avanos, Ortahisar, and Sinassos

Return flight to Istanbul

IST 102-301 JEWISH TRADITIONS HALF DAY

While Turkey remains primarily influenced by its Islamic traditions, the

Jewish community has found its place in this Muslim society. The Jews

were originally from Spain and were offered residence in Turkey to escape

the Spanish Inquisition. Walk through the old streets of the Galata

sections where the Jewish community once lived. Visit the Neva Shalom

synagogue (if available) to learn of the Askanazi, Conversos and

Sephardic Jews in Turkey and the Ottoman Empire. Next, drive along the

Golden Horn to Haskoy and visit the Ahrida Synagogue, built in the 15th

century, and houses in the Balat neighborhood where the Star of David

appears on the facades of buildings. Also visit the Jewish Museum which

is former Zulfaris Synagogue.

Religious Studies students will enjoy learning about and understanding

the co-existence of three major world religions in Istanbul.

DEADLINE for this program is SEPTEMBER 1 due to security requirements at the

synagogues.


Adult $30 $29

Child $15 $15

TIME

Date Time

Depart October 1 0900


HIGHLIGHTS

Neva Shalom Synagogue

Galata

Golden Horn

Ahrida Synagogue

Jewish Museum



IST 124-301 ISLAMIC PRACTICES HALF DAY

From the Arabic word meaning “those who

submit to God,” Muslims believe in one God

and accept Mohammed as his messenger.

Muslims comprise 98 percent of the Turkish

population. Traditionally, Muslims pray five

times daily: at dawn, at noon, in the

afternoon, in the evening and at nightfall. The

first stop on this trip is the Blue Mosque, built

between 1606 and 1616. One of the most

prominent landmarks in Istanbul, the Blue

Mosque is very impressive with its beautiful

domes, courtyards and six slender minarets.

Admire the tile work, intricate decoration and

calligraphy. Learn about the mosque’s

architecture and the role it plays within


Adult $30 $29

Child $15 $15

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Blue Mosque

Islamic Arts

Eyup Mosque



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IST 124-301 ISLAMIC PRACTICES HALF DAY

Islamic culture. Next, walk to the 17th century Ibrahim Pasha Palace, which now houses the Turkish Islamic Arts

Museum, to view the various artworks dating from the 10th century and Turkish carpet masterpieces. Finally, visit

the Eyup Mosque before returning to the ship.

Check out the photos from Summer 2012 Istanbul: A city of Mosques

IST 117-402 BOSPHORUS CRUISE BY BOAT HALF DAY

Historically, the narrow body of water between Istanbul

and the Black Sea has been a major dividing line

between East and West. It is also of great commercial

and strategic significance. This trip will provide a

leisurely look at the contrasting architectural styles of

each side of the waterway.

Board a motorboat in the Golden Horn and cruise

along the European and Asian shores of the

Bosphorus. En route, view the Galata Bridge,

Dolmabache Palace, Ciragan Palace, the Bosphorus

Bridge, Ortakoy Mosque, Beylerbeyi Palace, villas, summer houses, the European

and Asian Fortresses, and Conqueror’s Bridge. A short stop will be made at the

Sadberk Hanim Museum, a private collection of Turkish art and antiquity before

returning to the pier.


Adult $51 $49

Child $26 $25

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Bosphorus strait

Cruise

Sadberk Hanim Museum



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IST109-303 WALKING DISCOVERY OF ISTANBUL AT EVENING (GROUP B) 3 HOURS

Istanbul is a mystical and colorful city,

especially at night. For a chance to feel the

unique energy of after-dark Istanbul, we invite

you to join us on this engaging outing.

After enjoying dinner on board the ship, meet

your guide at the pier and begin your Istanbul

discovery, beginning with the lively

restaurants and waterside cafes near the

Galata Bridge. At the New Mosque, known

locally as the Yeni Camii, pause to watch

evening prayer. Rejoining your motor coach,

venture to the Kumkapi district, famous for its

fish markets. Stroll along the wharf,

experiencing the nighttime atmosphere as revelers dine at the restaurants and

musical trios perform on the street. Hopefully there will still be a few Ice Cream

vendors who put on a show when serving their delightful “sticky” ice cream. Continue your walk to Istiklal Street, a

pedestrian avenue infused with local color. Your evening exploration of Istanbul concludes at Taksim Square,

where you will board your motor coach for the short journey to the ship.


Adult $22 $21

Child $11 $11

TIME

Date Time



HIGHLIGHTS

Night Life

Ice cream vendors (hopefully)

Cafes and street acts



Day 4: Friday, October 2

IST 203-401 100th ANNIVERSARY- GALLIPOLI & TROY W/ JOHN BOYER 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT

Depart Istanbul and travel with

perennial powerhouse

professor John Boyer 5 hours

across Turkish landscapes

towards our destination of

Gallipoli: the scene of one of

WWI bloodiest campaigns. This

year marks the 100 year

anniversary of the start of this

crucial military campaign that involved

troops from across the planet, and was of

immense strategic value to multiple

empires. Soldiers from Australia/New

Zealand (ANZAC) joined forces from the

UK/France in an attempt to capture the

peninsula from the Ottoman Empire.

While on the trip we'll visit the ANZAC

landing cove, main battle sites, cemeteries and

memorials, and learn about how the defeat of the Allied

forces here became a defining moment in history for

Turkey, and a foundation stone of the modern identities

of Australians and New Zealanders. Participants may

want to watch the Water Diviner (Russell Crowe, 2015)

and/or Gallipoli (Mel Gibson, 1981) for inspiration.

Thanks to Homer, Troy is probably the most celebrated archaeological site in

Turkey. Until the late 1800s, it was generally thought that Troy (Truva) existed

in legend only. In 1886, an amateur archaeologist and German businessman,

Heinrich Schliemann, obtained permission from the Ottoman government to

start digging on a hill where earlier excavators had already found the remains

of a classical temple. Schliemann’s work actually caused a certain amount of

damage to the site, but the excavations did uncover nine layers of remains,

representing distinct and consecutive city developments spanning four

millennia. The oldest, Troy I, dates back to about 3600 BCE.


Adult $209 $199

Child $104 $100

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Gallipoli battlefields

100th Anniversary of WWI battle

Ruins of Troy

Canakkale



Day 1: (D)

Drive over Tekirdag to Gallipoli

Visit Gallipoli

Dinner and overnight

(Please note: bring a swimsuit & towel)

Day 2: (B)

Visit Troy

Visit Canakkale

Lunch break – bring ~$15 to buy your own lunch.

Return to Istanbul

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallipoli_Campaign

IST 130-401 IMPACT: G(irls) 20 SUMMIT FULL-DAY

G(irls )20 was the first charitable organization to address

the need to economically engage and empower girls and

women with the G20 in 2009. The dual focus has been

to advocate for an increase in female labor force

participation and to cultivate a new generation of

leaders via education and entrepreneurship.

We are pleased and honored to welcome the 27 G(irls) 20 delegates

onboard the MV World Odyssey and work together to develop

recommendations.

SAS students will serve as hosts for dinner and a 2-hour working

session onboard the ship.

SAS students will be asked to weigh in and provide up to 3 concrete

recommendations related to youth employment that the G(irls)20

delegates can move forward in their communiqué to G20 Leaders.

This will be a facilitated session and put together in collaboration

between our two organizations.

The entire group will spend the evening together on a walking tour of Istanbul to build friendship and

experience this wonderful city together.


Adult $35 $30

Child $35 $30

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International NGO

Input into communique to G20 Leaders

Host young leaders from around the

globe

MINIMUM REGISTRATION:15


IST 106-401 CHRISTIAN TRADITIONS HALF DAY


Adult $30 $29

Child $15 $15

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Greek Orthodox Patriarchate

Church of Chora

Peter and Paul Church



Religious Studies students will love this

program. The ancient Greek city of

Byzantium was enlarged and formally

christened “New Rome” in 330 by

Emperor Constantine. As the Western half

of the Roman Empire crumbled,

Constantinople was developing into a

major power bridging the cultures of the

East and West. The Byzantine (Orthodox) Church dominated religious and

cultural life and was involved in the political operation of the city. The

patriarch of Constantinople had a position analogous to that of the Pope in

Rome. Relations between the Eastern and Western branches of the church

were undermined by Rome’s claims of primacy, an edict forbidding image

worship, and the order to remove all religious statues and to white-wash the

walls of the church. These factors and the crusades contributed to the

eventual separation of the papacy in the West and the Orthodox Church in

the East.

This trip explores the role of Christianity in Turkey. You will visit the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate at Fener and the

Roman Catholic Church Peter and Paul, where you will talk with clergy. Later, you will see the Church of Chora

(fourth century), Restored by the American Byzantine Institute, it houses remarkable mosaics and frescoes

depicting the lives of Mary and Jesus. Continue to the Beyoglu district of the city where you will visit the Roman

Catholic Church of San Antonio and learn about the existing church and its status within a Muslim country.

(Please note: Significant walking involved in this tour)

http://www.girls20.org/

IST 114-401 TURKISH CERAMICS & MARBLING WORKSHOP HALF DAY

Make your own souvenir from

Turkey. Begin with a visit to the

Yidliz Imperial Factory was

founded by Sultan Abdulhamid

II in the 1890’s for the purpose

of reinvigorating Turkish tiling

art.

Next visit the Caferaga

Medrese, built 450 years ago by Sinan the Architect. Here, nearby the

famous Hagia Sofia women artisans teach and practice traditional Turkish

arts. The Medrese has more than a dozen handicraft courses to offer

including the popular Turkish art of marbling “Ebru,” painting, jewelry,

porcelain, calligraphy, ceramics, stained glass, and Ottoman language.

Show off your own masterpiece upon arriving back to the ship!


Adult $44 $42

Child $$22 $21

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Art

Workshop

Tiling



IST 104-403 SUFI DERVISH CEREMONY – GROUP B EVENING

You have probably heard about the

Whirling Dervishes in Turkey. In

contrast to the main body of Islamic

belief, dervish groups extol the virtues

of music and dance, including a whirling

ceremony that represents a union with

God. The music is vital to this tradition

and serves as a vehicle of

enlightenment and revelation. The

ceremony’s compositions and the

instrumental ensemble of ney, tambur, kanun, küdüm and rebab formed

the foundation of the glorious Ottoman classical music that, like the Sema,

was suppressed in the early years of the republic.

In these Sema ceremonies, the “Whirling Dervishes” use their mystical

music and dance to reflect the transcendent value of the heart’s purity,

the image of the perfect being, and the belief that the Sema is one way of reaching total peace with oneself and

with the universe at large. This practicum will provide participants the opportunity to learn about the philosophy,

symbolism, meanings, and instruments of this traditional ceremony that dates back to the 13th century.

Participants should be respectful of this ritual and should dress conservatively. In keeping with tradition, men and

women may be asked to observe the ceremony in separate groups.

“Excellent, worthwhile experience!” – Jenelle, Summer 2012 Voyager

Suggestion for students from Melissa K, Summer 12 student: “If you are not open to learning and emerging

yourself into another religion, then do not embarrass SAS or your fellow students. I loved this program.”

(Please note: Dress appropriately for this religious ceremony. Flash photography is NOT PERMITTED.)


Adult $56 $53

Child $28 $27

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Whirling dervishes

Sema performance

Mevlana brotherhood



Day 5: Saturday, October 3

IST 122-501 HAGIA SOFIA EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO UPPER GALLERY HALF DAY

Experience a bird’s eye view from the

Upper Gallery inside the Hagia

Sophia. This exclusive “special

access” program provides views and

sounds that most visitors to this MUST

SEE don’t get to experience.

Participants will enter the courtyards,

see the preceding Roman Pagan

temple remains and then proceed to

interior. View the outer and inner

narthexes before going up to the second gallery (NOT accessible with regular

entrance).

This sanctuary was built as a Church in 4th Century AD, then became an

Orthodox Church till the conquest in 1453 and then became a mosque was

used till 1935 and it was converted to a Museum. Leaving the main base area, participants will visit the tombs of

the Sultans in garden before walking to The Roman Cistern of 1001 Columns. Walk thru and wonder about this

building. Upon completion of your visits, return to your coach and drive to the Pier.


Adult $51 $49

Child $26 $25

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Special Access in Hagia Sophia



IST 123-501 TURKISH BATH HALF DAY

You know you’re curious, but how do you know

which one to visit? We’ve checked it out and

this one in the old town is up to our standards.

A coach will transport participants to the old

town and visit one of the old historical Turkish

Bath House (Hamam). This was a social

institution of Turkish Life Styles in the past and

still is today. Turks did not initiate the baths but

developed the old Roman Baths and turned

those to Steam Baths. It was a tradition to take

a bath in sequential steps.

Enter to Bathhouse, leave your cloths in

lockers and wrap up with linens and pass from

cool room to warm room to warm up and splashing water and purifying your body.

Rest a while and enter to hot quarters steam up and sweat with heated water. Then

lay down on platforms, your skin will be porous, you can have soaped and then

scrubbed. This would be take a way the residues of your skin and scrub would renew

your skin by gentle peeling and after a rest and meditate a while splash water and cleanse, feel reborn cover

yourselves with white cotton Turkish towels like a Sultan and rest at the each hall, sip your Turkish Tea or Mineral

Water tranquility. Baths

Price includes roundtrip transportation, lockers, towels and 1 ½ hrs total time “bathing”.


Adult $71 $67

Child N/A N/A

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Authentic Turkish Bath

Old Town



IST 116-501 TURKISH COOKING CLASS HALF DAY

Begin with a walk through the Spice Market walk

stalls of fruit and vegetables and spice shops.

Enjoy the aromas and colors of local life and

learn about various spices and ingredients

beforeproceeding to the cooking institute in old

town.

Turkish Cuisine, thanks in large-part to the

Ottoman Empire, is a blend of Balkan,

Middle East and Central Asian cuisines. This

soft food is delicious healthy and traditional.

After a refreshment, get acquainted with the

dishes you will make and break into small

groups to start preparing the menu selected.

Chop vegetables; prepare herbs and other ingredients while learning the

particulars of Turkish cuisine.

The prep and cooking activity will take 2-3 hours. When it is ready enjoy a sumptuous lunch that you prepared and

cooked.


Adult $135 $128

Child $67 $64

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Hands-on cooking class

Shop for your menu at Spice

Market

Sumptuous meal prepared by you!



IST 119-301 TURKISH MUSIC & OTTOMAN BAND HALF DAY

Begin the day by meeting

Turkish musicians and

learn about the

instruments used as

follows: saz, ud, tanbur,

kanun, ney, mey, def,

bendir, darbuka, zurna,

and davul. By studying

the instruments we will

begin to learn about the kinds of music played in Turkey.

After that we will go to the Askeri Museum

and visit briefly before watching the

Mehter Band, the world’s oldest military

band. The Mehter Band gives concerts of

marching music in traditional uniforms

each afternoon at the museum. The Ottomans were the first to use musicians in

military campaigns, using their music to impress conquered towns.

This is your chance to hear the sounds of a cultural legacy.


Adult $42 $40

Child $21 $20

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Meet Turkish musicians

Turkish instruments

Askeri Museum

Mehter Band



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