Petra, a UNESCO heritage site, has been Inhabited since prehistoric times.  A Nabataean caravan-city, Petra is situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, and was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. Petra is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and is surrounded by mountains riddled with passages and gorges. It is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture.

A protected desert wilderness in southern Jordan known for its dramatic landscape of narrow gorges, natural arches and sandstone mountains. Also of interest are its petroglyphs, inscriptions and archaeological remains that span 12,000 years of human occupation. 

Visit Anjou Troglodytique, where people once carved houses into caves and cliff sides as residences.

There are many local cultural events and activities that students can take advantage of. Your site director and staff will provide information about these events when you arrive on site.

Visit the D-Day memorial and walk the beaches of the Normandy landings. This is a site of historic significance to the United States as well as the whole of Europe.

Tour Carnac and the medieval town of Vannes.

Visit the Puy du Fou to see the Cinescenie.

See the many chateaux that decorate the Loire Valley and learn about the generations of history and culture associated with each site.

Visit the rocky tidal island a half mile off France's northern coast, known for its strategic fortifications since ancient times, and the monastery from which it draws its name.

Tour the walled port city of St. Malo (La Ville Intra-Muros).