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    • Academic Field(s)

      Engineering and Environmental Science

    • Destinations

      Glasgow, Iverness, and Edinburgh

    • Duration

      13 days

    • Accommodation

      3-star hotels in Glasgow, Iverness, and Edinburgh

    Scotland is known for its rolling green hills, kilt-wearing bagpipers, whiskey, golf, and ancient castles.

    Understanding that local needs, traditions, and conditions have to be taken heavily into consideration in order to achieve substantial and sustainable productivity gains is a major learning outcome for students in this program.

    Studying these topics in Scotland places agriculture and food science students directly into a different culture where they can learn to adapt and gain a broader international understanding far from their familiar setting.

    • DAY 1

      • Overnight flight to Edinburgh, Scotland (group flight can be booked separately)

    • DAY 2-4: GLASGOW

      Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Glasgow

      • Arrival at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
      • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
      • Guided walking tour of Glasgow
      • Welcome dinner at a Scottish restaurant
      • Visit “The Scottish Farmer”, Scotland’s leading farming publication since 1893
      • Visit a traditional Scottish kilt manufacturer to understand the tradition of kilt making and the meaning of the different colors, patterns, and tartans
      • Guided tour of “The Lighthouse”, which provides fascinating insight into the design features and architectural heritage of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s first public commission
      • Admission to the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, which were originally used for concerts and other events

    • DAY 5-6: CRIEFF - NAIRN - INVERNESS

      Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Inverness

      • Guided tour of the Drummond Castle Gardens in Crieff, focusing on horticulture
      • Guided tour of a whiskey distillery to experience the distillery’s long and distinguished heritage (tasting included)
      • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
      • Admission to the Cawdor Castle, which is surrounded by three gardens: the Flower Garden, the Wild Garden, and the Walled Garden
      • Free time to explore Inverness

    • DAY 7: HIGHLANDS

      • Guided bus tour of the Scottish Highlands, which includes many stops to explore the famous Loch Ness, a set of lochs built around 200 years ago, and much more

    • DAY 8-9: ST. ANDREW’S - EDINBURGH

      Stay 5 nights at a 3-star hotel in Edinburgh

      • Guided walking tour of the Old Course at St. Andrews, following the footsteps of golf’s greatest athletes
      • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
      • Guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old and New Town
      • Admission to Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city’s skyline
      • Audio-guided tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the Monarch of the UK in Scotland

    • DAY 10: MOFFAT AREA - LANERCOST

      • Visit a sheep or cattle farm to learn about farming and its challenges in Scotland
      • Admission to the Hadrian’s Wall Visitor Center to explore the former defensive fortification during a self-guided walk

    • DAY 11-13: EDINBURGH

      • Visit Quality Meat Scotland, the public body responsible for helping the Scottish red meat sector improve its efficiency and profitability
      • Free afternoon to further explore the city
      • Guided tour of Alnwick Castle, one of the largest inhabited castles in Europe
      • Farewell dinner at a Scottish restaurant
      • Departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

    • What’s included in this sample itinerary:

      Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation in 3-star hotels (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • local transportation by private bus as needed • public transportation passes in Glasgow & Edinburgh • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

    • Program fee starting at € 2,540 per participant based on a group size of 15
    • All program fees are calculated to include participation of one accompanying faculty or group leader.
    • Prices are based on a minimum number of 15 or 20 paying participants.
    • The actual quote for a tailored program will vary depending on different factors, for example: the actual program dates, the final participant number, the duration of the program, the visits and excursions included, as well as varying exchange rates

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    • Hellenic Holistic Remedies

      Greece

    I have to go through this company again for any of my study abroad trips! The experience was fantastic and I appreciated working with the team in planning the trip. Thank you for providing my students with a valuable experience.”

    Western Illinois University Faculty Leader, Holism and Wellness in Greece

    • Academic Field(s)

      Health and Wellness, Exercise Science

    • Destinations

      Athens and Heraklion

    • Duration

      13 days

    • Accommodation

      2 or 3-star hotels in Athens and Heraklion

    This course provides the opportunity for students to gain an appreciation for the different lifestyle choices and the impact they have on health. Robust discussions exploring the scientific study of health and wellness will focus on epidemiology research, social factors, genetics, and lifestyle choices, and their impact on the prevention or development of chronic conditions.
    Students will receive a cross-cultural and historical perspective of various health remedies and practices. Experiences and lessons in this study abroad program will serve to deepen students’ understanding of key health topics as they move forward in their academic and professional fields.

    • DAY 1

      • Overnight flight to Athens, Greece (group flight can be booked separately)

    • DAY 2-6: ATHENS

      • Orientation session by your on-site CEPA coordinator
      • Welcome dinner at a Greek restaurant
      • Guided tour of the Acropolis, the greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated to its patron: the Goddess Athena
      • Gourmet walking tour of Athens, in which you will visit various specialty food shops, delicatessens, aromatic bakeries, restaurants, dairies, and spice vendors
      • Traditional Greek cooking class coupled with a lesson on the cultural and medicinal bases for the dietary selections
      • Visit a winery to learn about the process of wine making (tasting included)
      • Visit to a Holistic Health Center
      • Day excursion to Aegina

    • DAY 7-13: HERAKLION

      • Optional plane tickets from Athens to Heraklion and return
      • Orientation session with your on-site CEPA coordinator in Heraklion
      • Guided tour of the archaeological site of Konossos, one of the most important palaces of Minoan civilization and the legendary sear of King Minos
      • Guided walking tour of the old central market (1866 street) and the fish market
      • Visit a winer, where you will be introduced to Cretan wine heritage and will have the possibility to taste some wines, a selection of Cretan cheeses and other delicacies
      • Guided tour of an apiary to learn about Cretan bee farming. Cretan bee hives and apiaries are spread across the island and provide a wide range of honey varietals that mimic the island’s unique geography and wild flora
      • Visit an olive oil producer to learn more about olive oil production and the health benefits of naturally derived oils
      • Return to Athens
      • Farewell group dinner at a Greek restaurant in Athens

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    • Academic Field(s)

      Engineering and Environmental Science

    • Destinations

      Glasgow, Iverness, and Edinburgh

    • Duration

      13 days

    • Accommodation

      3-star hotels in Glasgow, Iverness, and Edinburgh

    Scotland is known for its rolling green hills, kilt-wearing bagpipers, whiskey, golf, and ancient castles.

    Understanding that local needs, traditions, and conditions have to be taken heavily into consideration in order to achieve substantial and sustainable productivity gains is a major learning outcome for students in this program.

    Studying these topics in Scotland places agriculture and food science students directly into a different culture where they can learn to adapt and gain a broader international understanding far from their familiar setting.

    • DAY 1

      • Overnight flight to Edinburgh, Scotland (group flight can be booked separately)

    • DAY 2-4: GLASGOW

      • Orientation session by your on-site CEPA coordinator
      • Guided walking tour of Glasgow
      • Welcome dinner at a Scottish restaurant
      • Visit Scotland’s leading farming publication since 1893
      • Visit a traditional Scottish kilt manufacturer
      • Guided tour of “The Lighthouse”
      • Admission to the Glasgow Botanic Gardens

    • DAY 5-6: CRIEFF - NAIRN - INVERNESS

      • Guided tour of Drummond Castle Gardens in Crieff focusing on horticulture
      • Guided tour of a whiskey distillery (tasting included)
      • Admission to Cawdor Castle

    • DAY 7: HIGHLANDS

      • Guided bus tour of the Highlands including the famous Loch Ness and much more

    • DAY 8-9: ST. ANDREWS - EDINBURGH

      • Guided walking tour of the Old Course at St. Andrews
      • Guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old and New Town
      • Guided tour of the Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city’s skyline
      • Audio-guided tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse

    • DAY 10: MOFFAT AREA - LANERCOST

      • Visit a sheep and/or cattle farm to learn about farming and its challenges in Scotland
      • Admission to the Hadrian’s Wall Visitor Center

    • DAY 11-13: EDINBURGH

      • Visit Quality Meat Scotland
      • Guided tour of Alnwick Castle
      • Farewell dinner at a Scottish restaurant

    Interested in running a similar program or building one from scratch?

    Let’s get in touch by choosing where you are in the planning process.

    I have all the details

    You know your exact travel dates and destinations, and are ready to request a formal proposal with quote. (at no charge or committment)

    I am just starting

    You have great ideas but might have questions, need further advice or want some guidance to bring everything together in an itinerary.

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