Undergraduate Pharmacology Tour (USC 2022)

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21-days
Los Angeles
Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey
Max People : 27
College/University
Tour Details

Stone & Compass is excited to partner with the University of Southern California to offer an immersive study abroad program to Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, and Turkey. This course was developed and will be taught by Professor Terry Church.

Dates

May 14 – June 3, 2022

Departure & Return Location

Los Angeles, California

Ages

University of Southern California Undergraduate Students

Questions

info@stoneandcompass.com

Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to Bulgaria

We will take a late afternoon/early evening flight from LAX to Sofia Bulgaria. This will be an overnight flight with a stop in one of Europe’s large cities. Arrival in Sofia, Bulgaria is on the afternoon of day 2 taking into account the 7 hour time difference.

Day 2
Arrive in Bulgaria

Arrive in Sofia, Bulgaria and check-in to hotel. In the late afternoon, explore the ancient city of Serdika.

Roman Conquest and Blood

Roman City of Serdika

Day 3
Sofia, Bulgaria

Explore Sofia; Communist Era tour, Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sofia Catacombs, Vitosha Blvd. National Archaeological Museum. Enjoy Lunch at the famed Museum restaurant. During lunch enjoy meeting local Ministry officials who will discuss current events in Bulgaria and give background on politics, health care, and more. In the late afternoon head to Thessaloniki Greece! Check into our hotel and enjoy a traditional Greek dinner. In the evening head out and explore the city.

Day 4
Thessaloniki, Greece

Greek Medicine, Mystics, and Oracles. Galerius Palace, Rotunda, Acropolis, Agora, & Byzantine Baths

Day 5
Thessaloniki, Greece

Free exploration city of Thessaloniki. Visit Aristotelous Square, the Ladadika District, and incredible museums. In the evening meet up for a special dinner celebration.

Day 6
Bansko, Bulgaria

While traveling to Bansko Bulgaria we do student presentations. Check into our boutique family-owned hotel and head out to dinner with views of the mountain!

Day 7
Bansko and Stolat, Bulgaria

Today we learn about the healing power of water and air. We head up 8,000 feet to the Alpine Lake and fields and yes for those who are brave enough we swim! Enjoy lunch among the clouds. In the afternoon we head to the Stone and Compass Center. In Bulgaria water is everything. From Roman times to modern times the mineral springs and lakes have long been used to heal ailments. Modern day Dr’s still write medical patient plans based around using the natural water resources found throughout Bulgaria.

Day 8
Stolat, Bulgaria

Folk Medicine and Sustainable Practice. Local healers will visit the center and discuss the history of folk medicine. The Roma culture will also be discussed.

Bulgarian for Beginners (Stone and Compass will provide instruction in beginning Bulgarian and useful phrases)

Bulgarian Culture and Customs

Day 9
Stolat, Bulgaria

The day will be spent learning about Honey, Lavender, and Healing Herbs

“Beekeeping 101”

In the late afternoon we head to a special oasis that is known by locals who swim there and believe in the water’s healing powers. The evening is spent enjoying a truly amazing dinner at a traditional village restaurant.

Day 10
Stolat and Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

In the morning head to Veliko Tarnovo, the ancient capital of the great 10th century Bulgarian Kingdom. Visit the largest castle in Europe, step back in time and walk the cobble stone roads. In the afternoon head to Necopolis AD ISTRUM an ancient Roman city and learn about how Romans built health care systems and created markets to sell remedies that are still used in Bulgaria today! In the evening when we return to the Stone and Compass center, we will enjoy a buffet dinner along with Folk Music and Dance.

A lecture on Music as Medicine will also be provided

Day 11
Stolat and Varna, Bulgaria

Student Presentations will take place in the morning after breakfast before we all head to Varna. Along the way we will stop at the Stone Forest an ancient natural wonder. After checking into our hotel we will head out for free time in the evening.

Day 12
Varna, Bulgaria

Today we will learn all about the Prehistoric Peoples of the Balkans and visit the Necropolis of Varna and Cultural Museum of Varna. Students will get to glimpse the famed Thracian Gold Horde as well as view the oldest hand wrought gold in the world found in 2018 on a dig fully funded by Stone and Compass.

Day 13
Varna, Bulgaria

Free exploration city of Varna

Day 14
Bucharest, Romania

While traveling to Bucharest Romania Student’s will do presentations. We will also stop at the famed Balchik botanical gardens and palace.

Day 15
Bucharest, Romania

Gypsies and Folktales

Old Town Bucharest, Museum of Romanian History

Day 16
Bucharest, Romania

Free exploration of Bucharest, Romania

Or

Optional Curtea Veche, Dracula Castle, and Transylvania. In the evening we meet for dinner and student presentations.

Day 17
Istanbul, Turkey

This morning we hop on a plane and head to Istanbul. We head to the hotel upon arrival and then spend the rest of the day getting a guided tour of the traditional living areas of the city.

Day 18
Istanbul, Turkey

Sultans, Spice Trade, and Empire

Sultanahmet Archaelogical Park (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace)

Day 19
Istanbul, Turkey

Markets and Remedies

Grand Bazaar and Taksim Square

Day 20
Istanbul, Turkey

Free exploration of Istanbul, Final Dinner and Student Presentations

Day 21
Travel Home

Awaken to one last breakfast together before we all fly home.

Includes/Excludes

Price Includes

  • Airfare
  • Lodging
  • Meals
  • Translator
  • Museum/Historical Site Admission Fees
  • Ground Transportation
  • Tour Guide(s)
  • Tips
  • Health Insurance

Price Excludes

  • Private ExpensesGifts, souvenirs, etc.
Payments

Payment may be made in full or by following the payment schedule below.

Total Price

$3,975

First Payment

$1,975

Due: February 15, 2022

Final Payment

$2,000

Due: March 15, 2022

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