Take your students on an educational travel program to Paris, Switzerland and Bavaria. Begin in Paris and explore the city with a local guide, visiting the Louvre, Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles. Take a train to Lausanne and explore one of Switzerland's most charming towns with your guide. Take an excursion to Hohenschwangau Castle. This school trip will end with a journey in Munich to visit the Glockenspiel, Nymphenburg, and the Frauenkirche.
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France, Germany...
9 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Sacré-Cœur
Louvre Museum
Chapel Bridge
Neuschwanstein Castle
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from United States
Enjoy your overnight flight to France
Day 2 :
Welcome to France!
Arrive in Paris
Bonjour! Welcome to Paris, time to explore!
Day 3 :
Paris
Explore Paris with a Local Guide
From the romantic cafes surrounding the Arc de Triomphe to the sweeping Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides, join a local guide for a view of the City of Lights. Tour the tremendous Notre Dame Cathedral, home to the fictional hunchback.
Visit the Louvre Museum
Smile at the Mona Lisa as you tour Paris's historic monument and one of the world's largest museums.
Eiffel Tower Tour
This evening, enjoy breathtaking views from atop the Eiffel Tower.
Day 4 :
Versailles
Discover the Palace of Versailles
Travel to Louis XIV's decadent Palace of Versailles. Tour the immense Hall of Mirrors, the royal apartments and the gardens
LEAP Seize the Château! Walking Tour of Montmartre
This evening, go for a walking tour of Montmartre, a large hill in Paris's 18th arrondissement.
LEAP Activity | Seize the Château!
This costume workshop is a lively role-play activity that puts you in the shoes of the monarchy, clergy, nobility, bourgeoisie, or peasantry to explore the issues underlying the French Revolution.
Day 5 :
TGV-Lausanne
Board High Speed Train to Lausanne
Speed toward the picturesque city of Lausanne on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Enjoy a walking tour of the graceful tiered city.
Continue to Lucerne
En route to Lucerne, stop in the Swiss capital of Bern.
Day 6 :
Lucerne
Walking Tour of Lucerne
Join your Tour Director for a walking tour of the picturesque Swiss town of Lucerne, including the Lion Monument, the Jesuit church, and Kornmarkt and Weinmarkt Squares, as well as many quaint covered bridges and city fortifications.
LEAP Swiss Life and LegendsAdd On: Swiss Folklore Show
Experience a traditional Swiss performance during an evening of entertainment celebrating Swiss folklore, songs and yodels.
LEAP Activity | Swiss Life and Legends
Legends of William Tell, the Lion Monument, Swiss independence, and more come to life as you reenact episodes in the history of Switzerland.
Day 7 :
Hohenschwangau Castle
Hohenschwangau Castle
Visit Hohenschwangau Castle then take a scenic hike to see Neuschwanstein Castle (no visit) and St. Mary's Bridge for a photo stop!
Day 8 :
Munich
Guided Tour of Munich
A local guide brings you to the Olympic stadium, the Glockenspiel, and the impressive Frauenkirche. Visit the former concentration camp at Dachau.
LEAP Bask in Bavarian Arts!
LEAP Activity | Bask in Bavarian Arts
Discover the links between traditional dance and Bavarian history. Listen to and learn Bavarian music while participating in ancient folklore storytelling. You’ll also learn (and demonstrate) a variety of traditional dance steps as taught by local experts.
Day 9 :
Return Home OR Extend Your Stay
Depart from Germany
Board a flight home or extend your stay with two nights in Prague.
Extend your stay | Visit Prague
Explore the heart of Bohemia—travel to Prague in the Czech Republic and explore this picturesque city full of history, charm, and culture. With a local guide, visit the Golden Lane, Tyn Church, Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock, and Hradcany Castle.
Yes. The safety and security of our traveling teachers and students is our top priority, and one measure we take to ensure this safety, and support, is through Tour Central.
Tour Central is staffed by WorldStrides employees and is available 24/7 for all traveling groups. Tour Central is there to assist you with any questions or problems that may arise—no matter how big or how small. The staff is specially trained to monitor events domestically and around the world, and has dozens of contingency plans in place to help us jump into action when necessary.
The Tour Central number for your group is printed on the WorldStrides name badges that are given to all our travelers for easy access should you need it. This is just one of the many measures that we take to ensure that your trip really is the experience of a lifetime.
Up to Three College Credits Included with this Program
Through our Discovery for Credit Program, students traveling on an international WorldStrides program have the opportunity to earn academic credit by completing an online course that allows them to reflect upon many of the themes and topics explored during their travel program. Those in grades 6–12 at the time of travel can earn free elective high school credit upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Through our university partner, George Mason University, eligible students in grades 9-12 at the time of travel can earn up to three college credits upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Students who earn credit with WorldStrides will find this distinguishes them as online learners and gives them a jump-start on their path to a successful higher education experience. Click here for more details.
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