Show your students the best of European Cultures on this student tour. Begin in London and tour the city with a local guide. Then, it's off to Paris for a taste of French culture. From there, it's on to Rome for a walk through ancient history, then a trip to the Vatican. Discover Siena, and visit beautiful Florence. Head to Pisa and view the Leaning Tower of Pisa before you continue on to Switzerland. Wrap up this school trip in charming Heidelberg.
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Italy, France, England...
14 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Arc de Triomphe
Trafalgar Square
Eiffel Tower
Piazza del Campo
Colosseum
Ponte Vecchio
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from United States
Enjoy your overnight flight to England
Day 2 :
Welcome to England!
Arrive in London
After meeting with your Tour Director , begin exploring the capital of England.
Day 3 :
London
Tour London with a Local Guide
Sightseeing with a local guide includes the Neo-Gothic Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Nelson's Column, and lively Piccadilly Circus. Your tour ends with the Changing of the Guard (seasonal).
Day 4 :
Eurostar-Paris
Board High Speed Train to Paris
Take the high-speed train through the Channel Tunnel to Paris.
Explore Paris with a Local Guide
A local guide shows you the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Add On: Eiffel Tower
Travel to the top of the Eiffel Tower for breathtaking views of Paris.
Day 5 :
Versailles-Louvre
Discover Versailles
Admire the vast grounds, gardens, and salons of the Palace of Versailles.
Visit the Louvre
Art lovers will welcome a visit to the incredible and enormous Louvre.
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 6 :
Paris-Rome
LEAP Cover the Canvas
Optional add-on.
Continue to Italy
Board a flight to Italy this afternoon.
LEAP Activity | Cover the Canvas
Live the artist life. Explore line, color, perspective, negative space and form, then paint a masterpiece inspired by the beauty of Paris.
Day 7 :
Ancient Rome
Tour Rome with a Local Guide
A local guide helps you follow in the footsteps of the ancients in the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine and the Forum.
Add On: Caesar's Gladiators
Discover the ancient secrets of the Roman gladiator games and master the basics of hand-to-hand combat at gladiator school.
Day 8 :
Vatican
Explore Vatican City
This morning, visit the Vatican and discover the artistic legacy of Catholicism. Marvel at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel before moving up the broad steps of the world's largest Christian church, St. Peter's Basilica.
Day 9 :
Siena
Discover Siena
Visit this town of 17 medieval neighborhoods, each with its own church and symbol. Visit the Siena Cathedral, an ornate Roman Catholic structure completed in 1348.
LEAP Great Renaissance DebateContinue to Florence
LEAP Activity | Great Renaissance Debate
Greet six renaissance giants including Giotto, Galileo, and Isabella d’Este, and debate who made the greatest impact on civilization.
Day 10 :
Florence
Tour Florence with a Local Guide
A local guide introduces the Duomo, Ghiberti's bronze Baptistery doors, the tiny shops on the Ponte Vecchio, and the Accademia, where you can view Michelangelo's David.
Add On: Uffizi Gallery
Opt to spend the afternoon exploring the famous Uffizi Gallery, one of the most popular attractions in Florence. With works dating back to the 16th century from artists such as da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli, there is plenty of beautiful artwork to observe and discover.
LEAP Cucina Fiorentina
Tonight, roll up your sleeves and create delicacies!
LEAP Activity | Cucina Fiorentina
Cook up a three-course traditional meal with a local chef using fresh local produce. Get a taste of Tuscan life and zesty flavors! Mangia!
Day 11 :
Pisa
Explore Pisa
Marvel at the most famous battle between engineering and Mother Nature - the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Continue to Switzerland
Head north to the Alps and Switzerland.
Day 12 :
Lucerne-Swiss Folklore
Walking Tour of Lucerne
Stroll though Kornmarkt and Weinmarkt Squares, see the many covered bridges.
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.
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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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