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Show your students the best of European Cultures. 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 your journey in charming Heidelberg.
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- Enjoy your overnight flight to England:
- Arrive in London: After meeting with your Tour Director , begin exploring the capital of England.
- 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).
- 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.
- Discover Versailles: Admire the vast grounds, gardens, and salons of the Palace of Versailles.
- LEAP Seize the Château!:
- Visit the Louvre: Art lovers will welcome a visit to the incredible and enormous Louvre.
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.
- LEAP Cover the Canvas:
- Continue to Italy: Board a flight to Italy this afternoon.
Live the artist’s life. Explore line, color, perspective, negative space and form, then paint a masterpiece inspired by the beauty of Paris.
- 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.
- 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.
- Discover Siena: Visit this town of 17 medieval neighborhoods, each with its own church and symbol.
- LEAP Great Renaissance Debate:
- Continue to Florence:
Greet six renaissance giants including Giotto, Galileo, and Isabella d’Este, and debate who made the greatest impact on civilization.
- 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!
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!
- 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.
- Walking Tour of Lucerne: Stroll though Kornmarkt and Weinmarkt Squares, see the many covered bridges.
- LEAP Swiss Life and Legends:
- Add On: Swiss Folklore Show: Experience a traditional Swiss performance during an evening of entertainment celebrating Swiss folklore, songs and yodels.
Legends of William Tell, the Lion Monument, Swiss independence, and more come to life as you reenact episodes in the history of Switzerland.
- Discover Heidelberg Castle: Visit this famous ruin and landmark.
DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT
DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT
DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT
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.
