European Highlights

Begin exploring the capital of England after meeting with your Tour Director.

Sightseeing with a local guide includes the Neo-Gothic Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. Your tour ends at Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guards (seasonal).

As one of London’s most famous and most recognizable sites, St. Paul’s Cathedral stands as a lasting monument to the hope, resilience, and strength of the city itself. Take a walk down the very same aisle that Princess Diana did (minus the elaborate flowing train, of course) and experience the ornate beauty and intricate detail of the impressive high altar.

Take the high-speed train through the Channel Tunnel to France's capital.

This afternoon, explore the city with a local guide, visit sites that include the Arc de Triomphe and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Napoleon's gold-domed Les Invalides, Place de la Concorde, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Travel to Louis XIV's decadent Palace of Versailles. Tour the immense Hall of Mirrors, the royal apartments and the gardens. Opt to enjoy breathtaking views from atop the Eiffel Tower.

Travel to the top of the Eiffel Tower for breathtaking views of Paris.

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.

This morning view world-renowned masterpieces at the Louvre, including Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

Stroll Kornmarkt and Weinmarkt Squares, see the Lion Monument, the Jesuit Church, and the city fortifications.

Visit Zurich, an optional excursion, known as "Downtown Switzerland". The city acts as headquarters for five world banks and countless underground gold bullions. Later, explore the old town (Altstadt) and get a sense of why this city was named number one for best quality of life; stroll through parks and quays, relax by Lake Zurich or shop for products unique to Switzerland.

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.

On your way to Munich, cross the German border into Bavaria and visit mad King Ludwig II's extravagant castle

Encounter the city's magnificent residences, theaters, concert halls, and refined streets and parks with a local guide. Your tour includes the Frauenkirche, the Richard Strauss Fountain, the Residenz, and the Glockenspiel in the Marienplatz. Marvel at Nymphenburg Palace. Its 500 acres are lined with French trimmed hedges and boast three pavilions and a miniature palace.

See one of the first concentration camps established by Nazi Germany.

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.

Travel to the "Golden City" of Prague in the Czech Republic and begin exploring.

See the highlights of this culturally vibrant city, located in the heart of Bohemia. A local guide brings you to the artists' homes in the Golden Lanes, somber Tyn Church, Charles Bridge, Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus's Cathedral, and the statue of Jan Hus, a national hero who was a religious reformer.

En route to Berlin, stop in this historic city, an ancient Slavic settlement.

LEAP Activity | Debate the Great

Meet six influential figures from Germany’s history. Join a debate and argue their accomplishments to decide who the greatest German is.

With a local guide, marvel at the sites of this once-divided city. See the impressive Brandenburg Gate, the Olympic Stadium, and the Berlin Wall.

Take an elevator up into the stunning Glass Dome to witness dramatic views both internally of the building and externally of Berlin.