Take your students to France, the Mediterranean and Spain on a school trip. Savor, compare and contrast the richness of three iconic European cultures. Drink in the elegance and architectural feats of Paris, from the Champs Elysees to the Louvre. Stroll through Versailles and marvel at its opulence. Delve into medieval and Roman legacy in Nimes and Carcassonne. Finally, go Gothic in Barcelona, and gallery hop in majestic Madrid.
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France, Spain...
10 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Gargoyle on the Bell Tower of Notre Dame Cathedral
Palace of Versailles
Sagrada Família
Museo Nacional Del Prado
Maison Carrée
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from North America
Flight to Paris
Relax and enjoy your scheduled flight from North America.
Day 2 :
Arrive in Paris
Welcome to Paris!
Fly overnight to Paris. Begin exploring the capital of France.
Day 3 :
Paris
Explore Paris with a local guide
A local guide brings you to the Arc de Triomphe, the sweeping Champs-Élysées, and Les Invalides.
Eiffel Tower ascent
Line up to climb to the top floor of this iconic landmark for a spectacular birds-eye view of the glittering City of Light.
Visit the Louvre Museum
Appreciate artwork in the Louvre Museum.
Day 4 :
Versailles
Discover the Palace of Versailles
Picture the flow of royalty through the Palace of Versailles. A tour brings you to the Hall of Mirrors, the royal apartments and the gardens.
LEAP Seize the Château!Board the TGV to Provence
Board the TGV for a speedy ride to Provence.
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 :
Nîmes-Pont Du Gard
Take a walking tour of Nîmes
Marvel at the Roman buildings of Nîmes: the Maison Carrée and the awesome Roman arena, the best preserved in France.
See the Pont du Gard
This afternoon view the Pont du Gard, 52 arches on three levels that are part of a skillfully engineered Roman aqueduct.
LEAP En Garde!
LEAP Activity | En Garde!
Which is mightier—the pen or the sword? You decide! Learn basic calligraphy and fencing moves to gain new insight into old-world traditions.
Day 6 :
Carcassonne
Explore Carcassonne
Visit the medieval walled city of Carcassonne.
Continue to Barcelona
Continue to the Olympic city of Barcelona in Spain.
Day 7 :
Barcelona
See Barcelona with a local guide
The dark Gothic corners and bright flower-lined streets of Barcelona are yours to explore with a local guide. Sightseeing includes the Sagrada Família Cathedral, Casa Milà, the Olympic stadium and the historic Barri Gòtic.
Day 8 :
Madrid
Board the AVE for MadridExplore Madrid with a local guide
Discover this vibrant capital with a local guide. See the Plaza Colón and the Royal Palace.
Visit the Prado Museum
Visit the Museo del Prado, home of works by Spain's great masters, including Francisco Goya, Diego Velázquez, and El Greco.
Day 9 :
Madrid
Visit the Reina Sofía Museum
Study Picasso's Guernica in the Reina Sofía Museum.
LEAP Cocina EspañolaAdd on: El Escorial
Discover King Phillip II's imposing palace, El Escorial. This massive structure is home to over 500 frescoes and 1600 paintings by famous artists such as Velazquez and El Greco. Today the palace functions as a monastery, royal palace, museum and school.
LEAP Activity | Cocina Española
Create some of Spain’s most popular and iconic dishes and discover firsthand what makes these dishes enduring classics of Spanish cuisine.
Day 10 :
Return Journey OR Extend your Stay
Flight to the US
Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day. Or, opt to extend your stay.
Extend your stay | Extra day in Madrid
Don’t leave Spain yet! Add an extra day to your itinerary, reserved for exploring Madrid and all this capital city has to offer.
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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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