London, Paris, and the Loire. Start with an up-close look at London. Your tour ends with the Changing of the Guard (seasonal). You can also opt to attend a theater performance in London's West End. Then explore Stonehenge-Salisbury before catching a ferry to Normandy, the battleground of D-Day. Visit Mont St. Michael, then a full day in the Loire Valley. Explore French political history at Chartres, and then charming Paris, the Louvre and optional river cruise.
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from North America
Flight to London
Sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight to London!
Day 2 :
Arrive in London
Cheers, welcome to London!
Arrive in England and begin your exploration of its cosmopolitan capital city - London.
Day 3 :
London
See London with a local guide
A local guide brings you to the city's highlights: the neo-Gothic Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, buzzing Trafalgar Square, and lively Piccadilly Circus. End the tour with the Changing of the Guard (seasonal).
Add on: Theater performance in the West End
Opt to attend a theater performance in London's West End this evening.
Day 4 :
Stonehenge-Salisbury
Visit Stonehenge
A day of exploration begins at Stonehenge, the mysterious Neolithic monument erected in 3,000 B.C.
Board a ferry to Normandy
Continue to Portsmouth to board a ferry across the English Channel to Normandy.
Day 5 :
Normandy-Mont St. Michel
Explore Normandy
Travel to Normandy's beaches, the battleground of WWII's D-Day, and the American Military Cemetery.
LEAP Soldiers' StoriesJourney to Mont St. Michel
Travel to Mont St. Michel, a medieval monastery on its own island.
LEAP Activity | Soldiers’ Stories
Step into the shoes of U.S. servicemen as they land in Normandy on D-Day. Learn about their lives and their experiences to gain personal and historical perspective.
Day 6 :
Loire Château
Discover the Loire Château
Spend a full day in the Loire Valley. Appreciate centuries of French history in the beautiful Château of Chenonceau. Then explore the Château of Amboise.
LEAP Bon Appétit
LEAP Activity | Bon Appetit
Slice, dice, and stir! Savor the French country lifestyle by creating (and eating) traditional Loire Valley cuisine.
Day 7 :
Chartres
Visit Chartres Cathedral
Visit Chartres Cathedral to see its lofty stained glass windows.
Day 8 :
Paris
Explore Paris with a local guide
A local guide shows you the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the sweeping Champs-Élysées, and Les Invalides. Tour the inside of the tremendous Notre Dame Cathedral and smile at the Mona Lisa inside the enormous Louvre Museum
Add on: Seine River Cruise
Opt to cruise the scenic Seine River.
Add on: Eiffel Tower Visit
Take in breathtaking views of Paris from atop the Eiffel Tower.
Day 9 :
Return Home OR Extend your Stay
Return 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 Paris
Don’t end your stay in Paris just yet! Add an extra day to explore this amazing European city. Check out some of the places you loved or explore new locations throughout the city, it’s up to you to decide how to spend your day.
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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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