Spend nine days exploring Paris, Switzerland, and Nice with your students. Begin in Paris and experience the Parisian culture with a local guide. Then, it's off to Switzerland for stops in Geneva, Lausanne, and Chamonix on the way to Nice where you will visit one of the oldest medieval towns on the French Riviera.
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Paris, Switzerland...
9 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
City Center
City Hall
View of Mont Blanc and Town of Chamonix
Medieval St. Paul de Vence
Mediterranean Town of Nice
Notre Dame Cathedral
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from United States
Enjoy your overnight flight to France
Day 2 :
Welcome to France!
Arrive in Paris
Begin exploring France's answer to the "city that never sleeps."
Day 3 :
Paris
Experience Parisian Culture with a Local Guide
Surround yourself with Parisian culture when a local guide shows you the Arc de Triomphe, the majestic Eiffel Tower, the sweeping Champs-Élysées, and the gold-domed Les Invalides. Tour Notre Dame Cathedral and see its flying buttresses and intricately carved gargoyles. Marvel at the many masterpieces in the Louvre Museum.
Add On: Eiffel Tower Dinner
What a memorable meal! Enjoy an authentic Parisian dinner at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Dine on delicious cuisine and take in the views of this amazing city.
Day 4 :
Versailles
Travel to Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles
Tour the immense Hall of Mirrors, the State Apartments, and the Gardens of Versailles.
LEAP Seize the Château!Montmartre and Sacre Coeur walking tour
A bohemian hub during the Belle Epoque era, Paris' Montmartre neighborhood is crowned by the Basilica du Sacre-Coeur. Explore one of Paris' most historic districts while you experience one of the best views of Paris from the Basilica du Sacre-Coeur.
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 :
Geneva
Board High Speed Train to Geneva
Take a walking tour of this Swiss city.
Continue to Lausanne
Day 6 :
Broc-Château De Chillon-Montreux
Tour the Resort Towns
Travel around placid Lake Geneva to the resort towns of Montreux and Broc, famous for its chocolate factory.
Visit Chillon Castle
Inside Chillon Castle, peek at the elaborate bedrooms, some of which were used as torture chambers in the 17th century.
Enjoy a Fondue Dinner in Lausanne
Day 7 :
Chamonix-Nice
Explore Chamonix
En route to Nice, stop in Chamonix, near mammoth glaciers. Gaze up at the highest peak in Europe - Mont Blanc (15,863 feet).
Walking Tour of Nice
In the evening, explore old town Vieux Nice.
Day 8 :
St. Paul de Vence
St. Paul de Vence Excursion
Visit one of the oldest medieval towns on the French Riviera.
Day 9 :
Return Home OR Extend Your Trip
Depart from France
Board your flight home or extend your travels an additional day in Nice.
Extend your stay | Extra day in Nice
Extend your stay to spend an additional day in Nice. Explore the city even further–discovering museums, enjoying local cuisine, finishing last minute shopping, or relaxing on the beautiful Mediterranean beaches.
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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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