European Discovery
DESTINATIONS: ITALY, FRANCE, SWITZERLAND, AND AUSTRIA
DURATION: 19 DAYS
AUDIENCE: Grades 6th - 8th
DURATION: 19 DAYS
AUDIENCE: Grades 6th - 8th
Paris, France
Take in thrilling panoramic views of Paris from high atop the Eiffel Tower.
Admire artistic masterpieces at the Louvre Museum, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.
Stroll the Champs-Elysées, and examine the elegant Arc de Triomphe.
Explore the inspiring art and architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral.
Experience the bohemian feel of the artistic Montmartre district.
Sample famous French delicacies, then return to your roots with a meal at the Hard Rock Café. Understand luxury at the gilded Palace of Versailles.
Switzerland
Soak up the pristine Alpine atmosphere that makes Switzerland a favorite destination for vacationing Europeans.
Cruise an idyllic lake near Zurich.
Meet some friendly Swiss locals when you shop for lunch in Lucerne.
Austria
Salzburg
See the actual home where Mozart was born, and witness the beautiful scenery that inspired The Sound of Music. Learn to bake an Austrian specialty (Apfelstrudel) with guidance from professional chefs.
Mauthausen
Step into the eerie quiet of Mauthausen, one of the deadliest concentration camps of World War II. Understand why President Eisenhower developed his vision for People to People after visiting this camp. Discuss life in a concentration camp with one of the few remaining survivors
Vienna
Explore this charming capital city by bike or on foot. Experience Austrian entertainment at Prater Amusement Park and a Viennese concert hall.
Re-create life in the Middle Ages, complete with authentic clothing, food, and games. Get to know European students during a home stay with an Austrian, Swiss, or German family.
Friesach
Help build a castle in Friesach, which was a major commercial center during medieval times. Experience medieval life by sleeping at the base of a castle wall.
Sirnitz
Learn about and observe the daily life of an Austrian farmer in this mountain town. Get a true taste of Austria when you sample a local delicacy and learn a popular dance.
See the actual home where Mozart was born, and witness the beautiful scenery that inspired The Sound of Music. Learn to bake an Austrian specialty (Apfelstrudel) with guidance from professional chefs.
Mauthausen
Step into the eerie quiet of Mauthausen, one of the deadliest concentration camps of World War II. Understand why President Eisenhower developed his vision for People to People after visiting this camp. Discuss life in a concentration camp with one of the few remaining survivors
Vienna
Explore this charming capital city by bike or on foot. Experience Austrian entertainment at Prater Amusement Park and a Viennese concert hall.
Re-create life in the Middle Ages, complete with authentic clothing, food, and games. Get to know European students during a home stay with an Austrian, Swiss, or German family.
Friesach
Help build a castle in Friesach, which was a major commercial center during medieval times. Experience medieval life by sleeping at the base of a castle wall.
Sirnitz
Learn about and observe the daily life of an Austrian farmer in this mountain town. Get a true taste of Austria when you sample a local delicacy and learn a popular dance.
Italy
Venice
Experience the charm of Venice as you float its canals in a traditional Venetian gondola.
Watch a glassblower demonstrate this remarkable craft. Ramble through picturesque Tuscany on your way to Florence.
Florence
Discover the fantastic art and architecture that mark Florence as the birthplace of the Renaissance. See Michelangelo’s impressive 14-foot-tall statue of David in the Accademia Gallery. Learn about Italian life or religious life when you talk with a political or church official. Explore Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower.
Rome
Step into the Colosseum, and imagine the spectacles that millions watched from within its walls. Meander through the ancient ruins of the Forum, and learn about this heart of the city during the time of the emperors. Explore the Vatican, home to the pope, and examine Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece. Toss a coin into the legendary Trevi Fountain.
Experience the charm of Venice as you float its canals in a traditional Venetian gondola.
Watch a glassblower demonstrate this remarkable craft. Ramble through picturesque Tuscany on your way to Florence.
Florence
Discover the fantastic art and architecture that mark Florence as the birthplace of the Renaissance. See Michelangelo’s impressive 14-foot-tall statue of David in the Accademia Gallery. Learn about Italian life or religious life when you talk with a political or church official. Explore Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower.
Rome
Step into the Colosseum, and imagine the spectacles that millions watched from within its walls. Meander through the ancient ruins of the Forum, and learn about this heart of the city during the time of the emperors. Explore the Vatican, home to the pope, and examine Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece. Toss a coin into the legendary Trevi Fountain.
Note: Highlights featured represent past programs. Your program may differ slightly in some areas due to scheduling conflicts, unforeseen changes, and the arrival of new opportunities. Your program's Schedule of Activities will be provided as confirmed, closer to actual travel.