People to People Moments

• Gain new perspectives during an official briefing in London from a current or former member of Parliament.
• Meet with a priest or monk in Italy, and learn about life inside a monastery.
• Receive an Ambassadorial welcome from a European official.
• Become friends with European students during a home stay with an Italian family.

Enhance Your Education

• Renaissance art and architecture
• World War II history
• The history and architecture of the Roman Empire
• Medieval history
• Intercultural studies

Top Program Activities

• Marvel at Michelangelo’s impressive statue David in Florence, Italy.
• Step into the Square of Miracles, site of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
• Admire artistic masterpieces at the world-famous Louvre Museum.
• Stimulate your senses with Italian cuisine, French perfume, and a dip in the warm waters of the Mediterranean.
• Help citizens protect a local park in Italy.
• Explore England’s royal history at the Tower of London.
• Build confidence as you challenge yourself to rappel down a castle wall.
• Stroll through the Forum and visit the Colosseum like the ancient Romans.

London, England

• Witness the ceremonial changing of the guard at the gates of Buckingham Palace.
• Gain an insider’s perspective on British government from a current or former member of Parliament.
• Get to know the Beefeaters, the official guards of the Tower of London, and learn about the tower’s 10 centuries of rich history.
• Soar high above the city in the London Eye, the world’s largest Ferris wheel.
• Board an overnight ferry to France.

• Envision World War II’s historic D-Day landing as you walk the beaches at Normandy.
• Honor war heroes at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.
• Be welcomed as an Ambassador by a local mayor.

• Take in 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.
• 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.

• Learn how famous French perfumes are created during a guided factory visit.

• Be a star on the red carpet in Cannes, home to the famous international film festival.
• Relax near the beach and sea as you stroll along Nice’s Promenade des Anglais.
• Discover the fascinating history of royal Monaco, the world’s second-smallest country.

• Learn what it’s like to be a local by spending some time in a welcoming home stay.
• Explore these five charming towns, tucked into the rugged Italian Riviera, on foot and by boat.
• Ramble through picturesque Tuscany on your way to Florence.

• Discover the fantastic art and architecture that mark Florence as the birthplace of the Renaissance.
• See Michelangelo’s impressive 14-foot-tall statue, David, in the Accademia Gallery.
• Gain insights into religious history when you meet with a priest or church official.
• Stroll the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge, lined with jewelry shops and art galleries.
• Explore Pisa and its Square of Miracles, home to the famous Leaning Tower.
• Give back to the local community by helping preserve the unique species in a community park.  
• Prepare an Italian culinary specialty with the guidance of a professional chef.
• Rappel down a castle wall with experienced outdoor instructors.

• Step into the Colosseum, and imagine the spectacles that millions watched from within its walls.
• Walk 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 the world’s largest cathedral.
• 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.