Explore Europe

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9 days
England, France, Italy

This tour is designed for students aged 11-15.

Centuries worth of history, creativity, and culture come into focus in these three European capitals. See the bold iconic monuments, like London’s Big Ben and Paris’ Eiffel Tower. Discover Rome’s former ancient empire, from the awe-inspiring Roman Colosseum to the mathematically precise Pantheon. In Vatican City, no smaller area holds so much power to a certain way of life.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to England

  • Day 2: London

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of London

    With your tour director you will see:
    • Covent Garden
    • National Gallery
    • Leicester Square

  • Day 3: London

    Take a guided tour of London

    • Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
    • Piccadilly Circus
    • St. Paul’s Cathedral
    • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if available)
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Windsor Castle

    Windsor Castle

    This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.

  • Day 4: London • Paris

    Travel by Eurostar train to Paris

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Île de la Cité
  • Conciergerie
  • Sainte-Chapelle

    • Walking Tour Paris Incl. Notre-Dame

Visit the Louvre

Visit Notre Dame Cathedral

  • Day 5: Paris

    Take a guided tour of Paris

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Place de la Concorde
    • Champs-Élysées
    • Les Invalides
    • Eiffel Tower
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Versailles

    Versailles
    Join an optional excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors and the ornately decorated State Apartments. (Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.)

  • Day 6: Paris • Rome

    Enjoy free time in Paris

    Fly to Rome

  • Day 7: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    Visit the Sistine Chapel

    Visit St. Peter’s Basilica

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Cooking Class in Rome

    Cooking Class in Rome

  • Day 8: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

  • Roman Forum
  • Colosseum

    • Visit the Colosseum

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps