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The European Union
Tour length: 9 - 12 days
Discover the origins and future of the European Union. The countries that make up the EU boast diverse traditions and languages but share a commitment to democracy and social justice. Through time spent in EU member countries France, Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium, including visits to the EU’s main governing bodies in Brussels, Strasbourg and Frankfurt, experience the exciting transitions currently underway in the world of international relations.
View the itinerary for: 2010  |  2011  |  2012
You are viewing the 2010 itinerary, which is valid from 10/1/2009 to 9/30/2010
The starting price for this tour is: $1,820

Day 1 Fly overnight to Germany

Day 2 Frankfurt

Arrive in Frankfurt

Day 3 Frankfurt • Strasbourg

Institution Visit: Visit the European Central Bank*
Travel to Strasbourg
Enjoy free time in Strasbourg

Day 4 Strasbourg

Institution Visit: Visit the Council of Europe or the European Parliament*

Day 5 Luxembourg • Brussels

Travel to Luxembourg
Continue on to Brussels

Day 6 Brussels

Take a guided tour of Brussels:
  • Manneken Pis
  • Atomium

  • Institution Visit: Visit the Council of Ministers*
    Optional: Bruges brewery tour and Flemish dinner

    Day 7 Brussels • Paris

    Institution Visit: Visit the European Commission*
    Travel on a TGV train to Paris

    Day 8 Paris

    Take a guided tour of Paris:
  • Place de la Concorde
  • Champs-Élysées

  • Take a walking tour of Paris:
  • Latin Quarter
  • Île de la Cité

  • Visit the Louvre
    Visit Notre Dame Cathedral

    Day 9 Depart for home

    3-DAY TOUR EXTENSION:

    Day 9 Paris • London

    Travel on the Eurostar train to London

    Day 10 London

    Take a guided tour of London:
  • Hyde Park
  • Piccadilly Circus
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral

  • Enjoy a free afternoon in London

    Day 11 London

    Enjoy a free day in London
    Optional: Windsor Castle

    Day 12 Depart for home

     

    * PLEASE NOTE: Business visits, experiential learning activities and lectures will be scheduled subject to availability and confirmed prior to departure date.