European Heritage

England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland

England

  • Admire the dazzling crown jewels at the historic Tower of London
  • Enjoy a theater performance in London’s famous West End district
  • Learn about the government of England during an official briefing with a member of Parliament
  • See Buckingham Palace and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
  • Live with a host family to learn about everyday life in England
  • View the ancient and mysterious monuments of Stonehenge
  • Ride a ferry across the English Channel

France

  • See the D-Day beaches of Normandy and pause for reflection at the American Cemetery
  • Explore Paris with a stroll down the Champs-Elysees, the city’s renowned shopping district and the final stretch of the Tour de France
  • Enjoy a magnificent view of Paris from the Eiffel Tower
  • Come face to face with the “Mona Lisa” at the Louvre
  • Cruise the Seine and explore the Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Dine at the Hard Rock Café

Belgium

  • Wander along medieval bridges and canals in the charming city of Bruges
  • Take a horse-and-carriage ride through the city and meet a chocolate maker
  • Visit Ypres and Flanders Field to learn about the history of World War I

The Netherlands

  • See the International Court of Justice at The Hague
  • Cruise the canals of Amsterdam and step inside the Anne Frank House
  • Ride bicycles past windmills and taste the famous cheeses of Edam

Germany

  • Pass medieval castles on a river cruise through the Rhine River Valley
  • Visit Heidelberg, see the famous castle and Heidelberg University, founded in 1386
  • Experience the enchanting Black Forest region

Switzerland

  • Ascend the famous Schilthorn Mountain by cable car
  • Take in the beauty of mountain lakes and the medieval skylines of Lucerne
  • Learn about the art of jewelry and watch making