2012 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

TC2 06/20-1 - CLASSICS OF EUROPE

JUNE 20 - JULY 9, 2012

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 Depart for London Meet your delegation and board your international overnight flight to Europe. THURSDAY, JUNE 21 London, Great Britain Welcome to Europe! After arrival at the airport your Delegation Manager and coach driver will greet you! Visit Hampton Court Palace, the beautiful and historic home of King Henry VIII. FRIDAY, JUNE 22 London, Great Britain A British guide will join you for a full day orientation through London. See the city's most important historic sites. See the colorful and musical Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, the residence and office of Britain's monarchs since 1837. Visit the Tower of London, home to the stunning Crown Jewels. Just try to take your eyes off these dazzling gems! The Tower has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. Enjoy one of London's great musical shows in the heart of the West End. SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Overnight ferry to Caen, France Experience London's premier attraction, the London Eye. Don't forget your cameras for fantastic views! Attend an educational parliamentary briefing with a British (MP) Member of Parliament. Visit the famous Covent Garden in Central London. Board your ferry from Portsmouth to Caen in France. SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Caen, France Visit the Memorial Museum Omaha Beach. It offers a collection of vehicles, weapons, uniforms and insignia found on the battlefield. After a warm welcome from the mayor of Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, you have the unique opportunity to meet a witness from WWII. See the beaches where the Americans landed on the morning of June 6, ultimately achieving the liberation of France. Visit the Normandy American Cemetery, the last resting place of 9,386 young soldiers who were killed in 1944 during the Battle of Normandy.

Visit the Memorial Museum in Caen, whose mission is to remember the military operations of June 6th, 1944 and the full impact of WWII. Visit an exhibition about the Cold War and peace perspectives around the world. MONDAY, JUNE 25 Paris, France Enjoy a guided exploration of one of the most important art collections in the world, the famous Musee du Louvre. You will visit the principal parts of the museum - including a look at Leonardo's masterpiece, Mona Lisa. Enjoy a guided exploration of one of the most important art collections in the world, the famous Musee du Louvre. You will visit the principal parts of the museum - including a look at Leonardo's masterpiece, the Mona Lisa. Visit the historic Montmartre area, a haven for artists and writers before WWI. Marvel at the white Basilique du Sacre Coeur, which is the second highest point in Paris. Take some time to discover this area's treasures in small groups. TUESDAY, JUNE 26 Paris, France Explore the magnificent Chateau de Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on your own. Built during the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, it was the seat of the royal court from 1682 to 1789, when the French Revolution put an end to the monarchy. Admire a dazzling view of Paris! There's only one place to go: take the elevator up to the top of the Eiffel Tower (899 feet) which was built for the 1889 World's Fair to commemorate the French Revolution. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 Lyon, France Voila Paris! A French guide will now join you for an orientation of the city Ernest Hemingway called "a moveable feast." THURSDAY, JUNE 28 Farmstay France Enjoy a guided city orientation of Lyon, the capital of gastronomy. Discover the beauty of the old town and the famous "bouchons lyonnais!" Discover some typical dishes from Lyon. Experience Lyon, France's second largest city - famous for its world-reknowned cuisine. Your Delegation Manager will show you this famous city. Make your way to your farm stay at "Monastere de Sainte Croix." FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Farmstay Italy Overnight at your farm stay "Monastere de Sainte Croix." SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Nice, France Discover the beautiful French Riviera during a guided orientation of Cannes, famous for its film festival. Next, explore Nice (free time), the largest resort town on the Mediterranean coast, also considered the capital of the Cote d'Azur (Blue Coast). Time to have some fun together, relax and go bowling!

SUNDAY, JULY 1 Montecatini, Italy Attend an educational meeting at the L'Usine Laboratoire of Fragonard. Learn more about the production of "parfum". A challenge is waiting for you: find out if you can smell and identify the different essences! Enjoy a guided orientation of Monaco, famous for its royal family, the Grimaldis, and its Grand Prix racetrack. Did you know that Monaco occupies an area smaller than that of New York's Central Park? MONDAY, JULY 2 Home Stay, Italy Take part in an environmental service project at Park Borbone in TORRE DEL LAGO. Your group has the opportunity to preserve the unique diversity of the park's species. Spend time cleaning up the park and making an positive impact on the surrounding area. Be inspired by some of the best examples of Romanesque architecture in the Italian city of Pisa. You will see one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Leaning Tower. Say goodbye to your home stay family and rejoin your delegation! Meet your Italian homestay family and be welcomed into your Italian home for the next days! TUESDAY, JULY 3 Home Stay, Italy Today will be spent experiencing European life and culture with your home stay family. WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Home Stay, Italy Today will be the last day you spend with your home stay family. Be sure to let them know how much you appreciate their hospitality! Write a thank you note to leave with them or to mail the next day! THURSDAY, JULY 5 Assisi, Italy Say goodbye to your home stay family and rejoin your delegation! Pay a visit to the Accademia Gallery, which houses Michelangelo's colossal statue, David. Now your guide will take you for a walk through the city of Florence, you'll pass by the Duomo and the bronze doors to the Baptistery, known as the Gate to Paradise. Become acquainted with the local Tuscan cuisine during a special meeting at an Italian "fattoria" and watch a pizza-making demonstration. Afterwards, put your knowledge into practice and produce your own authentic Tuscan meal! Buon appetito! Encounter local culture during a dinner party with families from Cannara in the Hotel Hortensis garden. FRIDAY, JULY 6 Assisi, Italy Your experience with Full-On will be full of overcoming fears, building confidence, and strengthening personal development. The day involves indoor and outdoor challenges, adventure learning, and the opportunity to abseil off a castle wall!

SATURDAY, JULY 7 Rome, Italy Today, you will have the unique privilege to speak to a monk or a priest, who will tell you more about life in a monastery! Visit the center of the Catholic Church and the world's smallest country, the Vatican! Go in the Vatican Museums and admire the frescos of the Sistine Chapel. Wonder at the scale of St. Peter's Basilica. SUNDAY, JULY 8 Rome, Italy Some of Rome's most noteworthy highlights are waiting for you! Your guide will take you through the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. The city of Rome, with its antique monuments and religious sites, has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue your adventure with a City Quest including famous sights like Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. MONDAY, JULY 9 Depart from Rome for the United States Say goodbye to Europe! Have a nice flight back home!

Important Preparatory Information: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. A water bottle is highly recommended Climate can vary greatly during the program, be prepared for very warm and cool weather PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary may change at any time without notice. Updated Schedule of Activities will be posted on your students OnBoard Web Site.

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