Europe Up and Down - 18 days

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

  Greece

• Athens: 
Athinai (Athens)

  Italy

• Rome: 
Roma (Rome)

  Netherlands

• Other Cities in Netherlands: 
Amsterdam

Dates: please inquire for specific dates

Description: Get a close look at Western Europe on this in-depth trip covering the Netherlands, France, Italy and Greece. All the big sights are here, from the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame to the Colosseum and the incomparable Parthenon. As you travel north to south, witness Europe's many shades of culture, fashion, and history. Which do you like better, the Dutch pancakes in Amsterdam or the pizza in Italy? Do you prefer the bustle of Paris or the more laid-back Mediterranean atmosphere of Greece? Every destination along the way will keep your eyes wide open, with historic monuments, lively bars and clubs, and the latest European fashions. The only hard part will be choosing a favorite.

Itinerary:

* DAY 1 - Overnight flight

* DAY 2
- Arrival in Amsterdam
- Walking tour of Amsterdam
- Welcome drink

* DAY 3
- Sightseeing tour of Amsterdam (EFCB Tour Guide)
- Anne Franks House
- Free time in Amsterdam (nighttime)

* DAY 4 - Free day in Amsterdam

* DAY 5
- Transfer via Brussels
- Arrival in Paris
- Free time in Paris (nighttime)

* DAY 6
- Sightseeing tour of Paris (local guide)
- Eiffel Tower photostop
- Optional trip to Versailles (extra cost)

* DAY 7
- Louvre Museum
- Walking tour of Paris
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Evening Seine cruise and Eiffel Tower

* DAY 8
- Free time in Paris (daytime)
- Night train to Florence

* DAY 9
- Arrival in Florence
- Sightseeing tour of Florence (local guide)
- Florence Duomo
- Free time in Florence (afternoon)

* DAY 10
- Transfer via Assisi
- Arrival in Rome
- Free time in Rome (nighttime)

* DAY 11
- Sightseeing tour of Rome (local guide)
- Roman Colosseum
- Optional pizza-making and dinner (extra cost)

* DAY 12
- Visit to Vatican City
- Free time in Rome (daytime)

* DAY 13
- Sightseeing tour of Capri (local guide)
- Arrival in Sorrento

* DAY 14
- Sightseeing tour of Pompeii (local guide)
- Night ferry from Brindisi

* DAY 15 - Arrival in Greece

* DAY 16
- Sightseeing tour of Delphi (local guide)
- Transfer to Athens
- Optional Greek Evening (extra cost)

* DAY 17
- Sightseeing tour of Athens (local guide)
- Walking tour of Athens
- Farewell dinner

* DAY 18 - Flight home

Don't want to go home?
Plan beforehand, and you can change your return ticket and explore more of Athens on your own, or visit another city and fly home from there. To request special travel, please contact us.

** Itinerary subject to change

Highlights:
SIGHTS:
      - Notre Dame
      - Louvre Museum
      - Eiffel Tower
      - Seine cruise
      - Florence Duomo
      - St. Francis Basilica
      - Sistine Chapel
      - St. Peter's Basilica
      - Colosseum
      - Capri Island cruise
      - Pompeii Roman ruins
      - Delphi site
      - Delphi museum
      - Acropolis
      - Anne Frank's House

CITIES VISITED:
      - Capri
      - Assisi
      - Brussels
      - Athens
      - Rome
      - Florence
      - Paris
      - Amsterdam
      - Pompeii
      - Sorrento
      - Delphi

Cost in US$: USD 2,495

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

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