Itinerary

European Heritage
DAY 1 DEPART FOR LONDON
Meet your fellow travelers and board your overnight flight to Europe.
DAY 2 WELCOME TO ENGLAND!
YOU ARE HERE: LONDON, GREAT BRITAIN
After meeting your delegation manager, begin your journey at one of Londons most memorable and
iconic sightsthe Hampton Court Palace. Take some time to explore this beautiful and historic home of
King Henry VIII.
DAY 3 DISCOVER LONDON, PAST AND PRESENT-DAY
YOU ARE HERE: LONDON, GREAT BRITAIN
A British guide will join you for a full day exploring Londons most important and historic sites.
Visit Buckingham Palace residence and office of Britain's monarchs since 1837to see the colorful,
musical Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Discover the infamous Tower of London and learn about the creepy torture devices used on prisoners
more than 400 years ago. Keep an eye out for the mysterious ravens that haunt the tower, and meet the
iconic Beefeaters who protect this important historical landmark.
End your busy day on a high note when you attend a glitzy West End theater showLondons
Broadway equivalent. Past shows viewed by delegates include Wicked, Lord of the Rings, and Mamma
Mia!.
DAY 4 ENGAGE WITH A POLITICAL LEADER
YOU ARE HERE: LONDON, GREAT BRITAIN, AND CAEN, FRANCE
Soak up panoramic views of London from 443 feet above when you ride one of the worlds tallest Ferris
wheelsthe London Eye.
Discuss modern-day politics during special access to a representative of Parliament to understand the
respective roles of the House of Commons, the House of Lords, the Monarch, and the European Union.
Experience the elegance of Covent Garden in Central London.
Board your overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Caen, France.

France
DAY 5 TRACING HEROIC FOOTSTEPS WITH INSIGHT FROM A WORLD WAR II SURVIVOR
YOU ARE HERE: PARIS, FRANCE

Honor the fallen at the Normandy American Cemetery, the last resting place of 9,386 young soldiers
who were killed in 1944 during the Battle of Normandyan important battle leading to the liberation of
France.
Meet and talk with a surviving witness to World War IIa rare opportunity to gain insights into the past.
Receive a warm Ambassadorial welcome from the mayor of Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer.
DAY 6 THE LOUVRE AND VERSAILLES - A DAY TO REMEMBER
YOU ARE HERE: PARIS, FRANCE
Enjoy a guided exploration of one of the most impressive art collections in the world at the famous
Muse du Louvre. See the most famous parts of the museum and come face to face with Leonardo's
masterpiece, Mona Lisa.
Discover Chateau de Versaillesone of the most luxurious palaces in the world.
Explore the Hall of Mirrors and stand in the very same place where the treaty ending World War I was
signed.
DAY 7 SEE A WORLD-FAMOUS CITY FROM 900 FEET UP
YOU ARE HERE: PARIS, FRANCE
Divide into small groups to discover the historic Montmartre area, once known as a haven for artists
such as Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh. Marvel at the white Basilique du Sacre Coeur, which is the
second highest point in Paris.
Journey to the top of one of the worlds most famous attractions, the Eiffel Tower, and admire dazzling
views of Paris nearly 900 feet above the city streets.

Belgium
DAY 8 CONTEMPLATE THE IMPACT OF WORLD WAR I
YOU ARE HERE: BRUGES, BELGIUM
Honor fallen World War I soldiers at the Flanders Field Memorial and explore the In Flanders Fields
Museumdedicated to peace to better understand the devastation of war.
Pay your respects at the Menin Gate Memorial, inscribed with names of 55,000 missing British soldiers
who fought in World War I.
Explore the charming and traditional city of Bruges by horse and carriage. Watch Belgian chocolatiers
create their world-famous treatsand sample some, of course! Later, visit a traditional Belgian wafflemaker to see how authentic Belgian waffles are madeand enjoy some Italian gelato, as well!

Netherlands
DAY 9 GAIN AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON PEACE

YOU ARE HERE: THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS

Walk by the stately mansions and regal embassies of The Hague to the beautiful and lavish Peace Palace
and the International Court of Justicethe main court of the United Nations
Travel like the Dutchby bicycleto explore Kinderdijk, a famous 17th-century Dutch heritage
windmill park.
DAY 10 CRUISE THROUGH THE CITY OF AMSTERDAM
YOU ARE HERE: AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Go backstage to learn about a Dutch specialtyclog-making. See a live demonstration of this regional
craft.
Understand more about the tragedy of the Holocaust through learning about Anne Frank and her family,
who hid from the Nazis during WWII. See her hiding place and walk the same streets this young girl
longed to go outside and experience during her confinement.
Later, discover the canals and bridges of Amsterdama city once underwaterduring a guided canal
cruise.
DAY 11 SAVOR AN INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE!
Say goodbye to Europe! Have a nice flight back home!