Essence of Europe International Study Tour Hospitality Management & Tourism Northwestern State University May 2017

What is Included?

Tour Highlights We will travel to: Germany Switzerland Italy France England

Itinerary On this sweeping tour, world-famous sights like Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower and the Sistine Chapel are just the beginning of what you'll experience.

Day 1: Travel Day Board your overnight flight to Germany.

Day 2: Frankfurt/ Heidelberg Arrive in Frankfurt Sightseeing tour of Heidelberg The majestic Old Bridge crosses into the heart of Heidelberg, a city in the lush green foothills of the Neckar Valley. Ride a funicular up to the Heidelberg Castle.

Day 3 & 4: Munich Explore Munich Sightseeing tour of Munich Dachau Stroll through the heart of Munich See the neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus in Marienplatz Sightseeing tour of Munich See the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz, the Schwabing district, and the Residenz Dachau A World War II Nazi concentration camp

Day 5 & 6: Venice Travel to Venice Guided sightseeing of Venice Make a stop in Innsbruck Guided sightseeing of Venice Begin at St. Mark’s Square See the Grand Canal and the Campanile (bell tower) Doge’s Palace Palace where Venetian dukes once ruled Walk across the Bridge of Sighs, which connects the palace and its prison

Day 7 & 8: Rome Sightseeing tour of Vatican City Experience Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescos at the Sistine Chapel Sightseeing tour of Rome Walk through the Colosseum See the ruins of the Roman Forum Rome on foot Self-guided walking tour View the Pantheon See the grand Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps

Day 9: Florence Sightseeing tour of Florence Duomo Known as the birthplace of the Italian language, opera, and the Renaissance Walk across the Ponte Vecchio Duomo The domed cap of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral

Day 10 & 11: Swiss Alps Sightseeing tour of Lucerne See the Lion Monument Follow Lucerne’s winding cobbled streets past fairy-tale houses to the Kapellbrucke

Day 12: Lucerne/ Burgundy Sightseeing tour of Dijon Walk through Burgundy’s ancient capital Known to some as “France’s best-kept secret”

Day 13 & 14: Paris Explore Paris Notre Dame Cathedral Check out Paris on foot Notre Dame Cathedral Admire Notre Dame’s architecture Sightseeing tour of Paris Take a ride down the Champs-Elysees Pass the Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe

Day 15 & 16: London Travel to London Sightseeing tour of London Board the Eurostar train to London Sightseeing tour of London View Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament Admire St. Paul’s Cathedral and the greenery of Hyde Park Explore London Walking tour of Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, the Strand, and Leicester Square

Day 17: Travel Day Depart for home

Days 17 & 18: London Stonehenge and Bath A full-day guided excursion through the English countryside to Stonehenge and Bath Stonehenge is England’s most mysterious landmark Bath is famous for its unique architecture

Day 19: Travel Day Depart for home

Excursions Gondola Ride in Venice Vatican City in Rome Mount Pilateus in the Swiss Alps Palace of Versailles in Paris

Versailles Palace and Gardens The reign of Louis XIV, known as the “Sun King” set new standards for decadence among the crowned heads of Europe. It took 50 years and 35,000 workers to turn Versailles, once a small hunting lodge, into the most magnificent chateau in all of France and the envy of royalty worldwide. On this excursion, you will see the palace in all its glory as you tour the State Apartments and the glittering Hall of Mirrors. Then, stroll through the lavish gardens to admire their fine statuary, splendid fountains, and colorful flowerbeds.

Mount Pilatus This scenic excursion begins with a cruise on Lake Lucerne. After docking, ascend 7,000-foot Mount Pilatus on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway. Legend holds that the mountain was named for Pontius Pilate, blown here by the devil after the Crucifixion. From the peak, the views of the Alps are stunning; on a clear day, you can see for 200 miles. Toward the end of your trip, you’ll return to the base of the mountain via gondola.

Gondola Ride: Canal Cruise with Music More than 100 waterways crisscross Venice, and boarding a sleek black gondola to explore them has become a time-honored tradition. On this memorable excursion, join your fellow travelers for a tour through the canals of Venice. A musician serenades you as your gondola cruises through the city.

Iconic Sights: Vatican City This guided tour takes you inside the world’s smallest state, Vatican City. Upon arrival, you’ll first visit the Vatican Museums, which recently celebrated a 500 year anniversary and hold many of the world’s most important Classical and Renaissance-era sculptures. Next, you’ll visit the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll gaze on what is perhaps Michelangelo’s greatest masterpiece. Finally, you’ll visit the enormous St. Peter’s Basilica, the epicenter of the roman Catholic faith. The artists whose efforts to have contributed to its glory are some of the best Italy has ever known, including Bramante, Peruzzi, Raphael and Michelangelo. Masterpieces await at every turn, from Bernini’s magnificent bronze canopy to Michelangelo’s Pieta.

$4,970 $5420 Pricing Based on triple/quadruple occupancy For Double Occupancy (Adults 30+ years old must choose double occupancy)

How Do I Pay? Deposit of $100 can be made on http://www.efcollegestudytours.com/professors- trip/1918480HP Remaining balance to be paid through NSU Cashier’s Office. Instructions for how to make deposits will be emailed to you upon request.

For more information: Valerie Salter Email: salterv@nsula.edu Phone: Office: 318-357-4610 Toll Free: 1-800-749-2736 Fax: 318-357-5009 Location: 342 Caspari Drive. Family & Consumer Sciences Building Office, Room 144