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

2. What is Included?

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

4. 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.

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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Day 17: Travel Day
Depart for home

16. 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

17. Day 19: Travel Day
Depart for home

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

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. $4,970 $5420 Pricing Based on triple/quadruple occupancy
For Double Occupancy
(Adults 30+ years old must choose double occupancy)

24. How Do I Pay?
Deposit of $100 can be made on trip/ HP
Remaining balance to be paid through NSU Cashier’s Office.
Instructions for how to make deposits will be ed to you upon request.

25. For more information: Valerie Salter
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Location: 342 Caspari Drive. Family & Consumer Sciences Building
Office, Room 144