Show your students Bavaria and Switzerland. Begin at the walled city of Rothenburg. Explore the town, then take the scenic road through the Bavarian countryside to Munich. Tour the Olympic stadium, and later, learn to dance like a local. Continue to Switzerland. Visit Lucerne and see the quaint covered bridges and city fortifications. Visit Zurich that afternoon and explore the city that's home to five world banks, beautiful parks, and quays. On to the German border to Heidelberg Castle, then a cruise along the picturesque Rhine. Amazing!
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Germany, Switzerland
9 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Marksburg Castle on the Rhine River
Altstadt of Rothenburg
Covered Bridge
The Rathaus-Glockenspiel
Heidelberg Altstadt
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from North America
Fly to Germany
Enjoy your overnight flight to Frankfurt.
Day 2 :
Arrive In Germany
Rothenburg
Arrive in Frankfurt and transfer to the walled city of Rothenburg.
Night Tour
Tonight, explore the city during a Night Watchman Tour.
Day 3 :
Rothenburg
Tour Rothenburg
Explore the town with your tour director and visit sites that include the compact Altstadt and the city walls.
Romantic Road
Take the "Romantic Road" through the Bavarian countryside to Munich.
Day 4 :
Munich
Guided Tour
A local guide shows you the Frauenkirche, the Glockenspiel, Europe's fourth-largest carillon, and the Olympic stadium. See the Nymphenburg Palace, with its 500 acres lined with trimmed hedges.
Dachau
Visit the former concentration camp at Dachau.
LEAP Bask in Bavarian Arts
LEAP Activity | Bask in Bavarian Arts
Discover the links between traditional dance and Bavarian history. Listen to and learn Bavarian music while participating in ancient folklore storytelling. You’ll also learn (and demonstrate) a variety of traditional dance steps as taught by local experts.
Day 5 :
Neuschwanstein
Castle Exploration
Visit fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, built by mad Bavarian King Ludwig II. The castle is a lesson in extravagance!
Travel to Lucerne
Enjoy traveling to Switzerland.
Day 6 :
Lucerne and Swiss Folklore
Lucerne Walking Tour
A walking tour of Lucerne includes the lion monument, the Jesuit church, Kornmarkt and Weinmarkt Squares, quaint covered bridges, and city fortifications.
Add on: Zurich
Visit Zurich this afternoon and discover "downtown Switzerland" on an optional excursion. Explore the city that's home to five world bank headquarters, numerous underground gold bullions, the intriguing Altstadt, and beautiful parks and quays. Relax by Lake Switzerland or shop for unique Swiss products in your free time.
LEAP Swiss Life and LegendsAdd on: Swiss Folklore Show
Flags are waved and voices raised in traditional songs and yodels during an optional Swiss folklore evening.
LEAP Activity | Swiss Life and Legends
Legends of William Tell, the Lion Monument, Swiss independence, and more come to life as you reenact episodes in the history of Switzerland.
Day 7 :
Heidelberg
Explore the Town
Travel northward across the German border and wind your way to Heidelberg. See the Altstadt, the country's oldest university, the marktplatz, and Heidelberg Castle.
Day 8 :
Rhine Cruise
River Scenery
Cruise along the fortress-studded Rhine, with its banks crowned by magnificent castles and breathtaking, vine-terraced hills.
Marksburg Castle
Visit 12th century Marksburg Castle.
Day 9 :
Return Home OR Extend Your Trip
Depart from Frankfurt
Board your flight home or extend your European travels with a two-night stop in Prague.
Extend your stay | Visit Prague
Explore the heart of Bohemia—travel to Prague in the Czech Republic and explore this picturesque city full of history, charm, and culture. With a local guide, visit the Golden Lane, Tyn Church, Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock, and Hradcany Castle.
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Up to Three College Credits Included with this Program
Through our Discovery for Credit Program, students traveling on an international WorldStrides program have the opportunity to earn academic credit by completing an online course that allows them to reflect upon many of the themes and topics explored during their travel program. Those in grades 6–12 at the time of travel can earn free elective high school credit upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Through our university partner, George Mason University, eligible students in grades 9-12 at the time of travel can earn up to three college credits upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Students who earn credit with WorldStrides will find this distinguishes them as online learners and gives them a jump-start on their path to a successful higher education experience. Click here for more details.
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