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ITINERARY

Sample Itinerary: Tale of Two Cities

People to People Moments
• Enjoy an official briefing in London with a current or former member of Parliament.
• Dine in a medieval encampment and learn defensive arts as an honorary knight ofWarwick Castle.
Enhance Your Education
Ambassadors on this program will earn special insights into:
• World War II history
• Medieval history
• International politics and government
• Intercultural studies
Top Program Activities
• Experience England’s royal history, from Warwick Castle to the Tower of London.
• Explore the masterpieces of the world-famous Louvre Museum.
• Understand the life of a soldier at the beaches of Normandy.
• Brush up your Shakespeare during a theater workshop.
• Participate in a significant local service project in cooperation with the hosting community.
• Stroll the magnificent palaces and gardens of Versailles.
• Paddle a British river in your canoe or kayak.
• Go underground into England’s World War II command center.
• Puzzle over the mysteries of Stonehenge.
London, England
• Get to know the Beefeaters, official guards of the Tower of London, and hear about the tower’s many functions over the last 10 centuries.
• Hear an insider’s perspective on British government from a member of Parliament.
• Cruise past Big Ben and other London landmarks on a Thames riverboat.
• Re-create life in the Middle Ages—complete with lunch with King Henry VIII!
• Relive a tense moment in history inside the Cabinet War Rooms where Winston Churchill commanded Britain during World War II.
• Outside Buckingham Palace, watch for the flag to see if the queen is in. Then experience the ceremonial changing of the guard.
• Strut the stage and learn why Shakespeare’s plays have endured for centuries during a drama workshop.
• Take in a play or musical in the West End, considered the capital of the theater world.
• Soar over the city in the London Eye, the world’s largest Ferris wheel.
Warwick, England
• Enjoy an evening on the grounds of Warwick Castle, where a medieval encampment brims with music, games, and colorful characters—from knights to ratcatchers.
• Train to wage war as a knight, and watch the world’s largest trebuchet (catapult) in action.
Oxford, England
• Explore this famous college town that blends ancient architecture and modern business.
• “Punt” along the river for a leisurely ride in your poleboat.
Amesbury, England
• Be awestruck at Stonehenge, and uncover the possible meaning behind its design.
Bath, England
• Step back thousands of years as you observe the city’s Roman ruins.
Wells, England
• Kayak, canoe, and bond with your fellow delegates on the river Brue.
Caen, France
• Envision World War II’s historic D-Day landing as you walk the beaches at Normandy.
• Honor the war’s heroes at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.
Paris, France
• Take in a thrilling view of Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
• See the landmarks of the Louvre Museum: the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, andWinged Victory.
• Stroll the Champs-Elysées and admire the elegant Arc de Triomphe.
• Learn about the inspiring Notre Dame Cathedral.
• Experience the bohemian feel of the artistic Montmartre district—a great place to purchase a painting.
• Sample famous French delicacies like frog’s legs or escargot.
• Continue a lasting connection at Disneyland Paris; the “It’s a Small World” attraction was inspired by President Eisenhower’s first People to People conference.
• Understand luxury at the gilded Palace of Versailles.
Highlights featured represent past programs. Your program may differ slightly in some areas due to scheduling conflicts, unforeseen changes, and the arrival of new opportunities. Specific itinerary details are provided as confirmed, closer to actual travel.