They'll be in Italy for 6 days, Austria for 7 days, Switzerland for 1 day, and France for 4 days.
Here's the itinerary we received a couple of days ago:
European Discovery 2007
Thursday, July 19Depart for Italy - Day 1
Greet your fellow Ambassadors in your departure city before boarding your international flight to Rome, Italy.
Friday, July 20
Rome, Italy - Day 2
Bon Giorno e Benvenuto in Italia! Upon arrival in Rome, known as the ?Eternal City,? your People to People delegation manager and coach driver will greet you. Discover the sights and sounds of Rome! Pay a visit to the Roman Forum and the Coliseum. After dinner, take some time to relax and journal your first impressions of Italy.
Saturday, July 21
Rome, Italy - Day 3
Today you will visit the capital of Catholicism and the world?s smallest state, the Vatican. Marvel at St. Peter?s basilica, which contains hundreds of works of art, including Michelangelo?s glorious Piet?. Just off the basilica, you?ll find the Sistine chapel, containing what are perhaps the most amazing frescoes in the world. You will also have the privilege to speak with a priest or a nun who will tell you about life in the Vatican. Remember: There is a strict dress code at the Vatican. Girls must cover their shoulders and knees. Long skirts or pants are appropriate. For boys, short-sleeved shirts are okay, but no shorts, please. Sandals are fine for either. You may be asked to eave or be denied entrance if you don?t follow these guidelines.
Sunday, July 22
Rome, Italy - Day 4
This morning, you will have a special visit to the world famous ?Christian Catacombs of San Callisto?. Learn more about the important meaning of Rome?s history and about the Catacombs. This afternoon, take the opportunity to explore this majestic city in small groups The afternoon?s activities include an exploration of the city center. Your group will be divided into teams and you?ll compete against each other to collect information about the Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. Don?t forget to bring your coins; tossing a coin in the fountain will grant your wish to return to Roma!
Monday, July 23
Montecatini, Italy - Day 5
Later you will see one of the most famous buildings in Europe when you travel to Pisa, whose powerful navy once dominated the Mediterranean. Discover the Square of Miracles, where you?ll see some of the best examples of Romanesque architecture in Italy, including the Leaning Tower. Begun in 1173, the Tower started to tilt even before the third level was finished in 1274; it was finally completed in 1350. Afterwards, continue your journey through the Tuscan countryside to Montecatini, where you?ll spend the night.
Tuesday, July 24
Jesolo , Italy - Day 6
Travel to one of the most culturally rich cities in the world: Firenze (Florence). Meet your Italian guide for an initial look at the city. You?ll get an overview of the colourful history of Florence and take a walk through the city center. The Duomo, the famous symbol of Florence, is the tallest building in the city and the fourth largest cathedral in Europe. Look for the bronze doors to the Baptistery, known as the ?Gate of Paradise.? Then, pay a visit to the Accademia Gallery, which houses Michelangelo?s colossal statue, David. This afternoon, head north to your next stop, the wonderful city of Venice. Enjoy the atmosphere of a typical Italian beach town including a swim n the Adriatic Sea!
Wednesday, July 25
Venice, Italy - Day 7
If any city in the world can truly be described as unique, it?s Venice, the one-time gateway to the Orient. Winding through the heart of the city is the Grand Canal, which remains, in the words of a French Ambassador of 1495, "the most beautiful street in the world." Spend the morning exploring the bustling alleys, quaint bridges and narrow canals of Venice. Why not enjoy one of life?s great pleasures and take a ride in a gondola? If there?s one thing Venice is famous for?besides gondolas?it?s glass. Watch a demonstration of Venetian glass blowing in the glass factory, Veccia Murano. Here you will also have an opportunity to buy some wonderful souvenirs for your family. In the afternoon, enjoy some time to investigate the city.
Thursday, July 26
Sirnitz, Austria - Day 8
Bid arrivederci to Italy and depart for the small castle town of Strassburg, once important for its key location on the Venice-Vienna trade route. Enjoy a walk to a castle and a rousing medieval lunch.
Friday, July 27
Vienna, Austria - Day 9
Enjoy a formal welcome by the residents and town officials of Sirnitz. Visit a mill and farm in Sirnitz and have fun working with the local residents to gather all the necessary ingredients to make your own lunch. Continue your journey to Vienna, the capital and cultural center of Austria. In the afternoon, take part in a discussion with a survivor of the concentration camp Theresienstadt.
Saturday, July 28
Vienna, Austria - Day 10
This morning explore Vienna, taking in many of the famous sights as you pedal your way through this bicycle-friendly city. Later enjoy the Prater Amusement Park, where James Bond had an adventurous ride on the giant Riesenrad (the second largest Ferris wheel in the world) in 1987?s ?The Living Daylights.? This is a unique opportunity and a true honor for Student Ambassadors! This evening, attend a concert at one of the famous concert houses of Vienna. If you want to ride the giant Ferris wheel or any other rides, you will need to bring your own spending money. Most rides are approximately EURO 5.00! Remember, the concert calls for conservative dress, please.
Sunday, July 29
Guesthouse, Austria - Day 11
Continue your journey to Mauthausen, where you will experience a darker aspect of European history when you visit the infamous Mauthausen Concentration Camp. Here you will have the chance to reflect on your meeting with a survivor and learn about the true nature of these camps as you delve into its terrible past. Afterwards you will travel to a typical Salzburg area and spend the following two days in a guesthouse.
Monday, July 30
Guesthouse Austria - Day 12
Today will be spend in the beautiful surroundings of the guesthouse, having fun with all different kind of activities. Later you?ll have the chance to give something back to Austria, when you take part in a community service project.
Tuesday, July 31
Guesthouse, Austria - Day 13
Today will be the last full day you spend in the guesthouse. Enjoy one last day with your new friends, taking in the relaxing surroundings and the variety of activities.
Wednesday, August 1
Salzburg, Austria - Day 14
Continue your journey to Hallein. Have fun as you race down a mountain on an alpine bobsled! Afterwards, visit the famous salt mines. Go deep into a mysterious underground world, as you ride a mine-trolley or swish on wooden slides into the heart of the mountain. Later, travel to Salzburg, the city of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the world?s greatest composers Investigate Salzburg and uncover its many treasures. Stop at the strange and ingenious Hellbrunn Castle, where trick fountains and water-powered figures have been attracting visitors for four hundred years. Expect to get wet!
Thursday, August 2
Z?rich, Switzerland - Day 15
Innsbruck (?Bridge over the Inn River?), the capital of the region of Tyrol, and home of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics will be your next destination. Enjoy lunch at the ?Villa Blanka? in Innsbruck, where you try your hand at baking your own dessert?the famous Austrian Apfelstrudel! Continue your drive through scenic Austria to Zurich.
Friday, August 3
Strasbourg, France - Day 16
Explore downtown Zurich, Switzerland's most populous city. The Old Town boasts many charming shops, and the lakeside setting can?t be beat! Along the way, see how many of Zurich?s 1,030 fountains you can spot. For lunch today you?ll be divided into four smaller groups to buy part of the lunch for the entire group (money will be provided for this activity). Find local shops, decide what to buy, and communicate with the shopkeepers, who may not speak any English! This afternoon, visit the medieval city of Lucerne, in the heart of Switzerland. Stroll along the picturesque Kapellbr?cke, the wooden bridge spanning Lake Lucerne, and have a look at the Lion Monument, dedicated to the Swiss soldiers who died in the French Revolution(1792). Take the opportunity to buy some famous Swiss chocolate for your friends and family.
Saturday, August 4
Paris, France - Day 17
In the morning you will have a delegation city walk through Strasbourg. After lunch, continue your journey and cross the rolling plains of the Northeast, an area well known for some of France?s finest landscapes. The region of Champagne is also famous for its fine wines. Alsace and Lorraine, regions containing many charming medieval towns, have changed nationality four times since 1871, as Germany and France have fought over the border. In the evening, you?ll pull into Paris, the ?City of Light.?
Sunday, August 5
Paris, France - Day 18
This afternoon, explore the magnificent Ch?teau de Versailles. Built during the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, it was the seat of the royal court from 1682 to 1789, when the French Revolution put an end to the monarchy. A French guide will join you for an orientation of the city Ernest Hemingway called ?a moveable feast,? because ?wherever you go for the rest of your life, Paris stays with you.? Visit the historic Montmartre area, a haven for artists and writers before WWI. Marvel at the white Basilique du Sacr? Coeur. Did you know that the dome is the second highest point in Paris? Experience one of the most unforgettable places in Europe, the Notre Dame Cathedral, a building that took two centuries to complete. Point Z?ro, the spot from which all road distances are measured in France, is found in the courtyard in front of Notre Dame. Afterwards, enjoy the Op?ra Quarter, where caf?s and shops line the grand boulevards. Explore this vibrant area in small groups. Have a rockin? and rollin? good time at the Hard Rock Caf?, amidst its fascinating collection of music memorabilia!
Monday, August 6
Paris, France - Day 19
Take the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower (899 feet), built for the 1889 World?s Fair to commemorate the French Revolution. This afternoon enjoy a guided exploration of one of the most important art collections in the world, the famous Mus?e du Louvre. Since it would take at least three weeks to see all the wonderful treasures held inside, you will visit only the principal parts of the museum?including a look at Leonardo?s masterpiece, Mona Lisa!
Tuesday, August 7
Depart for the United States - Day 20
Pack up your suitcase for the last time and board the coach for the airport. Remember to complete your program evaluations and exchange friendship cards with your fellow Ambassadors! Au revoir, France! Goodbye, Europe!
PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary may change at any time without prior notice.
Revised Schedule of Activities will be posted on your student?s On Board web site.
