The ACIS Educational Tours 2016-2017 Catalog by ACIS

2016–2017 PROGRAMS ACIS – THE LEADER IN QUALITY EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL

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Dear Educators,

Because this trip is an extension of your classroom and your professional practice, we take it seriously. Our promise to everyone is an exceptional experience.

OVER THE PAST 40 YEARS ACIS HAS REFINED THE ART OF EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL. We are not the cheapest product on the shelf; we leave that to the budget companies. Our promise is to provide real value. That value lies in more inclusions and cultural connections, more customization, better meals, central hotels and tour managers who are committed to our philosophy. We wrap that all with a service guarantee. We don’t think you should travel without these things. To see a city, you have to be in a city. Not its outskirts. Not commuting back and forth. When something goes wrong, it needs to be fixed fast. Time can’t be wasted. Because this trip is an extension of your classroom and your professional practice, we take it seriously. Our promise to everyone is an exceptional experience. Simply seeing the Eiffel Tower is not enough. It’s the other stuff too. Not just one thing. It’s everything. These are what make or break an overseas experience. Getting them right is what we do.

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It’s Everything! Our Promise On another note, our cover is an illustration of a Métro stop in Montmartre. Below Haussmann’s beautifully carved city of boulevards and open spaces, the Métro is its own world. There are 133 miles of track with 303 stops, made more fascinating because of the stories behind them. Only seven foreigners get their own stop, including one American, FDR, and Michelangelo who gets two! No Moliere, no Balzac, no Proust—but Victor Hugo gets a stop. Underground Paris tells as many tales as its metropolis above. The journey from end to end costs just under $2, not bad considering you get to time travel across the centuries. See you out there somewhere!

In educational travel, every moment matters. Pushing the experience from “good enough” to exceptional is what we do everyday. Our mission is to empower educators to introduce their students to the world beyond the classroom and inspire the next generation of global citizens.

Peter Jones, ACIS President 1

The Things that Matter Most The truth is the little things aren’t little at all. Our tours offer the best value in educational travel because we excel at perfecting the details teachers tell us are vital to a successful experience, ensuring we deliver the tour you deserve. All the while understanding every teacher is unique, so customization must be the norm. ACIS is able to provide a level of flexibility and quality that the big-box, budget companies simply can not. They drive down prices by jamming buses full. We want you to enjoy the ride.

The ACIS staff is always available. Always knowledgeable. Always professional. Exceptional.

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ELIZABETH HOPKINS GROUP LEADER, IL

Central Hotels We exclusively use 3- and 4-star hotels near the sights you came to see. This means more time exploring and no wasted time commuting. We’re proud of our hotels and like to show them off—see sample lists of ours and the budget companies, at www.acis.com/teachers/hotels.

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We include more so you reach for your wallet less. ACIS offers 208 Cultural Connections, 42 International Perspectives, plus hundreds of more traditional educational travel excursions such as timed museum visits, to save you valuable time and money. Choose the ones that matter the most to you.

What I learned on this trip will affect how I see the world every day. It was a fantastic life changing experience. ABIGAIL SCHNELL 2014 PARTICIPANT

Reputation is Everything We understand an educational tour is an extension of your classroom, and your reputation is on the line. We take this seriously. Every aspect of the travel experience must exceed your high standards. Then, you can feel assured that students will remember you, parents will thank you and administrators will sing your praises.

DRIVEN AND DEDICATED

Tour Managers ACIS Tour Managers are so much more than just your overseas guides. Their overall ability was rated 3.9 out of 4 by 2014 group leaders. They are empowered members of the ACIS community with the ability and authorization to make changes on the fly—all in the quest of providing the best tour possible.

EDUCATION Cultural Connections, International Perspectives, Learning Objectives

FLEXIBILITY Multiple Trip Types, Easy Customization, Hundreds of Choices

TRAVEL EXPERIENCE Hotels, Meals, Inclusions

SUPPORT Program Consultants, Tour Managers, Global Network

ACIS’ hotel locations are the best. On a past trip with a budget company, my students spent an extra 15 hours on buses traveling to and from hotels. Fifteen waking hours is a full day!

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of 2014 Group Leaders would recommend us to a friend.

Flexibility Over 75% of ACIS trips are customized, modified or tweaked. We don’t wince; we welcome the opportunity to make the tour your own. It’s embedded in everything we do—from offering meal vouchers so students can order off the menu to running buses smaller so there are fewer competing agendas.

WOW! Bring your classroom to the world and the world to your classroom

MARK PFEIFFER GROUP LEADER, MO

ACIS SERVICE GUARANTEE We’re so sure you’ll love your trip that if for any reason you don’t think it rates good or excellent, we’ll invite you as our guest to our next Global Conference in London. We’ll also give you a $1,000 travel scholarship for your next tour. No questions asked, no strings attached.

TO HEAR FELLOW TEACHERS TALK ABOUT THE ACIS DIFFERENCE, WATCH OUR VIDEOS AT WWW.ACIS.COM/TEACHERS

A trip for every teacher, every vision We know that every teacher’s idea of the perfect trip is different. We know that budgets differ, too. That’s why we offer four kinds of educational tours plus the option to create a completely customized tour, all with the same commitment to you. Our signature service and support, unmatched tour managers, cultural connections, centrallylocated hotels, and authentic meals are included on every ACIS trip.

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Flamenco dancing, fresco painting, fromagerie visit and tasting, these are just three of the 208 cultural connections we offer. Insider tours usually include at least 4, and are designed to provide students the most immersive experience possible. “ Wow! The Insider’s Spain tour was amazing! The Cultural Connections helped [the students] to appreciate the sites we saw and put all of their new knowledge into perspective.” LINDSEY TRAH GROUP LEADER, IN 4

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A balance of sightseeing and free time. These are the tours ACIS was built on and have been refined and perfected over the years. They include cultural connections as well as enough unstructured exploration time to allow for individual interests.

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ACIS’ most affordable tours. Perfect for the group that still demands an ACIS-quality experience, all the must-see visits and activities, and enough unstructured time to allow for customized teaching and exploration.

“ The itineraries are balanced, logical, and doable. They are also flexible enough to meet my students’ and my needs.”

“ Explorer trips allow so many of my students to travel and experience everything ACIS has to offer at a price point they can afford.”

JOSEPH GEHRER GROUP LEADER, KS

LYNNE BROOKS GROUP LEADER, NY

SERVICE LEARNING On Service Learning tours you will actively and positively contribute to the societies you are visiting. Projects range from 1–6 days and are offered in Costa, Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru and China.

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Enjoy a private tour with just 13 participants. Ditch the bus and travel like a local for a more authentic and flexible experience, while still enjoying the same high quality experience and level of care you expect from ACIS— all at an attractive price. “ What a great chance to customize a published itinerary for our small group of students.” JOAN ROMANOSKY GROUP LEADER, TX

For teachers who want the freedom to build trip itineraries from scratch or make major modifications to an existing trip, the choice is yours. And with the expert guidance of your International Program Consultant, together, we’ll create an unforgettable journey. “ My program consultant Tom was extremely helpful in customizing our tour when I wanted to make changes. [One] suggestion he made turned out to be the highlight of the trip for some of the kids.” KEVIN WRIGHT GROUP LEADER, NJ

Typically, groups customize a 9–12 day tour around the project, but we also have sample itineraries for inspiration.

“ The service projects are what really made this trip special. My students walked away better people because of these experiences.” AMY BESNARD, GROUP LEADER, CA

themed H tour CURRICULUM FOCUS ACIS offers a number of tours with a specific subject focus that address academic learning objectives. From history to art, science and technology to literature, we’ve got you covered. 5

Richmond, The American International University in London A 4-year, not-for-profit, liberal arts and professional studies university with U.S. and U.K. accreditation. www.richmond.ac.uk “Richmond’s incredibly diverse student body was such an integral part of my education. I learned as much from my classmates as I did my professors and textbooks.” ASHLEE ANDREWS, RICHMOND CLASS OF 2009 AND ACIS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM MANAGER

ACIS is the educational travel division of the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS). A LIFETIME OF DISCOVERY Since 1964, AIFS has been a leading organization of cultural exchange and educational opportunities for more than 1.5 million young people. Every AIFS program is based on the belief that by bringing people and experiences together, “we bring the world together.” ACIS ALUMNI PROGRAM Our Alumni Program is a network of past ACIS student participants excited to continue traveling at the college level. All ACIS alumni are eligible for a $1,000 AIFS Study Abroad semester program scholarship or a $500 summer/January term scholarship. Over 57% of recent ACIS alumni told us they’d like to study abroad: the AIFS family would like to help.

Academic Year in America Host a high school foreign exchange student and bring the world to your home. www.academicyear.org

Au Pair in America Qualified young women from around the world providing live-in child care and a cultural exchange experience for American families. www.aupairinamerica.com “Having an Au Pair in our house provides wonderful cultural exposure. We come home to the kids singing new songs in Spanish and while we’re gone we know they are in loving hands.” JULIE FRATARCANGELI, AU PAIR HOST MOTHER AND ACIS DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Camp America International staffing and cultural exchange for U.S. camps, enriching the camping experience for staff and campers alike since 1969. www.campamerica.aifs.com

AIFS College Study Abroad Summer, semester, academic year and January term study abroad programs for college students held at some of the most desirable locations in the world. www.aifsabroad.com

AIFS’ FAMILY OF DISTINGUISHED PROGRAMS

“AIFS opened my eyes to a culture and society I knew very little about. I made great friends and had a fabulous time during the process. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.”

Brings the World Together

JESSICA COBB WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

AIFS Customized Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs Customized, faculty-led study abroad programs for academic institutions to offer to their student body.

Summer Institute for the Gifted The highest quality educational and social summer opportunities for academically gifted and talented students ages 5-17. www.giftedstudy.org

www.aifspartnerships.com “Thank you to AIFS for putting together a wonderful program that benefits both the visiting students and faculty.” NANCY WALCZK, PROFESSOR, LONDON CONSORTIUM

Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) Insurance policies for international students coming to the U.S. and American students and groups studying abroad. www.culturalinsurance.com 7

Travel. Compete. Discover. GoPlay Sports Tours takes sports teams of all ages and skill levels to world-class venues around the globe. Whether teams are looking for a cultural adventure with a smattering of sport, or an extreme competitive experience with some sightseeing thrown in, GoPlay can arrange the perfect tour. Each trip is custom-created to suit a team’s unique interests and ability. GoPlay organizes tours for all sports, including: • Soccer • Ice Hockey • Rugby

• Lacrosse • Football • Basketball

When I ask my youth players, what was the best part of their time with our club, they all agree, it was the international soccer trip. The memories last a lifetime. BRIAN AINSCOUGH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FC BOLTS AND HEAD COACH NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY MEN’S SOCCER

REFER A COACH www.acis.com/goplay 800-888-2247 • contact@goplaytours.com

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Inspired Performance Tours Encore Tours makes the dream of international touring a reality for ensembles of all ages and types. Our strong ties with arts, civic and religious organizations take Encore groups to both prestigious venues and little-known gems. Our groups always have an audience— and everything they need to give them a great performance. Encore organizes performance tours for: • Choirs • Concert Bands • Church Choirs

• Orchestras • Marching Bands • Jazz Ensembles

Musicians speak the universal language. Their voices and instruments are keys to the world. And Encore puts that world in your hands. WARD DILMORE ENCORE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR FOR ENSEMBLE LEADERS

REFER A DIRECTOR www.encoretours.com 877-460-3801 • encoretours@acis.com

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Table of Contents

12 EUROPEAN MULTI-COUNTRY 23 trips in the catalog, 48 more online

50 SPAIN

13 trips in the catalog, 18 more online

FRANCE

15 trips in the catalog, 20 more online

SPAIN AND FRANCE 13 trips in the catalog, 13 more online

THE BRITISH ISLES

CLASSICAL ADVENTURES 15 trips in the catalog, 28 more online

9 trips in the catalog, 21 more online

106 GERMANY AND CENTRAL EUROPE 9 trips in the catalog, 11 more online

SERVICE AND STUDY 10 service projects and 5 homestay/language trips in the catalog. Details on all 15 online

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ASIA AND BEYOND

10 trips in the catalog, 22 more online

5 trips in the catalog, 18 more online

ACTIVITIES MENU: ENHANCE YOUR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE There are 108 tours in the catalog and an additional 234 online. But these tours may just be your jumping off point. ACISâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; menu of services, bound in on page 96, shows you a sampling of our 208 cultural connections, 42 International Perspectives, 12 service projects and hundreds of optional excursions and extensions. Find our online menu at www.acis.com/menu and talk to your program consultant on how best to customize your tour so it is perfect for you.

European Multi-Country

Featured trips INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES: LONDON, PARIS AND ROME Promote cultural competence and enhance curriculum connections by exploring the inner workings of some of Europe's most interesting businesses.

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LONDON, PARIS AND MADRID

PARIS, FLORENCE AND ROME

Discover what makes Paris and the cities of central Europe unique, while also learning their shared history in the WWII era.

Visit three cosmopolitan cities and compare and contrast their cultural similarities and differences.

Stroll through history with a closeup look at the cultural highlights of Paris, Florence and Rome that's available as a private tour with as few as 13 participants!

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Insider’s England and France

10 DAYS

Compare and contrast the cultures of England and France during this 10-day tour packed with cultural connections.

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DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London with your ACIS Tour Manager DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • St. Paul’s Cathedral • Monarchy by bike tour around Hyde Park and St. James’s Park • Evening London theater performance DAY 4: LONDON • Tower of London visit including the Opening Ceremony

DAY 5: CAEN • Visit mystical Stonehenge • Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen, France DAY 6: CAEN • Reflect on Normandy’s important WWII history at Arromanches • Arromanches 360 Degree Theater • American Cemetery and Museum at Colleville-sur-Mer • See the cliffs and landscape of the Pointe du Hoc DAY 7: LOIRE VALLEY • Journey to the Loire Valley • Visit the early French Renaissance château of Azay-le-Rideau • French fromagerie visit and cheese tasting

DAY 8: PARIS • Travel to Amboise to tour the Château d’Amboise and Clos Lucé, including Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb • Chartres Cathedral • Arrive in Paris for dinner DAY 9: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME

cultural connections LONDON’S MONUMENTS TO MONARCHY BY BIKE Legends of the English monarchy unfold through the statues, buildings, parks and monuments you will explore by bicycle.

TOWER OF LONDON OPENING CEREMONY Be first through the gate as you observe Beefeaters carrying out the Tower’s traditional opening ceremony. Then explore this historic site.

FRENCH FROMAGERIE VISIT AND CHEESE TASTING Visit an authentic fromagerie to experience life in the French countryside, learn about cheese making and sample some of the famous local fromage.

CUSTOMIZE ANY TRIP! Check out our extensive menu of activities and experiences, bound between pages 96 & 97 and online at www.acis.com/menu.

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Insider’s France and Italy

10 DAYS

This busy tour whisks you from Paris to the coast and then through Italy, enjoying cultural connections all along the way.

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DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin exploring Paris

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DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre • Visit the neighborhood of Montmartre and enjoy a French dinner on the Place du Tertre DAY 4: PROVENCE • Learn the art of French baking with an École de Boulangerie class • High-speed TGV train to Provence

DAY 6: CANNES • Walking tour of Vieux Nice, including the Promenade des Anglais • Scenic drive to Eze to visit the Jardin Exotique • Perfume making workshop with custom scent creation

DAY 8: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour of Florence with commentary given via personal headsets • Florence Duomo • Timed reservation to the Accademia • Travel to Rome

DAY 7: FLORENCE • Travel to Pisa and see the Leaning Tower • Pisa Cathedral • Journey to Florence

DAY 9: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Authentic pizza dinner

DAY 5: CANNES • Explore picturesque Avignon • Palais des Papes and Pont SaintBénézet • Visit Aix-en-Provence • Be Cézanne painting lesson • Travel to glamorous Cannes

DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME

cultural connections ÉCOLE DE BOULANGERIE Learn the secrets of French baking while working alongside pâtisserie students at a boulangerie school to make your own brioche.

BE CÉZANNE PAINTING LESSON Cross the bridge between 19th century Impressionism and 20th century Cubism by re-creating a Cézanne masterpiece.

PERFUME WORKSHOP AND FACTORY TOUR IN EZE Learn the art of fragrance from your dedicated official “nose” and come away with a custom bottle of your own scent.

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London and Paris Promote global citizenship and enhance your curriculum with insightful visits to the world’s oldest broadcasting organization and a renowned fashion boutique in these two major European capitals. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London

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DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • St. Paul’s Cathedral • Get an inside International Perspective on the BBC Broadcasting House

DAY 5: PARIS • High-speed Eurostar train to Paris • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame DAY 6: PARIS • French cooking lesson • Get an inside International Perspective on a Parisian fashion retailer

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DAY 7: PARIS • Pétanque lesson in the Jardin du Luxembourg • Louvre • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine • Optional: Dinner aboard Seine boat cruise DAY 8: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 4: LONDON • Tower of London visit including the Opening Ceremony • Borough Market • Walking tour of London’s vibrant South Bank, viewing the Globe Theatre and Tate Modern • Flight on the London Eye

cultural connections IP: BBC BROADCASTING HOUSE Meet with a representative to discuss how the BBC has embraced modern communication methods, social media and the need for instant dissemination of the news.

TOWER OF LONDON OPENING CEREMONY Be first through the gate as you observe Beefeaters carrying out the Tower’s traditional opening ceremony. Then explore this historic site.

FRENCH COOKING LESSON Taste the fruits of your labor after you learn how to prepare dishes traditional to French cuisine.

IP: PARISIAN FASHION RETAILER Connect with a representative of the multi-billion dollar fashion industry to learn how trends are forecasted, how purchasing decisions are made and about opportunities within this niche.

PÉTANQUE LESSON IN PARIS Join a pétanque expert in the Jardin du Luxembourg for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

CUSTOMIZE ANY TRIP! Check out our extensive menu of activities and experiences, bound between pages 96 & 97 and online at www.acis.com/menu.

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London, Paris and Rome Promote cultural competence and enhance curriculum connections by exploring the inner workings of some of Europe’s most interesting businesses. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London with your ACIS Tour Manager

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DAY 5: PARIS • Learn the art of French baking with an École de Boulangerie class • Optional: International Perspective visit of your choice, designed to enhance global citizenship and strengthen curriculum ties

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DAY 8: ROME • Colosseum • Further discover historic Rome at your own pace • Optional: Pizza making lesson and dinner DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 6: ROME • Louvre • Flight from Paris to Rome DAY 7: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Get an inside International Perspective on Vatican Radio

cultural connections IP: QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK Tour the venues with a member of the 2012 Olympic Legacy team and discuss the value and lasting impact of London’s Olympic investment.

ÉCOLE DE BOULANGERIE Learn the secrets of French baking while working alongside pâtisserie students at a boulangerie school to make your own brioche.

IP: VATICAN RADIO A special behind-the-scenes tour of Vatican Radio will facilitate a discussion on how a traditional organization adapts to contemporary communication channels.

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IP: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE OF YOUR CHOICE Use our unique menu of visit options to find the perfect educational experience for your group of global citizens. OPTIONAL

PIZZA MAKING LESSON AND DINNER Scenes from an authentic Italian restaurant: Prepare pizza dough and toppings, Roman style.

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Tale of Two Cities

8 DAYS

A classic itinerary that maximizes your time in two world-class cities.

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to discover London

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DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • St. Paul’s Cathedral

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DAY 6: PARIS • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Louvre • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine

DAY 7: PARIS • French cooking lesson • Explore more of Paris and its 20 arrondissements DAY 8: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 4: LONDON • Tower of London including the Opening Ceremony • Explore more of London, perhaps visiting the British Museum or Borough Market DAY 5: PARIS • High-speed Eurostar train to Paris • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Optional: Dinner at Le Boeuf sur Le Toit

cultural connections TOWER OF LONDON OPENING CEREMONY Be first through the gate as you observe Beefeaters carrying out the Tower’s traditional opening ceremony. Then explore this historic site.

FRENCH COOKING LESSON Taste the fruits of your labor after you learn how to prepare dishes traditional to French cuisine.

CUSTOMIZE ANY TRIP! Check out our extensive menu of activities and experiences, bound between pages 96 & 97 and online at www.acis.com/menu.

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London, Loire Valley and Paris

9 DAYS

Perfect for history groups, this program highlights two of Europe’s most famous capitals while also visiting the historic D-Day beaches, Stonehenge and Versailles. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to discover London

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DAY 4: CAEN • Visit mystical Stonehenge • Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen, France DAY 5: LOIRE VALLEY • Reflect on Normandy’s important WWII history at Arromanches • Arromanches 360 Degree Theater • American Cemetery and Museum at Colleville-sur-Mer • See the cliffs and landscape of the Pointe du Hoc • Travel to the Loire Valley

DAY 6: PARIS • Loire Valley Culture Quest • Château de Chenonceau • Château de Chambord • Chartres Cathedral • Arrive in Paris

DAY 8: PARIS • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Versailles by bike tour • Optional: Dinner at Le Boeuf sur Le Toit

DAY 7: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre

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DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in London, including the services of your ACIS tour manager, at the beginning of your tour

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- Eric Vande Berg, Group Leader

cultural connections LOIRE VALLEY CULTURE QUEST Unlock the secrets of the Loire Valley and Renaissance France: Talk with locals, uncover clues and explore.

VERSAILLES BY BIKE Pedal around Versailles’ expansive grounds by bike, from the Latona Fountain to the Petit Trianon.

CUSTOMIZE ANY TRIP! Check out our extensive menu of activities and experiences, bound between pages 96 & 97 and online at www.acis.com/menu.

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Three Capitals

9 DAYS

Discover three of Europe’s most fascinating capital cities, plus beautiful Florence.

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DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • St. Paul’s Cathedral • Windsor Castle DAY 4: PARIS • High-speed Eurostar train to Paris • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame DAY 5: PARIS • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Versailles by bike tour • Louvre • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine

DAY 6: FLORENCE • Flight from Paris to Florence • Guided sightseeing tour of Florence with commentary given via personal headsets • Florence Duomo • Timed reservation to the Accademia DAY 7: ROME • Journey south towards Rome • Gelato making workshop and tasting • Colosseum

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DAY 8: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Authentic pizza dinner DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in London, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager, at the beginning of your tour

The students had so much fun at the

artisan gelato factory. This visit is a great opportunity for the students to see the behind the scenes of an Italian industry. It was FUN!!

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- Janet Boosz, Group Leader

cultural connections VERSAILLES BY BIKE Pedal around Versailles’ expansive grounds by bike, from the Latona Fountain to the Petit Trianon.

GELATO MAKING WORKSHOP AND TASTING Exercise your sweet tooth: Tour a gelato factory to learn how the flavors are made before delighting your taste buds with samples.

CUSTOMIZE ANY TRIP! Check out our extensive menu of activities and experiences, bound between pages 96 & 97 and online at www.acis.com/menu.

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European War History

10 DAYS

Take an in-depth look at WWI, WWII and Cold War history, with visits that show students how these conflicts shaped the 20th century. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

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DAY 2: CAEN • Arrive in Paris and journey to Caen • Caen Peace Museum DAY 3: CAEN • Reflect on Normandy’s important WWII history at Arromanches • Arromanches 360 Degree Theater • Visit the American Cemetery and Museum at Colleville-sur-Mer • See the cliffs and landscape of the Pointe du Hoc • La Cambe German War Cemetery DAY 4: PARIS • Journey to Paris, the City of Light • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame DAY 5: ARDENNES AREA • Guided tour of the American Monument at Château-Thierry • Marine Memorial at Belleau Wood • Arrive in Ardennes area for dinner

cultural connections This specially-themed war history tour contains site visits, educational content and activities that connect you with historic moments and the cultures involved in Europe’s 20th century conflicts in ways that are powerful and enlightening.

CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 6: ARDENNES AREA • Mardasson Memorial in the Belgian town of Bastogne • Explore real foxholes in the Ardennes forest with guide • American Memorial and Cemetery in Hamm • Visit Luxembourg City DAY 7: NUREMBERG • Travel to Nuremberg • Nuremberg Documentation Center with commentary via audioguide • Walking tour viewing the Zeppelintribüne at the Nazi Party Rally Grounds and the Nuremberg Palace of Justice

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DAY 8: BERLIN • Buchenwald Concentration Camp • Visit Weimar • Continue to Berlin DAY 9: BERLIN • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Soviet War Memorial and Cemetery, Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial, and former locations of the SS and Gestapo headquarters • Berlin Olympic Stadium • View Wannsee Villa • Visit Cecilienhof in Potsdam • View the Sanssouci Palace DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME

Our trip was exceptional. The hotels, tour

guides, food, educational focus, information and overall structure of each day surpassed my expectations in every way.

”

- Sharon Hartnett, Group Leader

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Paris, Switzerland and Munich Discover what makes Paris and the cities of central Europe unique, while also learning their shared history in the WWII era. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris

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DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine DAY 4: PARIS • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Versailles by bike tour • Optional: Dinner at Le Boeuf sur Le Toit DAY 5: ENGELBERG • High-speed TGV train to Lausanne, Switzerland • Visit the quaint town of Brienz • Travel to the Alpine town of Engelberg

DAY 6: ENGELBERG • Ascend Mount Pilatus by cable car and cog railway • Afternoon walking tour of Lucerne includes Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument • Evening Alpine hut dinner and alpenhorn lessons DAY 7: MUNICH • Visit Vaduz, Liechtenstein • Neuschwanstein Castle • Travel to Munich

10 DAYS CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 9: HEIDELBERG • St. Jakob’s Church in Rothenburg • Heidelberg Castle DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Paris, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager, at the beginning of your tour

DAY 8: MUNICH • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Marienplatz and its famed Glockenspiel • Nymphenburg Palace • Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial

cultural connections VERSAILLES BY BIKE Pedal around Versailles’ expansive grounds by bike, from the Latona Fountain to the Petit Trianon.

ALPINE HUT DINNER AND ALPENHORN LESSON Ascend by cable car for an evening of traditional food, entertainment and lessons on mastering the alpenhorn.

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Via Aurelia

10 DAYS

Tour the beautiful Mediterranean coast, and compare and contrast the cultures of cities and towns in Spain, France and Italy. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: BARCELONA • Begin to explore Barcelona

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DAY 3: BARCELONA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing la Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia • Flamenco lesson in Barcelona’s Pueblo Español • Parc Güell DAY 4: PROVENCE • Travel across the Pyrenees into France • Visit the medieval city of Carcassonne • French food challenge DAY 5: NICE • Pont du Gard • Arles Roman Arena and Theater • Arrive in Nice

DAY 6: NICE • Walking tour of Vieux Nice, including the Promenade des Anglais • Scenic drive to Eze • Jardin Exotique • Visit Monaco DAY 7: FLORENCE • Travel to Pisa and see its Leaning Tower • Pisa Cathedral • Arrive in Florence DAY 8: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Florence Duomo • Timed reservation to the Accademia • Travel to Rome

CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 9: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Colosseum • Authentic pizza dinner DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Rome including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

cultural connections FLAMENCO LESSON IN BARCELONA’S PUEBLO ESPAÑOL Learn to dance the colorful flamenco from an expert at the famous Tablao de Carmen.

FRENCH FOOD CHALLENGE

The local gastronomy stimulates your senses— delve into favorite French foods through sight, smell, touch and taste.

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London, Paris and Rome

12 DAYS

12 days, 4 countries, 3 capitals. A fast-paced tour full of excitement, learning and fun. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London

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cultural connections GELATO FACTORY VISIT AND TASTING Exercise your sweet tooth: Tour a factory to learn about the production of gelato and discover your favorite flavor during a tasting.

DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • St. Paul’s Cathedral • Dinner at the Hard Rock Café DAY 4: PARIS • High-speed Eurostar train to Paris • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Optional: Dinner at Le Boeuf sur Le Toit DAY 5: PARIS • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Louvre • Eiffel Tower top floor • Evening Seine boat ride

CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 6: LUCERNE • High-speed TGV train to Lausanne • Olympic Museum • Arrive in picturesque Lucerne DAY 7: LUCERNE • Ascend Mount Pilatus by cable car and cog railway • Walking tour viewing the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge DAY 8: FLORENCE • Visit Pisa and its Leaning Tower • Pisa Cathedral • Travel to Florence DAY 9: FLORENCE • Guided sightseeing tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Florence Duomo • Santa Croce • Timed reservation to the Accademia

DAY 11: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Colosseum • Authentic pizza dinner DAY 12: DEPART FOR HOME

“

I feel like I’m part

of the ACIS family. ACIS does things right!

”

DAY 10: ROME • Assisi and the Basilica of St. Francis • Gelato factory visit and tasting • Travel to Rome

- Timothy Evans, Group Leader

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Rome and Madrid

8 DAYS

Treat your senses to the intense sights, flavors and rhythms of two of Europe’s most vibrant capitals. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

DAY 5: MADRID • Flight from Rome to Madrid • Walking tour of Madrid’s iconic plazas

DAY 2: ROME • Begin to explore Rome

Rome (3) Madrid (3)

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DAY 3: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary given via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Colosseum • Authentic pizza dinner DAY 4: ROME • Discover more of the Eternal City at your own pace • Optional: Excursion to the ancient city of Pompeii

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DAY 6: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic city’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Flamenco lesson and show

EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 8: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Two-night extension to Paris via flight from Madrid, including sightseeing and the Louvre

DAY 7: MADRID • Explore more of Madrid’s museums and parks at your own pace • Optional: Full-day excursion to Toledo with lunch included

The flamenco show was the highlight of

many students’ trip! It was amazing and a perfect cultural connection! I will be looking for it in future trips!

cultural connections FLAMENCO LESSON AND SHOW IN MADRID Follow the steps of a local flamenco expert before enjoying a professional flamenco show.

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– Tracy Weber, Group Leader

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European Capitals

8 DAYS

Discover the best of London, Paris and Rome at a great price.

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London

London (2)

DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • Guided tour of the British Museum

Paris (2)

Rome (2)

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DAY 4: PARIS • Tower of London including the Opening Ceremony • High-speed Eurostar train to Paris DAY 5: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Optional: Excursion to Louis XIV’s palace at Versailles

EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 6: ROME • Louvre • Flight to Rome • Begin to discover the history of the Eternal City DAY 7: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Colosseum • Evening walking tour around the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps DAY 8: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Rome including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

“

The parents

were thrilled with their students’ experiences and at the airport were already asking when the next trip would take place. Wow! I’m used to the kids wanting to go again, but when the parents want another trip then you’ve really achieved something.

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– Jacqueline WightCrivello, Group Leader

cultural connections TOWER OF LONDON OPENING CEREMONY Be first through the gate as you observe Beefeaters carrying out the Tower’s traditional opening ceremony. Then explore this historic site.

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Technology and Innovation

9 DAYS

Be at the cutting edge of innovation as you explore some of Europe’s most exciting scientific, technological and environmental advancements. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: MUNICH • Begin to explore Munich

Black Forest (1) Munich (2)

Paris (3)

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DAY 3: MUNICH • Munich by bike tour • Discover BMW World DAY 4: BLACK FOREST • Journey to the Black Forest and stop in picturesque Freiburg • Guided tour of Vauban, a sustainable eco-town

DAY 6: PARIS • Visit CERN to learn about cutting-edge research on the fundamental structure of the universe • High-speed TGV train to Paris DAY 7: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre

EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 8: PARIS • Guided tour of Musée des Arts et Métiers including the Foucault Pendulum • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine • Optional: Dinner aboard Seine boat cruise DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 5: LAUSANNE • Travel to Lausanne • Olympic Museum • Explore more of Lausanne at your own pace

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cultural connections

This specially-themed innovation and technology tour contains site visits, educational content and activities that connect you with some of Europe’s major scientific inventions and technological advancements, both past and present, while also demonstrating the vast potential of the future.

MUNICH BY BIKE From history-filled old streets to the paths of the Englischer Garten, explore Munich’s hidden gems by bicycle.

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Rome, Barcelona and Madrid From the Colosseum to the Sagrada Familia to the Prado, discover these treasures and more in Rome, Barcelona and Madrid. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: ROME • Begin to explore Rome

Barcelona (2)

Rome (3)

Madrid (2)

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cultural connections BARCELONA BY BIKE Cycle the unique port area and historic neighborhoods for a closer look at the city and the locals who live here.

MADRID TAPAS EVENING Savor the culture of Spanish cuisine as you dine like a local on tapas specialties such as traditional cheeses, jamón or tortilla española.

DAY 6: BARCELONA • Sagrada Familia • Discover more of Barcelona at your own pace, from its unique urban beachfront to La Boqueria food market • Optional: Trencadís workshop

9 DAYS EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Two-night extension to Paris via flight from Madrid, including sightseeing and the Louvre

DAY 7: MADRID • High-speed AVE train to Madrid • Walking tour of the neighborhoods around Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol • Madrid tapas evening DAY 8: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Optional: Flamenco lesson and show

OPTIONAL

TRENCADÍS WORKSHOP IN BARCELONA Explore Modernism and Art Nouveau with a trencadís master, then create your own colorful mosaic.

OPTIONAL

FLAMENCO LESSON AND SHOW IN MADRID Follow the steps of a local flamenco expert before enjoying a professional flamenco show.

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London, Paris and Madrid

9 DAYS

Visit three cosmopolitan cities and compare and contrast their cultural similarities and differences. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

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Paris (2)

Madrid (3) EX314

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DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • Guided tour of the British Museum DAY 4: PARIS • High-speed Eurostar train to Paris • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Visit the neighborhood of Montmartre and enjoy a French dinner on the Place du Tertre

EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 5: PARIS • Louvre • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine • Optional: Excursion to Louis XIV’s palace at Versailles DAY 6: MADRID • Discover more of Paris and its 20 arrondissements at your own pace • Flight from Paris to Madrid

DAY 7: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most important landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Madrid tapas evening DAY 8: MADRID • The day is yours to discover all that Madrid has to offer • Optional: Excursion to Toledo DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Madrid including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

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cultural connections MADRID TAPAS EVENING Savor the culture of Spanish cuisine as you dine like a local on tapas specialties such as traditional cheeses, jamón or tortilla española.

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Vive la Manche

9 DAYS

Bustling capital cities. Charming medieval towns. Inspiring sites from WWII. This trip has it all. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London

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DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • Guided tour of the British Museum • Cabinet War Rooms with commentary via audioguide

EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 6: PARIS • Reims visit including Cathedral • Visit Épernay and tour a champagne cave • Arrive in Paris

DAY 8: PARIS • Pétanque lesson in the Jardin du Luxembourg • Louvre • Optional: French cooking lesson

DAY 7: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Optional: Excursion to Louis XIV’s palace at Versailles

DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 4: BRUGES • Dover Castle including WWII tunnels • Ferry to Calais, France • Travel to Bruges DAY 5: BRUGES • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the city’s canals, medieval streets and famed market squares • Explore more of Bruges at your own pace, perhaps climbing the Belfry or taking a canal cruise

cultural connections PÉTANQUE LESSON IN PARIS Join a pétanque expert in the Jardin du Luxembourg for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

OPTIONAL

FRENCH COOKING LESSON Taste the fruits of your labor after you learn how to prepare dishes traditional to French cuisine.

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Panoramas of Italy and France From ancient Roman history to the buzz of modern Paris, this trip opens up Italian and French history and culture in an unforgettable way. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: ROME • Begin to explore Rome

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DAY 3: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary given via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Colosseum • Authentic pizza dinner DAY 4: FLORENCE • Journey to the heart of Renaissance Italy, Florence • Guided sightseeing tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Florence Duomo

DAY 6: NICE • Walking tour of Vieux Nice, including the Promenade des Anglais • Pétanque lesson DAY 7: PROVENCE • Drive to picturesque Provence • Pont du Gard • Visit historic Nîmes and its Roman Arena DAY 8: PARIS • High-speed TGV train to Paris • Louvre

10 DAYS EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 9: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine • Optional: Dinner aboard Seine boat cruise DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Two-night extension to Barcelona via flight from Paris, including sightseeing

DAY 5: NICE • Travel to Pisa and see the Leaning Tower • Pisa Cathedral • Arrive in Nice

cultural connections PÉTANQUE LESSON IN NICE Join a pétanque expert for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

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Cultures of the Mediterranean From Barcelona to Rome, discover the best of the Mediterranean coast on this trip at a great value. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: BARCELONA • Begin to explore Barcelona

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DAY 3: BARCELONA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing la Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Walking tour of the Gothic Quarter • Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia

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DAY 4: PROVENCE • Journey across the Pyrenees and visit the walled city of Carcassonne • Continue on to Provence

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DAY 5: NICE • Visit picturesque Avignon to view the Papal Palace and Pont SaintBénézet • Arrive on the French Riviera DAY 6: NICE • Walking tour of Vieux Nice, including the Promenade des Anglais • Pétanque lesson DAY 7: MONTECATINI • Travel to Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower • Pisa Cathedral • Journey on to Tuscany

As a Social Studies teacher, I really

appreciate the variety of trips which are relevant to our curriculum and student interests. I have always viewed our annual ACIS trip as an extension of our classroom

10 DAYS EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 8: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour of Florence with commentary given via personal headsets • Florence Duomo • Continue to Rome DAY 9: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Colosseum • Evening walking tour around famous landmarks including the Piazza Navona, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Two-night extension to Paris via flight from Rome, including sightseeing and the Louvre

where the lessons of art, history, language, and culture come alive for our students.

cultural connections PÉTANQUE LESSON IN NICE Join a pétanque expert for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

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- Todd Beach, Group Leader

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London to the South of France Enjoy an in-depth look at French culture and history traveling from the north to the south and spanning Roman influence to modern times. Plus, start your trip in London, one of the world’s liveliest capitals. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London

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DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • Guided tour of the British Museum DAY 4: CAEN • Visit mystical Stonehenge • Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen, France DAY 5: LOIRE VALLEY • Reflect on Normandy’s important WWII history at Arromanches • Arromanches 360 Degree Theater • Visit the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer • See the cliffs and landscape of the Pointe du Hoc • Travel to the Loire Valley • French food challenge

2016

12 DAYS EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 6: PARIS • Château de Chenonceau • Château de Chambord • Chartres Cathedral • Arrive in Paris

DAY 10: CÔTE D’AZUR • Travel to Marseille • Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations • Continue on to Côte d’Azur

DAY 7: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre

DAY 11: CÔTE D’AZUR • Guided sightseeing tour of Vieux Nice including the Promenade des Anglais • Scenic drive to Eze • Jardin Exotique and Fragonard Perfume Factory • Visit Monaco

DAY 8: PARIS • Discover more of Paris and its 20 arrondissements at your own pace • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine • Optional: Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Optional: Dinner aboard Seine boat cruise

DAY 12: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in London, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager, at the beginning of your tour

DAY 9: PROVENCE • High-speed TGV train to Avignon to see the Papal Palace • Visit the Pont du Gard

cultural connections FRENCH FOOD CHALLENGE The local gastronomy stimulates your senses— delve into favorite French foods throught sight, smell, touch and taste.

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Modern European Cultures

9 DAYS

See the hip and trendy side of three major European cities—London, Paris, Barcelona— getting to know the art, architecture, food, fashion, culture and lifestyle of each.

London (3)

Paris (2)

Barcelona (2)

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DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London with a London transport three-day travel card DAY 3: LONDON • Walking tour of London’s vibrant South Bank, viewing the Globe Theatre and Tate Modern • St. Paul’s Cathedral • Explore more of London at your own pace, such as Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus DAY 4: LONDON • Monuments to Monarchy by bike tour around Hyde Park and St. James’s Park • Discover more of London’s museums and neighborhoods at your own pace

DAY 6: PARIS • Walking tour of Le Marais neighborhood • Louvre

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PATHFINDER SMALL GROUPS

Since we’ve

been traveling with ACIS, our trips

DAY 7: BARCELONA • Flight from Paris to Barcelona • Explore Barcelona using your included public transport pass • Gothic Quarter walking tour • Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia

have gained a

DAY 8: BARCELONA • Barcelona by bike tour including Barceloneta and the Olympic Port • Discover more of Barcelona at your own pace, from the Gaudídesigned houses to Montjuïc Hill • Optional: FC Barcelona Nou Camp stadium tour

focused.

reputation of being highly relevant and academically

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– Todd Beach, Group Leader

DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 5: PARIS • High-speed Eurostar train from London to Paris • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine

cultural connections LONDON’S MONUMENTS TO MONARCHY BY BIKE Legends of the English monarchy unfold through the statues, buildings, parks and monuments you will explore by bicycle.

BARCELONA BY BIKE Cycle the unique port area and historic neighborhoods for a closer look at the city and the locals who live here.

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Boulevards of Europe

9 DAYS

From Westminster to the Louvre to St. Peter’s Square, the best of London, Paris and Rome are at your fingertips on this exciting nine-day tour. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London

London (2)

DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • Westminster Abbey • Explore more of London’s historic sights at your own pace

Paris (2)

Rome (3) PC316

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DAY 4: PARIS • High-speed Eurostar train to Paris • Begin to explore the City of Light with your carnet of Métro tickets • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine

DAY 6: ROME • Discover more of Paris’ famed museums and neighborhoods at your own pace • Flight from Paris to Rome • Begin to experience the Eternal City using a Roma Pass, which gives you access to Rome’s public transport network and museums

PATHFINDER SMALL GROUPS

DAY 8: ROME • Colosseum • Explore more of Rome’s historic sights and museums, such as the Capitoline or Ara Pacis, using your Roma Pass • Authentic pizza dinner DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 7: ROME • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with audio guides • St. Peter’s Basilica

DAY 5: PARIS • Sketch Paris walking tour on Île Saint-Louis • Louvre

cultural connections SKETCH PARIS NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR Discover a corner of Paris like the artists it inspires, sketching its sights and buildings with expert instruction as you learn their history.

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Paris, Florence and Rome

9 DAYS

Stroll through history with a close-up look at the cultural highlights of Paris, Florence and Rome that’s available as a private tour with as few as 13 participants! DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris with your carnet of Métro tickets

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Florence (2)

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DAY 3: PARIS • Pétanque lesson in the Jardin du Luxembourg • Walking tour viewing the Pantheon, Sorbonne and Latin Quarter • Notre Dame • Sainte-Chapelle DAY 4: PARIS • Take the RER train to visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Louvre DAY 5: FLORENCE • Flight from Paris to Florence • Walking tour of Florence’s most notable sights • Santa Croce

DAY 6: FLORENCE • Timed reservation to the Accademia • Explore more of Florence’s artistic legacy at your own pace, perhaps at the Uffizi Gallery or the Bargello • Optional: Fresco painting lesson DAY 7: ROME • Train from Florence to Rome • Begin to experience the Eternal City using a Roma Pass, which gives you access to Rome’s public transport network and museums • Colosseum

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PATHFINDER SMALL GROUPS

DAY 8: ROME • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with audio guides • St. Peter’s Basilica • Explore more of Rome’s historic sights and museums, such as the Capitoline or Ara Pacis, using your Roma Pass • Authentic pizza dinner DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

Part of travel is how much you enjoy the

places and people. With ACIS the people my students interact with everyday from tour managers hotel staff and the people in the general neighborhood are the genuine article. We are in the middle of cities with new experiences around every corner.

cultural connections PÉTANQUE LESSON IN PARIS Join a pétanque expert in the Jardin du Luxembourg for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

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– Mark Pfeiffer, Group Leader

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MASTER THE FRESCO Consider Italy’s most famous frescoes and test your skills against Michelangelo’s after learning techniques from an expert.

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PARIS, PROVENCE AND BARCELONA

Fall in love with the sights, sounds and culture of two of Europe’s most lively and captivating cities.

A great mix of big cities and small towns. This nine-day tour explores some of the most popular areas of France and Spain.

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LA FRANCE Y ESPAÑA Discover Spain and France’s three most populous cities, with the time and flexibility to explore as you please.

TREASURES OF FRANCE AND SPAIN An engaging look at the wonders of chic and glittering Paris, historic and scenic Provence and artistically modern Barcelona.

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Insider’s Paris and Madrid

9 DAYS

Fall in love with the sights, sounds and culture of two of Europe’s most lively and captivating cities. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris

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DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre • Sketch Paris walking tour in Montmartre

DAY 4: PARIS • Pétanque lesson in the Jardin du Luxembourg • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine • Optional: Dinner aboard Seine boat cruise DAY 5: MADRID • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Versailles by bike tour • Flight from Paris to Madrid

Madrid (4)

INSIDER MOST INCLUSIVE

DAY 6: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Flamenco lesson and show DAY 7: MADRID • Full-day excursion to Toledo with commentary given via personal headsets • Toledo’s Gothic Cathedral, Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé DAY 8: MADRID • Bull ranch visit with bullfighting lesson, demonstration, and hearty lunch • Madrid tapas evening

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DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

cultural connections SKETCH PARIS NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR Discover a corner of Paris like the artists it inspires, sketching its noted sights and buildings with expert instruction as you learn their history.

PÉTANQUE LESSON IN PARIS Join a pétanque expert in the Jardin du Luxembourg for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

VERSAILLES BY BIKE Pedal around Versailles’ expansive grounds by bike, from the Latona Fountain to the Petit Trianon.

FLAMENCO LESSON AND SHOW IN MADRID Follow the steps of a local flamenco expert before enjoying a professional flamenco show.

BULL RANCH VISIT, BULLFIGHTING LESSON AND LUNCH Visit a working bull ranch for a tour, a lesson in bullfighting and a demonstration of this important Spanish art form.

MADRID TAPAS EVENING Savor the culture of Spanish cuisine as you dine like a local on tapas specialties such as traditional cheeses, jamón or tortilla española.

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Insider’s Spain and France

10 DAYS

Compare and contrast the cultures of Spain and France through many interactive cultural connection activities.

INSIDER MOST INCLUSIVE

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: MADRID • Begin to explore Madrid

Paris (2)

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DAY 3: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most important landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Evening flamenco lesson and show DAY 4: BARCELONA • High-speed AVE train to Barcelona • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Parc Güell • Sagrada Familia

DAY 5: BARCELONA • Morning walking tour of the Gothic Quarter • Barcelona by bike tour including Barceloneta and the Olympic Port • Paella cooking lesson and dinner • Optional: FC Barcelona Nou Camp stadium tour DAY 6: PROVENCE • Journey across the Pyrénées and visit the walled city of Carcassonne • Continue on to Provence DAY 7: PROVENCE • Horseback riding in the Camargue • Visit Aigues-Mortes and explore the ramparts • Pont du Gard

DAY 8: PARIS • High-speed TGV train from Avignon to Paris • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame DAY 9: PARIS • Louvre • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine • Optional: Dinner aboard Seine boat cruise DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Paris including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

cultural connections FLAMENCO LESSON AND SHOW IN MADRID Follow the steps of a local flamenco expert before enjoying a professional flamenco show.

BARCELONA BY BIKE Cycle the unique port area and historic neighborhoods for a closer look at the city and the locals who live here.

PAELLA COOKING LESSON IN BARCELONA Learn the methods for creating paella from an expert before working in teams to cook and enjoy the dish for dinner.

HORSEBACK RIDING IN THE CAMARGUE Like a traditional gardian, or cowboy, explore the picturesque marshy delta region at the mouth of the River Rhône.

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9 DAYS

Paris and Madrid Discover the unique facets of Paris and Madrid, enhancing your experience with behind-the-scenes visits to global industry leaders in film and sports marketing. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris

Toledo IPI_16

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Paris (3)

DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Sketch Paris walking tour in Montmartre

DAY 4: PARIS • Louvre • Get an inside International Perspective on Cité du Cinéma Studio Complex • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride on the Seine DAY 5: MADRID • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Flight from Paris to Madrid

Madrid (4)

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IP: CITÉ DU CINÉMA STUDIO COMPLEX A film industry insider will discuss the successes and challenges of French cinema and how these local production efforts can compete on the world stage.

DAY 6: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Bull ranch visit with bullfighting lesson, demonstration and hearty lunch DAY 7: MADRID • Get an inside International Perspective on the inner workings of a major European soccer club • Discover more of Madrid’s highlights at your own pace

DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

cultural connections Discover a corner of Paris like the artists it inspires, sketching its sights and buildings with expert instruction as you learn their history.

INSIDER MOST INCLUSIVE

DAY 8: MADRID • Full-day guided excursion to Toledo with commentary given via personal headsets • Toledo’s Gothic Cathedral, Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé

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BULL RANCH VISIT, BULLFIGHTING LESSON AND LUNCH Visit a working bull ranch for a tour, a lesson in bullfighting and a demonstration of this important Spanish art form.

IP: MAJOR EUROPEAN SOCCER CLUB Visit a major professional club to tour the facility, learn the business behind the game and discuss how the organization’s sports marketing efforts connect with a global network well beyond the local Madrid supporters.

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Highlights of Paris and Barcelona 9 DAYS All the beauty and culture of these two great cities, jam-packed into a breathtaking nine-day tour. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris

Paris (4) •

Versailles

Barcelona (3) HPB_15

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DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine

CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 6: BARCELONA • Flight from Paris to Barcelona • Barcelona by bike tour including Barceloneta and the Olympic Port DAY 7: BARCELONA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Parc Güell • Sagrada Familia

DAY 8: BARCELONA • Discover more of Barcelona, from its popular city squares to La Boqueria food market, at your own pace • Optional: Full-day excursion to Figueres including the Dalí Museum DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 4: PARIS • Pétanque lesson in the Jardin du Luxembourg • Louvre DAY 5: PARIS • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Optional: Dinner at Le Boeuf sur Le Toit

cultural connections PÉTANQUE LESSON IN PARIS Join a pétanque expert in the Jardin du Luxembourg for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

BARCELONA BY BIKE Cycle the unique port area and historic neighborhoods for a closer look at the city and the locals who live here.

CUSTOMIZE ANY TRIP! Check out our extensive menu of activities and experiences, bound between pages 96 & 97 and online at www.acis.com/menu.

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Paris, Nice and Barcelona

9 DAYS

This colorful tour of France and Spain will take you from the stunning views at the top of the Eiffel Tower to the vibrancy of life on the streets of Barcelona. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris

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DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine • Optional: Dinner aboard Seine boat cruise DAY 4: NICE • Flight from Paris to Nice • Begin to explore Nice and stroll the Promenade des Anglais

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DAY 5: NICE • Scenic drive to Eze • Jardin Exotique and Fragonard Perfume Factory • Visit glamorous Monaco • Pétanque lesson DAY 6: PROVENCE • Travel to Provence • Arles Roman Arena and Theater • Pont du Gard DAY 7: BARCELONA • Visit the walled city of Carcassonne • Continue across the Pyrénées to Barcelona

CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 8: BARCELONA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing la Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Parc Güell • Barcelona by bike tour including Barceloneta and the Olympic Port DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSIONS: Extra night in Paris, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager, at the beginning of your tour Two-night extension via AVE from Barcelona to Madrid including sightseeing and the Prado Museum

There were so many lessons! Obviously we had those objectives

which were included in the itinerary but there was so much more to learn that we never even anticipated! The whole trip was highly educational for everyone involved.

cultural connections PÉTANQUE LESSON IN NICE Join a pétanque expert for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

BARCELONA BY BIKE Cycle the unique port area and historic neighborhoods for a closer look at the city and the locals who live here.

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- Candice Groves, Group Leader

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Madrid and Paris

9 DAYS

Split in half between two major European capitals, this nine-day tour introduces you to the very best the cities have to offer. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris

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Paris (3)

Madrid (4)

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DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine • Optional: Dinner aboard Seine boat cruise DAY 4: PARIS • Learn the art of French baking during an École de Boulangerie class • Explore more of Paris and its arrondissements

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CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 5: MADRID • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Flight from Paris to Madrid

DAY 8: MADRID • Explore more of Madrid at your own pace • Flamenco lesson and show

DAY 6: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most important landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets

DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Paris, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager, at the beginning of your tour

DAY 7: MADRID • Full-day guided excursion to Toledo with commentary given via personal headsets • Toledo’s Gothic Cathedral, Synagogue and Church of Santo Tomé

This trip truly did change my life. ACIS made sure everything

was top notch from food, to hotel, to the greatest tour guides available! I only have good things to say about ACIS!

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- Hailey Thomson, Participant

cultural connections ÉCOLE DE BOULANGERIE Learn the secrets of French baking while working alongside pâtisserie students at a boulangerie school to make your own brioche.

FLAMENCO LESSON AND SHOW IN MADRID Follow the steps of a local flamenco expert before enjoying a professional flamenco show.

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Paris, Provence and Barcelona A great mix of big cities and small towns. This nine-day tour explores some of the most popular areas of France and Spain.

9 DAYS CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: BARCELONA • Begin to explore Barcelona

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DAY 3: BARCELONA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing la Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Parc Güell • Gothic Quarter walking tour • Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia • Trencadís workshop DAY 4: PROVENCE • Journey across the Pyrénées and visit the walled city of Carcassonne • Continue on to Provence DAY 5: PROVENCE • Visit Nîmes and its magnificent Roman Arena • Pont du Gard

DAY 6: PARIS • Explore Avignon to view the Papal Palace and Pont Saint-Bénézet • High-speed TGV train to Paris DAY 7: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles

DAY 8: PARIS • French cooking lesson • Louvre • Optional: Dinner at Le Boeuf sur Le Toit DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Three-night extension to Madrid at the beginning of your tour including sightseeing, the Prado and an excursion to Toledo

cultural connections TRENCADÍS WORKSHOP IN BARCELONA Explore Modernism and Art Nouveau with a trencadís master, then create your own colorful mosaic.

FRENCH COOKING LESSON Taste the fruits of your labor after you learn how to prepare dishes traditional to French cuisine.

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La France y España

9 DAYS

Discover Spain and France’s three most populous cities, with the time and flexibility to explore as you please. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

Paris (3)

DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris • Ascend to the top of the Arc de Triomphe DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Optional: French cooking lesson

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DAY 4: PARIS • Louvre • Sketch Paris walking tour on Île Saint-Louis

EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

• Guided sightseeing tour viewing la Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Discover more of Barcelona, from its popular city squares to La Boqueria food market, at your own pace

• Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most important landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Optional: Flamenco lesson and show

DAY 7: MADRID • Monasterio de Piedra National Park • Arrive in Madrid, Spain’s capital city

DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 5: BARCELONA • Flight from Paris to Barcelona • Gothic Quarter walking tour • Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia

DAY 8: MADRID

cultural connections SKETCH PARIS NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR Discover a corner of Paris like the artists it inspires, sketching its sights and buildings with expert instruction as you learn their history.

DAY 6: BARCELONA

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FRENCH COOKING LESSON Taste the fruits of your labor after you learn how to prepare dishes traditional to French cuisine.

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FLAMENCO LESSON AND SHOW IN MADRID Master the steps and important body language of the flamenco during an expert-led lesson.

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Barcelona to Paris

9 DAYS

Experience the best of Barcelona, Provence and Paris at a great price.

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

DAY 4: PROVENCE • Journey across the Pyrénées and visit the walled city of Carcassonne • Continue on to Provence • French food challenge

DAY 2: BARCELONA • Begin to explore Barcelona

Paris (3)

DAY 3: BARCELONA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing la Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Gothic Quarter walking tour • Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia

DAY 5: PROVENCE • Explore picturesque Avignon to view the Papal Palace and Pont Saint-Bénézet • Pont du Gard

Avignon • Provence (2)

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Barcelona (2)

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Saw amazing sights, met wonderful

people, had a great bus driver and a

DAY 6: PARIS • High-speed TGV train to Paris • Louvre DAY 7: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Optional: French cooking lesson DAY 8: PARIS • Explore more of Paris and its arrondissements • Evening walk along the ChampsÉlysées • Ascend to the top of the Arc de Triomphe • Optional: Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles

personable, well-informed tour manager.

DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

Plus we felt able to be ourselves and make

EXTENSION: Two-night extension to Madrid at the beginning of your tour including sightseeing and the Prado Museum before taking the AVE to Barcelona

some individual decisions and choices within the planned structure of the tour.

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- Susan D’Angelico, Participant

cultural connections FRENCH FOOD CHALLENGE The local gastronomy stimulates your senses— delve into favorite French foods through sight, smell, touch and taste.

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FRENCH COOKING LESSON Taste the fruits of your labor after you learn how to prepare dishes traditional to French cuisine.

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Capitals and the Basque Country 10 DAYS A breathtaking tour of Madrid, northern Spain, the French Atlantic Coast and Paris that reveals the spirit of each of these unique communities. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: MADRID • Begin to explore Madrid

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DAY 3: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets DAY 4: MADRID • Explore more of Madrid’s plazas and parks at your own pace • Madrid tapas evening • Optional: Full-day excursion to Toledo with lunch included

DAY 6: BORDEAUX • Journey to Biarritz for a walking tour • Continue to Bordeaux DAY 7: PARIS • Visit Bordeaux’s historic center and the miroir d’eau • High-speed TGV train to Paris DAY 8: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre • Optional: Dinner at Le Boeuf sur Le Toit

EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 9: PARIS • Explore more of Paris and its arrondissements • Visit the neighborhood of Montmartre and enjoy a French dinner on the Place du Tertre • Optional: Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 5: SAN SEBASTÍAN • Travel to San Sebastían • Walking tour of its seaside streets and neighborhoods

cultural connections MADRID TAPAS EVENING Savor the culture of Spanish cuisine as you dine like a local on tapas specialties such as traditional cheeses, jamón or tortilla española.

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Highlights of France and Spain Become fully immersed in French and Spanish life with this memorable 10-day tour of history and culture. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

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DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris • Ascend to the top of the Arc de Triomphe DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine

DAY 7: BARCELONA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing la Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Barcelona by bike tour including Barceloneta and the Olympic Port • Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia DAY 8: MADRID • Monasterio de Piedra National Park • Arrive in Madrid, Spain’s capital

10 DAYS EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 9: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Optional: Flamenco lesson and show DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 4: PROVENCE • High-speed TGV train to Avignon • Begin to explore the beautiful surroundings of the Provençal town DAY 5: PROVENCE • Pont du Gard • Arles Roman Arena and Theater DAY 6: BARCELONA • Visit the walled city of Carcassonne • Journey across the Pyrénées to Barcelona

cultural connections BARCELONA BY BIKE Cycle the unique port area and historic neighborhoods for a closer look at the city and the locals who live here.

OPTIONAL

FLAMENCO LESSON AND SHOW IN MADRID Follow the steps of a local flamenco expert before enjoying a professional flamenco show.

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Capitals of France and Spain

9 DAYS

The glitter of Paris and the magic of Madrid—enjoy time to experience the best of these French and Spanish capitals. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

Toledo IPM_15

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Versailles

Paris (4)

DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris with your carnet of Métro tickets DAY 3: PARIS • Pétanque lesson in the Jardin du Luxembourg • Walking tour viewing the Pantheon, Sorbonne and Latin Quarter • Notre Dame • Sainte-Chapelle

DAY 4: PARIS • Take the RER train to visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Louvre DAY 5: PARIS • Sketch Paris walking tour in Montmartre • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine

Madrid (3)

PATHFINDER SMALL GROUPS

DAY 6: MADRID • Flight from Paris to Madrid • Walking tour of the neighborhoods around Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol • Discover Madrid with ease using your included carnet of Metro tickets DAY 7: MADRID • Prado tour with audio guides • Madrid tapas evening • Optional: Bull ranch visit with bullfighting demonstration and hearty lunch DAY 8: MADRID • Explore more of Madrid at your own pace, perhaps the Royal Palace or Plaza Mayor • Optional: Excursion to Toledo including the Gothic Cathedral and Church of Santo Tomé

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DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

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PÉTANQUE LESSON IN PARIS

Savor the culture of Spanish cuisine as you dine like a local on tapas specialties such as traditional cheeses, jamón or tortilla española.

Join a pétanque expert in the Jardin du Luxembourg for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

SKETCH PARIS NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR Discover a corner of Paris like the artists it inspires, sketching its sights and buildings with expert instruction as you learn their history.

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BULL RANCH VISIT, BULLFIGHTING LESSON AND LUNCH Visit a working bull ranch for a tour, a lesson in bullfighting and a demonstration of this important Spanish art form.

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Treasures of France and Spain

9 DAYS

An engaging look at the wonders of chic and glittering Paris, historic and scenic Provence and artistically modern Barcelona. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

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DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris with your carnet of Métro tickets DAY 3: PARIS • Guided walking tour of Le Marais neighborhood • Louvre DAY 4: PARIS • Take the RER train to visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride on the Seine • Optional: Dinner aboard Seine boat cruise

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DAY 5: AVIGNON • High-speed TGV train to Avignon • Walking tour of Avignon • Entrance to the Papal Palace and Pont Saint-Bénézet

DAY 7: BARCELONA • Train from Avignon to Barcelona • Begin to explore Barcelona using your included public transport pass

DAY 6: AVIGNON • Excursion by train to Nîmes for a walking tour with your ACIS Tour Manager • Roman arena • Return to Avignon

DAY 8: BARCELONA • Barcelona by bike tour including Barceloneta and the Olympic Port • Gothic Quarter walking tour • Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

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cultural connections BARCELONA BY BIKE Cycle the unique port area and historic neighborhoods for a closer look at the city and the locals who live here.

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Spain

Featured trips INSIDER’S MADRID AND ANDALUCÍA Through many interactive cultural connections, acquire an in-depth knowledge of the cultures of Castile and Andalucía.

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LAS CALLES DE ESPAÑA

A Spanish teacher’s dream. Experience the best of Madrid and Andalucía on this classic trip.

Discover the best of northern Spain including Castile-León and the Basque Country.

Madrid, Córdoba and Seville— three enchanting Spanish cities and all their treasures await you!

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Insider’s Madrid and Andalucía Through many interactive cultural connections, acquire an in-depth knowledge of the cultures of Castile and Andalucía. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: MADRID • Begin to explore Madrid

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DAY 3: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Madrid tapas evening DAY 4: SEVILLE • High-speed AVE train to Seville • Begin to explore the charming capital of Andalucía DAY 5: SEVILLE • Guided sightseeing tour • Seville Cathedral and Giralda Tower • Spanish fan painting workshop

DAY 6: GRANADA • Guided sightseeing tour of Ronda viewing the Puente Nuevo • Ronda bullring • Pass picturesque pueblos blancos en route to Granada DAY 7: GRANADA • Guided sightseeing tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens with commentary given via personal headsets • Flamenco lesson, dinner and show • Explore the caves of the Sacromonte neighborhood in the evening

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DAY 8: TOLEDO • Travel to Toledo • Guided sightseeing tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Toledo’s Gothic Cathedral, Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé • Spanish cooking lesson in Toledo DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Madrid including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

cultural connections MADRID TAPAS EVENING Savor the culture of Spanish cuisine as you dine like a local on tapas specialties such as traditional cheeses, jamón or tortilla española.

SPANISH FAN PAINTING WORKSHOP Paint your own Spanish fan with a master artist as you learn about the history, ornamentation and many uses of this elegant accessory.

FLAMENCO LESSON, DINNER AND SHOW IN GRANADA In the caves of Granada’s Sacromonte neighborhood, learn the steps from flamenco masters, followed by dinner and a flamenco show.

SPANISH COOKING LESSON IN TOLEDO Learn from experts to create some of Spain’s most loved and traditional dishes, enjoying spectacular city views as you dine on the results.

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Insider’s Spain

9 DAYS

On this fast-paced tour, packed with cultural connections, you will discover three important areas of Spain: Catalonia, Andalucía and Castile. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: BARCELONA • Begin to explore Barcelona • Barcelona by bike tour including Barceloneta and the Olympic Port

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DAY 3: BARCELONA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Parc Güell • Sagrada Familia • Gothic Quarter walking tour DAY 4: CÓRDOBA • High-speed AVE train to Córdoba • Guided sightseeing tour of Córdoba • Córdoba Mezquita with audio guides

cultural connections BARCELONA BY BIKE Cycle the unique port area and historic neighborhoods for a closer look at the city and the locals who live here.

FLAMENCO LESSON, DINNER AND SHOW IN GRANADA In the caves of Granada, learn the steps from flamenco masters, followed by dinner and a show.

DAY 5: GRANADA • Guided sightseeing tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens with commentary given via personal headsets • Flamenco lesson, dinner and show • Explore the caves of the Sacromonte neighborhood in the evening DAY 6: MADRID • Drive to beautiful Madrid via the spectacular mountain pass of Despeñaperros • Madrid tapas evening

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DAY 8: MADRID • Full-day guided excursion to Toledo with commentary given via personal headsets • Toledo Gothic Cathedral, Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé • Spanish cooking lesson DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Madrid including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

DAY 7: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Bull ranch visit with bullfighting lesson, demonstration and hearty lunch

MADRID TAPAS EVENING Savor the culture of Spanish cuisine as you dine like a local on tapas specialties such as traditional cheeses, jamón or tortilla española.

BULL RANCH VISIT & BULLFIGHTING Visit a working bull ranch for a tour, a lesson in bullfighting and a demonstration of this important Spanish art form.

SPANISH COOKING LESSON Learn from experts to create some of Spain’s most loved and traditional dishes, enjoying spectacular city views as you dine on the results.

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Spanish Capitals

9 DAYS

Develop a deep understanding of two of Spain’s most famous cities, with little time lost in transit thanks to the high-speed AVE train. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: MADRID • Begin to explore Madrid

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DAY 3: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Bull ranch visit with bullfighting lesson, demonstration and hearty lunch DAY 4: MADRID • Guided visit to the palace monastery of El Escorial • Segovia guided sightseeing tour viewing the Roman aqueduct • Segovia Alcázar

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DAY 5: MADRID • Full-day guided excursion to Toledo with commentary given via personal headsets • Toledo’s Gothic Cathedral, Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé

DAY 8: BARCELONA • Discover more of Barcelona, from its popular city squares to La Boqueria food market, at your own pace • Optional: Full-day excursion to Figueres and the Dalí museum

DAY 6: BARCELONA • High-speed AVE train to Barcelona • Barcelona by bike tour including Barceloneta and the Olympic Port

DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 7: BARCELONA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Parc Güell • Sagrada Familia • Gothic Quarter walking tour • Optional: FC Barcelona Nou Camp stadium tour

cultural connections BULL RANCH VISIT, BULLFIGHTING LESSON AND LUNCH Visit a working bull ranch for a tour, a lesson in bullfighting and a demonstration of this important Spanish art form.

BARCELONA BY BIKE Cycle the unique port area and historic neighborhoods for a closer look at the city and the locals who live here.

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Aventuras en España

9 DAYS

Compare and contrast the cultural differences of three different regions in Spain: Castile, the Basque Country and Catalonia. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

Bilbao (2)

Madrid (2)

San Sebastián Pamplona (1) Zaragoza Barcelona (2)

DAY 6: PAMPLONA • Travel to Pamplona • Walking tour of Pamplona highlights the impressive city walls and history of the famous Running of the Bulls DAY 7: BARCELONA • Visit Zaragoza and see the immense Basílica del Pilar • Continue on to Barcelona

CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 8: BARCELONA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Parc Güell • Sagrada Familia • Gothic Quarter walking tour DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 4: BILBAO • Drive to scenic Bilbao • Guggenheim Museum with audio guides

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DAY 5: BILBAO • Visit delightful San Sebastián including a walking tour of the seaside streets and neighborhoods • Basque pelota lesson and professional demonstration

cultural connections MADRID TAPAS EVENING Savor the culture of Spanish cuisine as you dine like a local on tapas specialties such as traditional cheeses, jamón or tortilla española.

BASQUE PELOTA LESSON AND PROFESSIONAL DEMONSTRATION Watch one of the world’s fastest games played by professional pelotaris before trying it yourself.

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Iberian Voyage

9 DAYS

See the best of Madrid and Seville before crossing the border and discovering beautiful Lisbon, Portugal. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: MADRID • Begin to explore Madrid

Lisbon (2) Mérida (1) Sintra

Madrid (2)

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DAY 3: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Madrid tapas evening DAY 4: SEVILLE • High-speed AVE train to Córdoba • Guided sightseeing tour of Córdoba • Córdoba Mezquita with audio guides • Continue on to beautiful Seville

DAY 5: SEVILLE • Guided sightseeing tour • Seville Cathedral and Giralda Tower • Evening flamenco lesson and show DAY 6: MÉRIDA • Drive to picturesque Mérida • Guided sightseeing tour of this ancient capital of Lusitania • Mérida Roman ruins

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DAY 8: LISBON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Monument of the Discoveries, Rossio Square and St. George’s Castle • Jerónimos Monastery • Visit the town of Sintra • Sintra National Palace DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 7: LISBON • Cross into Portugal and arrive in Lisbon • Begin to explore this exciting capital city

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cultural connections MADRID TAPAS EVENING Savor the culture of Spanish cuisine as you dine like a local on tapas specialties such as traditional cheeses, jamón or tortilla española.

FLAMENCO LESSON AND SHOW IN SEVILLE Follow the steps of a local flamenco expert before enjoying a professional flamenco show.

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La Fiesta

10 DAYS

A Spanish teacher’s dream. Experience the best of Madrid and Andalucía on this classic trip. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: MADRID • Begin to explore Madrid

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Córdoba Seville (2)

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DAY 3: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Optional: Excursion to the palace monastery of El Escorial DAY 4: MADRID • Full-day guided excursion to Toledo with commentary given via personal headsets • Toledo’s Gothic Cathedral, Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé • Madrid tapas evening

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DAY 5: SEVILLE • Travel through La Mancha for a guided sightseeing tour of Córdoba • Córdoba Mezquita with audio guides • Continue on to beautiful Seville DAY 6: SEVILLE • Guided sightseeing tour • Seville Cathedral and Giralda Tower DAY 7: GRANADA • Guided sightseeing tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens with commentary given via personal headsets • Flamenco lesson, dinner and show • Explore the caves of the Sacromonte neighborhood in the evening

CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 8: COSTA DEL SOL • Visit one of the pueblos blancos, Mijas, to see weaving, pottery and basket making • Continue on to the Costa del Sol DAY 9: COSTA DEL SOL • Explore Costa del Sol’s sights and beaches at your own pace • Optional: Tangier, Morocco with included Moroccan lunch DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Madrid, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager, at the beginning of your tour

The activities made us feel like we were more than tourists

just passing through observing the culture. We had a chance to experience it ourselves.

cultural connections MADRID TAPAS EVENING Savor the culture of Spanish cuisine as you dine like a local on tapas specialties such as traditional cheeses, jamón or tortilla española.

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FLAMENCO LESSON, DINNER AND SHOW IN GRANADA In the caves of Granada’s Sacromonte neighborhood, learn the steps from flamenco masters, followed by dinner and a flamenco show.

– Anna Huffman, Group Leader

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Andalusian Fiesta

10 DAYS

Start in small-town Toledo and end in fast-paced Madrid on this 10-day adventure that mixes cities big and small, slow and fast. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: TOLEDO • Arrive in Madrid and drive to nearby Toledo • Toledo Culture Quest

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DAY 3: TOLEDO • Guided sightseeing tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Toledo’s Gothic Cathedral, Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé • Optional: Excursion to Aranjuéz DAY 4: GRANADA • Travel past the windmills of Consuegra to Granada • Flamenco lesson, dinner and show • Explore the caves of the Sacromonte neighborhood in the evening

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DAY 5: RONDA • Guided sightseeing tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens with commentary given via personal headsets • Visit one of the pueblos blancos, Mijas, to see weaving, pottery and basket making • Continue on to Ronda DAY 6: SEVILLE • Guided sightseeing tour of Ronda viewing the cathedral • Ronda bullring • Travel to Seville DAY 7: SEVILLE • Guided sightseeing tour • Seville Cathedral and Giralda Tower

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DAY 8: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour of Córdoba • Córdoba Mezquita with audio guides • Continue on to beautiful Madrid DAY 9: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Madrid including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

Above all, the best thing was watching

students’ eyes light up as they drank in a myriad of sites for the first time.

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– Linda Carpenter, Group Leader

cultural connections TOLEDO CULTURE QUEST Scavenge Toledo to unlock El Greco’s secrets and discuss the city’s Moorish heritage with locals.

FLAMENCO LESSON, DINNER AND SHOW IN GRANADA In the caves of Granada’s Sacromonte neighborhood, learn the steps from flamenco masters, followed by dinner and a flamenco show.

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Spanish Vistas

10 DAYS

Spain 101. A fast-paced introduction to the many highlights of Spain.

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: MADRID • Begin to explore Madrid

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DAY 3: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets DAY 4: GRANADA • Depart Madrid for a guided sightseeing tour of Toledo with commentary via personal headsets • Toledo Gothic Cathedral, Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé • Spanish cooking lesson in Toledo • Travel to Granada

CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 5: GRANADA • Guided sightseeing tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens with commentary given via personal headsets • Flamenco lesson, dinner and show • Explore the caves of the Sacromonte neighborhood in the evening DAY 6: SEVILLE • Morning drive to Seville • Guided sightseeing tour • Seville Cathedral and Giralda Tower DAY 7: SEVILLE • Explore more of the wonders of Seville at your own pace, such as the Santa Cruz neighborhood • Optional: Excursion to Córdoba including the Mezquita

DAY 8: BARCELONA • High-speed AVE train to Barcelona • Gothic Quarter walking tour DAY 9: BARCELONA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Parc Güell • Sagrada Familia DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Madrid, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager, at the beginning of your tour

cultural connections SPANISH COOKING LESSON IN TOLEDO Learn from experts to create some of Spain’s most loved and traditional dishes, enjoying spectacular city views as you dine on the results.

FLAMENCO LESSON, DINNER AND SHOW IN GRANADA In the caves of Granada’s Sacromonte neighborhood, learn the steps from flamenco masters, followed by dinner and a flamenco show.

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Barcelona, Madrid and Seville This trip provides the perfect combination of buzzing cities and beautiful coastline. This is Spain at its best. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: BARCELONA • Begin to explore Barcelona

Zaragoza Madrid (2)

Barcelona (2)

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DAY 3: BARCELONA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing la Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Barcelona by bike tour including Barceloneta and the Olympic Port • Gothic Quarter walking tour • Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia DAY 4: MADRID • Visit Zaragoza and see the immense Basílica del Pilar • Continue on to Madrid • Walking tour around Puerta del Sol

DAY 5: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Explore more of Madrid’s plazas and parks at your own pace • Churros y chocolate at a local café DAY 6: SEVILLE • Drive to picturesque Mérida • Mérida Roman ruins • Continue on to Seville

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DAY 8: COSTA DEL SOL • Travel to the Costa del Sol • Explore Costa del Sol’s sights and beaches at your own pace DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Costa del Sol, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

DAY 7: SEVILLE • Guided sightseeing tour • Seville Cathedral • Explore more of the wonders of Seville at your own pace, such as the Santa Cruz neighborhood • Evening flamenco lesson and show

cultural connections BARCELONA BY BIKE Cycle the unique port area and historic neighborhoods for a closer look at the city and the locals who live here.

FLAMENCO LESSON AND SHOW IN SEVILLE Follow the steps of a local flamenco expert before enjoying a professional flamenco show.

CUSTOMIZE ANY TRIP! Check out our extensive menu of activities and experiences, bound between pages 96 & 97 and online at www.acis.com/menu.

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Castilla y Cataluña

9 DAYS

Soak up the warmth of Spain’s sun, atmosphere, people and culture in Madrid and the best of Catalonia’s seaside cities. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: TOLEDO • Arrive in Madrid and drive to nearby Toledo • Begin to explore Toledo

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DAY 3: TOLEDO • Guided sightseeing tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Toledo’s Gothic Cathedral, Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé • Optional: Spanish cooking lesson

DAY 5: MADRID • Explore more of Madrid’s plazas and parks at your own pace • Madrid tapas evening • Optional: Bull ranch visit with bullfighting lesson, demonstration and hearty lunch DAY 6: TARRAGONA • High-speed AVE train to Tarragona • Guided sightseeing tour of Tarragona viewing the Roman amphitheater and old town

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DAY 7: BARCELONA • Journey to Barcelona • Gothic Quarter walking tour • Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia DAY 8: BARCELONA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing la Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Discover more of Barcelona, from its popular city squares to La Boqueria food market, at your own pace DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 4: MADRID • Travel to Madrid • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets

cultural connections MADRID TAPAS EVENING Savor the culture of Spanish cuisine as you dine like a local on tapas specialties such as traditional cheeses, jamón or tortilla española.

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SPANISH COOKING LESSON IN TOLEDO Learn from experts to create some of Spain’s most loved and traditional dishes, enjoying spectacular city views as you dine on the results.

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BULL RANCH VISIT, BULLFIGHTING LESSON AND LUNCH Visit a working bull ranch for a tour, a lesson in bullfighting and a demonstration of this important Spanish art form.

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El Camino del Norte

9 DAYS

Discover the best of northern Spain including Castile-León and the Basque Country. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

León (1)

Madrid (2)

Bilbao (1)

San Sebastián Pamplona (1)

Barcelona (2)

DAY 2: MADRID • Begin to explore Madrid DAY 3: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Madrid tapas evening DAY 4: LEÓN • Travel to León • Guided sightseeing tour shows you the city’s historic sights • León Cathedral

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DAY 5: BILBAO • Journey to scenic Bilbao • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the riverside, Parque Etxebarria and Casco Viejo • Guggenheim Museum with audio guides DAY 6: PAMPLONA • Visit delightful San Sebastián including a walking tour of the seaside streets and neighborhoods • Basque pelota lesson and professional demonstration • Continue on to Pamplona

This was my very first tour so I went

on the recommendation of several other

DAY 7: BARCELONA • Walking tour of Pamplona highlights the impressive city walls and history of the famous Running of the Bulls • Journey to Barcelona DAY 8: BARCELONA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing la Sagrada Familia, Montjuïc Hill and Gaudí’s famous houses • Gothic Quarter walking tour • Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia • Optional: FC Barcelona Nou Camp stadium tour DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Madrid, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager, at the beginning of your tour

teachers who had traveled with ACIS before. I had no idea what I was doing but ACIS made the entire experience easy and virtually stress-free.

cultural connections MADRID TAPAS EVENING Savor the culture of Spanish cuisine as you dine like a local on tapas specialties such as traditional cheeses, jamón or tortilla española.

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– Candice Groves, Group Leader

BASQUE PELOTA LESSON AND PROFESSIONAL DEMONSTRATION Watch one of the world’s fastest games played by professional pelotaris before trying it yourself.

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Los Pueblos Blancos

9 DAYS

Quaint and beautiful, the white villages of southern Spain beckon.

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: MADRID • Begin to explore Madrid

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DAY 3: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Spanish food challenge

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DAY 4: SEVILLE • Discover Toledo with a local guide and commentary given via personal headsets • Visit the Gothic Cathedral, Synagogue and Church of Santo Tomé • Continue on to Seville

DAY 6: COSTA DEL SOL • Visit Mijas, one of southern Spain’s most picturesque pueblos blancos • Explore Ronda including the bullring • Continue on to the Costa del Sol for dinner

DAY 5: SEVILLE • Guided sightseeing tour • Seville Cathedral • Optional: Evening flamenco lesson and show

DAY 7: COSTA DEL SOL • Walking tour of the seaside resort of Nerja • Nerja Caves • Optional: Excursion to Granada including the Alhambra DAY 8: COSTA DEL SOL • Explore the beauty and beaches of the Costa del Sol at your own pace • Optional: Excursion to Tangier, Morocco with included Moroccan lunch

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DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

cultural connections SPANISH FOOD CHALLENGE The local gastronomy stimulates your senses— delve into favorite Spanish foods through sight, smell, touch and taste.

OPTIONAL

FLAMENCO LESSON AND SHOW IN SEVILLE Follow the steps of a local flamenco expert before enjoying a professional flamenco show.

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9 DAYS

Madrid, Córdoba and Seville—three enchanting Spanish cities and all their treasures await you! DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: MADRID • Begin to explore Madrid with your carnet of Metro tickets • Paella dinner

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Córdoba (1) Seville (3)

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DAY 3: MADRID • Prado Museum with audio guides • Madrid tapas evening • Optional: Bull ranch visit with bullfighting lesson, demonstration and hearty lunch DAY 4: MADRID • Explore more of Madrid’s plazas and parks at your own pace • Optional: Excursion to Toledo including the Gothic Cathedral and Church of Santo Tomé

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DAY 5: CÓRDOBA • High-speed AVE train to Córdoba • Guided walking tour of “hidden” Córdoba • Moorish cuisine dinner DAY 6: SEVILLE • Córdoba Mezquita with audio guides • Train to Seville

DAY 8: SEVILLE • Explore more of the wonders of Seville at your own pace, such as the Santa Cruz neighborhood • Optional: Spanish fan painting workshop DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 7: SEVILLE • Seville by bike tour • Seville Cathedral • Discover Seville with ease using your included three-day public transport travel card • Optional: Evening flamenco lesson and show

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cultural connections MADRID TAPAS EVENING Savor the culture of Spanish cuisine as you dine like a local on tapas specialties such as traditional cheeses, jamón or tortilla española.

MOORISH CUISINE DINNER Explore the Moorish influence on Córdoba’s culinary heritage as you dine on shared plates and learn the characteristics of the cuisine.

SEVILLE BY BIKE Discover Seville on a guided bicycle tour showcasing the city’s highlights, from María Luisa Park to the historic center to the riverside.

OPTIONAL

FLAMENCO LESSON AND SHOW IN SEVILLE Follow the steps of a local flamenco expert before enjoying a professional flamenco show.

OPTIONAL

BULL RANCH VISIT, BULLFIGHTING LESSON AND LUNCH Visit a working bull ranch for a tour, a lesson in bullfighting and a demonstration of this important Spanish art form.

OPTIONAL

SPANISH FAN PAINTING WORKSHOP Paint your own Spanish fan with a master artist as you learn about the history, ornamentation and many uses of this elegant accessory.

France

Featured trips INSIDER’S PARIS

TOUJOURS EN FRANCE

LA FÊTE FRANÇAISE

Feel like a Parisian on this nine-day tour full of cultural connections.

This classic tour introduces you to four regions of France and all of their beauty, charm and history.

Enjoy a trip to Paris and the south, strolling Les Grands Boulevards and beachside boardwalks.

LA FRANCOPHONIE Lovers of the French language will delight in this tour of France and Switzerland, available as a private tour with as few as 13 participants.

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FRANCE

Insider’s Paris

9 DAYS

Feel like a Parisian on this nine-day tour full of cultural connections.

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin exploring Paris with your carnet of Métro tickets

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DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine DAY 4: PARIS • Full-day excursion to the Loire Valley • Château de Chenonceau • Château de Chambord • Visit the town of Amboise

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DAY 5: PARIS • Pétanque lesson in the Jardin du Luxembourg • Louvre visit during the quieter evening hours • French crêpe dinner

DAY 7: PARIS • Learn the art of French baking with an École de Boulangerie class • Optional: Dinner at Le Boeuf sur Le Toit

DAY 6: PARIS • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Versailles by bike tour • Sketch Paris walking tour in Montmartre

DAY 8: PARIS • Guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay • Optional: Château d’Auvers-surOise Museum and Impressionist painting workshop DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

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cultural connections PÉTANQUE LESSON IN PARIS Join a pétanque expert in the Jardin du Luxembourg for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

VERSAILLES BY BIKE Pedal around Versailles’ expansive grounds by bike, from the Latona Fountain to the Petit Trianon.

SKETCH PARIS NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR Discover a corner of Paris like the artists it inspires, sketching its sights and buildings with expert instruction as you learn their history.

ÉCOLE DE BOULANGERIE

OPTIONAL

IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING IN AUVERSSUR-OISE Put brush to canvas and create your own masterpiece as a local expert teaches you the nuances of Impressionist painting.

Learn the secrets of French baking while working alongside pâtisserie students at a boulangerie school to make your own brioche.

FRANCE

Insider’s France

10 DAYS

Experience centuries of French history hands-on: modern Paris, vieux châteaux, the medieval monastery of Mont St. Michel and the battlefields of Normandy.

INSIDER MOST INCLUSIVE

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris

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DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre • Visit the neighborhood of Montmartre and enjoy a French dinner on the Place du Tertre DAY 4: LOIRE VALLEY • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Versailles by bike tour • French fromagerie visit and cheese tasting • Journey on to the Loire Valley

DAY 5: LOIRE VALLEY • Château de Chenonceau • Château de Chambord • Visit the town of Amboise DAY 6: ST. MALO • Visit the lovely island monastery of Mont St. Michel • Continue to St. Malo DAY 7: ROUEN • Learn about Operation Overlord at Arromanches • Arromanches 360 Degree Theater • Visit the American Cemetery and Omaha Beach • Arrive in Rouen DAY 8: PARIS • Walking tour of charming Rouen • Guinguette Dine and Dance with lunch • Travel to Paris

cultural connections VERSAILLES BY BIKE Pedal around Versailles’ expansive grounds by bike, from the Latona Fountain to the Petit Trianon.

FRENCH FROMAGERIE VISIT AND CHEESE TASTING

Visit an authentic fromagerie to experience life in the French countryside, learn about cheese making and sample some of the famous local fromage.

GUINGUETTE DINE AND DANCE Delight in music, dancing and lunch with French locals at a guinguette, a traditional riverside café and dance venue.

PÉTANQUE LESSON IN PARIS Join a pétanque expert in the Jardin du Luxembourg for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

DAY 9: PARIS • Pétanque lesson in the Jardin du Luxembourg • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine • Optional: Dinner aboard Seine boat cruise DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME

“

The students,

almost a week later, are STILL grinning ear to ear. It was worth every penny.

”

– Elizabeth Fager, Group Leader

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FRANCE

themed H tour

The Impressionists

9 DAYS

Discover the huge influence these magnificent European capitals have had on the history of art and culture and explore your own creative side. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London

London (2)

Paris (3)

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Aix-en-Provence

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DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • St. Paul’s Cathedral • Guided tour of the Courtauld Institute of Art DAY 4: PARIS • High-speed Eurostar train to Paris • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine

CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 5: PARIS • Guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay • Explore more of Paris and its museums, such as the Musée Marmottan Monet, at your own pace

DAY 7: PROVENCE • High-speed TGV train to Avignon • Explore Avignon to view the Papal Palace and Pont Saint-Bénézet • Pont du Gard

DAY 6: PARIS • Louvre • Sketch Paris walking tour in Montmartre • Optional: Excursion to Giverny including Monet’s house and gardens

DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 8: PROVENCE • Visit picturesque Aix-en-Provence • Be Cézanne painting lesson

cultural connections This specially-themed arts and Impressionism tour contains site visits, educational content and engaging activities that connect you with some of the finest movements, masters and masterpieces of European artistry in ways that will inspire your own personal creations and reflection.

SKETCH PARIS NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR Discover a corner of Paris like the artists it inspires, sketching its sights and buildings with expert instruction as you learn their history.

BE CÉZANNE PAINTING LESSON Cross the bridge between 19th-century Impressionism and 20th-century Cubism by re-creating a Cézanne masterpiece.

FRANCE

Toujours en France

9 DAYS

This classic tour introduces you to four regions of France and all of their beauty, charm and history. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris

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DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Sketch Paris walking tour on Île Saint-Louis • Louvre

DAY 6: LOIRE VALLEY • Visit the town of Amboise • Château de Chenonceau • Château de Chambord DAY 7: ST. MALO • Visit the lovely island monastery of Mont St. Michel • Arrive in St. Malo

DAY 4: PARIS • French cooking lesson • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine • Optional: Excursion to Giverny including Monet’s house and gardens

CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 8: PARIS • Learn about Operation Overlord at Arromanches • Arromanches 360 Degree Theater • Visit the American Cemetery and Omaha Beach • Continue on to Paris DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Paris including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

DAY 5: LOIRE VALLEY • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Chartres Cathedral • Continue on to the Loire Valley

cultural connections SKETCH PARIS NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR Discover a corner of Paris like the artists it inspires, sketching its sights and buildings with expert instruction as you learn their history.

FRENCH COOKING LESSON Taste the fruits of your labor after you learn how to prepare dishes traditional to French cuisine.

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FRANCE

Fleur de Lys

9 DAYS

Discover northern France’s historical highlights.

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris

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cultural connections FRENCH COOKING LESSON Taste the fruits of your labor after you learn how to prepare dishes traditional to French cuisine.

CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 6: SAUMUR • Discover the island monastery of Mont St. Michel • Travel to Saumur DAY 7: SAUMUR • Château d’Ussé • Château d’Azay-le-Rideau • French fromagerie visit and cheese tasting

DAY 8: PARIS • Chartres Cathedral • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Arrive in Paris DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Two-night extension from Paris to London via the Eurostar, including sightseeing

DAY 4: HONFLEUR • Travel to picturesque Rouen • French cooking lesson • Arrive in seaside Honfleur and discover the medieval homes and old docks DAY 5: ST. MALO • Learn about Operation Overlord at Arromanches • Arromanches 360 Degree Theater • Visit the American Cemetery and Omaha Beach • Continue on to scenic St. Malo

FRENCH FROMAGERIE VISIT AND CHEESE TASTING Visit an authentic fromagerie to experience life in the French countryside, learn about cheese making and sample some of the famous local fromage.

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FRANCE

Paris, Provence and the Côte d’Azur 9 DAYS A long-time favorite. Explore fast-paced Paris, charming Provence and the beautiful Riviera. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris •

Versailles

DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre • French cooking lesson

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DAY 4: PARIS • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Eiffel Tower top floor • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine • Optional: Dinner aboard Seine boat cruise DAY 5: PROVENCE • High-speed TGV train to Avignon • Explore Avignon to view the imposing Papal Palace and Pont Saint-Bénézet • Pont du Gard • Discover historic Nîmes and tour its Roman Arena

CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 6: NICE • Visit the medieval town of AiguesMortes • Aigues-Mortes ramparts • Travel to Nice

DAY 8: NICE • Scenic drive to Eze • Jardin Exotique and Fragonard Perfume Factory • Visit glamorous Monaco

DAY 7: NICE • Walking tour of Vieux Nice, including the Promenade des Anglais • Visit the hilltop village of SaintPaul-de-Vence • Pétanque lesson

DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

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EXTENSION: Extra night in Nice including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

I have had several thank yous from

students and parents who said their children will never forget this trip. The first sentence on a card from a student says it all: ‘Dear Madame, I have just had the best eight days of my life…’

”

– Linda Hilliard, Group Leader

cultural connections FRENCH COOKING LESSON Taste the fruits of your labor after you learn how to prepare dishes traditional to French cuisine.

PÉTANQUE LESSON IN NICE Join a pétanque expert for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

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FRANCE

Le Grand Voyage

10 DAYS

An action-packed 10-day tour introducing you to the best of France.

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

Trouville (2)

Paris (2)

Loire Valley (1) Chartres Versailles Provence (1)

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DAY 2: TROUVILLE • Arrive in Paris and drive to picturesque Trouville • French fromagerie visit and cheese tasting DAY 3: TROUVILLE • Caen Peace Museum • American Cemetery at Collevillesur-Mer and Omaha Beach • See the cliffs and landscape of the Pointe du Hoc DAY 4: LOIRE VALLEY • Travel to the Loire Valley • Château d’Azay-le-Rideau • Château de Chenonceau

CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 5: PARIS • Chartres Cathedral • Visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • Arrive in Paris DAY 6: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre • Eiffel Tower top floor DAY 7: PROVENCE • High-speed TGV train to Avignon • Explore Avignon to view the Papal Palace and Pont Saint-Bénézet

DAY 8: CÔTE D’AZUR • Visit stunning Aix-en-Provence • Be Cézanne painting lesson • Walking tour of Vieux Nice, including the Promenade des Anglais • Cimiez neighborhood and Roman ruins DAY 9: CÔTE D’AZUR • Scenic drive to Eze • Jardin Exotique and Fragonard Perfume Factory • Visit glamorous Monaco DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME

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“

The absolute BEST trip I have ever

taken with students! Both my student and adult travelers were overwhelmed by the experience!

cultural connections FRENCH FROMAGERIE VISIT AND CHEESE TASTING Visit an authentic fromagerie to experience life in the French countryside, learn about cheese making and sample some of the famous local fromage.

BE CÉZANNE PAINTING LESSON Cross the bridge between 19th century Impressionism and 20th century Cubism by re-creating a Cézanne masterpiece.

”

– Tina Sochacki, Group Leader

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FRANCE

Paris Lumière

8 DAYS

See the City of Light in all its glory, from a river cruise along the Seine to the underground world of the Catacombs. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin exploring Paris with your carnet of Métro tickets

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DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Conciergerie Palace and prison visit • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine

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DAY 4: PARIS • Château de Vincennes • Sweet Paris culinary walking tour and macaron tasting in the Marais • Louvre visit during the quieter evening hours DAY 5: PARIS • Explore the underground Catacombs of Paris • Père Lachaise Cemetery walking tour

EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 6: PARIS • Take the RER train to visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • French crêpe dinner DAY 7: PARIS • Pétanque lesson in the Jardin du Luxembourg • Optional: Dinner at Le Boeuf sur Le Toit DAY 8: DEPART FOR HOME

This trip was an

amazing experience

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that I will remember for the rest of my life.

”

– Christine Phillips, Participant

cultural connections PÉTANQUE LESSON IN PARIS Join a pétanque expert in the Jardin du Luxembourg for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

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FRANCE

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Paris, the Alps and Nice

9 DAYS

Practice your French in two countries and compare and contrast the cultural differences. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre

Paris (3)

Geneva

Nice (2)

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French Alps (2)

DAY 4: PARIS • Sketch Paris walking tour in Montmartre • Top of Arc de Triomphe

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DAY 5: FRENCH ALPS • High-speed TGV train to Geneva, Switzerland • See the Martyrs Wall and the impressive Jet d’Eau • Arrive in the French Alps

DAY 7: NICE • Scenic drive from the French Alps to Nice • Explore the Côte d’Azur’s cosmopolitan capital as you please today

DAY 6: FRENCH ALPS • Walking tour of charming Chamonix • Optional: Excursion up Aiguille du Midi by cable car

DAY 8: NICE • Scenic drive to Eze • Jardin Exotique and Fragonard Perfume Factory • Visit glamorous Monaco DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

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cultural connections SKETCH PARIS NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR Discover a corner of Paris like the artists it inspires, sketching its sights and buildings with expert instruction as you learn their history.

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FRANCE

Clair de Lune

9 DAYS

Nine days in Paris and Normandy at a price that can’t be missed.

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris

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DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre • Optional: Dinner at Le Boeuf sur Le Toit

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DAY 4: NORMANDY • Drive to Rouen to explore the city’s history • French fromagerie visit and cheese tasting • Continue on to your hotel DAY 5: NORMANDY • Reflect on Normandy’s important WWII history at Arromanches • Arromanches 360 Degree Theater • American Cemetery at Collevillesur-Mer and Omaha Beach • See the cliffs and landscape of the Pointe du Hoc • La Cambe German War Cemetery

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DAY 6: PARIS • Travel to lovely Giverny • Monet’s house and gardens • Arrive in Paris DAY 7: PARIS • Discover the stained glass of Sainte Chapelle • Explore more of Paris’ neighborhoods at your own pace • Optional: French cooking lesson DAY 8: PARIS • Enjoy time to discover the City of Light’s wondrous sights and sounds • Optional: Excursion to the Loire Valley, including visits to the châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau and exploring the town of Amboise DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Paris including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

cultural connections FRENCH FROMAGERIE VISIT AND CHEESE TASTING

Visit an authentic fromagerie to experience life in the French countryside, learn about cheese making and sample some of the famous local fromage.

OPTIONAL

FRENCH COOKING LESSON Taste the fruits of your labor after you learn how to prepare dishes traditional to French cuisine.

CUSTOMIZE ANY TRIP! Check out our extensive menu of activities and experiences, bound between pages 96 & 97 and online at www.acis.com/menu.

FRANCE

La Fête Française

9 DAYS

Enjoy a trip to Paris and the south, strolling Les Grands Boulevards and beachside boardwalks. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Evening stroll along the ChampsÉlysées • Top of Arc de Triomphe

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DAY 4: PARIS • Louvre • Visit the neighborhood of Montmartre and enjoy a French dinner on the Place du Tertre • Optional: Impressionist painting in Auvers-sur-Oise

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EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 5: PROVENCE • High-speed TGV train to Avignon • Explore Avignon to view the imposing Papal Palace and Pont Saint-Bénézet • Pont du Gard DAY 6: NICE • Visit picturesque Aix-en-Provence • Arrive in Nice DAY 7: NICE • Walking tour of Vieux Nice, including the Promenade des Anglais • Explore Saint-Paul-de-Vence • Pétanque lesson

“

Even though I

have visited the regions we visited on our tour before, I saw many new things in the “sud” that I had not experienced on prior trips with other companies.

”

- Karen Williams, Group Leader

DAY 8: NICE • Discover more of Nice’s sights and sounds at your own pace • Optional: Excursion to Eze and Monaco including the Jardin Exotique DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

cultural connections PÉTANQUE LESSON IN NICE Join a pétanque expert for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

OPTIONAL

IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING IN AUVERS-SUR-OISE Put brush to canvas and create your own masterpiece as a local expert teaches you the nuances of Impressionist painting.

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FRANCE

Paris, Lyon and the Riviera

9 DAYS

Taste your way through the heart of France on this nine-day tour that features a walking tour of Dijon and special bistro dinner. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin to explore Paris

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DAY 3: PARIS • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Notre Dame • Louvre • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine • Optional: Dinner aboard Seine boat cruise

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Nice (2)

DAY 4: LYON • Travel to Dijon for a walking tour of this beautiful city • Scenic drive to Lyon

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DAY 5: LYON • Guided sightseeing tour includes the traboules and Gothic Cathedral of Vieux Lyon • Enjoy gorgeous city views from Fourvière via a round-trip funicular ride • Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls and the Odeon • Traditional Bouchon Lyonnaise dinner

DAY 7: NICE • Visit picturesque Aix-en-Provence • Continue to Nice

DAY 6: PROVENCE • Travel south to Provence • Explore Avignon to view the Papal Palace and Pont Saint-Bénézet • Pont du Gard

DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 8: NICE • Walking tour of Vieux Nice, including the Promenade des Anglais • Pétanque lesson • Discover more of the French Riviera at your own pace

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“

It was the trip of a lifetime. It gave me a chance to experience

the world and enjoy it in ways that I never have before. The trip sparked a bigger interest in history and culture for me and most certainly made me want to go back.

”

- Zachary Mccraw, Participant

cultural connections PÉTANQUE LESSON IN NICE Join a pétanque expert for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

CUSTOMIZE ANY TRIP! Check out our extensive menu of activities and experiences, bound between pages 96 & 97 and online at www.acis.com/menu.

FRANCE

Paris Your Way

8 DAYS

Explore Paris as you like with ACIS’ concierge services backing you up every step of the way. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

Paris (6)

DAY 2: PARIS • Arrive in Paris and enjoy ACIS’ Concierge Service during your stay • Airport transfers included • Welcome Pack and tour manager arrival briefing • Receive a Paris Métro carnet • Receive a voucher for a scenic evening boat ride along the Seine • Receive a Paris dinner voucher

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DAY 3-7: PARIS • Explore the City of Light’s neighborhoods, art, museums, architecture, shops and monuments in your own way with ultimate flexibility; contact your ACIS International Program Consultant for suggestions • Optional: Dinner aboard Seine boat cruise

EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 8: DEPART FOR HOME OPTIONAL & EXTENSION: Enhance your tour experience with the services of an ACIS Tour Manager Extra night in Paris

I am very

impressed with how

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organized ACIS is. You are a model of efficiency and I would not hesitate recommending you.

cultural connections Connect with the culture of Paris and interact with the locals in your own way: By the end of your trip the streets, cafés, neighborhoods and parks of this grand city will feel like home!

”

– Margaret Dornbusch, Participant

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FRANCE

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La Francophonie

9 DAYS

Lovers of the French language will delight in this journey through France and Switzerland, available as a private tour with as few as 13 participants. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin exploring Paris with your carnet of Métro tickets

Paris (3)

Lyon (2)

Lausanne (2)

DAY 3: PARIS • Walking tour of Le Marais • Louvre • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine DAY 4: PARIS • Sketch Paris walking tour in Montmartre • Optional: Excursion to Monet’s house and gardens at Giverny by train and bicycle

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DAY 5: LAUSANNE • High-speed Lyria train to Lausanne • Olympic Museum

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DAY 6: LAUSANNE • Scenic train around Lake Geneva to Montreux • Château de Chillon • Walking tour of Montreux DAY 7: LYON • High-speed TGV Lyria train to Lyon • Walking tour viewing the traboules and Gothic Cathedral of Vieux Lyon DAY 8: LYON • Enjoy gorgeous city views from Fourvière via a round trip funicular ride • Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls • Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière • Optional: La Cuisine Lyonnaise cooking lesson DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

cultural connections SKETCH PARIS NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR Discover a corner of Paris like the artists it inspires, sketching its sights and buildings with expert instruction as you learn their history.

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LA CUISINE LYONNAISE COOKING LESSON Taste the fruits of your labor after you learn how to prepare dishes traditional to Lyonnaise cuisine.

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Ponts et Promenades

9 DAYS

What could be nicer than Nice? How about a trip that combines Paris, Avignon and Nice, and that’s available as a private tour with as few as 13 participants! DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: PARIS • Begin exploring Paris with your carnet of Métro tickets •

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DAY 3: PARIS • Paris by bike tour • Louvre • Explore more of Paris and its many museums at your own pace

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DAY 5: PARIS • Pétanque lesson in the Jardin du Luxembourg • Scenic evening boat ride along the Seine • Optional: French cooking lesson DAY 6: AVIGNON • High-speed TGV train to Avignon • Walking tour of Avignon

DAY 4: PARIS • Take the RER train to visit Louis XIV’s palace and gardens at Versailles • French dinner on the Place du Tertre • Optional: Sketch Paris walking tour in Montmartre

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• Entrance to the Papal Palace and Pont Saint-Bénézet • Train from Avignon to Nice DAY 8: NICE • Walking tour of Vieux Nice, including the Promenade des Anglais • Optional: Excursion to Eze and Monaco including the Jardin Exotique DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

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DAY 7: NICE

cultural connections PARIS BY BIKE Explore the ins and outs of Paris on a bicycle tour showcasing the city’s most famous sights and the unique history behind them.

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SKETCH PARIS NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR Discover a corner of Paris like the artists it inspires, sketching its sights and buildings with expert instruction as you learn their history.

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PÉTANQUE LESSON IN PARIS Join a pétanque expert in the Jardin du Luxembourg for a lesson in this classic French pastime.

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FRENCH COOKING LESSON Taste the fruits of your labor after you learn how to prepare dishes traditional to French cuisine.

The British Isles

Featured trips INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES: LONDON Learning from international business leaders will enrich students’ understanding of what it means to be a modern global citizen.

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KINGDOM BY THE SEA

SCOTS, BARDS AND BRITS

This classic tour is for theater-lovers and soon-to-be theater-lovers alike. Enjoy three shows, a workshop and a backstage tour, plus the rest of London’s famous sites.

Explore four regions in 10 days with a wonderful mix of countrysides and capitals.

History and literature lovers rejoice! From Edinburgh Castle to Shakespeare’s birthplace to the British Museum, this tour is a treat at a great value.

BRITISH ISLES

Insider’s London

9 DAYS

Unpack just once and immerse yourself in English culture. From theater and cream tea to a bike tour and the Tower of London, this tour allows you to explore London’s best. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London

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DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • St. Paul’s Cathedral • West End theater workshop • Evening theater performance DAY 4: LONDON • Monarchy by bike tour around Hyde Park and St. James’s Park • Excursion to Windsor Castle

DAY 5: LONDON • Tower of London visit including the Opening Ceremony • Guided tour of the Globe Theatre • Fish and chips lunch at the Tate Modern • Evening Jack the Ripper walking tour DAY 6: LONDON • Visit Stonehenge • Travel to Bath for sightseeing that includes viewing the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge • Roman Baths and Pump Rooms • Partake in the traditional English pastime of cream tea

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DAY 7: LONDON • Optional: Excursion to Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon includes Oxford’s Christchurch College, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and a Royal Shakespeare Company performance DAY 8: LONDON • Travel to Greenwich via your Thames Clipper round-trip ticket • National Maritime Museum • Greenwich Royal Observatory DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

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cultural connections WEST END THEATER WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE Go behind the scenes at one of London’s hit shows.

LONDON’S MONUMENTS TO MONARCHY BY BIKE Legends of the English monarchy unfold through the statues, buildings, parks and monuments you will explore by bicycle.

TOWER OF LONDON OPENING CEREMONY Be first through the gate as you observe Beefeaters carrying out the Tower’s traditional opening ceremony. Then explore this historic site.

TRADITIONAL CREAM TEA IN BATH Steep in Bath’s Georgian architecture and fancy yourself an Austen character as you partake in a quintessentially English cream tea.

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London

Learning from international business leaders within London’s exciting industrial and entrepreneurial scenes will enrich students’ understanding of what it means to be a modern global citizen. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • St. Paul’s Cathedral

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DAY 6: LONDON • Get an inside International Perspective on an entrepreneurial London business • Walking tour of London’s vibrant South Bank, viewing the Globe Theatre and Tate Modern • Flight on the London Eye

DAY 4: LONDON • Get an inside International Perspective on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park • Orbit viewing platform • Traditional fish and chips dinner

DAY 7: LONDON • Travel to Bath • Sightseeing tour of Bath viewing the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge • Roman Baths and Pump Rooms • Visit Stonehenge • Return to London

DAY 5: LONDON • Excursion to Windsor Castle • Monarchy by bike tour around Hyde Park and St. James’s Park

DAY 8: LONDON • Discover more of London at your leisure this morning • Evening theater performance

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DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in London including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

cultural connections IP: QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK Tour the venues with a member of the 2012 Olympic Legacy team and discuss the value and lasting impact of London’s Olympic investment.

LONDON’S MONUMENTS TO MONARCHY BY BIKE

Legends of the English monarchy unfold through the statues, buildings, parks and monuments you will explore by bicycle.

IP: ENTREPRENEURIAL LONDON Meet a London entrepreneur and learn about what it takes to start a business from scratch and thrive in one of the world’s most competitive cities.

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themed H tour

Literary Roads

9 DAYS

From the City of London to the Emerald Isle, follow in the footsteps of some of England and Ireland’s most celebrated writers and see the amazing places that inspired them. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London

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This specially-themed literature tour kindles a deeper understanding of many well-known works through site visits, educational content and activities that connect you with the written words, personal stories and places of inspiration for some of England and Ireland’s most celebrated authors.

DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • Westminster Abbey including Poets’ Corner • Guided walking tour of Charles Dickens’ London

AVON • Shakespeare’s Birthplace • Shakespeare’s burial site at Holy Trinity Church • Royal Shakespeare Company workshop and performance DAY 7: DUBLIN • Scenic drive to North Wales • Caernarfon Castle visit • Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

DAY 4: LONDON • Tower of London visit including the Opening Ceremony • Guided tour of the British Library

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DAY 8: DUBLIN • Guided sightseeing tour viewing O’Connell Street, Ha’penny Bridge and the favorite haunts of Joyce, Yeats, Wilde and other notable Dublin writers • Trinity College Library and the Book of Kells • Explore more of Dublin at your own pace, perhaps visiting the Writers Museum • Evening play performance at one of Dublin’s well-known theaters DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 5: S TRATFORD-UPONAVON • Harry Potter studio tour • Explore Oxford including a tour of Christchurch College • Travel to Stratford-upon-Avon

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TOWER OF LONDON OPENING CEREMONY Be first through the gate as you observe Beefeaters carrying out the Tower’s traditional opening ceremony. Then explore this historic site.

ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY WORKSHOP Learn the ways of Shakespeare during a workshop with the renowned RSC before attending the performance.

BRITISH ISLES

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9 DAYS

Showtime This classic tour is for theater-lovers and soon-to-be theater-lovers alike. Enjoy three shows, a workshop and a backstage tour, plus the rest of London’s famous sites. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London

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cultural connections This specially-themed theater tour, perfect for students of literature and the performance arts, will help to provide a greater understanding of the social and political context of some of the greatest works ever written.

SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP AT THE GLOBE THEATRE

Visit the reconstructed Globe Theatre. Attend a workshop with professionals and perform a Shakespearean scene.

DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • St. Paul’s Cathedral • Evening theater performance in London’s West End DAY 4: LONDON • Shakespeare workshop at the Globe Theatre • Original Hard Rock Café dinner DAY 5: LONDON • Explore Oxford including a tour of Christchurch College • Visit Anne Hathaway’s cottage and Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon • Royal Shakespeare Company theater performance

DAY 6: LONDON • Excursion to Windsor Castle • Monarchy by bike tour around Hyde Park and St. James’s Park DAY 7: LONDON • Sightseeing tour of Bath viewing the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge • Roman Baths and Pump Rooms • Visit Stonehenge • Explore historic Salisbury

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DAY 8: LONDON • Discover more of London at your leisure this morning • Guided backstage tour of the National Theatre • Evening theater performance DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in London including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

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LONDON’S MONUMENTS TO MONARCHY BY BIKE Legends of the English monarchy unfold through the statues, buildings, parks and monuments you will explore by bicycle.

NATIONAL THEATRE BACKSTAGE TOUR Walk in the footsteps of actors, directors, set designers and more as you peer behind the scenes of a working theater.

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London and the Emerald Isle Experience lively London’s most famous sites before flying to Ireland. Wasting little time traveling, you’re rewarded with Dublin’s city treasures, medieval ruins, stunning scenery and the best of Irish culture. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • St. Paul’s Cathedral • Walking tour of London’s East End • Curry dinner

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DAY 5: DUBLIN • Flight from London to Dublin • Irish dancing lesson

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DAY 6: DUBLIN • Guided sightseeing tour viewing O’Connell Street and Ha’penny Bridge • Trinity College Library and the Book of Kells • St. Patrick’s Cathedral DAY 7: KILLARNEY • Travel to the Rock of Cashel • Continue to Blarney Castle and kiss the famous Blarney Stone • Arrive in picturesque Killarney DAY 8: KILLARNEY • Discover beautiful Irish scenery on a full-day tour around the Ring of Kerry including peat cutting and sheepdog demonstrations • Jaunting tour from Muckross House to Killarney

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DAY 4: LONDON • Excursion to Hampton Court Palace • Explore more of London’s history and museums at your own pace

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DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in London, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager, at the beginning of your tour

cultural connections CURRY DINNER Dive into London’s multi-ethnic culinary culture with a traditional curry night—choose your curry type, main ingredient and spiciness for the perfect meal!

IRISH DANCING LESSON Jump into traditional Irish dance: From jigs and reels to sets, half-sets and step dances.

JAUNTING TOUR IN KILLARNEY Irish banter and folklore abound as you explore between Muckross House and Killarney in a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car.

BRITISH ISLES

Kingdom by the Sea

10 DAYS

Explore four regions in 10 days with a wonderful mix of countrysides and capitals.

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: DUBLIN • Arrive in Dublin and begin to explore your surroundings

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DAY 3: DUBLIN • Guided sightseeing tour viewing O’Connell Street and Ha’penny Bridge • St. Patrick’s Cathedral • Irish dancing lesson DAY 4: LAKE DISTRICT • Ferry to Holyhead • Scenic drive through North Wales to the Lake District

DAY 5: EDINBURGH • Visit the poetic village of Grasmere • Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage • Travel to Hadrian’s Wall • Continue on to Edinburgh

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DAY 8: LONDON • Travel to Windsor and tour Windsor Castle • Continue on to London

DAY 6: EDINBURGH • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Princes Street and Charlotte Square • Edinburgh Castle • Evening Old Town ghost tour DAY 7: YORK • See Alnwick Castle —used as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films • Arrive in York where sightseeing includes entrance to York Minster

DAY 9: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • St. Paul’s Cathedral DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in London including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

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the itinerary design was great. Wouldn’t change anything. Another great tour!

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cultural connections IRISH DANCING LESSON Jump into traditional Irish dance: From jigs and reels to sets, half-sets and step dances.

OLD TOWN GHOST TOUR Uncover haunting secrets of Edinburgh’s Old Town streets and underworld with a guide.

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Scots, Bards and Brits

9 DAYS

History and literature lovers rejoice! From Edinburgh Castle to Shakespeare’s Birthplace to the British Museum, this tour is a treat at a great value. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London

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DAY 6: EDINBURGH • See Alnwick Castle—used as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films • Arrive in Edinburgh

DAY 8: LAKE DISTRICT • Visit the poetic village of Grasmere • Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage

DAY 7: EDINBURGH • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Princes Street and Charlotte Square • Edinburgh Castle

DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in London, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager, at the beginning of your tour

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DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • Guided tour of the British Museum’s treasures

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DAY 4: STRATFORD AREA • Journey to Oxford • Christchurch College • Punting excursion on the River Cherwell • Arrive in the Stratford area DAY 5: YORK AREA • Shakespeare’s Birthplace • Shakespeare’s burial site at Holy Trinity Church • Arrive in York for a walking tour

cultural connections This specially-themed literature tour will guide you in the footsteps of some of Britain’s most celebrated writers—from Beatrix Potter to Wordsworth to Shakespeare—to gain an understanding of the stunningly beautiful places that inspired them.

PUNTING ON THE RIVER CHERWELL Test your balance and wield the pole as you try your hand at the classic Oxford pastime of punting.

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BRITISH ISLES

The Bardic Realms

9 DAYS

From Dublin to London with beautiful countryside in between, this tour perfectly mixes bustling cities with charming small towns. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Begin to explore London

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DAY 3: LONDON • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace • Guided tour of the British Museum’s treasures DAY 4: LONDON • Discover more of London’s culture and museums at your own pace • Optional: Full-day excursion to Canterbury and Dover Castle

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DAY 6: CAERNARFON • Travel to Stratford-upon-Avon • Shakespeare’s Birthplace • Continue to Wales • Welsh language lesson • Authentic dinner and cultural experience in the homes of local Welsh families DAY 7: DUBLIN • Guided sightseeing tour of Caernarfon Castle • Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

DAY 8: DUBLIN • Guided sightseeing tour viewing O’Connell Street and Ha’penny Bridge • Trinity College Library and the Book of Kells • Optional: Gaelic Games experience DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 5: WEST COUNTRY • Journey to Stonehenge • Walking tour of Bath viewing the Royal Crescent, the Circus, and Pulteney Bridge • Roman Baths and Pump Rooms

cultural connections WELSH FAMILY DINNER AND HOME VISIT Receive a warm Welsh croeso (welcome) as you dine in small groups in the homes of local families.

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GAELIC GAMES EXPERIENCE Learn about and try traditional sports including Gaelic Football, Handball and Hurling from a coach at a local club.

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London Your Way Explore London as you like with ACIS’ concierge services backing you up every step of the way. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Arrive in London • Airport transfers included • Welcome Pack and tour manager arrival briefing • Receive a London transport one-week travel card • Receive a London dinner voucher

London and 8 DAYS Edinburgh Your Way EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 3-7: LONDON • Explore London’s neighborhoods, art, museums, architecture, shops and monuments in your own way, with ultimate flexibility DAY 8: DEPART FOR HOME OPTIONAL & EXTENSION: Enhance your tour experience with the services of an ACIS Tour Manager Extra night in London

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Discover London and Edinburgh at your own pace with ACIS’ concierge services backing you up every step of the way. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: LONDON • Arrive in London • Airport transfers included • Welcome Pack and tour manager arrival briefing • Receive a London transport three-day travel card • Receive a London dinner voucher DAY 3-4: LONDON • Explore London as you wish, with ultimate flexibility

8 DAYS

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DAY 5-7: EDINBURGH • Travel via train to Edinburgh • Explore Scotland’s capital in your own way, with ultimate flexibility • Visit Edinburgh Castle, tickets will be provided DAY 8: DEPART FOR HOME OPTIONAL & EXTENSION: Enhance your tour experience with the services of an ACIS Tour Manager Extra night in Edinburgh

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Connect with the culture of London and interact with the locals in your own way: By the end of your trip the streets, cafés, neighborhoods and parks of this grand city will feel like home!

Connect with the culture of two great capitals and interact with the locals in your own way: By the end of your trip the streets, cafés, neighborhoods and parks of these grand cities will feel like home!

Classical Adventures

Featured trips INSIDER’S TUTTA I’ITALIA

CRADLE OF CIVILIZATION

Get right to the heart of Italian culture as you explore the food, art, music and dance of this magnificent, dynamic country.

Discover more than just the capitals on this fast-paced tour of Italy and Greece.

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ROME, SORRENTO AND CAPRI A well balanced tour featuring two of Italy’s favorite cities at a relaxed pace.

VENI, VIDI, VICI The three brightest jewels in Italy’s crown are yours to enjoy in this unforgettable trip.

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Insider’s Tutta l’Italia

10 DAYS

Get right to the heart of Italian culture as you explore the food, art, music and dance of this magnificent, dynamic country.

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DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

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cultural connections MASTER THE FRESCO Consider Italy’s most famous frescoes and test your skills against Michelangelo’s after learning techniques from an expert.

MASTERING MOZZARELLA Explore a working mozzarella farm and learn firsthand about the creamy cheese, from ingredients to production to taste.

DAY 2: VENICE • Arrive in Venice and transfer by private motor launch to the Lido • Begin exploring the Queen of the Adriatic • A 48-hour vaporetto pass is yours to use while in Venice DAY 3: VENICE • Discover the incredible St. Mark’s Square, Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge DAY 4: FLORENCE • Journey to the heart of Renaissance Italy, Florence • Guided sightseeing tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Florence Duomo • Timed reservation to the Accademia

DAY 5: FLORENCE • Fresco painting lesson • Explore more of Florence’s artistic legacy at your own pace • Optional: Excursion to the medieval town of San Gimignano including a traditional Tuscan lunch DAY 6: SORRENTO • Train from Florence to Naples • Guided tour of Pompeii with commentary given via personal headsets • Mozzarella farm demonstration and tasting • Arrive in Sorrento

DAY 8: ROME • Journey to the Eternal City, Rome • Colosseum • Evening passeggiata romana to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain DAY 9: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary given via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Pizza making lesson and dinner DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 7: SORRENTO • High-speed hydrofoil across the Bay of Naples to Capri • Funicular ride from the marina to explore the island’s chic main town • Evening Tarantella dance lesson

TARANTELLA DANCE LESSON Master the steps of the Tarantella, a southern Italian folk dance, during an expert-led lesson.

PIZZA MAKING LESSON AND DINNER

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Scenes from an authentic Italian restaurant: Play chef as you prepare pizza dough and toppings, Roman style.

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Insider’s Italy

9 DAYS

This tour offers a deep focus on Italy ’s three most popular cities with many hands-on activities for students to become immersed into its culture. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

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DAY 2: VENICE • Arrive in Venice and transfer by private motor launch to the Lido • Begin to explore the Queen of the Adriatic • A 48-hour vaporetto pass is yours to use while in Venice DAY 3: VENICE • Discover the incredible St. Mark’s Square, Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge DAY 4: FLORENCE • Travel to Florence • Guided sightseeing tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Florence Duomo • Santa Croce • Timed reservation to the Accademia

DAY 5: FLORENCE • Fresco painting lesson • Afternoon to explore more of the city’s Renaissance history at your leisure DAY 6: ROME • Gelato making workshop and tasting • Arrive in the Eternal City of Rome • Evening walking tour viewing Piazza Navona and the Pantheon DAY 7: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary given via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Pizza making lesson and dinner

cultural connections MASTER THE FRESCO Consider Italy’s most famous frescoes and test your skills against Michelangelo’s after learning techniques from an expert.

GELATO MAKING WORKSHOP AND TASTING

Exercise your sweet tooth: Tour a gelato factory to learn how the flavors are made before delighting your taste buds with samples.

PIZZA MAKING LESSON AND DINNER Scenes from an authentic Italian restaurant: Play chef as you prepare pizza dough and toppings, Roman style.

ROME MARKET TOUR Experience a slice of daily Roman life with a local guide as you identify, select and taste some of the best foods at a traditional bustling market.

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DAY 8: ROME • Rome market tour • Colosseum • Evening passeggiata romana to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Rome including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

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The students

LOVED the hands-on experiences and activities. I think these created lifetime memories.

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- Barbara Dipaulo, Group Leader

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Bell’Italia

9 DAYS

This classic tour includes the best of Italy ’s three main cities plus historic Assisi.

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

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cultural connections GELATO MAKING WORKSHOP AND TASTING Exercise your sweet tooth: Tour a gelato factory to learn how the flavors are made before delighting your taste buds with samples.

DAY 2: ROME • Begin to explore Rome DAY 3: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary given via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Colosseum • Authentic pizza dinner DAY 4: ROME • Discover more of the Eternal City at your own pace • Evening passeggiata romana to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain • Optional: Excursion to the ancient city of Pompeii DAY 5: FLORENCE • Gelato making workshop and tasting • Visit Assisi • Basilica of St. Francis • Arrive in Florence

DAY 6: FLORENCE • Guided sightseeing tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Florence Duomo • Santa Croce • Timed reservation to the Accademia DAY 7: VENICE • Visit Padua, famous for its university • Basilica of St. Anthony • Continue on to picturesque Venice • A 48-hour vaporetto pass is yours to use while in Venice

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DAY 8: VENICE • Venice Culture Quest • Discover glorious St. Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge • Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Rome, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager, at the beginning of your tour

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VENICE CULTURE QUEST Explore Venice: Discover Byzantine art, delve into the history of the Doge and chat with locals.

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Roman Italy

9 DAYS

From the serene seaside to the history and culture of Italy ’s wondrous capital, this tour is always a favorite. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: SORRENTO • Arrive in Rome and drive south to the seaside town of Sorrento

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DAY 3: SORRENTO • High-speed hydrofoil across the Bay of Naples to Capri • Funicular ride from the marina to explore the island’s chic main town • Villa Jovis • Evening Tarantella dance lesson DAY 4: SORRENTO • Scenic drive to the picturesque town of Amalfi • Continue on to ancient Pompeii • Guided tour of Pompeii with commentary given via personal headsets

DAY 6: ROME • Guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with commentary given via personal headsets DAY 7: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary given via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Pizza making lesson and dinner • Optional: Afternoon excursion to the Roman ruins at Ostia Antica

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DAY 8: ROME • Further explore the many wonders of Rome at your own pace • Optional: Full-day excursion to Florence, including a guided sightseeing tour with a timed reservation to the Accademia and Santa Croce DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Rome including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

DAY 5: ROME • National Archaeological Museum in Naples with audio guides • Guided tour through the passages of Naples Underground • Continue on to Rome

cultural connections TARANTELLA DANCE LESSON Master the steps of the Tarantella, a southern Italian folk dance, during an expert-led lesson.

PIZZA MAKING LESSON AND DINNER Scenes from an authentic Italian restaurant: Play chef as you prepare pizza dough and toppings, Roman style.

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Panorama Italiano

10 DAYS

This fast-paced tour allows you to compare and contrast Italy ’s many regions, from the north to the south. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

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DAY 2: VENICE • Arrive in Venice and transfer by private motor launch to the Lido • Begin exploring the Queen of the Adriatic • A 48-hour vaporetto pass is yours to use while in Venice DAY 3: VENICE • Discover the incredible St. Mark’s Square, Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge DAY 4: FLORENCE • Drive through Tuscany to Siena • Siena Duomo • Italian food challenge • Arrive in Florence

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DAY 5: FLORENCE • Guided sightseeing tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Florence Duomo • Timed reservation to the Accademia DAY 6: SORRENTO • Journey to Orvieto and see the Duomo • Scenic drive along the coast to the beautiful seaside town of Sorrento DAY 7: SORRENTO • High-speed hydrofoil across the Bay of Naples to Capri • Funicular ride from the marina to explore the island’s chic main town • Evening Tarantella dance lesson

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DAY 8: ROME • Guided tour of Pompeii with commentary given via personal headsets • Continue on to historic Rome DAY 9: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary given via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Colosseum • Authentic pizza dinner DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Rome including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

I found this trip very fun but at the same time it was informative.

I recognized many things from all I have learned in school and thought it was amazing to see them in real life!

cultural connections ITALIAN FOOD CHALLENGE The local gastronomy stimulates your senses— delve into favorite Italian foods through sight, smell, touch and taste.

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TARANTELLA DANCE LESSON Master the steps of the Tarantella, a southern Italian folk dance, during an expert-led lesson.

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Heroes of Greece

9 DAYS

This trip, brimming with the glories of both ancient and modern Greece, is sheer Hellenic heaven. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: ATHENS • Begin to explore Athens

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DAY 3: ATHENS • Guided sightseeing tour of the city • Acropolis and Parthenon • Acropolis Museum • Optional: Cooking lesson and lunch at the Greek Gastronomy Museum DAY 4: OLYMPIA • Journey to Corinth to see the canal • Theater of Epidaurus • Visit Mycenae to see the Lion Gate, Royal Tombs and Acropolis • Ancient Greek ceramics workshop in Mycenae • Continue to Olympia for dinner

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DAY 6: KALAMBAKA • Guided tour of Ancient Delphi site and Archaeological Museum including the Temple of Apollo • Continue to the Kalambaka/ Meteora area DAY 7: ATHENS • Explore the Meteora Monasteries of Varlaam and St. Stephen • Travel to Thermopylae to view the Leonidas Monument • Arrive in Athens for dinner

• Explore more of Athens’ ancient relics at your own pace • Greek dancing lesson • Greek taverna dinner and music • Optional: Cruise the Saronic Gulf and its isles of Aegina, Poros and Hydra with lunch DAY 9: DEPART FROM HOME EXTENSION: Three-night Greek Island cruise highlighting Mykonos, Patmos, Ephesus and more, plus an additional night in Athens

DAY 5: DELPHI • Guided tour of Olympia including its famed stadium • Museum of Olympia • Journey to Delphi for dinner

cultural connections ANCIENT GREEK CERAMICS WORKSHOP Work with an instructor to learn about the origins of the ceramic arts and create your own pottery in the style of the ancient Mycenaeans.

DAY 8: ATHENS

TRADITIONAL GREEK DANCING LESSON Under expert tutelage learn the steps of traditional Greek dances, then show off your new moves on the dance floor.

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COOKING LESSON AND LUNCH AT THE GREEK GASTRONOMY MUSEUM Explore the history of Greek cuisine with an instructor, using traditional ingredients and preparation techniques to make your lunch.

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Athens and the Aegean

9 DAYS

Cruise the Greek islands on this jaw-droppingly beautiful tour.

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DAY 3: CRUISE • Board your cruise ship and enjoy outside cabins • Sail to the dazzling white island of Mykonos • Explore Mykonos with a port-totown round-trip transfer DAY 4: CRUISE • Dock at the Turkish port of Kusadasi • Optional: Discover Ancient Ephesus including the Library of Celsus and the great Temple of Serapis • Continue to quaint and tiny Patmos • Optional: Patmos Monastery of St. John and Cave of the Apocalypse

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DAY 6: CRUISE • Dock at Heraklion, the capital of Crete • Optional: Tour the Palace of Knossos • Continue to breathtaking Santorini and ride the funicular to explore this white-washed village

DAY 8: ATHENS • Scenic drive past vineyards and olive groves to Delphi • Guided sightseeing tour of the Ancient Delphi site and museum includes the Temple of Apollo DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 7: ATHENS • Arrive back at the dock in Piraeus • Guided sightseeing tour of Athens viewing the Greek Parliament and Mars and Pynx Hills • Acropolis and Parthenon • Acropolis Museum • Greek dancing lesson • Greek taverna dinner and music

DAY 5: CRUISE • Sail to Rhodes for a full day ashore • Optional: Tour of the old city and Philerimos

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Cradle of Civilization

10 DAYS

Discover more than just the capitals on this fast-paced tour of Italy and Greece. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: ATHENS • Begin to explore Athens DAY 3: ATHENS • Guided sightseeing tour of the city • Acropolis and Parthenon • Acropolis Museum • Greek taverna dinner and music • Greek dancing lesson

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DAY 4: ATHENS • Explore more of Athens’ ancient relics at your own pace • Optional: Cruise the Saronic Gulf and its isles of Aegina, Poros and Hydra with lunch DAY 5: OVERNIGHT FERRY • Visit the Ancient Delphi site and Archaeological Museum • Temple of Apollo • Travel on an overnight ferry from Patras to Bari

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DAY 6: SORRENTO • Arrive in Bari and travel to Sorrento • Begin to explore seaside Sorrento • Italian food challenge DAY 7: ROME • Guided tour of Pompeii with commentary given via personal headsets • Continue on to Rome DAY 8: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary given via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Colosseum • Authentic pizza dinner

DAY 9: ROME • Excursion to Florence by bus • Guided sightseeing tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Florence Duomo • Timed reservation to the Accademia DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSIONS: Three-night Greek Island cruise highlighting Mykonos, Patmos, Ephesus and more, plus an additional night in Athens Extra night in Rome including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

cultural connections This specially-themed tour focusing on Ancient Greece and Rome contains site visits, educational content and activities that connect you with the stories, figures and historic events that shaped the rise of Western Civilization.

TRADITIONAL GREEK DANCING LESSON Under expert tutelage learn the steps of traditional Greek dances, then show off your new moves on the dance floor.

ITALIAN FOOD CHALLENGE The local gastronomy stimulates your senses— delve into favorite Italian foods through sight, smell, touch and taste.

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Rome, Sorrento and Capri

8 DAYS

A well balanced tour featuring two of Italy ’s favorite cities at a relaxed pace.

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: SORRENTO REGION • Arrive in Rome and drive south to the beautiful Sorrentine Peninsula

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DAY 4: SORRENTO REGION • Guided tour of Pompeii with commentary given via personal headsets • Mozzarella farm demonstration and tasting DAY 5: ROME • Travel to Rome • Walking tour of the city shows you Piazza Navona and the Pantheon DAY 6: ROME • Guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with commentary given via personal headsets

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DAY 7: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary given via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Evening walking tour around the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps DAY 8: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Rome including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

ACIS stands alone at the top. Experience has taught me that

they are the most complete company there is. I know they will deliver what they say, that the accommodations and meals will be wonderful, and that our tour manager will be well-versed in all aspects of wherever we travel. I also know from experience that if something does go wrong, ACIS takes all of the worries away from me and handles every detail. That peace of mind is priceless.

cultural connections MASTERING MOZZARELLA Explore a working mozzarella farm and learn firsthand about the creamy cheese, from ingredients to production to taste.

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Venice, Florence and Rome

9 DAYS

Discover Italy ’s “big three,” plus Bologna and Assisi, all at a great value.

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DAY 2: VENICE • Arrive in Venice and begin exploring the Queen of the Adriatic DAY 3: VENICE • Discover the incredible St. Mark’s Square • Ride the vaporetto along the Grand Canal and see the Rialto Bridge • Venice Culture Quest

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DAY 4: FLORENCE • Visit the university city of Bologna • Basilica di San Petronio • Arrive in Florence DAY 5: FLORENCE • Guided sightseeing tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Florence Duomo • Timed reservation to the Accademia • Optional: Fresco making workshop

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DAY 6: ROME • Journey to Assisi • Basilica of St. Francis • Continue to the Eternal City of Rome DAY 7: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary given via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Colosseum • Evening walking tour around Piazza Navona and the Pantheon • Optional: Pizza making lesson and dinner DAY 8: ROME • Further discover historic Rome at your own pace • Optional: Excursion to the ancient city of Pompeii

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DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

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MASTER THE FRESCO Consider Italy’s most famous frescoes and test your skills against Michelangelo’s after learning techniques from an expert.

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PIZZA MAKING LESSON AND DINNER Scenes from an authentic Italian restaurant: Play chef as you prepare pizza dough and toppings, Roman style.

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Buongiorno Italia

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See a lot. Experience a lot. From the north to the south, discover Italy ’s highlights at a great price. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

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DAY 2: VENICE • Arrive in Milan • Visit Verona • Continue on to Venice DAY 3: FLORENCE • Discover the incredible St. Mark’s Square • Ride the vaporetto along the Grand Canal and see the Rialto Bridge • Travel to Florence DAY 4: FLORENCE • Guided sightseeing tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Florence Duomo • Optional: Tuscan cooking lesson

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DAY 5: ASSISI • Journey south to quaint Assisi • Basilica of St. Francis • Gelato factory visit and tasting • Visit Perugia for a walking tour and dinner DAY 6: SORRENTO REGION • Travel to Pompeii • Guided tour of Pompeii with commentary given via personal headsets • Continue on to the Sorrento Region DAY 7: ROME • Explore lovely Sorrento at your own pace • Optional: Excursion to the island of Capri • Journey north to Rome

DAY 8: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary given via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Colosseum • Evening walking tour around Piazza Navona and the Pantheon DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Rome including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

Everything went so well, as it always

does, and I would never travel with anyone else, thank you very much!!!

cultural connections GELATO FACTORY VISIT AND TASTING Exercise your sweet tooth: tour a factory to learn about the production of gelato and discover your favorite flavor during a tasting.

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TUSCAN COOKING LESSON Help Tuscany’s finest chefs prepare traditional meals; sample your efforts after learning the best techniques.

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Greeks and Romans

9 DAYS

The best of Greece and Italy at a pace that allows for individual exploration and discovery.

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DAY 3: ATHENS • Guided sightseeing tour of the city • Acropolis and Parthenon • Acropolis Museum • Optional: Greek dancing lesson and taverna dinner and music

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DAY 4: OVERNIGHT FERRY • Visit the Ancient Delphi site and Archaeological Museum including the Temple of Apollo • Travel on an overnight ferry from Patras to Brindisi DAY 5: SORRENTO REGION • Arrive in Brindisi and travel across the olive groves of southern Italy to Pompeii • Guided tour of Pompeii with commentary given via personal headsets • Italian food challenge • Arrive in the Sorrento Region

DAY 6: SORRENTO REGION • Discover Sorrento at your own pace • Optional: Excursion to the island of Capri DAY 7: ROME • Travel to Rome and begin exploring this historic city • Evening walking tour around Piazza Navona and the Pantheon

DAY 8: ROME • Guided sightseeing tour • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with commentary given via personal headsets • St. Peter’s Basilica • Colosseum DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Rome including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

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TRADITIONAL GREEK DANCING LESSON Under expert tutelage learn the steps of traditional Greek dances, then show off your new moves on the dance floor.

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10 DAYS

Compare and contrast the cultures of neighboring Italy and Switzerland.

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DAY 2: LUCERNE • Arrive in Zurich and travel to charming lakeside Lucerne DAY 3: LUCERNE • Walking tour of Lucerne • Swiss food challenge • Optional: Excursion up Mount Pilatus by cog railway and cable car DAY 4: VENICE • Cross the Italian border and arrive in Verona • Walking tour of Verona includes the Roman Arena • Continue on to the Venice area

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DAY 5: VENICE • Ride the vaporetto along the Grand Canal and see the Rialto Bridge • Explore the incredible St. Mark’s Square

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DAY 6: FLORENCE • Journey to the heart of Renaissance Italy, Florence • Begin to explore all that Florence has to offer at your own pace DAY 7: FLORENCE • Guided sightseeing tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Florence Duomo DAY 8: ROME • Drive to Rome and begin to discover the Eternal City • Evening walking tour around Plazza Navona and the Pantheon

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cultural connections SWISS FOOD CHALLENGE The local gastronomy stimulates your senses— delve into favorite Swiss foods through sight, smell, touch and taste.

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Discover the depth of ancient Roman influence on architecture and engineering across many regions of Spain.

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DAY 3: MADRID • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the historic center’s most famous landmarks • Prado tour with commentary given via personal headsets • Travel to ancient Segovia to see the Roman aqueduct and visit the Alcázar DAY 4: MÉRIDA • Drive to picturesque Mérida • Mérida Roman ruins

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DAY 5: SEVILLE • Travel to beautiful Seville • Guided sightseeing tour • Seville Cathedral and Giralda Tower DAY 6: SEVILLE • Travel to the historic town of Itálica • Tour the Roman ruins and amphitheater • Return to Seville for an evening flamenco show and dinner

DAY 7: SEVILLE • Journey to Cádiz, the oldest city in Europe • Casa del Obispo • Then visit the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudio DAY 8: COSTA DEL SOL • Travel to the Costa del Sol • Explore Costa del Sol’s sights and beaches at your own pace DAY 9: COSTA DEL SOL • Optional: Excursion to Córdoba including the Mezquita DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME

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cultural connections This specially-themed tour focusing on the ancient Roman Empire’s reach into Spain contains site visits, educational content and engaging experiences that connect you with the stories and historic events that encompassed the rise and fall of the Roman and 104 Spanish empires, past and present.

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Veni, Vidi, Vici

9 DAYS

The three brightest jewels in Italy ’s crown are yours to enjoy in this unforgettable trip.

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DAY 2: VENICE • Arrive in Venice and transfer by private bus to your hotel • Begin exploring the Queen of the Adriatic DAY 3: VENICE • Discover the incredible St. Mark’s Square, Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge • Venice Culture Quest DAY 4: FLORENCE • Train from Venice to Florence • Walking tour of Florence’s most notable sights

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DAY 5: FLORENCE • Timed reservation to the Accademia • Explore more of Florence’s artistic legacy at your own pace • Optional: Fresco painting lesson DAY 6: ROME • Train from Florence to Rome • Begin to experience the Eternal City using a Roma Pass, which gives you access to Rome’s public transport network • Colosseum

DAY 7: ROME • Timed reservation to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with audio guides • St. Peter’s Basilica • Explore more of Rome’s historic sights and museums DAY 8: ROME • Excursion by train to the Roman ruins at Ostia Antica with audio guides • Further discover the wonders of Rome at your own pace DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

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cultural connections VENICE CULTURE QUEST Explore Venice: Discover Byzantine art, delve into the history of the Doge and chat with locals.

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MASTER THE FRESCO Consider Italy’s most famous frescoes and test your skills against Michelangelo’s after learning techniques from an expert.

CUSTOMIZE ANY TRIP! Check out our extensive menu of activities and experiences, bound between pages 96 & 97 and online at www.acis.com/menu.

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INSIDER’S AUSTRIA AND GERMANY

BAVARIA, TYROL AND SWITZERLAND

PRUSSIA, BOHEMIA AND BAVARIA

VENICE, SALZBURG AND MUNICH

Austrian and German cultures come alive during this nine-day tour packed with cultural connections.

A social studies teacher’s dream. Explore the history of Germany, Austria and Switzerland from the Middle Ages to WWII.

Compare and contrast the cultures of three different countries, all at a great value.

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Insider’s Austria and Germany Austrian and German cultures come alive during this nine-day tour packed with cultural connections. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

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DAY 3: MUNICH • Visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial • Arrive in Munich DAY 4: MUNICH • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Marienplatz and its famed Glockenspiel • Discover BMW World • Munich by bike tour

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DAY 5: SALZBURG • Visit the opulent Herrenchiemsee Palace • Continue on to Salzburg • Optional: Dinner at Stiftskeller St. Peter, Europe’s oldest restaurant DAY 6: SALZBURG • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Mirabell Gardens, Sound of Music Churchyard and beautiful Dom • Mozart’s Birthplace Museum • Descend into the mysterious Hallein Salt Mines

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DAY 8: VIENNA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Hofburg Palace, Opera House and St. Stephen’s Cathedral • Schönbrunn Palace • Viennese Waltz lesson DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 7: VIENNA • Journey to picturesque St. Gilgen • Mozartkugel making workshop • Continue on to Vienna and begin exploring this historic city

cultural connections MUNICH BY BIKE From history-filled old streets to the paths of the Englischer Garten, explore Munich’s hidden gems by bicycle.

HALLEIN SALT MINES Slide into the world’s oldest salt mine and boat across the lake 1,300 feet underground.

MOZARTKUGEL MAKING Craft chocolate marzipan balls for a sweet afternoon of fun complete with diploma, kugel and hot chocolate.

DANCE THE VIENNESE WALTZ Master the steps of the beautiful 18th century Viennese Waltz with an expert.

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Bavaria, Tyrol and Switzerland

9 DAYS

A social studies teacher’s dream. Explore the history of Germany, Austria and Switzerland from the Middle Ages to WWII. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: ROTHENBURG • Arrive in Frankfurt and drive to Rothenburg

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DAY 3: MUNICH • Walking tour viewing Town Hall Square • Rothenburg Culture Quest • St. Jakob’s Church • Travel to Munich DAY 4: MUNICH • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Marienplatz and its famed Glockenspiel • Nymphenburg Palace • Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial DAY 5: INNSBRUCK • Visit the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein • Continue to the Wieskirche • Arrive in Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol

DAY 6: LUCERNE • Morning sightseeing of Innsbruck with your ACIS Walking Tour • Hofkirche • Drive to the charming city of Lucerne DAY 7: LUCERNE • Walking tour viewing the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge • Swiss food challenge • Optional: Mount Pilatus by cable car and railway DAY 8: HEIDELBERG • Travel to Schaffhausen to see the majestic Rhine Falls • Scenic drive through the Black Forest • Arrive in Heidelberg and tour Heidelberg Castle DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

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I learned so

much! I wish I could go back. It made me realize that I want to study abroad in college. I loved applying what I learned in German class in the streets of Munich.

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- Rachel Zanfardino, Participant

cultural connections ROTHENBURG CULTURE QUEST Unlock the secrets of medieval Rothenburg, from legends of the Romantic Road to stories told through ornate shop signs and architecture.

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SWISS FOOD CHALLENGE The local gastronomy stimulates your senses— delve into favorite Swiss foods through sight, smell, touch and taste.

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Amadeus

10 DAYS

Discover four of eastern Europe’s most ornate cities, with an emphasis on architecture, music and art.

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DAY 2: VENICE • Arrive in Venice and transfer by private motor launch to the Lido • A 48-hour vaporetto pass is yours to use while in Venice DAY 3: VENICE • Explore St. Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge • Discover more of Venice, perhaps the islands of Murano or Burano, with your vaporetto pass DAY 4: SALZBURG • Scenic drive across the Alps • Visit picturesque Villach including St. Jakob’s Church • Continue on to Salzburg DAY 5: SALZBURG • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Mirabell Gardens, Sound of Music Churchyard and beautiful Dom • Mozart’s Birthplace Museum

DAY 6: VIENNA • Journey to St. Gilgen • Mozartkugel making workshop • Arrive in historic Vienna DAY 7: VIENNA • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Hofburg Palace, Opera House and St. Stephen’s Cathedral • Schönbrunn Palace

DAY 8: PRAGUE • Travel to the wondrous city of Prague • Glass decorating workshop and gallery visit DAY 9: PRAGUE • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Malá Strana and 14th century Charles Bridge • Hradcany ˇ Castle DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME

cultural connections MOZARTKUGEL MAKING Craft chocolate marzipan balls for a sweet afternoon complete with diploma, kugel and hot chocolate.

GLASS DECORATING AND GALLERY VISIT IN PRAGUE Learn about Prague’s proud tradition of glassworks and decorate your own piece to take home.

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Archdukes and Emperors

10 DAYS

Compare and contrast many areas of Germanic Europe on this fast-paced 10-day tour. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: MUNICH • Begin to explore Munich, the capital of Bavaria

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DAY 3: MUNICH • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Marienplatz and its famed Glockenspiel • Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial • Munich by bike tour

DAY 4: PRAGUE • Journey to Nuremberg • Walking tour viewing the Zeppelintribüne at the Nazi Party Rally Grounds and the Nuremberg Palace of Justice • Nuremberg Documentation Center with audio guides • Continue on to Prague DAY 5: PRAGUE • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Malá Strana and 14th century Charles Bridge • Hradcany ˇ Castle

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DAY 6: BUDAPEST • Visit the city of Brno • Continue into Hungary and arrive in Budapest DAY 7: VIENNA • Guided sightseeing tour of Budapest viewing Castle Hill, Matthias Church and Heroes’ Square • Strudel demonstration and tasting • Cross the Austrian border to Vienna DAY 8: SALZBURG • Guided sightseeing viewing the Hofburg Palace, Opera House and St. Stephen’s Cathedral • Schönbrunn Palace • Travel to the musical city of Salzburg DAY 9: SALZBURG • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Mirabell Gardens, Sound of Music Churchyard and Dom • Mozart’s Birthplace Museum DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME

cultural connections MUNICH BY BIKE From history-filled old streets to the paths of the Englischer Garten, explore Munich’s hidden gems by bicycle.

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STRUDEL DEMONSTRATION AND TASTING IN BUDAPEST Learn how the sweet layers of a traditional strudel are prepared and enjoy expertly crafted samples.

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Edelweiss

10 DAYS

Discover three different German speaking countries on this classic tour.

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: VIENNA • Begin to explore the Austrian capital of Vienna

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DAY 3: VIENNA • Guided sightseeing viewing the Hofburg Palace, Opera House and St. Stephen’s Cathedral • Schönbrunn Palace • Viennese Waltz lesson DAY 4: SALZBURG • Visit the Baroque abbey-palace of Melk • Continue on to the musical city of Salzburg DAY 5: SALZBURG • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Mirabell Gardens, Sound of Music Churchyard and Dom • Ascend via the Hohensalzburg funicular to tour the Hohensalzburg Fortress • Descend into the mysterious Hallein Salt Mines

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DAY 6: MUNICH • Visit the extravagant Herrenchiemsee Palace • Continue on to historic Munich

DAY 9: ENGELBERG • Travel to beautiful Lucerne • Walking tour of Lucerne includes the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge • Return to Engelberg • Optional: Mount Titlis by rotating cable car

DAY 7: MUNICH • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Marienplatz and its famed Glockenspiel • Nymphenburg Palace • Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial

DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Vienna, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager, at the beginning of your tour

DAY 8: ENGELBERG • Visit the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein • Continue on through the Swiss Alps to Engelberg

“

I loved experiencing the culture in the

simplest ways like walking around small neighborhoods and being able to strengthen my speaking skills.

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- Gretchen Iverson, Participant

cultural connections DANCE THE VIENNESE WALTZ Master the steps of the beautiful 18th century Viennese Waltz with an expert.

HALLEIN SALT MINES Slide into the world’s oldest salt mine and boat across the lake 1,300 feet underground.

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IMPROVED FOR

2016

Munich, Hamburg and Berlin This trip showcases the incredible diversity of Germany. See mountains, museums and cities during this wonderful nine-day tour. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: MUNICH • Begin to explore Munich

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DAY 3: MUNICH • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Marienplatz and its famed Glockenspiel • Discover BMW World • Munich by bike tour DAY 4: HARZ MOUNTAINS • Mödlareuth East German border open-air museum • Continue to the picturesque Harz Mountains DAY 5: HARZ MOUNTAINS • Sightseeing tour of the Harz Mountains area • Brocken Mountain summit via steam train • Quedlinburg Castle

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DAY 6: HAMBURG • Journey to Hamburg • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Rathaus, the Jungfernstieg promenade, the HafenCity and the harbor DAY 7: BERLIN • Arrive in Berlin • Reichstag Building visit DAY 8: BERLIN • Guided sightseeing tour viewing a portion of the Berlin Wall, the Holocaust Memorial, Potsdamer Platz and Checkpoint Charlie • Optional: Berlin street art workshop DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in Munich, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager and an excursion to Neuschwanstein, at the beginning of your tour

cultural connections MUNICH BY BIKE From history-filled old streets to the paths of the Englischer Garten, explore Munich’s hidden gems by bicycle.

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BERLIN STREET ART WORKSHOP Draw inspiration from Berlin’s creative graffiti and street art scene as you learn from expert local artists and craft your own modern art piece.

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Holocaust Remembrance A powerful and insightful tour exploring vital questions about one of history ’s darkest chapters. DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: MUNICH • Begin to explore Munich

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DAY 3: MUNICH • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Marienplatz and its famed Glockenspiel • Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial DAY 4: PRAGUE • Travel to Nuremberg • Walking tour viewing the Zeppelintribüne at the Nazi Party Rally Grounds and the Nuremberg Palace of Justice • Nuremberg Documentation Center with audio guides • Continue on to Prague

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9 DAYS EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

• Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Malá Strana and 14th century Charles Bridge • Prague Ghetto walking tour with entrance to the Jewish Museum DAY 6: KRAKOW • Journey to Olomouc and view the Holy Trinity Column • Arrive in Krakow DAY 7: KRAKOW • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Wawel Castle and Cathedral • Oskar Schindler’s factory visit DAY 8: KRAKOW • Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 5: PRAGUE

cultural connections This specially-themed Holocaust remembrance tour contains site visits, educational content and opportunities for reflection that connect you with the historical figures, stories and landscapes of WWII and the horrors of the Nazi regime in ways that are powerful and thought-provoking.

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Prussia, Bohemia and Bavaria From Berlin to Munich, this nine-day tour stops in Dresden, Prague and Nuremberg, and introduces students to many aspects of WWII history.

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DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: BERLIN • Arrive in Germany’s storied capital of Berlin • Guided walking tour viewing Unter den Linden and the Brandenburg Gate DAY 3: BERLIN • Guided sightseeing tour viewing a portion of the Berlin Wall, the Holocaust Memorial, Potsdamer Platz and Checkpoint Charlie • Berlin street art workshop DAY 4: PRAGUE • Visit the Baroque gem of Dresden • Continue on to Prague

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DAY 5: PRAGUE • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Malá Strana and 14th Century Charles Bridge • Hradcany ˇ Castle

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DAY 6: MUNICH • Travel to Nuremberg • Walking tour viewing the Zeppelintribüne at the Nazi Party Rally Grounds and the Nuremberg Palace of Justice • Nuremberg Documentation Center with audio guides • Journey on to Munich

DAY 8: MUNICH • Discover more of the wonders of the city at your own pace • Optional: Excursion to King Ludwig II’s famous Neuschwanstein Castle and the Bavarian town of Oberammergau DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 7: MUNICH • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Marienplatz and its famed Glockenspiel • Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial

Want to experience the magic of Prague and Munich at a great value? Our Holiday Prague and Munich tour departs Dec. 26th Visit www.acis.com/pmx to learn more

cultural connections BERLIN STREET ART WORKSHOP Draw inspiration from Berlin’s creative graffiti and street art scene as you learn from expert local artists and craft your own modern art piece.

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Venice, Salzburg and Munich

9 DAYS

Compare and contrast the cultures of three different countries, all at a great value.

EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: VENICE • Begin exploring the breathtaking city of Venice

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DAY 3: VENICE • Discover St. Mark’s Square • Ride a vaporetto along the Grand Canal and see the Rialto Bridge DAY 4: SALZBURG • Scenic drive across the Alps • Visit picturesque Villach, including St. Jakob’s Church • Continue on to the musical city of Salzburg DAY 5: SALZBURG • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Mirabell Gardens, Sound of Music Churchyard and beautiful Dom DAY 6: MUNICH • Descend into the mysterious Hallein Salt Mines • Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial • Arrive in historic Munich

DAY 7: MUNICH • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Marienplatz and its famed Glockenspiel • Discover BMW World DAY 8: MUNICH • Explore more of Munich’s wonders at your own pace • Optional: Excursion to King Ludwig II’s famous Neuschwanstein Castle and the Bavarian town of Oberammergau DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME

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The itineraries are

balanced, logical, and doable. They are also flexible enough to meet my students and my needs.

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- Joseph Gehrer, Group Leader

cultural connections HALLEIN SALT MINES Slide into the world’s oldest salt mine and boat across the lake 1,300 feet underground.

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Featured trips INSIDER’S COSTA RICA

MYSTICAL MEXICO

THE INCA TRAIL

GRASSROOTS COSTA RICA

Our most popular Costa Rica itinerary, and for good reason. It’s immersive, engaging and fun!

Visit Mexico, our neighbor to the south, and discover Mayan history as well as the country’s natural beauty.

Marvel at the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu.

Volunteer at the Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center and help with a reforestation project.

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Insider’s Costa Rica

9 DAYS

Our most popular Costa Rica itinerary, and for good reason. It’s immersive, engaging, and fun! DAY 1: SAN JOSÉ • Begin to explore the capital of San José

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DAY 2: SAN CARLOS • Travel to the artistic hub of Sarchí • Sarchí craft workshop • Visit with local students in San Carlos • Evening viewing of the majestic Arenal Volcano DAY 3: SAN CARLOS • Full-day excursion to the Río Frío • Discover the local flora and fauna during a boat trip

DAY 5: MONTEVERDE • Discover the breathtaking Monteverde Cloud Forest including a thrilling canopy tour DAY 6: PUNTARENAS • Drive to beach-side Puntarenas • Explore the local culture at your own pace DAY 7: PUNTARENAS • Visit the stunning scenery of Manuel Antonio National Park • Costa Rican cooking lesson

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DAY 8: SAN JOSÉ • Journey back to San José • Costa Rican dance lesson DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in San José, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager, at the beginning or end of your tour

DAY 4: MONTEVERDE • Scenic horseback riding excursion from the Arenal area to the lush cloud forest of Monteverde

cultural connections CRAFT WORKSHOP IN SARCHÍ Tap into the traditional skills and techniques employed by local artisans as you create your own piece.

VISIT WITH LOCAL STUDENTS IN SAN CARLOS Compare typical Costa Rican and American school days with students at a local school.

HORSEBACK RIDE TO MONTEVERDE Travel as the native populations would, by horseback, from the Arenal region up to the cloud forest of Monteverde.

MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST CANOPY TOUR Gain a bird’s-eye perspective on the cloud forest as you explore via thrilling zip-lines, bridges and platforms.

COSTA RICAN COOKING LESSON Master the ingredients and preparation for a traditional Costa Rican dish before sampling the results!

COSTA RICAN DANCE LESSON Learn the steps of traditional Costa Rican dances, then show off your new moves on the dance floor.

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Insider’s Dominican Republic A perfect combination of adventure, cultural exploration, history and hands-on fun, all just a short flight away. DAY 1: SANTO DOMINGO • Begin to explore Santo Domingo • All meals are included on this tour

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DAY 2: SANTO DOMINGO • Guided walking tour of the Colonial Zone includes the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, the Ozama Fortress and the Franciscan Monastery ruins • National Aquarium • Parque Tres Ojos DAY 3: SANTIAGO • Drive to lovely San Cristobal • Explore Pomier Caves Anthropological Reserve • Continue on to scenic Santiago • Leon Jimenez Cultural Center and Cigar Factory • Evening exploration of the illuminated Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración

DAY 4: SOSUA • Discover the Río Grande de Abajo Community in Altamira • Chocolate cultivation and processing workshop • Dominican dance lesson with local group Brigada Verde • Traditional lunch in the homes of local Dominican families • Cascade down the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua • Arrive in Sosua

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DAY 7: SANTO DOMINGO • Return to Santo Domingo • Dinner at the Meson de la Cava • Evening Santo Domingo Culture Quest DAY 8: DEPART FOR HOME

DAY 5: SOSUA • Snorkeling in Sosua Bay DAY 6: SOSUA • Full-day excursion to Yasica includes a thrilling canopy tour • Afternoon boat ride down the Yasica River • Bonfire dinner on the beach

cultural connections CHOCOLATE CULTIVATION AND PROCESSING WORKSHOP Experience chocolate from its source as you learn about the history of its production in the Dominican Republic.

DOMINICAN DANCE LESSON

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Learn the steps of traditional Dominican dances like the merengue, then show off your new moves on the dance floor.

HOME HOSTED LUNCH WITH DOMINICAN FAMILY Share, laugh and converse as you dine in small groups in the homes of local families.

CANOPY TOUR IN YASICA Gain a bird’s-eye perspective on the many species of birds, mammals and plants that make up the local ecosystem.

SANTO DOMINGO CULTURE QUEST Uncover the secrets, both past and present, of the colonial heart of America’s oldest European settlement.

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Coast to Coast

9 DAYS

Wander off the beaten path and discover remote Tortuguero and its fascinating wildlife. DAY 1: SAN JOSÉ • Begin to explore the vibrant capital of San José

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DAY 2: TORTUGUERO • Explore the cloud forest of Braulio Carrillo National Park • Continue on a riverboat journey to Tortuguero • All meals are included while in Tortuguero

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DAY 6: GUANACASTE COAST • Scenic drive past Arenal Lake to the beautiful white beaches of Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast DAY 7: GUANACASTE COAST • The day is yours to experience the local culture and explore the beach ecosystem

DAY 8: SAN JOSÉ • Visit the artistic hub of Sarchí • Continue on to San José • Costa Rican folklore show and dinner DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in San José including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

DAY 3: TORTUGUERO • Full day to explore the wonders of the Tortuguero National Park • Sightseeing of the park’s vegetation and wildlife includes boat tours and hiking DAY 4: SAN CARLOS • Travel to La Fortuna in the San Carlos region • Evening viewing of the majestic Arenal Volcano DAY 5: SAN CARLOS • Discover the beautiful La Fortuna Waterfall • Visit and swim in the local hot springs

cultural connections TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK BOAT TRIP AND HIKE Spot native flora and fauna, such as caimans or spider monkeys hanging down over the river as you cruise through the National Park.

HOT SPRINGS VISIT Respect the earth’s power and warmth as you dip in the therapeutic waters of the hot springs at the base of Arenal Volcano.

COSTA RICAN FOLKLORE SHOW IN SAN JOSÉ Experience the traditional songs, stories, dances and customs of the native Tico people.

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Tico Trek

9 DAYS

An adventurer’s dream filled with hot springs, horseback riding, ziplining and more.

DAY 1: SAN JOSÉ • Begin to explore the capital city of San José

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DAY 2: SAN CARLOS • Journey to beautiful San Carlos • Visit and swim in the local hot springs • Evening viewing of the Arenal Volcano DAY 3: SAN CARLOS • Full-day excursion to the Río Frío • Discover the local flora and fauna during a boat trip

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DAY 6: MANUEL ANTONIO • Journey to picturesque Manuel Antonio • Begin to explore your new surroundings

DAY 8: SAN JOSÉ • Experience the Pacific coast Tico culture and enjoy more of Manuel Antonio at your own pace • Return to San José

DAY 7: MANUEL ANTONIO • Visit the stunning scenery of Manuel Antonio National Park including a guided hike along the trails

DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in San José including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

DAY 4: MONTEVERDE • Scenic horseback riding excursion from the Arenal area to the lush cloud forest of Monteverde DAY 5: MONTEVERDE • Discover the breathtaking Monteverde Cloud Forest including a thrilling canopy tour

cultural connections HOT SPRINGS VISIT Respect the earth’s power and warmth as you dip in the therapeutic waters of the hot springs at the base of Arenal Volcano.

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HORSEBACK RIDE TO MONTEVERDE Travel as the native populations would, by horseback, from the Arenal region to the cloud forest of Monteverde.

MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST CANOPY TOUR Gain a bird’s-eye perspective on the cloud forest as you explore via thrilling zip-lines, bridges and platforms.

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¡Pura Vida!

12 DAYS

Experience it all, from nature to culture to adventure, during our most all-encompassing Costa Rica tour. DAY 1: SAN JOSÉ • Begin to explore the capital city of San José

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DAY 2: TORTUGUERO • Explore the cloud forest of Braulio Carrillo National Park • Continue on a riverboat journey to Tortuguero • All meals are included while in Tortuguero DAY 3: TORTUGUERO • Full day to explore the wonders of the Tortuguero National Park • Sightseeing of the park’s vegetation and wildlife includes boat tours and hiking DAY 4: SAN CARLOS • Travel to the quaint town of La Fortuna • Evening viewing of the majestic Arenal Volcano

CLASSIC POPULAR FAVORITES

DAY 5: SAN CARLOS • Discover the beautiful La Fortuna Waterfall • Visit and swim in the local hot springs

DAY 9: MANUEL ANTONIO • Visit the stunning scenery of Manuel Antonio National Park including a guided hike along the trails

DAY 6: MONTEVERDE • Travel to stunning Monteverde and begin to discover its diverse collection of flora and fauna

DAY 10: MANUEL ANTONIO • Experience the Pacific coast Tico culture and enjoy more of Manuel Antonio at your own pace

DAY 7: MONTEVERDE • Explore the breathtaking Monteverde Cloud Forest including a thrilling canopy tour

DAY 11: SAN JOSÉ • Journey back to the capital of San José • Costa Rican folklore show and dinner

DAY 8: MANUEL ANTONIO • Visit the Carara Biological Reserve • Continue along the Pacific coast to Manuel Antonio

DAY 12: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Extra night in San José including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

cultural connections TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK BOAT TRIP AND HIKE Spot native flora and fauna, such as caimans or spider monkeys hanging down over the river as you cruise through the National Park.

HOT SPRINGS VISIT Respect the earth’s power and warmth as you dip in the therapeutic waters of the hot springs at the base of Arenal Volcano.

MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST CANOPY TOUR Gain a bird’s-eye perspective on the cloud forest as you explore via thrilling zip-lines, bridges and platforms.

CUSTOMIZE ANY TRIP! Check out our extensive menu of activities and experiences, bound between pages 96 & 97 and online at www.acis.com/menu.

COSTA RICAN FOLKLORE SHOW IN SAN JOSÉ Experience the traditional songs, stories, dances and customs of the native Tico people.

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Mystical Mexico

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Visit Mexico, our neighbor to the south, and discover Mayan history as well as the country ’s natural beauty.

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DAY 5: MAYAN RIVIERA • Visit the eco-archaeological theme park of Xcaret • Xcaret Park tubing and Mayan ball game re-creation

DAY 2: MÉRIDA • Explore the incredible ruins of the Chichén Itzá Archaeological Site • Cenote swim • Travel to the colonial city of Mérida • Guided sightseeing tour includes the Palacio de Gobierno’s vibrant murals

DAY 6: MAYAN RIVIERA • Explore the cliff-side ruins of Tulum • Visit Playa del Carmen and discover the unique local culture at your own pace

DAY 3: MÉRIDA • Full-day excursion to discover the ruins at Uxmal • Evening folklore show in Mérida

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DAY 7: MAYAN RIVIERA • Enjoy a final day to experience more of Mexico’s beautiful Caribbean coast DAY 8: DEPART FOR HOME

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TUBING AND MAYAN BALL GAME IN XCARET Float down subterranean rivers and learn about the culture and customs of Xcaret’s former Mayan settlement.

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The Inca Trail

10 DAYS

Marvel at the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu.

DAY 1: LIMA • Begin to explore Lima, Peru’s capital city

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DAY 2: LIMA • Guided sightseeing includes the Plaza de Armas, Gold Museum and Archaeological Museum • San Francisco Church • Santo Domingo Convent DAY 3: CUZCO • Flight from Lima to Cuzco • Guided sightseeing tour shows you this historic city • Sacsayhuamán fortress • Tambo Machay • Kenko shrine • Puca Pucara • Evening dinner and show in Cuzco DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES • Train from Cuzco to Machu Picchu • Guided sightseeing tour of Machu Picchu, followed by free time to discover more on your own • Arrive in nearby Aguas Calientes

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DAY 5: CUZCO • Visit Machu Picchu again for further exploration of this incomparable Incan wonder • Return to Cuzco by train in the afternoon DAY 6: CUZCO • Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley • Maras salt mines • Moray terraces • Visit the small village of Pisac • Pisac Indian Market • Ollantaytambo ruins

DAY 9: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT • Explore the ancient Chullpa Tombs of Sillustani • Flight from Juliaca to Lima • Overnight flight to the USA DAY 10: ARRIVE IN THE USA EXTENSION: Extra night in Lima including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

DAY 7: PUNO • Travel to Juliaca, stopping en route in the towns of Racchi and Andahuaylillas • Arrive in Puno, Peru’s folklore capital DAY 8: PUNO • Cross Lake Titicaca by boat • Taquile Island • Uros Islands visit and Uros Indians cultural exchange

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VISIT LAKE TITICACA AND MEET THE UROS INDIANS Learn about the unique nature of the Uros Islands and the native communities that construct them and reside there.

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Grassroots Costa Rica

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cultural connections CRAFT WORKSHOP IN SARCHÍ Tap into the traditional skills and techniques employed by local artisans as you create your own piece.

CANOPY TOUR Gain a bird’s-eye perspective on the many species of birds, mammals and plants that make up a rainforest.

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DAY 2: SAN CARLOS • Travel to the artistic hub of Sarchí • Sarchí craft workshop • Continue on to the San Carlos region in the shadow of the Arenal Volcano • Enjoy a thrilling canopy tour • Visit and swim in the local hot springs

DAY 4: SARAPIQUÍ • Reforestation service project • The afternoon is free to explore the town and its culture at your own pace

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DAY 5: LIMÓN • Depart for the exotic black-sand beaches of Cahuita • Explore Cahuita National Park with a light hike

DAY 7: SAN JOSÉ • Discover more of the local wildlife and culture • Journey back to the capital of San José

DAY 6: LIMÓN • Enjoy a day to experience the markets, beaches and local culture as you wish

DAY 8: DEPART FOR HOME

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EXTENSION: Extra night in San José including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager

All of our local guides were exceptional

people. Pride, clarity, willingness, knowledgeable, personable...all of these qualities were enjoyed by my students and leaders from these exceptional people.

HOT SPRINGS VISIT Respect the earth’s power and warmth as you dip in the therapeutic waters of the hot springs at the base of Arenal Volcano.

COMMUNITY AND REFORESTATION SERVICE PROJECT Volunteer at the Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center, focusing on community development and ecological projects.

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CUSTOMIZE ANY TRIP! Check out our extensive menu of activities and experiences, bound between pages 96 & 97 and online at www.acis.com/menu.

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The Sacred Valley Discover Peru’s many highlights on this spectacular tour.

9 DAYS Highlands of Ecuador 8 DAYS EXPLORER EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

From historic colonial centers to dazzling rainforests and volcanoes, Ecuador has it all.

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OVERNIGHTS: LIMA 2, SACRED VALLEY 1, AGUAS CALIENTES 1, SACRED VALLEY 2, CUZCO 1

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• Guided sightseeing of Lima viewing the Plaza de Armas, San Francisco church and Santo Domingo convent • Experience the best of the Sacred Valley—Sacsayhuamán, Ollantaytambo, Pisac Indian Market, Maras Salt Mines and more • Ascend by train to explore the incomparable Incan ruins of Machu Picchu

• Guided sightseeing of Quito viewing Independence Square, the church of La Compañia and the equatorial Mitad del Mundo • Otavalo Crafts Market • Experience the changing landscape from mountains to volcanoes to rainforests • Devil’s Nose scenic train ride • Incan ruins at Ingapirca

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Asia and Beyond

Featured trips INSIDER’S CHINA

DYNASTIC CHINA

YOKOSO JAPAN!

Our most interactive, educational and culturally rich China tour will leave you enamored.

This classic tour includes the best of three of China’s main cities.

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Insider’s China

11 DAYS

Our most interactive, educational and culturally rich China tour will leave you enamored.

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DAY 2: BEIJING • Begin to explore the exciting capital of Beijing • All meals are included on this tour DAY 3: BEIJING • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Olympic site • Participate in Taiji exercises with the locals • Temple of Heaven • Great Wall of China • Peking Duck dinner DAY 4: BEIJING • Tiananmen Square • Forbidden City

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DAY 5: XI’AN • Kung Fu lesson • Flight from Beijing to Xi’an DAY 6: XI’AN • Guided visit to the life-size Terra Cotta Warriors • Reforestation eco-activity in Xi’an DAY 7: YANGSHUO • Flight from Xi’an to Guilin • Transfer to the peaceful town of Yangshuo and begin to explore this cultural hub DAY 8: YANGSHUO • Bamboo rafting cruise on the Yulong River • Bicycle tour of Yangshuo • Enjoy tea with a local family • Cultural exchange visit with local students

DAY 9: SHANGHAI • Return to Guilin to explore Reed Flute Cave and see the famous Elephant Trunk Hill • Flight from Guilin to Shanghai • Evening Shanghai Acrobatic Show DAY 10: SHANGHAI • Guided sightseeing tour includes the Bund and Jade Buddha Temple • Yu Yuan Garden • Observe the process for making silk at a silk workshop DAY 11: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Two-night extension in Hong Kong, including the opportunity to see Kowloon, Hong Kong Island and Victoria Peak

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KUNG FU LESSON Challenge yourself in the Chinese martial arts as you learn alongside local students.

YANGSHUO BY BIKE Pedal along the Li River amid breathtaking limestone rock mountains, traditional villages and Moon Hill.

TEA WITH A LOCAL FAMILY Sip tea and share insights on daily customs in a local Chinese home.

VISIT WITH LOCAL STUDENTS IN YANGSHUO Compare typical Chinese and American school days with students at a Yangshuo school.

SHANGHAI ACROBATIC SHOW Marvel at the Chinese acrobats’ performance: juggling, Chinese yo-yo, contortionism, plate spinning, pole climbs and more.

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Dynastic China

9 DAYS

This classic tour includes the best of three of China’s main cities.

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT DAY 2: BEIJING • Begin to explore the exciting capital of Beijing • All meals are included on this tour

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DAY 3: BEIJING • Guided sightseeing tour viewing Tiananmen Square • Forbidden City • Rickshaw tour of the Hutong area • Peking Duck dinner DAY 4: BEIJING • Participate in Taiji exercises with the locals • Temple of Heaven • Great Wall of China • See the Olympic site • Evening Kung Fu show

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DAY 5: XI’AN • Flight from Beijing to Xi’an DAY 6: XI’AN • Guided visit to the life-size Terra Cotta Warriors • Shadow Show at Wild Goose Pagoda • Visit the Muslim Quarter DAY 7: SHANGHAI • Flight from Xi’an to Shanghai • Cultural exchange visit with local students • Evening visit to the popular pedestrian district of Xin Tian Di

DAY 8: SHANGHAI • Guided sightseeing tour viewing the Bund and Jade Buddha Temple • Yu Yuan Garden • Observe the process for making silk at a silk workshop • Explore the shops along Taikang Road • Evening Shanghai Acrobatic Show DAY 9: DEPART FOR HOME EXTENSION: Two-night extension in Hong Kong, including the opportunity to see Kowloon, Hong Kong Island and Victoria Peak

The whole trip was my highlight. I know that sounds cheesy but

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VISIT WITH LOCAL STUDENTS IN SHANGHAI Compare typical Chinese and American school days with students at a Shanghai school.

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SHANGHAI ACROBATIC SHOW Marvel at the Chinese acrobats’ performance: Juggling, Chinese yo-yo, contortionism, plate spinning, pole climbs and more.

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India’s Golden Triangle - 11 DAYS

South African Learning Safari - 10 DAYS

From visiting the Taj Mahal to an elephant ride in Jaipur, this tour is full of moments you will remember forever.

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OVERNIGHTS: DELHI 2, AGRA 2, JAIPUR 2, SAMODE 1, DELHI 1 • Guided sightseeing of Old and New Delhi includes the Red Fort • Taj Mahal with traditional rickshaw ride • Agra Fort • Amber Fort with elephant ride • Guided sightseeing of Jaipur includes the City Palace and Royal Observatory • Samode Palace

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OVERNIGHTS: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK 6, HOEDSPRUIT 2 • Pre-trip video exchange with students from Southern Cross School • Khamai Reptile Conservation Center • Local school visits and joint activities • Safari Buddy program with local student • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre • Kruger National Park game drives include opportunities to spot zebras, giraffes, hippos, elephants and more • Traditional safari camp lodgings inside Kruger National Park

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Service and Study

Featured projects and trips GIANT PANDA RESEARCH BASE SERVICE PROJECT Assist the staff at the Bifengxia Valley giant Panda Research Base in China with the conservation and protection of this endangered species.

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COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT SERVICE PROJECT IN EL ROBLE Experience daily life in rural El Roble, Costa Rica and help the local community improve its public resources.

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SĂ MARA BEACH SPANISH LANGUAGE STUDY Spanish language skills will improve greatly with four hours of daily instruction.

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HOMESTAY IN GERMANY Live with a family and become immersed in their daily lives in Erfurt, Germany. Plus explore charming Rothenburg and exciting Munich.

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SERVICE LEARNING

SERVICE LEARNING All ACIS tours connect participants with the societies they visit. ACIS Service Learning tours push this ideology one step further, and provide participants the opportunity to actively contribute to the local community in a significant way. The goal of each project is to educate and engage participants while at the same time help a community that needs it. Depending on their school’s specific policies, students may use ACIS service work to satisfy community service requirements. All participants receive a certificate of completion for participating in an ACIS Service Learning project.

Service Learning Tours

BUILD YOUR TOUR

ACIS offers 12 service projects in China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Peru. We’ve found that teachers who are interested in leading service learning tours generally want to customize their program to best suit their group. We make that easy, simply: PP Choose your destination PP Select a service project PP Check out sample itineraries that include that project. These itineraries were developed by travel experts, and can be used as is, modified slightly or simply for inspiration PP Review the menu of activities bound between pages 96 and 97 or online at www.acis.com/menu for additional activities that may enhance your tour PP Talk to your program consultant! He or she is an expert and will work with you to build the tour that best suits your group and exceeds even your highest expectations!

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CHINA Children’s School Service Project in Beijing Volunteer at a Beijing school for disadvantaged youth. During your visit you will share laughs and stories. You’ll break up the students’ routine and provide an experience they look forward to and enjoy. You will also develop an understanding of their daily lives, studies and challenges, and have the opportunity to contrast what you learn and experience with your own lifestyle and school system back home. Sample Trips:  

Children’s School Service Project in Shanghai Volunteer at a school for less fortunate urban students. Meet the children and learn about the hardships they have endured. Compare and share details of your daily customs and activities. Many groups bring along school supplies or gifts to distribute to the children. Sample Trip: 

Tree Planting in Xi’an Work with community members and plant native trees to help with Xi’an’s reforestation efforts. Project staff will not only teach students how to perform the service, they will also explain the importance of reforestation to maintaining a sustainable ecosystem. Sample Trips:  

Giant Panda Research Base Service Project Assist the staff at the Bifengxia Valley Giant Panda Research Base with the conservation and protection of this endangered species. During a volunteer orientation, learn about the pandas, how to care for them and what your work at the Research Base will entail. Activities vary based on what is needed, but may include cleaning the habitats, assisting with the garden, preparing food, feeding the pandas or assisting the Research Base scientists with data collection. Sample Trip: 

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COSTA RICA Community and Reforestation Service Project Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center’s focus on both community development and ecological projects means your student volunteers will get the most out of their experience—including the chance to form friendships with other students. Begin with community-minded projects such as painting or grounds upkeep at local schools, followed by contributions to the local ecosystem and agriculture during reforestation work on area farms. Sample Trips: Grassroots Costa Rica: www.acis.com/eca Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center: www.acis.com/slc

Community Improvement Service Project in El Roble Connect with the local community during a homestay in El Roble, a rural town with a population of about 500, as you help improve its public resources during a service project. Projects will vary based on need, but may include working on a farm and cooking for a local family, painting school fences, and cleaning and painting the community center. Sample Trip: Captivating Costa Rica: www.acis.com/cri

Animal Sanctuary Service Project Students have the opportunity to participate first-hand in the important conservation efforts undertaken by La Marina Wildlife Rescue Center Foundation in Aguas Zarcas. Through projects such as feeding the animals, collecting data or building new enclosures, you’ll learn about Costa Rica’s diverse and threatened animal population and help to rehabilitate the sick and injured creatures that are relying on the sanctuary for survival. Sample Trip: Costa Rican Animal Sanctuary: www.acis.com/ani

Sea Turtle Conservation Project Participate in an important coastal-marine conservation effort as you work collaboratively with your group to promote the nesting and hatching of leatherback sea turtles. Whether building hatcheries, removing debris from the nesting sites or collecting valuable data, you’ll be treated to a unique and insider look at the turtles’ ecosystem and life-cycle. Please note that as work will be done during the daytime, we are regrettably unable to guarantee sea turtle sightings during the tour. Sample Trip: Conservación Costa Rica: www.acis.com/ctp 133

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Coral Reef Data Collection Service Project Help save the Dominican Republic’s coral reefs and ocean ecosystem. Students will be based in Las Galeras and work with Reef Check Foundation. Founded in 1996 by marine biologist Dr. Gregor Hodgson, Reef Check Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of tropical coral reefs. After three days of Healthy Reef Protocol coursework that involves both classroom study and field work accomplished through snorkeling, students will be ready to serve. During the subsequent three days they will collect data from the reefs that will be studied to ensure the reef’s continued health. Sample Trip: Dominican Republic Reef Check: www.acis.com/drc

Rio Grande Abajo Community Project Live with a local family in rural Rio Grande Abajo, a small community that relies on an agriculturally-based economy. Students will work on projects that are run in cooperation with the Peace Corps to fulfill community needs. One large project is building stoves. Other projects include work to enhance local, sustainable development such as composting and recycling. For groups that have the skills, larger construction projects are also available. Groups are encouraged to donate Spanish books and technical equipment to the community’s new library and computer lab. Sample Trip: Rio Grande Abajo Homestay and Study: www.acis.com/drg

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Janaq Chuquibamba Andean Community Project

During this service project your group will work at one of two potential animal rescue facilities, based on their current needs. The Monkey Sanctuary is dedicated to the conservation and rehabilitation of rescued primates. Students will care for the animals, maintain the center or construct new enclosures. The Amazon Animal Rescue Centre works in partnership with the Ecuadorian Environmental Police and the Ministry of Environment in the fight against the trafficking and abuse of wild animals. Here, students will care for animals, pick and prepare their food or build enclosures.

Because at such high altitudes very few crops grow, students will work with the community to build a greenhouse that cultivates fruits and vegetables. Greenhouses contribute to the ambitious initiative of combating malnutrition and advancing food sovereignty in the Andean region of Peru.

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H O M E S TAY A N D L A N G U A G E

Homestay and Language Study Living with a host family and participating in their daily activities is the best way to immerse yourself in a different culture. Add in a language study program taught by native speakers and you’ve got an educational experience that can’t be beat!

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• 8 nights and all meals provided by your homestay family in the Parisian suburb of Bretigny • Three hours of daily language study at a local school over five weekday mornings • Cultural activities and excursions such as sightseeing in Paris, the Louvre and Eiffel Tower, a Seine boat cruise, a French cinema visit and the palace and gardens at Versailles

• 5 nights and all meals shared with your homestay family in Salamanca • Five days of morning language study at the University of Salamanca’s International School or Colegio de España, depending on the age of the students • Cultural activities and excursions such as sightseeing in Madrid and Salamanca, the Prado, an excursion to Avila, the monastery palace of El Escorial and Segovia’s ancient Roman aqueduct and Alcázar

• 3 nights and all meals shared with your homestay family in Erfurt • A cultural exchange and joint activity with local students in Erfurt • Cultural activities and excursions such as sightseeing and a Night Watchman’s tour in Rothenburg, the Würzburg Residenz Palace, Weimar, Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, sightseeing and a food challenge in Munich, Nymphenburg Palace, Oberammergau and the palace of Neuschwanstein

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Sámara Beach Spanish Language Study — 8 DAYS

Antigua Spanish Language Study — 8 DAYS

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• 7 nights, breakfasts and dinners shared with your homestay family in Sámara Beach, Costa Rica and lunches arranged by the school • Four hours of daily language study in small groups of six students at the Sámara Beach language school campus, located near town on the beautiful Pacific shore in the Guanacaste area

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• Cultural activities and excursions such as cooking and surfing lessons, a kayaking excursion, pickup soccer with local students, a nature walk and a canopy tour with zip-line rides through the rainforest

• 7 nights and all meals shared with your homestay family in Antigua, Guatemala • Six hours of daily one-on-one private language study at the oldest of the Spanish language schools in Antigua, and the only school which teaches Spanish and also various Mayan languages

• Cultural activities and excursions such as sightseeing and the Museo del Café in Antigua, an excursion to a macadamia nut farm, the archaeological excavations at Ciudad Vieja, and excursions to Chichicastenango’s famed marked and Panajachel, on the shores of scenic Lake Atitlán

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