Schedule of Activities

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JULY 14 - AUGUST 2, 2008

MONDAY, JULY 14
Depart for Athens
Meet your delegation and board your international overnight flight to Europe.

TUESDAY, JULY 15
Athens, Greece
Welcome to Europe! After arrival at the airport your Delegation Manager and coach
driver will greet you!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
Athens, Greece
􀁺 Enjoy a guided city walk taking in such amazing sights as the majestic Acropolis as well
as the Parthenon which symbolizes the glory of ancient Greece.
􀁺 Take some time with your delegation Manager for a walk in the old part of Athens -
Plaka, and enjoy the flair on your own.
􀁺 Take some time to relax and refresh yourself.
􀁺 Learn the first steps of the most popular Greek dances at the public school of Ano
Liossia.
􀁺 Participate in a traditional folkloric dance show by professional dancers. Don't be shy!
You can also join the dance in the end!

THURSDAY, JULY 17
Athens, Greece
􀁺 Enjoy your day on the beach with swimming and sport activities!

FRIDAY, JULY 18
Peloponnesus, Greece
􀁺 Take part in a service project in Glyfada near Athens. The "Archelon Association" takes
care for the protection of sea turtles- Caretta Caretta, especially for the preservation of
their natural living space and the existing of their species.
􀁺 Join a guided visit of the famous theatre of Epidaurus! The theater is marveled for its
exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken
word from the stage to all 15,000 spectators, regardless of their seating!

SATURDAY, JULY 19
Overnight ferry to Bari, Italy
􀁺 Guided visit of Olympia, where the Olympic Games first took place in 776 BC. At
ancient Olympia, you can see the ruins of the Temple of Zeus as well as a 3rd century
BC athletic stadium.
􀁺 Departure of your overnight ferry to Bari on the Italian mainland.

SUNDAY, JULY 20
Naples, Italy
􀁺 Visit the ancient city of Pompeii, Vesuvius' most famous victim. When the mountain
erupted in AD 79, it rained ash and stone and completely destroyed and buried the city.

MONDAY, JULY 21
Rome, Italy
􀁺 Take an excursion to Mount Vesuvius, one of Europe's few active volcanoes. Don't
worry, the last eruption was in 1944.

TUESDAY, JULY 22
Rome, Italy
􀁺 Today you will visit the capital of Catholicism and the world's smallest state, the
Vatican! Admire St. Peter’s cathedral, including Michelangelo's glorious Pieta and the
Sistine Chapel.
􀁺 Continue with a city exploration in the way of a Riddle Rally including Piazza Navona,
the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. Bring some coins - tossing a
coin in the fountain will ensure your return to Rome!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
Assisi, Italy
􀁺 Some of Rome's most popular highlights are waiting for you: your guide will take you
through the Coliseum and the Roman Forum. The city of Rome with its antique
monuments and religious sites has been UNESCO World Heritage since 1980.
􀁺 Participate in an Educational Meeting at the monastery. You will have the privilege to
speak to a monk or a priest of the Franciscan Order who will tell you about life in the
monastery and its founder, Saint Francis who lived in Assisi in the 12th century

THURSDAY, JULY 24
Assisi, Italy
􀁺 Your day with Full On is a fear overcoming, confidence building and horizon expanding
personal development experience. The day involves indoor and outdoor challenges,
adventure and learning and the opportunity to abseil off an 800-year-old medieval
tower!

FRIDAY, JULY 25
Montecatini, Italy
􀁺 Now your guide will take you for a walk through the city of Florence, passing by the
Duomo and the bronze doors to the Baptistery, known as the Gate to Paradise.
􀁺 Pay a visit to the Accademia Gallery, which houses Michelangelo's colossal statue,
David.
􀁺 Get to know Pisa, while your DM will show you around. Use the free time for visiting the
Duomo and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

SATURDAY, JULY 26
Vicenza, Italy
􀁺 Enjoy an official welcome by an employee of the American Battle Monuments
Commission who will also guide you through the American Cemetery Florence, where
over 4.000 American soldiers, which were killed during the capture of Rome in June
1944, are buried.
􀁺 Enjoy a warm and official welcome to Brescello by a member of the town hall, or the
Director of the "Museum Peppone e don Camillo!"
􀁺 Visit the Museum Peppone e don Camillo and see some of the film sets throughout the
town.

SUNDAY, JULY 27
Overnight train, Italy - France
􀁺 Enjoy one of life's greatest pleasures and take a ride in a gondola. Passing "Canale
Grande" and narrow channels you will see the famous Guggenheim Museum, the
"Fenice Theater" and Mozart's Venice Residence.
􀁺 During a guided orientation you will explore the bustling alleys, quaint bridges and
narrow canals of Venice. See the Basilica San Marco and the Bridge of Sigh.
􀁺 Take part in an informative presentation about the making of glass in Murano. You will
learn about the singular steps leading from the composition to the polish of glass. A
demonstration of each of the working steps will underline the speech.
􀁺 Say good-bye to Venice and depart with the overnight train for the magical city of Paris!

MONDAY, JULY 28
Guesthouse, France
􀁺 Today you will learn how to express yourself in French! Attend a French language
lesson where you can learn a few phrases in preparation for your Home Stay/Guest
House.
􀁺 Enjoy a guided exploration of one of the most important art collections in the world, the
famous Musee du Louvre. You will visit the principal parts of the museum - including a
look at Leonardo's masterpiece, Mona Lisa.

TUESDAY, JULY 29
Guesthouse, France
􀁺 Enjoy an exciting day at the guesthouse and spend your time with different activities!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
Guesthouse, France
􀁺 Enjoy your last full day at the guesthouse!

THURSDAY, JULY 31
Paris, France
􀁺 Say good bye to your guesthouse and head for Paris!
􀁺 Voila Paris! A French guide will now join you for an orientation of the city Ernest
Hemingway called "a moveable feast".
􀁺 Visit the historic Montmartre area, a haven for artists and writers before WWI. Marvel at
the white Basilique du Sacre Coeur, which is the second highest point in Paris. Take
some time to discover this area's treasures in small groups.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
Paris, France
􀁺 Admire a dazzling view of Paris! There's only one place to go: take the elevator up to
the top of the Eiffel Tower (899 feet) which was built for the 1889 World's Fair to
commemorate the French Revolution.
􀁺 Explore the magnificent Chateau de Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on
your own. Built during the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, it was the seat of the royal
court from 1682 to 1789, when the French Revolution put an end to the monarchy.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
Depart from Paris for the United States
􀁺 Say goodbye to Europe! Have a nice flight back home!

Important Preparatory Information:
􀁺 Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
􀁺 A water bottle is highly recommended
􀁺 Climate can vary greatly during the program, be prepared for very warm and cool
weather

PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary may change at any time without notice. Updated
Schedule of Activities will be posted on your student’s OnBoard Web Site