European Escape Teen Tour by Westcoast Connection

  France

• Paris: 
Paris
• Nice: 
Nice

  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence
• Rome: 
Roma (Rome)
• Venice: 
Venice
• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Pisa,  Rimini

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: June 26 - July 16 / June 30 - July 20

Description: Westcoast Connection is in our 28th summer of showing teenagers the summer of a lifetime. We offer Active Teen Tours as well as Adventures, Community Service, Language Immersion, Pre-College Enrichment, and Ski/Snowboard programs. Our itineraries travel throughout the United States including Alaska and Hawaii, Canada, Europe, Australia, Costa Rica, Africa, China, Peru, Israel, and Belize.

The European Escape by Westcoast Connection is a 21-day program. The trip begins in France (Paris, Versailles and Annecy) and continues onto the following locations: Switzerland and Italy (Venice, Rimini, Rome, Florence, La Torre di Pisa, and Nice)

Highlights:
* French and Adriatic Riviera
* Authentic Italian Cooking School
* Cruise River Seine
* Ski or Snowboard Swiss Alps
* Whitewater Raft
* Venice Gondola Ride
* Eiffel Tower & Arc de Triomphe
* Café Life Champs Elysees
* Versailles
* Mona Lisa - Louvre
* Leaning Tower of Pisa
* Colosseum, Pantheon & The Forum

Action Packed Itinerary:

* FRANCE - Paris, the City of Lights!
You really will experience la joie de vivre - cruise down river Seine, sip a café on famous Champs Elysées, munch breakfasts of croissants, fresh baguettes at lunch, and crêpes on evening visit to Latin Quarter. Visit Mona Lisa at Louvre. Climb historic Arc de Triomphe. Stairs or elevator? You choose and head up the Eiffel Tower. Masterpieces by Rodin include The Thinker. Check out artist haven of Montmartre. Discover the moderns at Centre Pompidou and listen to the chimes at Notre Dame. Disneyland Paris!

* Versailles - It's good to be King!
Discover majestic palace, Hall of Mirrors, and elegant gardens of Louis XIV on your guided visit of this historic treaty site.

* Annecy - Little Venice of the Alps
Magnificent setting between Alpine massifs and crystal clear waters that reflect them. Chill time and leisurely lakeside cycling - this is the hidden gem you tell all your friends about at trip's end. Adventure time - Whitewater raft roaring Isere River through Tarentaise Valley with snow-capped peaks in the distance!

* SWITZERLAND - Zermatt - The real Matterhorn!
Charming alpine village and beautiful setting. Ski or snowboard the Valaisan Alps in the shadow of the mighty Matterhorn or mountain bike valley trails. Ahhh-Swiss Chocolate at last!

* ITALY - Venice
A unique city of over 100 islands connected by 150 canals and 400 bridges is the perfect place to start exploring this country of art, cuisine, romance, and fashion! Float away on your gondola tour. Wander through Doges Palace. Cross Bridge of Sighs. Discover the 700 year old craft of Murano glass blowers. Feed the pigeons in Piazza San Marco - yes that's the place with all the birds! Start those Italian feasts of pizza, pasta, and parmigiana.

* Rimini - Adriatic Riviera Resort
Beach time at this seaside resort is hot and nightlife is even hotter as we dance at a fantastic international club.

* Rome - The Eternal City
Imagine gladiators at the Colosseum. People watch at Spanish Steps. Dine in the celebrated Piazza Navona. Discover ancient treasures - the Pantheon and Forum. Visit Vatican city and enormous St. Peter's Square. Try to picture Michelangelo painting the famous ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Make sure to toss three coins in the Trevi Fountain - it's suppose to guarantee you'll be back!

* Florence - Birthplace of the Renaissance
Artistic treasures awaits you from Uffizi Gallery to Michelangelo's muscular David at the Accademia. Prepare and partake in your own authentic Italian feast at our Westcoast Special - Cooking School! Check out latest leather fashions in marketplace and browse shops across the famous Ponte Vecchio. Visit old synagogue. Enjoy Florence's greatest treat - gelato at Vivoli's! Dance the night away at incredible multi-floored Space Electronic Disco!

* La Torre di Pisa
Your final Italian stop - the Leaning Tower of Pisa of course and then off to the beaches in the south of France!

* Nice - The French Riviera
Soak up some Mediterranean sun. Swim at beaches of Nice or Cannes. Had enough sun? check out Chagall museum. Discover exceptional Monte Carlo - on the Rock of Monaco. Share great moments of friendship before our farewell banquet and your trip home with memories of a lifetime!

Cost in US$: USD 8,399 plus airfare to Paris and home from Nice

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 24-48

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Westcoast Connection Active Teen Tours's Mission Statement: Westcoast Connection Teen Travel Experiences is in our 27th summer of showing teenagers the summer of a lifetime. Our Westcoast Connection Active Teen Tours offer North American and Overseas Teen Tours, Golf Programs, a Major League Madness Baseball Tour and a Ski/Snowboard program.

Year Founded: 1982