Germany Educational Travel
15-day Self-Guided

Available in Spring and Summer

from $2495 for early March departures
from $2895 for June departures

This is a sample itinerary. Your actual itinerary will be assigned by ISE in accordance with the family stay community. Other itineraries are also available. Daily activities and sightseeing will be chosen by the group leader(s).

DAY 1 DEPARTURE: Board your flight to München with your teacher and classmates.

DAY 2 MÜNCHEN: Spend three days exploring Bavaria’s beautiful “Stadt mit Herz”.Stroll through the Altstadt and don’t miss the Glockenspiel am Marienplatz. Enjoy an ISE Welcome dinner. (D)

DAY 3 MÜNCHEN: Visit the Deutsches Museum and Schloss Nymphenburg. Find tasty dishes for lunch at the lively Viktualienmarkt. Tour Olympic Park and the BMW Museum. (B)

DAY 4 MÜNCHEN: Enjoy a day visiting one of King Ludwig’s castles and experience the charm of Alpine villages like Füssen or Garmisch-Partenkichen. (B)

DAY 5 ROTHENBURG ob der Tauber: Travel by motor coach to the medieval village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Walk along the town wall, visit the Kriminalmuseum, and be sure to try a Schneeball, a local speciality. Listen to the Nachtwächter share Rothenburg’s unique history. (B)

DAYS 6-11 FAMILY STAY: This is what you’ve been waiting for! Spend six unforgettable days with your German Mutter, Vater und Geschwister, experiencing everyday life, using your language skills in real-life situations and making new friends. (Meals at home)

DAYS 12-14 BERLIN: You won’t want to leave, but it’s time to bid your host family farewell and head to the capital, Berlin! Stop in Potsdam on the way and marvel at Schloss Sanssouci.The next day, visit the Brandenburger Tor and Checkpoint Charlie. Don’t miss the 360-degree view from the glass dome of the Reichstag. Ride the S-Bahn from Bahnhof Zoo to Alexanderplatz. Explore the historic streets of Mitte and modern Potsdamer Platz. Reflect on the last two weeks with your Mitreisendenat your Farewell Dinner. (3B, 1D)

DAY 15 RETURN: It seems too soon to say “ Tschüß,” but it’s time to board your plane and return to the U.S. (B)

Family Stay Map

Additional gateway cities are available: contact ISE for pricing.

Air travel on Friday, Saturday or Sunday carries a $25/day weekend surcharge. Requests for specific travel dates or airline may incur additional charges.

15-day Self-guided Program: Prices are based on a minimum group size of 32 students from combined schools and a minimum teacher/student ratio of 1:8. When minimum group size is not reached, a small-group supplement will apply.

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Included:

• Round-trip airfare from cities listed
• Current airline taxes & fees as of 12/31/09
• Land transportation (motorcoach, train or van as applicable)
• All overnight accommodations
• Meals as indicated on the itinerary: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner
• ISE family stay (if applicable)
• Meals at home during the family stay
• Entrance fees allowance ($50 per student)
• Insurance (trip cancellation & medical) as specified here

Not Included:

• Any fuel surcharges or increase in air cost levied by the airline
• Airline baggage fees
• Increase in air cost due to requests for specific travel dates or airline
• Weekend surcharge ($25 / Fri., Sat., Sun.)
• Small-group supplement
• Passport or other document costs
• Transportation to/from U.S. departure city
• Any meals not indicated on itineraries
• Activities listed as optional
• Spending money and gifts

(ISE recommends approximately $50 per day for meals and incidentals outside the family stay. The actual amount needed will vary by student.)