Educational Travel in Switzerland

12-Day Spring Program

from $2375

Day 1 Departure: En route to Geneva, Switzerland

Day 2 Lausanne: Named the “San Francisco" of Switzerland because of its hills and beauty, Lausanne is home to the Musée Olympique and to Switzerland's largest University. You can take the funicular metro that runs from the Lake to the top of the city or visit the Cathédrale de Lausanne, one of the best medieval churches in the country. (B)

Day 3 Montreux: A motor coach will take you to the resort city of Montreux with its picturesque views of the Lake Geneva, enhanced by the beautiful background of the Alps. Walk the cobblestone road of the small village of Gruyère, visit the cheese factory and enjoy a raclette lunch. Visit the Broc fabrique, home of Nestlé chocolate, and enjoy complimentary chocolate samples.(B,L)

Day 4 Montreux: Visit the Château de Chillon built in the mid 12th century, home to the Counts of Savoy. Enjoy the rest of the day in Montreux, strolling around Lake Geneva. (B)

Day 5-10 Family Stay: Today is the day you’ve been waiting for! Take the train to Geneva and meet your famille d’accueil!

Day 11 Geneva: Bid “ au revoir” to your family. Visit the “City of Peace” with your classmates and discover the world’s tallest fountain, Geneva’s magnificent Cathedral, the impressive Horology Museum, the famous United Nations Philatelic Museum and the Red Cross Museums. Enjoy an ISE farewell dinner. (D)

Day 12 Return: Transfer to airport and return to the U.S.

3-day extension to Paris

Day 11 Paris: Take the TGV to Paris and enjoy the “City of Lights”. Explore the Quartier Latin and the Jardin de Luxembourg. Then stroll through the Quartier St. Michel where you can take a walk down the Seine River on the Ile de la Cité. Visit the Cathédrale de Notre-Dame, La Sainte Chapelle et la Conciergerie.(B)

Day 12 Paris: Discover the Louvre and its famous pyramid, then experience the quaint of Montmartre district. Visit the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur and celebrate French artistry at the Place du Tertre. (B)

Day 13 Paris: Visit the Musée d’Orsay and/or the Musée Rodin on your way to Les Invalides. Enjoy a farewell dinner before ascending to the top of the Eiffel Tower. (B, D)

Day 14 Return: Transfer to airport and return to the U.S.

2-day extension to Annecy

Day 11 Annecy: It won’t be easy but it is time to bid your host family farewell and continue on your exciting itinerary. Take the train and cross the border to France where the lakeside town of Annecy will delight you with its canals winding through the vielle ville. Rent a paddle-boat and enjoy a lakeside view of the mountains that surround Annecy. (B)

Day 12 Chamonix: Take the train to the Chamonix and enjoy the view of the highest mountain top in Europe, Mont Blanc. Take the téléphérique (cable car) up to the Aiguille du Midi for a breathtaking panaroma of the French Alps. In the evening, enjoy a typical fondu dinner. (B, D)

Day 13 Geneva: Return to the “City of Peace” and discover the world’s tallest fountain, Geneva’s magnificent Cathedral, the impressive Horology Museum, the famous United Nations Philatelic Museum and the Red Cross Museums.

Day 14 Return: Transfer to airport and return to the U.S.

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.

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Included:

• Round-trip airfare from cities listed
• Current airline taxes & fees as of 7/01/10
• Land transportation (motorcoach, train or van as applicable) with guide
• Public transportation
• 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 for all listed activities 
• French Instruction materials
• 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 depend on each student.)