Switzerland, France, & Holland
Adventure in Western Europe
Travel to Europe this summer for outdoor adventures and cultural immersion with like-minded student travelers. Begin in an idyllic mountain village in the Swiss Alps, hiking, canyoning, and taking in the stunning landscapes. Spend several days on a bike trip, cycling through the pastoral Dutch countryside in Holland, passing sand dunes and windmills. Experience firsthand the iconic works of art and architecture in Paris and Amsterdam, exploring the neighborhoods and cuisines of these vibrant cities.
This program is the Switzerland, France, & Holland portion of our longer program in Switzerland, Italy, France & Holland.
- Highlights
• View iconic artwork in Paris and Amsterdam
• Cycle along Amsterdam’s canals and the Dutch coast
• Savor Swiss chocolate and French baguettes
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Meet your fellow high school student travelers and one or more of your leaders in New York, and fly together to Geneva, Switzerland. To learn more about how we organize travel, click here.
Begin in a chalet in the idyllic Swiss village of Leysin, high on an Alpine mountainside. Spend five days getting to know your group and taking advantage of the stunning natural beauty of the Alps by hiking through alpine meadows, trekking atop glaciers, and canyoning in mountain streams. Take a day trip to the nearby city of Montreux to visit the medieval Chateau de Chillon and swim in Lake Geneva.
Board a train to Paris, “The City of Light,” to explore monuments, museums, markets, and cafés as we walk the streets and boulevards of the Left Bank, Île de la Cité, Montmartre, and other iconic neighborhoods.
Next, travel by train through Belgium to Holland. Take a four-day bicycle trip along rural bike paths, as you wind your way through sand dunes and past windmills and Dutch farms. Along the way, stop to swim at beaches on the North Sea, take paddleboarding or sailing lessons, and visit the picturesque towns of Noordwijk, Haarlem, Egmond, and Heemskerk.
Cap off your journey with four days in Amsterdam to explore its busy canals and streets, visit Anne Frank’s house, and see paintings by Rembrandt and van Gogh.
Fly from Amsterdam to New York with your group and a leader, then continue on to your final destination. To learn more about how we organize travel, click here.
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.