Paris, Lucerne and Munich

  • 8 Days
  • Explorer Value Trip

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Depart

Overnight Flight

1 1 Night

Paris

2 2 Nights

Lake Lucerne

2 2 Nights

Munich

2 2 Nights
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What's Included

Our itineraries reflect 40 years of experience in crafting exceptional educational tours. That means we know exactly how to make the best of your time abroad—incredible destinations, immersive activities, centrally located hotels, and smart, well-traveled tour managers who ensure your educational goals are met. Here are some of the exceptional features of this tour.

ACIS Guarantees

We have high standards, which is why we take care to include these features in every tour.

Round-Trip Flights

Leave the airlines to us.

3-Star Hotels

After a busy day, comfort is key.

Centrally Located Hotels

Save the commuting time, beat the morning crowds and keep right on exploring after dark when your hotel is in the heart of the city.

Daily Breakfast and Dinner (unless otherwise noted)

Delicious, authentic, multi-course dinners at local restaurants with meal times tailored to maximize your experience.

24-Hour Tour Manager

Part guide, part educator, part engineer, part mind-reader, part magician—ACIS Tour Managers are your travel partner.

Start Exploring

Never wait hours at the airport to share a transfer with other later groups.

Service Guarantee

We're so sure you're going to love your tour, we guarantee it!

Global Network

24/7 on the ground support whenever and wherever you need it.

All Local Transportation

Urban transportation is on us, allowing you to explore each destination with ease.

Personal Headsets Included Throughout Tour

Participants will have unlimited access to personal headsets so that local guides and ACIS Tour Managers can more easily communicate with the group along the way.

Exceptional Experiences

Our tours are designed to help you and your students be in the moment and experience everything the world has to offer.

Swiss Food and Pastimes

Swiss Food and Pastimes

Engage directly with many authentic Swiss traditions through an evening of food, stories, games, costumes and more. From a locally-sourced homemade Swiss dinner to the Alpenhorn to games such as traditioal bowling, delight in the company of your hosts as they share centuries of their culture with you.

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Engage directly with many authentic Swiss traditions through an evening of food, stories, games, costumes and more. From a locally-sourced homemade Swiss dinner to the Alpenhorn to games such as traditioal bowling, delight in the company of your hosts as they share centuries of their culture with you.

Munich by Bike

Munich by Bike

Lace up your sneakers, hop aboard a bike and explore Munich on two wheels. Pedal down historic old streets past delightful courtyards and the University buildings, explore the popular Englischer Garten park and ride along the city's river. Pick out differences in architecture between distinct neighborhoods and discover the shops and squares that residents frequent as you get off the beaten path. The specific route may vary to provide the best possible experience each time, but no matter which lively corner of Munich you discover, sightseeing by bicycle is a fun way to get close to the city's hidden gems.
Bicycle helmets are available and encouraged for use by all participants.

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Lace up your sneakers, hop aboard a bike and explore Munich on two wheels. Pedal down historic old streets past delightful courtyards and the University buildings, explore the popular Englischer Garten park and ride along the city's river. Pick out differences in architecture between distinct neighborhoods and discover the shops and squares that residents frequent as you get off the beaten path. The specific route may vary to provide the best possible experience each time, but no matter which lively corner of Munich you discover, sightseeing by bicycle is a fun way to get close to the city's hidden gems.
Bicycle helmets are available and encouraged for use by all participants.

Paris Tour with Guide

Paris Tour with Guide

Seine Boat Ride

Seine Boat Ride

Paris-Basel Lyria

Paris-Basel Lyria

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial

BMW World

BMW World

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Itinerary

This itinerary is the starting point for your tour, but it’s not set in stone. If there are days you would like to change, or specific places you’d like to go, we can work with you to create a personalized program that fits the needs of you and your students.

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Depart from the USA.

Day 2: Paris

Bienvenue à Paris! Meet your ACIS Tour Manager and get acquainted with this graceful city’s cobblestoned streets, charming cafés and vibrant neighborhoods. Paris is called the “City of Light” for its role as a center of education during the Age of Enlightenment (it was also one the first cities to adopt streetlights). Perhaps stroll through Montmartre to the white-domed Sacré Cœur or seek out a lesser known but equally interesting attraction such as the Musée Marmottan-Monet, housing the artist’s Impression, Sunrise—the painting for which the Impressionist movement was named.

Day 3: Paris

Spend your morning on a guided sightseeing tour that takes you past some of the most famous attractions in Paris. Your expert local guide will show you the magnificent Arc de Triomphe at the top of the Champs-Élysées, Napoleon's final resting place at Les Invalides and the Gothic wonder of Notre Dame. Then, breeze by the crowds with your timed entrance to the Louvre and discover the many famous masterpieces that call it home. Insightful commentary from your local guide highlights the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, Venus de Milo and more as you wander through the galleries. From its beginnings as a royal fortress to its current status as the world's most visited art museum, the Louvre has long been at the center of Parisian culture and home to a collection of 35,000 works of art from around the world. The rest of the day you're free to explore more of Paris's bohemian neighborhoods or world-renowned museums at your own pace. Tonight's highlight is a scenic evening boat ride along the beautiful Seine.

Day 4: Lake Lucerne

This morning board the high-speed TGV Lyria train and watch the French countryside give way to the majestic Swiss Alps. After arriving in Basel, continue to charming lakeside Lucerne. Tonight enjoy a merriment-filled traditional Swiss food and pastimes experience. Through food, stories, games, costumes and more, your hosts will have you engaging with centuries of Swiss cultural traditions.

Day 5: Lake Lucerne

The charming town of Lucerne is located on the shore of its sparkling, namesake lake. Begin the morning with a walking tour that shows you picturesque Chapel Bridge, a more than 600-foot-long covered footbridge; the medieval Altstadt, or Old Town; and the famous Lion Monument. In the afternoon, you may opt for a ride on the world's steepest cog railway (up to a 48-percent grade!), which takes you up the side of 7,000-foot-tall Mount Pilatus for an awe-inspiring view of the Swiss Alps.

Day 6: Munich

Cross into Germany this morning, enjoying magnificent scenery along the way to Munich, the vibrant capital of Bavaria. This afternoon discover the city's hidden gems during a Munich by bike tour of unique neighborhoods and sights off the beaten path. Pedal down historic old streets, peek into delightful courtyards, ride along the city's river and explore the popular 910-acre Englischer Garten, one of the world’s largest urban public parks.

Day 7: Munich

This morning travel out to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, a somber but compelling reminder of Nazi atrocities during World War II. Return to Munich in the afternoon to visit BMW World, a comprehensive museum and headquarters of one of the world's most influential auto makers. In the evening, we'll visit the Olympic Park to learn more about the events and history of the 1972 Olympics.

Day 8: Departure

Depart for the USA.



Optional Extensions and Extra Nights:

Enhance your European experience with a two-night extension to Prague via bus, including a stop for a walking tour of Nuremberg en route. In Prague, discover the city's charms on a guided sightseing tour that shows you the Mala Strana, the 14th century Charles Bridge and the impressive Hradcany Castle complex that also houses St. Vitus Cathedral.

Optional Extras

Ultimate-Plus Protection Plan

Most Enhanced health coverage, program interruption, baggage delay/loss and travel delay protection while on tour. Plus, enhanced medical/job loss cancellation refund policy

Rate $400

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Ultimate Protection Plan

Enhanced health coverage, program interruption, baggage delay/loss and travel delay protection while on tour. Plus, enhanced medical/job loss cancellation refund policy

Rate $280

Add to Tour

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