Be a part of the alumni association's first-ever European tour designed with young alumni and current UNL students in mind! This 10-day trip is both affordable and fun, with popular destinations for young adults and knowledgeable, entertaining guides from Lincoln-based TenDot Corporate Travel.
Trip Details
Dates: Saturday, May 14, through Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Locations: Paris, Rome, Amsterdam Trip Includes:
Round-trip air transportation (from Lincoln, with option to meet group at TBD second departure city)
Ten days, nine nights of accommodations
Transfers between each city
Welcome reception in Paris
Farewell dinner in Amsterdam
Breakfast each day
Luggage tags
Daily itineraries and maps
Trip souvenir
Additional options: Explore the cities on your own, with friends, or participate in optional group tours in each city (prices vary, see below for details). It's up to you! Price: $2,999.00 (based on double occupancy, includes tax) Payment: Pay in full by check or credit card, or pay in monthly installments (Please note, there is a $150 increase for this option.) Registration deadline: Friday, April 1, 2011 Early bird special: Register by Dec. 31, 2010, and receive one free optional group tour.
Trip Registration
*Early Bird Deadline: Dec. 31, 2010* - Book by this date and receive an additional free group tour.
Paris is renowned for its fashion and heritage but also excels in gastronomy, design, architecture, music and contemporary art, with the accent on innovation. The city is built on a grand scale with huge palaces, wide boulevards, cathedrals, and the Seine running through the center. The great museums, the intellectual quality of the Left Bank, the Champs Elysees, the Eiffel Tower and institutions of French government all contribute to making Paris a memorable city.
Paris Optional Tours: Eiffel Tower $25 - Paris Walking Tour $35 - Louvre Tour $60
Eiffel Tower - $25
One of the world's most popular and well-known sites, the Eiffel Tower is the city's signature landmark. Although the structure was poorly received when it premiered in 1889, it's now a symbol of great civic and national pride. At night, the tower becomes a beautifully illuminated sculpture. Gustave Eiffel, who designed the tower, also created the framework for the Statue of Liberty.
Paris Walking Tour - $35
This tour with a local guide, who will share insights and history, is the best way to enjoy the classic sights of Paris. The walking of Classic Paris offers a complete overview of Paris from the ground up. Virtually every major site in the city center is covered, including:
Notre Dame, learn about the cathedral's history, architecture, detailed facade and the coronation of a famous, albeit short, emperor
St. Chapelle, which was built to house Christ's crown of thorns and a piece of the cross
Louvre Museum, the former seat of the French throne and now the grandest museum in the world
Orsay Museum, world famous for its Impressionist collection
Place de la Concorde, the site of royal beheadings during the French Revolution
Champs-Elysees, the most famous avenue in the world
Arc de Triomphe, commissioned by Napoleon in honor of his army's victories
Pont Alexander III, the most beautiful bridge in Paris
Les Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb, a beautiful complex topped with the golden dome over the emperor's tomb
Ecole Militaire, former French military school with World War II damage still scarring the facade
Eiffel Tower, built in 1889 and still the eternal symbol of Paris
Louvre Tour - $60
The Louvre Museum hosts more than 35,000 pieces of artwork spanning over 60,000 square meters of exhibition space. On this skip-the-line, small group tour, an expert local guide will lead you comfortably through the galleries. Explore all of the masterpieces from Ancient Greece and Rome, to Renaissance Italy, and 19th-century France.
Entering the Louvre through the original Medieval structure dating from the 12th century, join your guide on a journey from one breathtaking gallery to the next as you travel through time. Begin with the Ancient Greek Parthenon, then gaze at the graceful Venus de Milo. Admire one of the Louvre's most celebrated sculptures, Winged Victory of Samothrace. Continue on to the Apollo Gallery that houses the ornate royal crowns of Napoleon and King Louis XV.
Marvel at influential pieces such as Canova's Psyche and Cupid and Delacroix's famous painting depicting the sentiment of the French Revolution, Liberty Leading the People. The work of the master Michelangelo awaits you in the Italian Renaissance wing, and you will discover firsthand what makes Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa the most enigmatic portrait of all time.
Rome
Rome, one of the largest cities in the world, is home to the Vatican. Rome is also one of the world's most attractive cities, with its churches, ancient palaces and monuments, spacious parks, tree-lined boulevards, fountains, outdoor cafes and elegant shops. Other must-see stops include the Colosseum, the Piazza Venezia, Sistine Chapel and Grand Gardens of Villa d'Este.
Rome Optional Tours: Vatican Tower $60 - Colosseum Tour $60 - Rome Walking Tour $65
Vatican Tour - $60
Explore one of the world's most fascinating meccas with our skip-the-line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Group Tours. Your expert guide will lead you through 2,000 rooms that stretch over almost 9 miles. Hear the stories and secrets contained within the museums' walls, pleasures originally meant for the exclusive enjoyment of the Pope. There will be ample time to appreciate the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms and still visit St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square. Our Vatican Group Tours never exceed 20 people, so that our articulate and knowledgeable guides can personally cater to you and make your visit to Vatican City a special and unforgettable experience.
Colosseum Tour - $60
Skip the line into the Roman Empire as you enter the Colosseum, the world's most famous stadium, where ferocious battles of gladiators and exotic animals entertained the Romans and their emperors. Your expert guide will provide a detailed account of this famous landmark, leaving you with vivid portrait of the world-renowned Colosseum and the gladiatorial games.
Rome Walking Tour - $65
Take a walk through Rome's 2,000 years of history with an expert guide who will not only share history, politics and architecture, but make the daily life and times of ancient Rome come to life with enthusiasm and humor. In three hours you'll relive life in ancient Rome as a gladiator, emperor, slave, vestal virgin, senator, merchant and goddess! You’ll visit Rome's best known ancient sights, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Capitoline Hill, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona, and still have time to explore the city on your own. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors.
Amsterdam
The Netherlands is a country gifted with a sequence of fine moments happening at the right time and the right place. The Netherlands' modern cities, technically and culturally rich, intertwine with historic and picturesque towns and villages, whose centuries-old buildings stand as a stately tribute to the past. Its compactness allows visitors to taste the flavor of the entire country without spending much time on the roads. Popular destinations include the Royal Palace, Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and Heineken Beer Brewery.
Amsterdam Optional Tours: Anne Frank House $30 - Red Light Tour $35 - Amsterdam Walking Tour $50
Anne Frank House - $30
Your visit at the museum begins with a 10-minute introduction about the Frank family and their period in hiding. Such a short introduction giving not only historical information but informing visitors about what they can expect to see in the museum enhances the visit. Making a reservation offers another advantage: you don't have to wait with your group, and at your selected time you can enter immediately through a special entrance (to the left of the main entrance).
Red Light Tour - $35
From brothels to museums, the Red Light District leaves nothing to the imagination. Everything you've heard about this neighborhood is probably true, but you've got to check it out for yourself. The Rossebuurt, as the locals know it, is unlike any other place-guaranteed.
Amsterdam Walking Tour - $50
Uncover Amsterdam's hidden history and find out what makes this city so unique. This walking tour takes you deep into the historical inner city and shows you the oldest streets, canals and merchant houses. Explore the red light district's bright and dark sides. All guides are knowledgeable, have lived in Amsterdam for years, and are eager to share their passion for this great city with you. The price includes one beer, glass of wine, or soda per person.
