Travelling

People to People Moments
Enjoy a knightly night in Austria, sampling food and games from medieval times.
Learn to cook traditional Austrian cuisine with the help of experts.
Experience history through the eyes of a concentration camp survivor.
Receive an Ambassadorial welcome from a European government official.
Make friends during a stay with a European family. Enhance Your Education Ambassadors on this program will earn special insights into:
World War II history
Medieval history
Renaissance art and architecture
History and architecture of ancient Greece and the Roman Empire
Intercultural studies Top Program Activities
Explore Venice by gondola, and take in the opulent St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace.
Be floored in Florence, Italy, by Michelangelo’s impressive David.
Represent the best of the United States as you take part in a hands-on service project.
Step into the Square of Miracles, site of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Stroll through the Forum and visit the Colosseum like the ancient Romans.
Experience the fresh Alpine landscapes of Switzerland.
Take part in Viennese nightlife as you dress up for a classical concert in one of the city’s beautiful venues.Paris, France
Take in a thrilling view of Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
See the landmarks of the Louvre Museum: the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.
Stroll the Champs-Elysées and admire the elegant Arc de Triomphe.
Explore the inspiring Notre Dame Cathedral.
Experience the bohemian feel of the artistic Montmartre district—a great place to purchase a painting.
Sample famous French delicacies, then return to your roots during a meal at the Hard Rock Café.
Understand luxury at the gilded Palace of Versailles.
Switzerland
Breathe in the beautiful Alpine atmosphere that makes Switzerland a favorite destination for vacationing Europeans.
Cruise an idyllic lake near Zurich.
Get to know some friendly Swiss when you shop for lunch on your own in Lucerne.
Salzburg, Austria
See the home where Mozart was born and the scenery that inspired The Sound of Music.
Learn to bake an Austrian specialty (apfelstrudel) with professional chefs.
Mauthausen, Austria
Step into the eerie quiet of Mauthausen, one of the deadliest concentration camps of World War II.
Understand why President Eisenhower developed his vision for People to People after visiting this camp.
Discuss life in a concentration camp with one of the few remaining survivors.
Vienna, Austria
Explore this charming capital by bike or on foot.
Experience Austrian entertainment at Prater Amusement Park and a Viennese concert hall.
Re-create life in the Middle Ages, complete with authentic costumes, food, and games.
Get to know European students during a stay with an Austrian, Swiss, or German family.
Sirnitz, Austria
Learn about and observe the life of an Austrian farmer in this mountainous town.
Get a true taste of Austria when you try out a local delicacy and a popular dance.
Venice, Italy
Experience Venice’s charm as you float in a gondola through the city “streets.”
Watch a glassblower demonstrate his or her craft.
Drive through picturesque Tuscany on your way to Florence.
Florence, Italy
Discover the fantastic art and architecture that mark Florence as the birthplace of the Renaissance.
See Michelangelo’s 14-foot-tall David in the Accademia Gallery.
Learn about Italian life or religious life when you talk with a political or church official.
Explore Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower.
Rome, Italy
Step into the Colosseum and imagine the spectacles that millions watched within its walls.
Walk through the ancient ruins of the Forum and learn about this heart of the city in the time of the emperors.
Explore the Vatican, home to the Pope, and examine Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece.
Toss a coin into the legendary Trevi Fountain.



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