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Today is yours to explore Paris on your own terms.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Start Time
Jun 7 12:00AM CEST
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Jun 5 - 15, 2026
Joan Weber
Nerds Tour, LLC
IATA: 06602105
joan@nerdstour.com
(410) 807-5321
A 10-day journey through Medieval Paris, Renaissance Florence, and Baroque Rome, exploring iconic landmarks, art, and culture with guided tours and leisure time.
Jun 5 7:00PM EDT
Jun 5 7:45PM EDT
Travelers will meet at GCS for a welcome, meet and greet at the Alumni Picnic following graduation. The bus will depart GCS at 7:00 p.m. to head to the Airport. GCS will provide free parking for all travelers for the duration of the tirp.
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Jun 6 2:00AM CEST
Upon arrival, a group transfer will take you to your hotel. This afternoon is yours to explore Paris at your own pace—perhaps visit a local gallery, unwind in a garden, or take in the elegant streetscapes that have inspired artists for centuries.
Jun 6, 2026 · Check in: 3:00PM CEST
Hotel: Mercure Hotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel Later, meet your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner, followed by an orientation drive featuring some of Paris’s grandest sights, from the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. M...
Today is yours to explore Paris on your own terms. Meal(s): Breakfast
Begin your day with a fascinating exploration of two of Paris’ most iconic religious landmarks. Accompanied by a knowledgeable Local Specialist, journey just outside the city to the historic Basilica of Saint-Denis, the resting place of French roy...
Jun 9 10:00AM CEST
Jun 9 8:00PM CEST
Settle in for a comfortable journey aboard the high-speed train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Florence, traveling with second-class tickets and a smooth connection in Milan. Watch the scenery transform from the charming French countryside to the sun-...
Begin your Renaissance journey with a visit to the Accademia Gallery (subject to availability), home to Michelangelo’s David and other iconic sculptures. Your Local Specialist will reveal the stories and significance behind the works. Continue to ...
This morning, cross the Arno River to explore the magnificent Pitti Palace, once home to the powerful Medici family. With your Local Specialist, visit the Palatine Gallery, royal apartments, and admire the palace’s Renaissance and Baroque splendor...
Jun 12 9:00AM CEST
Jun 12 5:00PM CEST
Bid farewell to Florence this morning as you travel through the heart of Tuscany to the picturesque hilltop town of San Gimignano, often called the “Medieval Manhattan” for its striking skyline of medieval towers. Stroll through its charming cobbl...
Explore Rome’s sacred and classical heritage with a Local Specialist. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica (*subject to availability), home to Michelangelo’s Pietà and a marvel of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Then, visit Santa Maria della Vittoria,...
Enjoy a full free day to explore Rome your way, or perhaps join an Optional Experience to Pompeii, the once-thriving Roman city buried beneath volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. With a Local Specialist, uncover the city’s ...
Jun 15 10:00AM CEST
After breakfast, bid a fond farewell to Italy as your unforgettable journey of discovery comes to a close. A group transfer to the airport is provided for your return flight home. Meal(s): Breakfast
Jun 15 10:30PM EDT
Jun 15 11:00PM EDT
Transfer included for all travelers from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport to Glenelg Country School, which has provided free parking for the duration of the trip.