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DAYS 4-14: biking in the loire valley
This trip includes a rental bike that you will get on your first day in France. Your group will then begin cycling on back roads and bike paths through the beautiful Loire Valley. You'll bike along the shores of meandering rivers and underneath long rows of tall, gently swaying poplars. You'll bike through tiny French villages that haven't changed much in hundreds of years, stopping often to sample the local pastries (frequent quote from trippers - "French pastries are NOT junk food!"). The Loire Valley offers an amazing variety of things to see and do. You'll visit medieval fortresses and castles, explore prehistoric stone remains and Roman ruins, and see a Son et Lumiere performance light up a castle at night. You'll visit the famous cathedral at Chartres, see if you can find 200 chimneys at the chateaux of Chambord, and row under beautiful Chenonceux, the chateau built over a river.
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DAYS 15-19: versailles & paris
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You'll explore the opulent palace of Versailles, and have 3 days to experience the excitement of Paris. You'll tour the major sights and museums, relax at a sidewalk cafˇ along the banks of the Seine, picnic under the Eiffel Tower, and have time to shop as well.
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DAYS 20-24: venice & florence
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Your group will explore Italy using public transportation. In magical Venice, you'll ride on the canals, feed the pigeons in piazza San Marco, visit palaces and museums, and watch glass blowers. In Florence, your group will see amazing collections of Renaissance art, shop in the bustling markets, and eat real Italian ices.
DAYS 25-30: adriatic coast & rome
Your group will spend a day exploring Pesaro (birthplace of opera composer Rossini), relaxing on the beach, and checking out the food booths along the beach and in the market square. In Rome, you'll tour all the amazing Roman ruins - the Forum, Colosseum, and Pantheon - and walk on the Appian Way to tour the Catacombs. You'll throw coins into the Trevi fountain, climb the Spanish steps, and eat great pasta and cold, delicious gelato (ice cream).
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15 FIT-1
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July 1
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July 30
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10 - 12
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10 - 12
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France & Italy
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$ 5200
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$ 6460
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Trip Logistics:
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| Trip Begins |
Free van transportation
to Conway, MA from SHP pickup points in Boston, New York, and Hartford is
included in the trip cost. You can also drive to Conway. |
| Trip Ends |
New York, at JFK OR Newark Airport. You can leave from that airport or transfer by limo to one of the other New York area airports. |
| When to Apply |
To guarantee a place on
a trip, we suggest that you reserve a place as soon as possible, by mail, phone (toll free 800-343-6132), or fax (413-369-4257). Please see applying for more
information. |
| Cycling |
Easy and moderate. |
| Bike Type |
A rental bike is included in the Total Trip Cost. |
| Overnights |
Camping during the biking part of the trip, then all hostels and hotels from Paris to Rome. |
| Facilities |
Hot showers and flush
toilets at all places. |
| Air
Travel |
Reserved seats on scheduled
flights. |
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