Europe Explorations!
LONDON, ENGLAND -FIVE DAYS/FOUR NIGHTS
MARCH 7-12, 2020 -$1,499.00 per person, double (two people per room) (Spring Break!)
LONDON, ENGLAND
Day 1: Welcome to London, a vibrant city with a diverse range of people and cultures, a huge offering of theaters and musical venues, and a dynamic art scene. Your Local Hosts will be on hand to help you make the most of your time.
Day 2: Morning guided sightseeing includes all of London’s famous landmarks. Drive past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were married; Whitehall’s mounted horseguards; the Prime Minister’s Downing Street; Piccadilly Circus; and Buckingham Palace. Take photographs of the London Eye, the giant Ferris wheel situated on the riverbank, and the Shard, the tallest building in Western Europe. Visit ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (except on Sundays), Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece with its world-famous dome is an iconic feature of London’s skyline, and the awe-inspiring interior holds fascinating stories about its history.
Day 3: Two full day at leisure for you to enjoy the very best of London. Your Local Hosts has many suggestions for you.
Black London Walking History Tour (Brixton area)
Day 4: At your leisure to explore this city!
Day 5: Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Transfer back to LHR airport for return home to USA.
MAY 11-16, 2020 - $1,549.00 per person, based on double occupancy (2 people per room) (Graduation Celebration!)
Day 1 - London: London's calling! Welcome to this historic capital of culture and commerce, as you settle into your fancy digs at the Royal National Hotel (or similar). This is an unguided tour, but it's all about seeing this concrete jungle at your own pace. Once you've settled in you'll receive your 3-Choice London Explorer Pass, your gateway to some of the city's coolest activities.
Day 2 - London: Good morning London! How you spend your day is up to you - use your included pass to check out eerilly lifelike celebrity waxworks at world famous Madame Tussauds, opt to see the skyline from a peerless perspective on the London Eye, get spooked out at the London Dungeon and more. In the evening, have some fish and chips and a pint in a local pub. After all that exploring, you've earned it.
Day 3 - London: Another day of London exploration awaits.From Kensington Palace to St Pauls Cathedral, your pass can show you this richly historic city in all its glory. London, it's been a blast. Why not join our Great Britain and Ireland trip to uncover even more of these fascinating isles?
Day 4 -Black London History Tour (Brixton area)
Day 5: Depart London for Home* (air from Raleigh-Durham included--other gateways, please request)
PARIS, FRANCE -FIVE DAYS/FOUR NIGHTS, MARCH 7-12, 2020; MAY 12-17, 2020 (two dates)
$1, 695.00 per person, double (two persons per room)
Day 1: Bienvenue—welcome! Your Local Host will be delighted to help you maximize your time in France’s famous capital city.
Day 2: Morning guided sightseeing includes a drive past the Latin Quarter, Les Invalides, Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe, and a stop to take photos of the Eiffel Tower from one of the best panoramic viewing points. Also admire the heart of the city from a different perspective on a SEINE RIVER CRUISE. Board your comfortable boat near the Eiffel Tower and spend a relaxing hour gliding by many of the city's important landmarks such as the L'Institut de France, magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, Hôtel de Ville, the Conciergerie, famous Louvre Palace and museum, and much more.
Day 3: Black Paris Tour w/guide. Explore the African-American (Black) side of Paris! Visit the old stomping grounds of such famous icons as
Josephine Baker, Langston Hughes, James Baldwin and more...great history lesson!
Day 4: At your leisure...shopping, sights, and delicacies.
Day 5: Following breakfast, transport to airport for return home to USA.
BARCELONA, SPAIN -FIVE DAYS/FOUR NIGHTS, MARCH 7-12, 2020- $1,879.00 per person, double; May 12-17, 2020-$1,795.00 per person, double, (two persons per person)
Day 1: Bienvenido—welcome! Your Local Host is on hand to help you create lasting memories in the enchanting capital of Catalonia.
Day 2: Morning guided sightseeing, starting from Plaza Catalunya, includes a drive along elegant Passeig de Gràcia to see the captivating façade of La Pedrera and to visit Gaudí’s CASA BATLLÓ. Passing through the central Eixample district, reach the extraordinary but still unfinished SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA. Your included entrance fees contribute to its completion.
Day 3 and 4: At your leisure. Explore the shops and sights of Las Ramblas, the main boulevard in Barcelona. Perhaps attend a Flamenco show and enjoy a dinner of paella.
Day 5: Following breakfast, depart for the airpot to return home!
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS -FIVE DAYS, MARCH 7-12, 2020, $1,695.00 per person, double
MAY 12-17, 2020, $1,975.00 per person
After a brief introduction, the tour begins with a short walk around the Dam Square exploring sites with the Black presence in Amsterdam from the 16th century forward that are still visible on national landmarks, canal houses, art, and more. Some of the locations we visit include: Dutch West India Houses, Anton de Kom's House, buildings with Moors' heads, the Mayor's Residence (an Unseco Heritage Site), a 17th Century sugar refinery, former homes of financial investors in slavery, plantation owners/enslavers, historical figures from Africa and the Dutch colonies who were not enslaved.
Visitors travel to Amsterdam from around the world to have a good time, but the city also has a rich black heritage that often gets overlooked. The Dutch Kingdom was prominent in the transatlantic slave trade, and as a result, the Netherlands has a vast black history that can be unearthed if you know where to look, so use this guide to locate landmarks inspired by black culture and to find out how you can support black-owned businesses during a trip to Amsterdam.
Day 1: Welkom to the Dutch capital! Your Local Host will help you maximize your time in the city that has almost as many bikes as residents.
DAY 2: Morning guided sightseeing includes a CRUISE on a glass-enclosed boat through Amsterdam's canals where you’ll glide past traditional gable-roofed homes, fascinating houseboats, and the Westerkerk (Western Church). Take photos of the Anne Frank House, Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) and the Blauwbrug (Blue Bridge). Visit a DIAMOND CENTER and learn how these precious stones played such an important role in local history.
DAY 3: Black Heritage Tour: After a brief introduction, the tour begins with a short walk around the Dam Square exploring sites with the Black presence in Amsterdam from the 16th century forward that are still visible on national landmarks, canal houses, art, and more. Some of the locations we visit include: Dutch West India Houses, Anton de Kom's House, buildings with Moors' heads, the Mayor's Residence (an Unseco Heritage Site), a 17th Century sugar refinery, former homes of financial investors in slavery, plantation owners/enslavers, historical figures from Africa and the Dutch colonies who were not enslaved.
Day 4: At your leisure. Visit the Slavery Monument in Oosterpark; Nelson Mandela Park (where African American population is known to hang out); the Black Archives. Dine at local black-owned restaurants and hang-outs: Labryinth, African Kitchen, African Black Star Coffee Shop
DAY 5: Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Following, transfer to airport for your return flight home!
MARCH 7-12, 2020 -$1,499.00 per person, double (two people per room) (Spring Break!)
LONDON, ENGLAND
Day 1: Welcome to London, a vibrant city with a diverse range of people and cultures, a huge offering of theaters and musical venues, and a dynamic art scene. Your Local Hosts will be on hand to help you make the most of your time.
Day 2: Morning guided sightseeing includes all of London’s famous landmarks. Drive past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were married; Whitehall’s mounted horseguards; the Prime Minister’s Downing Street; Piccadilly Circus; and Buckingham Palace. Take photographs of the London Eye, the giant Ferris wheel situated on the riverbank, and the Shard, the tallest building in Western Europe. Visit ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (except on Sundays), Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece with its world-famous dome is an iconic feature of London’s skyline, and the awe-inspiring interior holds fascinating stories about its history.
Day 3: Two full day at leisure for you to enjoy the very best of London. Your Local Hosts has many suggestions for you.
Black London Walking History Tour (Brixton area)
Day 4: At your leisure to explore this city!
Day 5: Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Transfer back to LHR airport for return home to USA.
MAY 11-16, 2020 - $1,549.00 per person, based on double occupancy (2 people per room) (Graduation Celebration!)
Day 1 - London: London's calling! Welcome to this historic capital of culture and commerce, as you settle into your fancy digs at the Royal National Hotel (or similar). This is an unguided tour, but it's all about seeing this concrete jungle at your own pace. Once you've settled in you'll receive your 3-Choice London Explorer Pass, your gateway to some of the city's coolest activities.
Day 2 - London: Good morning London! How you spend your day is up to you - use your included pass to check out eerilly lifelike celebrity waxworks at world famous Madame Tussauds, opt to see the skyline from a peerless perspective on the London Eye, get spooked out at the London Dungeon and more. In the evening, have some fish and chips and a pint in a local pub. After all that exploring, you've earned it.
Day 3 - London: Another day of London exploration awaits.From Kensington Palace to St Pauls Cathedral, your pass can show you this richly historic city in all its glory. London, it's been a blast. Why not join our Great Britain and Ireland trip to uncover even more of these fascinating isles?
Day 4 -Black London History Tour (Brixton area)
Day 5: Depart London for Home* (air from Raleigh-Durham included--other gateways, please request)
PARIS, FRANCE -FIVE DAYS/FOUR NIGHTS, MARCH 7-12, 2020; MAY 12-17, 2020 (two dates)
$1, 695.00 per person, double (two persons per room)
Day 1: Bienvenue—welcome! Your Local Host will be delighted to help you maximize your time in France’s famous capital city.
Day 2: Morning guided sightseeing includes a drive past the Latin Quarter, Les Invalides, Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe, and a stop to take photos of the Eiffel Tower from one of the best panoramic viewing points. Also admire the heart of the city from a different perspective on a SEINE RIVER CRUISE. Board your comfortable boat near the Eiffel Tower and spend a relaxing hour gliding by many of the city's important landmarks such as the L'Institut de France, magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, Hôtel de Ville, the Conciergerie, famous Louvre Palace and museum, and much more.
Day 3: Black Paris Tour w/guide. Explore the African-American (Black) side of Paris! Visit the old stomping grounds of such famous icons as
Josephine Baker, Langston Hughes, James Baldwin and more...great history lesson!
Day 4: At your leisure...shopping, sights, and delicacies.
Day 5: Following breakfast, transport to airport for return home to USA.
BARCELONA, SPAIN -FIVE DAYS/FOUR NIGHTS, MARCH 7-12, 2020- $1,879.00 per person, double; May 12-17, 2020-$1,795.00 per person, double, (two persons per person)
Day 1: Bienvenido—welcome! Your Local Host is on hand to help you create lasting memories in the enchanting capital of Catalonia.
Day 2: Morning guided sightseeing, starting from Plaza Catalunya, includes a drive along elegant Passeig de Gràcia to see the captivating façade of La Pedrera and to visit Gaudí’s CASA BATLLÓ. Passing through the central Eixample district, reach the extraordinary but still unfinished SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA. Your included entrance fees contribute to its completion.
Day 3 and 4: At your leisure. Explore the shops and sights of Las Ramblas, the main boulevard in Barcelona. Perhaps attend a Flamenco show and enjoy a dinner of paella.
Day 5: Following breakfast, depart for the airpot to return home!
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS -FIVE DAYS, MARCH 7-12, 2020, $1,695.00 per person, double
MAY 12-17, 2020, $1,975.00 per person
After a brief introduction, the tour begins with a short walk around the Dam Square exploring sites with the Black presence in Amsterdam from the 16th century forward that are still visible on national landmarks, canal houses, art, and more. Some of the locations we visit include: Dutch West India Houses, Anton de Kom's House, buildings with Moors' heads, the Mayor's Residence (an Unseco Heritage Site), a 17th Century sugar refinery, former homes of financial investors in slavery, plantation owners/enslavers, historical figures from Africa and the Dutch colonies who were not enslaved.
Visitors travel to Amsterdam from around the world to have a good time, but the city also has a rich black heritage that often gets overlooked. The Dutch Kingdom was prominent in the transatlantic slave trade, and as a result, the Netherlands has a vast black history that can be unearthed if you know where to look, so use this guide to locate landmarks inspired by black culture and to find out how you can support black-owned businesses during a trip to Amsterdam.
Day 1: Welkom to the Dutch capital! Your Local Host will help you maximize your time in the city that has almost as many bikes as residents.
DAY 2: Morning guided sightseeing includes a CRUISE on a glass-enclosed boat through Amsterdam's canals where you’ll glide past traditional gable-roofed homes, fascinating houseboats, and the Westerkerk (Western Church). Take photos of the Anne Frank House, Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) and the Blauwbrug (Blue Bridge). Visit a DIAMOND CENTER and learn how these precious stones played such an important role in local history.
DAY 3: Black Heritage Tour: After a brief introduction, the tour begins with a short walk around the Dam Square exploring sites with the Black presence in Amsterdam from the 16th century forward that are still visible on national landmarks, canal houses, art, and more. Some of the locations we visit include: Dutch West India Houses, Anton de Kom's House, buildings with Moors' heads, the Mayor's Residence (an Unseco Heritage Site), a 17th Century sugar refinery, former homes of financial investors in slavery, plantation owners/enslavers, historical figures from Africa and the Dutch colonies who were not enslaved.
Day 4: At your leisure. Visit the Slavery Monument in Oosterpark; Nelson Mandela Park (where African American population is known to hang out); the Black Archives. Dine at local black-owned restaurants and hang-outs: Labryinth, African Kitchen, African Black Star Coffee Shop
DAY 5: Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Following, transfer to airport for your return flight home!
