London/Paris Extension
Add to your European experience and explore the wonders of London, from the West End to Westminster Abbey, and then enjoy the marvels of Paris from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower.
You’ll remain in the secure company of trusted ACA staff members, as well as many of the friends you’ve made on your ACA program. Of course, you’ll also enjoy the comfortable accommodations and superior guidance you’ve come to expect from ACA.
The best part? ACA students from our European adventure in Barcelona will join ACA-Nice students for the extension! (supplemental tuition required)
London: The City on the Thames
Catch a glimpse of the royal family or explore the archives of the BBC. It’s all possible in the amazing city of London. You’ll visit . . .
Buckingham Palace– See how the royal family lives and witness the daily formal changing of the guard ceremony.
Westminster Abbey– Coronations, royal weddings and moving funerals: all have taken place in this historic structure. If these walls could only talk.
Parliament– The seat of British government is home to what is perhaps the world’s most famous clock, Big Ben.
Tower of London– Built in 1090, this frightening medieval castle, fortress and prison is filled with stories of torture and adventure. And don’t miss the crown jewels!
Covent Garden– Shop for treasures and trinkets and admire the local street performers in this diverse street market offering a wide variety of food, crafts and local souvenirs.
Harrods– Enjoy world-class shopping at this famous department store owned by the Qatari Royal Family. Pay your respects at the memorial to Princess Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed.
Hard Rock Café– Grab a burger under John Lennon’s guitar and check out other incredible, authentic rock memorabilia.
The West End– Take in a hit show in London’s famed theater district. If you love Broadway, you’ll love this lively part of London.
The London Eye– Recently built on the banks of the River Thames to celebrate the new millennium,
this is the largest Ferris wheel in the world.
Paris: The City of Light
Soak in the sights and sounds of this amazing city on the Seine. You’ll visit many fascinating places, such as . . .
The Louvre– The world’s most famous art museum is the home of the one and only Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.
Eiffel Tower– Not only will you see it up close, but you’ll also travel to the observatory at its top for a breath-taking view of Paris.
Notre Dame Cathedral– One of the world’s most majestic cathedrals, you’ll marvel at this immense structure with its Gothic architecture and beautifully crafted rose windows. Is that a hunchback ringing those bells?
L’Arc de Triomphe– The world-famous landmark from Napoleon’s imperial capital, this beautiful arch marks the place where twelve avenues converge in the shape of a star.
The Latin Quarter– In this cultural hub for students, teachers and artists, you’ll explore street markets, bookstalls and boutiques. Shop at one of the many cafés for a croissant or chocolat and do some prime people-watching.
Seine Floodlit River Cruise– A moonlight cruise in a sleek Bateaux Mouches on this unforgettable river will give you a nighttime view of Paris you’ll cherish for the rest of your life.
Musée d’Orsay– This gorgeous converted old train station now houses one of the most awesome collections of French Impressionism in the world, featuring artists like Monet, Renoir and Cezanne.
Sorbonne– Rub shoulders with students amid the historic buildings of this famous university.
Versailles– Marie Antoinette simply lost her head over the beautiful home and gorgeous grounds found
here, and so will you.
Champs Elysées– One of the most elegant streets in the world, this is the spot for some prime shopping, where Parisians and visitors alike come to see and be seen.