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Walk in the footsteps of the Incas and discover the amazing lost city of Machu Picchu. Uncover centuries of civilization as you explore Mayan and Aztec remains in Mexico. Walk in a cloud forest, see an active volcano and relax in the hot springs of Costa Rica. Colorful, vibrant Buenos Aires awaits; taste the city’s incredible food and learn to tango.
On an educational tour to the Americas, you’ll have the time of your life taking part in fun, exciting
LEAP! activities like:
Weaving Culture
Step into the Andean world and discover the significant role textiles play in Peruvian culture. Learn how to spin, dye and weave the fabrics that identified social and ethnic groups, and recorded important events. Create a small souvenir of your own and take a piece of Peru home with you.
Pago a la Tierra
Discover ancient Incan rituals in one of the oldest traditions in the Andean World. With the help of Paqo, a wise man, participants "pay" Mother Earth for everything she provides by gathering up and offering her a package filled with earthly gifts. The goddess is whimsical and the purpose of this ritual is to please her.
Costa Rican School Visit
Visit a Costa Rican school to meet local students, practice Spanish and see the differences between schools there and schools at home.
Ox Cart Crafts
A local artisan introduces you to the origins of traditional Costa Rican craftmaking, such as Ox Cart painting. Try your own hand at painting and take home your art as a souvenir.
Go Gaucho!
Saddle up for a gaucho-style horseback ride through the stunning Argentinean landscape as you tour the Estancia Santa Susana, a working agricultural ranch.
Discover Provence with its flowing fountains and charming streets, speed by TGV to Paris, the enchanting and beautiful “City of Light”. Journey to Spain and explore Madrid, the country’s vibrant capital; walk its lively streets and feast your eyes on incredible art (and your belly on delicious tapas!). Delight in the bustling Las Ramblas and the fascinating influences of Antoni Gaudí peppered throughout Barcelona. Explore Seville, home to bullfighting and flamenco.
All this and more on an educational tour to France and Spain.
You’ll have the time of your life taking part in fun, exciting LEAP! activities like:
Seize the Château!
A lively role-play puts you in the shoes of the monarchy, clergy, nobility, bourgeoisie, or peasantry to explore the issues underlying the French Revolution.
Challenge the Cathars
Heretic or hero? Join the Cathars, or Crusaders, during the siege of Carcassone to learn about the political and religious tensions of the time. Strategize how to defend or attack the city, keeping its prodigious fortifications in mind.
Spirit of Spain
Immerse yourself in the art that defines the passion of Spain. Explore the meaning and compare the techniques of artists from El Greco to Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. Enrich your knowledge of art history as you debate how these and other artists defined and shaped Spanish culture.
Making Scents
Distill your own aromatherapy fragrances and experience firsthand the French passion for perfume. Take your scents home as souvenirs.
Bon Appetit
Slice, dice, and stir! Savor the French country lifestyle by creating (and eating) traditional Loire Valley cuisine.
Stroll the lively streets of Madrid, the vibrant Spanish capital and feast your eyes on incredible art and your belly on delicious tapas! In Barcelona discover the fascinating influences of Antoni Gaudí and enjoy Las Ramblas, bustling with street performers and flower markets. Art and architecture come alive in Andalucia’s capital city, Seville, home to bullfighting and flamenco. Adventure awaits on an educational tour to Spain.
You’ll have the time of your life taking part in fun, exciting LEAP! activities like:
El Caudillo's Conquest
Nationalist? Republican? Argue ideology in a revolutionary roleplay that delves into the causes of the Spanish Civil War!
Cocina Española
Create two tapas favorites and savor your delectable dishes as you discover firsthand how the tapas tradition originated and why it’s still popular today.
¡Ay Flamenco!
Clap! Stomp your feet - now flamenco! Professional dancers teach you the history, rhythms and moves of the gypsy dance that holds a special place in Spanish culture. Later, sit back and admire the pros in a show.
Spirit of Spain
Immerse yourself in the art that defines the passion of Spain. Explore the meaning and compare the techniques of artists from El Greco to Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. Enrich your knowledge of art history as you debate how these and other artists defined and shaped Spanish culture.
History, art and culture await you in Italy and Greece. See the immense Colosseum and imagine life as a gladiator in ancient Rome. Take in beautiful, views of Florence from the top of the Duomo. Explore one of the world’s oldest cities, Athens and see the spot that hosted the first modern Olympic Games.
Experience all this – and more, on an educational tour to Italy and Greece.
Caesar's Gladiators
Discover the ancient secrets of the Roman gladiator games and master the basics of hand-to-hand combat at the gladiator school.
Clash of the Classics
Represent a notable figure from ancient history. Debate with your peers to decide who had the greatest influence on today's world.
Mousaka & Sousta
Join hands for traditional Greek line dancing. Next, head to the taverna and live like a local. Enjoy Greek culture, cuisine - and a show!
European Combination Tours
Compare and contrast the cultures of Europe. From the vibrant cities of Spain to the calming atmosphere of Provence and the south of France. Enjoy the delectable cuisine of Italy, then pop over to Vienna and learn to waltz. There’s truly something for everyone on an educational tour to Europe.
You’ll have the time of your life taking part in fun, exciting LEAP! activities like:
Prime Time Shakespeare!
Produce a prime time TV show for sixteenth century England! Compare Shakespearian times to our own and see the Bard's work in a new light.
Mousaka & Sousta
Join hands for traditional Greek line dancing. Next, head to the taverna and live like a local. Enjoy Greek culture, cuisine - and a show!
Cocina Española
Create some of Spain's most popular and iconic dishes and discover firsthand what makes these dishes enduring classics of Spanish cuisine.
Step out with Strauss
Step, two, three - Waltz away at Vienna's famous Elmayer Dancing School and discover the nineteenth century dance trend! Master the moves and social graces of this Austrian tradition, including the Handkussand heel-click greeting
Debate the Great
Meet six influential figures from Germany's history. Join a debate and argue their accomplishments to decide who the greatest German is.
Tours to Australia, Asia & Africa
Stroll along the Great Wall of China, ride the bullet-train in Japan and see Karoula Glacier in Tibet. The culture, architecture and food of Asia will amaze you. Gaze at the Giza Pyramids and the mysterious Sphinx during a visit to Egypt. Explore South Africa and it's amazing wildlife. Head “down under” to the amazing Great Barrier Reef and visit New Zealand for a kiwi encounter. There’s so much to experience on an educational tour to Asia, Australia or Africa.
You’ll have the time of your life taking part in fun, exciting LEAP! activities like:
Out & Back!
Move to the beat of Australian life! Meet Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers and learn how to play the didgeridoo and clapsticks. Throw a boomerang, then paint and decorate your own to take home as a souvenir!
Raqs Sharqi
Discover the dance of the orient! Although referred to as "belly dancing" this Arab dance incorporates all parts of the body. Learn from a professional dancer how to move your body to famous Egyptian music. Communicate the emotion and rhythm of the music through your dance moves.
Boomerangs and Barbie!
Cuddle koalas and handfeed kangaroos! Visit a working farm and see sheep shearing, wool classing, working sheep dogs, and boomerang throwing. Wrap up your adventure with another Australian tradition -a delicious lunch on the "barbie" (barbecue).
Japanese Cooking Class!
Indulge your eyes as well as your palate as you learn the creative arts involved in a Japanese culinary experience. Under the instruction of a professional chef, prepare, eat and enjoy a traditional Japanese meal.
Stand in awe at the foot of the soaring Eiffel Tower. Wonder at the masterpieces in the Louvre Museum and discover Louis XIV's decadent Palace of Versailles. Explore the charming chateaux of the Loire Valley and the spectacular monastery atop Mont St. Michel. Enjoy Provence’s flowing fountains, charming streets and the beautiful turquoise waters of the Cote D’Azur.
You'll have the time of your life taking part in exciting LEAP! activities like:
Cuisine Lyonnaise
Grab an apron and bring your appetite and cooking skills along to create and enjoy traditional foods of Lyon.
En Garde!
Which is mightier - the pen or the sword? You decide! Learn basic calligraphy and fencing moves to gain new insight into old-world traditions.
Making Scents
Distill your own aromatherapy fragrances and experience firsthand the French passion for perfume. Take your scents home as souvenirs.
Soldiers' Stories
Step into the shoes of U.S. servicemen as they land in Normandy on D-Day. Learn about their lives and their experiences to gain personal and historical perspective.
Bon Appetit!
Slice, dice, and stir! Savor the French country lifestyle by creating (and eating) traditional Loire Valley cuisine.
Painters' Provence
Make a sales pitch for a masterpiece by Cezanne, Monet or another artist whose works highlight Provencal landscapes. Understand the impact that the light and landscape had on these artists.
Tours to Britain & Ireland
Enjoy the pageantry of the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and walk in the footsteps of kings and queens at the Tower of London. Enjoy a theater performance in the West End and head off to discover the secrets of mysterious Stonehenge and the dreamy spires of Oxford. Breach Hadrian’s Wall en route to see the Scottish crown jewels in Edinburgh. Cross the Irish Sea to kiss the Blarney stone and take a stroll down O’Connell Street to see the Book of Kells in Trinity College.
You’ll have the time of your life taking part in fun, exciting LEAP! activities like:
Jig by the Liffey!
Do a Jig. Dance a Reel. Revel in Irish culture. Enjoy Irish dancing with traditional music and experience Gaelic pride through lyrics and rhythm.
Yeats' Debate
Who was the greatest writer of them all - Yeats, Seamus Heaney, James Joyce? Meet six influential literary figures, consider their achievements and read from their works to decide who best represents the rich literary tradition of Ireland.
Knight for a Day
Try on an authentic suit of armour! Handle medieval weapons, learn about knightly customs and discover the secrets of ancient battle strategies.
Prime Time Shakespeare!
Produce a prime time TV show for sixteenth century England! Compare Shakespearian times to our own and see the Bard’s work in a new light.
Tours to Central & Eastern Europe
Compare and contrast Bohemian Berlin and Munich, the capital of Bavaria, a city steeped in traditions. Waltz away in Vienna and discover Mozart in Salzburg. Wonder at the beauty of Prague, a charming city known for its bridges, cathedrals with countless spires and an exciting art and music scene. You’ll be fascinated and awed by an educational tour to Central and Eastern Europe.
You’ll have the time of your life taking part in fun, exciting LEAP! activities like:
Schnitzel Jagd
Ready, set, go! Hunt for historic and cultural treasures in Munich's old city in a race against the clock. Test your detective skills and your knowledge of art, architecture and events.
Debate the Great!
Meet six influential figures from Germany's history. Join a debate and argue their accomplishments to decide who the greatest German is.
Swiss Life and Legends!
Legends of William Tell, the Lion Monument, Swiss independence and more come to life as you reenact episodes in the history of Switzerland.
Step out with Strauss
Step, two, three - Waltz away at Vienna's famous Elmayer Dancing School and discover the nineteenth century dance trend! Master the moves and social graces of this Austrian tradition, including the Handkussand heel-click greeting
Bask in Bavarian Arts
Discover the links between traditional dance and Bavarian history. Listen and learn Bavarian music while participating in ancient folklore storytelling. You'll also learn (and demonstrate) a variety of traditional dance steps taught by local experts.
Middle School Discovery Programs
Middle School Discovery Programs are exclusively for middle school groups. Middle school teachers may also select the private tour option if they prefer to choose another itinerary or prefer not to be combined with other schools. Please discuss these options with your Tour Consultant.
On an educational Middle School Discovery Program, you’ll have the time of your life taking part in fun, exciting LEAP! activities like:
Costa Rican School Visit
Visit a Costa Rican school to meet local students, practice Spanish and see the differences between schools there and schools at home.
Seize the Château!
A lively role-play puts you in the shoes of the monarchy, clergy, nobility, bourgeoisie, or peasantry to explore the issues underlying the French Revolution.
Great Renaissance Debate
Greet six renaissance giants including Giotto, Galileo, and Isabella d'Este, and debate who made the greatest impact on civilization.
Medieval Merriment!
Grab your dancing shoes and learn the visual language of medieval dance. Discover the important role it played during French medieval times, where there was a dance for every occasion, and a special meaning behind each step in the choreography.
Cocina Tica
Cook Costa Rican style! Create authentic local foods and sit down to savor your delicious creations.
Cover the Canvas
Live the artist's life. Explore line, color, perspective, negative space and form, then paint a masterpiece inspired by the beauty of Paris.
Service Learning Programs
NETC’s Service Learning opportunities support social, emotional and cognitive growth to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. Students experience all the benefits of a traditional NETC educational travel program, while also helping build communities in countries around the world. An NETC Service Learning program is an excellent way to gain class credit for community service, a prerequisite for graduation in many high schools.
On an educational Service Learning Program, you’ll have the time of your life taking part in fun, exciting LEAP! activities like:
Peruvian School Visit
Visit a Peruvian school to meet the students, learn about their culture, and discover the differences between the schools in Peru and the schools back home.
Indigo Creations
Discover the indigo process, a technique used by the Mayans of extracting natural colorant from the jiquilte plant. Design your own traditional, decorative textile to take home with you.
Dance the El Torito
Costumed Costa Rican folklore dancers teach you the El Torito, as well as other traditional dances, then relax and watch the pros perform.
Ox Cart Crafts
A local artisan introduces you to the origins of traditional Costa Rican craftmaking, such as Ox Cart painting. Try your own hand at painting and take home your art as a souvenir.
Maasai for a Day
Participate in the daily activities of the Maasai, the indigenous people who live around the Masai Mara Reserve. Help make a fire, try your hand at throwing spears or practice shooting with bows and arrows. Get an essence for the culture by interacting with the people and learning the meanings behind their traditional necklaces and other adornments.
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