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Tea in Britain
To be British
can mean so many things, but undoubtedly it will mean a
love of tea. More than just a beverage, for many Englishmen
tea is a tradition in its own right. Your students can have the
opportunity to participate in this tradition by enjoying a classic Afternoon
Tea in England. They will learn the history of tea in English
culture, from its introduction in the 17th century to the mania
for it in the Victorian era, while enjoying the beverage with
its accompanying small sandwiches and petit fours. Contact
us for a Quick Quote.
Chocolate
in Barcelona
The next time
you travel to Barcelona, Gaudí’s beautiful
city, give your students a chance to relax and have some fun
with a favorite subject, Chocolate! In Barcelona’s
Museu de la Xocolata your students will learn about the historical
uses of chocolate from the pre-Columbian times through to present
day uses in Catalunya. We can also arrange for your students
to stamp T-shirts with chocolate themes in a special workshop.
Time your visit to the museum for Easter, when they sponsor the
annual
Mona competition, where local chocolate makers
create elaborate sculptures of famous buildings, people or cartoon
characters in chocolate. Register
online today.
Pasta-Making
in Italy
The Italians
are famous for their delicious food, and a favorite throughout
the world is their pasta. While you are in Italy your students
can learn about the different types of pasta and food products,
and then learn to make pasta from scratch themselves.
Afterward they can eat their creation. What better activity can
you provide than one that teaches your students history, feeds
them, and gives them a skill to take home and show off to parents? Contact
us for a Quote Today.
Embroidery
Lessons in Bayeux
When your
students first view the Bayeux tapestry, they will be
overwhelmed by the size of it, and the skill of those who created
it. To give them a deeper appreciation of the time and efforts
put into the tapestry, your group may finish its time in Bayeux
with an embroidery lesson. During this lesson your students
will learn some basic stitches, as well as the history of embroidery
and the tapestry itself. By creating the full experience, your
students will understand and appreciate history in a more meaningful
way. Contact
us for a Quote.
Walking
in Roman Sandals
For Classics
and History students,
visiting the sites of the Roman Empire is a thrilling experience.
To become part of Roman life, however, is
truly unforgettable. On a Casterbridge Tour your students can
enjoy an accurate and traditional Roman
Feast in Glanum in the south of France. Or perhaps they may prefer to learn
ancient ritual dances in Rome. Your group can even make Roman
mosaics in England. With
our cross-cultural connections, we immerse your students in the food, art and
culture of the Roman Empire in a unique and meaningful way. Come
walk through the ancient world with us!
400th
Anniversary of Santa Fe
Recently the
400th anniversary was celebrated in Jamestown and Williamsburg,
and this year, Santa Fe celebrates their 400 year Anniversary.
We offer tours that can include, Acoma Pueblo’s
Sky City, Santa Fe’s Palace of the Governors and Institute
of the American Indian Arts Museum, a tour along the “High
Road to Taos,” a scenic route through beautiful old Spanish
villages and gorgeous Georgia O’Keeffe-esque landscape
vistas, Taos and Chimayo, and El Rancho de las
Golondrinas where hopes to foster understanding of,
respect for and pride in the language, culture and history of
Spanish Colonial New Mexico have been established. Contact
us for a quote.
History
and Culture of Quebec
Quebec is an affordable
destination that offers a wide range of activities
to meet the needs of your group. It is a wonderful option for French
teachers to travel with their students to learn about
the language, cuisine, and culture of French Quebec. History
teachers can provide an opportunity to get involved
with archaeological digs! If you have a golf program at
your school, you might want to take advantage of one of Quebec’s
300 golf courses. It does not matter what you teach or what
you are passionate about, Quebec has something to offer
everyone. Contact us for a Quick
Quote.
Discover
Puerto Rico
We
are pleased to offer educational and cultural group tours
to Puerto Rico. Practice your Spanish skills, explore the diverse
habitats on the island and explore colonial treasures. Do all
of this without even needing a Passport! Puerto Rico is also
a perfect destination to for cross-curricular activities. Spanish
teachers and Science teachers can pool their students and custom-design
a program to meet all of your academic requirements. Register online today.
Spring
Conference & Visit Schedule
We
have now set our conference and visit schedule for the spring.
Please be sure to check out our
schedule and see when a Tour
Coordinator will be in your area. We would be pleased to add
you to our visit schedule for a face-to-face meeting or for a
formal evening presentation to assist in your promotion of a
tour. Also be sure to stop by our booth for information on our
programs. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Go
Green: London or Paris City Break
London
and Paris are amazing cities filled with incredible sights and
activities. Casterbridge is pleased to offer tours to these two
capital cities that take advantage of using public transport and a London
or Paris Pass. You will have unlimited transportation
by bus or metro and your pass will provide free admission
to over 60 major attractions in each city. Contact
us for a Quick Quote from your closest departure gateway and on your specific
travel dates.
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"LITERATURE
ON LOCATION"
The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons & Harry Potter
Explore
many of the sights featured in some of the most popular books and movies
of our time on one of Casterbridge's Literary on Location programs.
As well as being intriguing, thematic touring experiences, these programs
also provide a unique opportunity to discover the historical and cultural
wonders of some of the world's great destinations.
Unlocking
the Secrets of the "Da Vinci Code"
Starting
at the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, we journey to the Church
of Saint Sulpice and other Parisian landmarks, as we explore the themes
and locations featured in the best selling novel. We continue to London
where we visit the Temple Church and the memorial to Sir Isaac
Newton in Westminster Abbey. Our own journey of intrigue concludes
in Scotland at Roslyn Chapel to view firsthand the symbolic sculptings
and depiction's described in the concluding portions of the book.
Art,
"Angels and Demons"
Earth,
Air, Fire and Water…we discover Rome and all the elements of science
in a truly unique fashion by visiting the sites featured in the novel
"Angels and Demons." The art, tombs and architecture described are all
factual and can still be seen today. In the course of 6 days in Rome,
we visit the Pantheon, St. Peter's Basilica,Vatican City and the four
churches outlined on the "Path of Illumination." As in the novel, "Angels
guide us on our lofty quest" as we explore Piazza Navona and Castel St
Angelo, settings for two of the final scenes in the dramatic work.
Harry
Potter Revisited
The Harry
Potter movies have featured many of the most spectacular settings in Britain
as the backdrop for the scenes. Groups traveling in the summer can take
the same steam train used in the film and journey over the Aqueduct
featured in the famous car scene. Our tour also includes the castle and
cathedral that formed the setting for Hogwart's School, where Harry
and his pals embark upon many of their adventures.
THE ART OF DIEGO RIVERA
& FRIDA KAHLO
IN MEXICO CITY
Diego
Rivera and Frida Kahlo were two of the finest artists of the Twentieth
Century and their work can be seen throughout Mexico City. Casterbridge
has designed a spectacular new Art Itinerary featuring sights and works
associated with Rivera, Kahlo and the other 20th century master Muralists.
Ask us for a Quick Quote of our "20th Century Art in Mexico"
itinerary or custom-design a program to include any or all of the major
attractions associated with Rivera and Kahlo:
Antiguo
Colegio de San Ildefonso
Palacio Nacional
Secretaria de Educacion Publica
Museo Estudio Diego Rivera
Museo de Arte Carrillo-Gil
Museo Frida Kahlo
Sala de Arte Sequeiros
Museo De Arte Moderno
Museo Mural Diego Rivera
Palacio de Bella Artes
Museo Nacional de Arte
Polyforum Siqueiros
Teatro de los Insurgentes
The South of France:
History, Mystery, Legend and Literature
Southern France offers
a unique variety of attractions for any custom-designed tour of France.
Ask our experienced staff to include any of the following visits or activities
to your custom-designed program.
Visit the Villa
and Gardens Ephrussi of Rothschild, which resembles the large Renaissance
houses of Venice and boasts gardens that rival those in Versailles.
Explore the pre-Roman village of St- Cézaire-sur-Siagne, where
the walls and towers of the village are reminders of its feudal past,
and visit the Grottes de St-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, iron rich caves
filled with beautiful rock crystallization.
Journey to the coastal city of Cassis to take a Calaques Boat
Tour through deep narrow inlets in the rocky cliffs along the coast
between Cassis and Marseilles.
Take a leisurely Boat Ride from the Old Port of Marseilles to the
little Island of If, and visit the Chateau d'If, the famous prison
that housed the "Man in the Iron Mask," and "The Count of Monte Cristo."
Board The Little Yellow Train, a roofless carriage steam train
that winds its way on narrow-gauge tracks through gorges, mountain tunnels,
and across towering viaducts in the Cerdage Mountains.
Explore the medieval walled-city of Carcassone and discover the
legends and history of the Cathars and Templars in the region.
GERMANY & AUSTRIA:
MUSIC AND MOUNTAINS
A truly
unique variety of educational and recreational activities can be experienced
on our "Taste of Germany and Austria" itinerary. This tour includes:
a Cruise on the Rhine River, a Nightwatchman's tour of
the Medieval City of Rothenburg, Ascent to the heights of the Zugspitze
Mountain by cable car, A unique downhill Luge Ride, A moving
visit to Dachau Concentration Camp, The museums of Munich,
Mozart's Salzburg, including Hohensalzburg Castle and a "Sound
of Music" Tour, Hapsburg Vienna, including an ascent of the tower
in St. Stephen's Cathedral and a training session of the renowned
Spanish Riding School
Our Guides Facilitate Unique Experiences Casterbridge Tour Manager/Guides
accompany all of our groups 24 hours a day and are always available
to suggest and accompany evening or spare time activities. Often these
personal touches and additions can serve as the unforgettable highlight
of any trip.
"BAND
OF BROTHERS" TOUR
The 101st
airborne division of the US Army was the first paratrooper division in
the history of the United States military. The amazing story of "Easy
Company" was first brought to us in Stephen Ambrose's magnificent
book Band of Brothers, and most recently in the HBO mini-series
of the same title. From D-Day to VJ-Day, "Easy Company" served
with honor and distinction as soldiers, liberators and peacemakers. Contact
Casterbridge to receive a detailed itinerary that follows in the footsteps
of "Easy Company" from their first stop in Britain to their
last post in Austria.
We would
also be happy to provide you with a custom-designed thematic program that
focuses on the World Wars in Europe. Let our experienced staff provide
an itinerary that allows you to bring the tragic and heroic events off
the pages and into your students minds forever.
DESTINATIONS
TO BE DISCOVERED
Finally,
do not miss out on our Interactive
Itineraries and Featured
Destinations sections. Our quarterly newsletters often explore particular
destinations in depth. You will find these articles here on our website
as well, with the added benefit that you have the chance to visit related
websites while reading our descriptions!
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