This is the spot to get the latest information for the 2027 Europe trip. The working itinerary is Paris, Amsterdam, Rothenberg, Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna.  16 nights. Working itinerary is below. A deposit has been put on airfare and some trains.  Dates of the trip will be June 1st to the 18th.  Payment information is below. Everybody should be at payment #3. Total cost is $3300 due by May 15th.   

Please email me if you have any questions: [email protected] 

What is my experience?

I took the 2025 seniors to some of the big cities in Europe such as Vienna and Berlin. I use my personal experiences, the Internet, and tour books to find the best sights and accommodations.  The 2026 trip will be my fourteenth year taking graduating seniors to Europe. I have been to Europe other times including backpacking on my own for six weeks. 

What will this trip cost?

This itinerary will cost $3,000.  

The $3,000 will cover:
Airfare
Accommodations 14/15 nights
Rail/Transportation
All Sights
Chaperones 
Some Breakfasts are included.  

Hidden Costs
Passport
Travel bag
Expenses in Europe - food


This link is a comparison of my 2024 trip to a similar national tour company. 

Payment
I collect a deposit before the summer break.  This allows me to get an idea of interest.  It also allows me to start shopping for flights during the summer. Deposits are $300.  I’m very flexible on payments. I will work with you to set up a payment schedule that fits your needs.  Ten $300 payments is the most common but other options are available. 

Dates of Summer Session
Most state schools will start summer session on 6/22 or later. 
UF  6/30. 
FIU 6/16 before return
UCF 6/23
FSU 6/23
USF 6/30
UM 6/16 before return
UNF 6/23
FAU 6/21 day we return

If you get in summer, talk to admissions at your school.  Explain situation.  Sometimes schools will change their minds.  FSU is very cooperative.  FIU is not. 

Proper planning before trip and good communication during trip is key. 
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Accommodations
While in Europe, we stay at a combination of hostels and hotels.  All are thoroughly researched before booking.  While price is a factor, all effort is made to provide unique experiences.  Also, staying near the action is key. 

Transportation
I look for flights that have the fewest connections and the best price.  While in Europe, we will be traveling by rail, boat, and plane.  More than likely, a rail pass will be provided to each participant.  ​

Chaperones 

Most chaperones are teachers with Broward County Schools.  All have FBI background checks.

Disclaimer 

The trip is in no way connected or sponsored by Broward County Schools or Deerfield Beach High School.  ​

Bag Information - here

Wavier Form - please fill out and return.

(How to pay:
Paypal - [email protected](send as a friend not to a business. 3% will be charged)
Venmo - @Mimi-Scales
Zelle - [email protected]

The links below provide great advice as the trip approaches:

Money Matters - here
Phones and Tech - here
Packing  - here
Theft and Scams - here
Health and Hygiene - here
Sleeping and Eating - here
Phillips' Packing List for Women - here
Packing list for Men - here
Travel Insurance - here

Working Accommodations 
Paris Hotel Reseda 
​Amsterdam VIA Hostel 
​Vienna Hotel Gelbergasse
Salzburg A&O Hostel
Munich Meininger Hostel
Rothenburg - Hotel Lotus
Nuremberg - A&O Hostel


Working Itinerary

6/2 Paris Arrive at 11am
Dinner in neighborhood
            -Paris city walk 
-Sainte Chapelle 
-Notre Dame 
 
River Cruise 

6/3 Paris
Louvre in morning
Eiffel Tower - afternoon
-Napoleon’s Tomb 
-Rodin Museum 

6/4 Paris
-Versailles 
-Orsay
-Arc de Triomphe after dark. 

6/5 Train to Amsterdam 
Anne Frank House 
Maritime Museum
Amsterdam History Museum 
Red Light District Walk

6/6 Amsterdam
-Van Gogh Museum 
-Vondel Park 
-Rijksmuseum 
Lunch or Dinner in a Brown Café

6/7 Amsterdam during the day
side trip to Harlem or more sights in Amsterdam

Night train to Vienna

6/8 Vienna 
city walk 
Opera - outside
Hofburg Palace 
Sisi Exhibit 
St. Steven’s Cathedral 
 
6/9 Vienna
 
Schobrunn Palace
-Kaisergruft – Royal Crypt
-Naschmarket 
-Albertina Museum 
 
6/10 Vienna

Treasury(Crown Jewels) 
Kunsthistorisches Museum Art Museum
Prater Amusement Park 

6/11 Train to Salzburg 2 hours  
-Walking tour of Old Town
-Salzburg Cathedral 
-Hohensalzberg fortress 
-Mozart birthplace 
-Salzburg Museum 


6/12 Salzburg

Eagle Nest/Alps Trip 
Missed Salzburg Sights in afternoon

6/13  Munich – 1.5 hour train
City Walk
Marienpaltz/Old Town
Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady
St Peters Tower 
 
Dinner at Hofbrauhaus
 
6/14 Munich 
 
Alte Pinkothelk/Neue Pinkothelk - Art Museum 
Deutches Museum 
Residenz/Treasury - Palace and Crown Jewels 

Englisher Garden -Dinner
 
6/15 Munich

Dachau Morning
Missed sights in afternoon

6/16 Rothenberg(one of the best medieval towns in Europe)
 
St Jakob’s Church 
Crime and Punishment Museum 
City Museum  
X-mas Museum 
Dinner in Rothenberg
Nightwatchman Tour 
   
6/17 Nuremberg  -
Nazi Documentation Center and Rally Grounds
Old town Nuremberg  
      

6/18 Fly home.  Arrive in Miami at 9:55pm