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SAMPLE TOURS

Austria

Austria Performance

Our journey takes us to a land where many famous composers once lived and worked. We travel through Austria all while tapping our toes to Beethoven and singing the famous Sound of Music soundtrack. Along the journey, we have the opportunity to perform at a beautiful cathedral, have a backstage tour of Vienna Opera House, enjoy a Sound of Music-themed Tour, and visit Mozart’s birthplace and much more.

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China

Land & Language

Combining language study and sightseeing, this trip is the perfect opportunity to see major Chinese attractions and put our Mandarin skills to the test.

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Costa Rica

Jungles, Volcanoes & Beaches

A trip for the adventurous, enjoy nature walks around Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio National Park, ClassII/III white water rafting, zip lining, and beach exploration.

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France

La Belle France

A panoramic tour of the sights and history of France, including stays in Paris, Normandy, the Loire Valley, Avignon, and Nice. A beautiful opportunity to practice a beautiful language.

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Germany

Alpine Wanderer

Experience the beauty of the Alps in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. A breathtaking way to practice your German speaking skills.

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Italy

Italy Performance 2

While you perfom all over Italy, you will get a chance to practice your Italian. Some of the highlighted cities you will see are Milan, Venice, Florence and Rome.

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Japan

Land of the Rising Sun

From temples and mountains to bustling city markets, get a taste of Japan from all angles. A wonderful introduction to Japanese culture and history.

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Mexico

Yucatan Service Learning

This is a chance of a lifetime to experience the Mexican culture and practice your Spanish while you help the community of Mérida. You will leave Mexico with a better understanding of the Spanish language, the rich heritage and culture.

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Peru

Land of the Incas

Practice your Spanish while you explore LIma, Urubama Valley, and Cusco. Along the way we will experience the breathtaking sites from the Incan Empire.

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Scotland

Scotland Performance

Get ready to experience the local culture and music of the one and only, Scotland. On this tour, we enjoy local Scottish Music all while sharing our own music. We have the opportunity to perform at a beautiful cathedral, visit a working sheepdog farm, and see many historic sites such as Stirling Castle and Dunrobin Castle. This educational-performance experience will be one that you will not forget.

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Spain

Heart of Spain

Visit the highlights of central and southern Spain, including Madrid, Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba and Toledo, bringing the history and culture of our textbooks to life.

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UK

Great Britain Performance

Get ready to sing your heart through the United Kingdom on our custom performance tour. On this journey, we travel to Scotland and the England. Have the opportunity to perform at many famous historical cathedrals and castles. In between our performances, we visit many famous sites including Edinburgh Castle, Big Ben, and much more. End the tour jamming out at the Hard Rock Café followed by one of London’s fine West End Musicals.

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USA

Following the Amish in Indiana & Ohio

This tour is a fun-filled study of America's Amish, an old religious sect. Direct descendants of the Anabaptists of sixteenth-centuryEurope, they followed the promise of religious tolerance in America, and settled within the U.S. There are several groups of Amish, which follow the different rule sets pertaining to dress, technology, work ethic and family life. In general, the Amish value a simple life, centered around family, following devout Christian beliefs. They separate themselves from American society, disavowing intermarriage with non-Amish, as a way to preserve their values and heritage.

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Stillwater MN

Travel a short distance to Stillwater MN and marvel over the fall colors and natural beauty. Step back in time and tour the charming town by boat and trolley. Enjoy free time for shopping, galleries, restaurants, and exploration. Finish out the tour by tasting the sweet, local wine!

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Duluth MN

Head North to the 4th largest city in Minnesota, Duluth. Come enjoy the breathtaking Lake Superior, hike through many Minnesota state parks, and sit back and enjoy a ride along the beautiful North Shore Scenic Drive. Discover what awaits you in this beautiful city and its surroundings!

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Mississippi River Cities Day Trip

We travel to Wabasha, MN where we visit the National Eagle Center, and make a stop at "Slippery's" (famous bar of "Grumpy Old Men" movie fame). We cross the river into Wisconsin, traveling south to Alma where we are able to look back at Minnesota from our viewpoint up on a hill. We have free time to either shop or visit the lock and dam before heading to the Laura Ingalls Wilder museum. And of course along the way, we eat a sweet treat or two!

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Civil Rights Tour

Join us as we tour the south and learn more about the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. We learn how the African Americans struggled for justice and equality in the United States. We learn more about the people who led the movement like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Medgar Evers. We see places like the Sumner Courthouse, Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center, Old Courthouse Museum, Freedom Riders Museum, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Join us and learn more about Americans who made a difference!

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Plain People of Iowa

Located two hours from Des Moines and roughly a half hour from Cedar Rapids, the Amish and Mennonite communities of Amana and Kalona are a step back in time. Horses and buggies ride through farmhouses with laundry drying in the sun and farmers working the fields without tractors and other machinery. Founded years before Iowa received statehood, the Plain People of the region have a long history and interesting lifestyle. We “English” are welcomed to learn more about the area and enjoy a variety of attractions.

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Florida Amusement Parks Performance

Have you ever dreamt of going to Disney World? Or even better yet, performing at Disney World? Tune your instruments and get ready to perform at the happiest place on earth. Between performances and rehearsals with Disney teaching artist, we have free time to dip our toes in ocean, see beautiful animals roam at Animal Kingdom and spin on the Teacups at Magic Kingdom. Remember, if you can dream it, you can do it (Walt Disney).

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Brazil

Brazil

Let the colors and sounds of Brazil fill you with energy, as we explore the country from the beaches of Rio to the rain forests of the Amazon.

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China

Exploring China

With visits to the historical sites of Beijing, the natural sites of Hangzhou and the busy commercial sites of Shanghai, this is the perfect overview of China.

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Costa Rica

Landscapes & Language

An opportunity to practice the Spanish language while enjoying white water rafting, a guided hike through a rainforest canopy, zip lines, a guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park, and more.

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Germany

Berlin to Bavaria

Traverse Germany from north to south, taking in the highlights from Berlin to Munich, with Salzburg included as a bonus. A perfekt opportunity to practice your German language skills.

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Israel

Israel Performance

On this journey, we pack our bags and instruments as we travel to a place where there is no end to miracles. As we travel through Israel, we visit Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, and the beautiful Sea of Galilee. Have the opportunity to perform at some world-famous sites all while enjoying these ancient cities.

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Italy

Italy Performance 1

Have you dreamt about singing and eating your way through Italy? This performance tour is exactly that and much more. Have many different performance options and travel through many breathtaking cities such as Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome. Along the way, we learn about the art at museums, see beautiful architecture at the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Colosseum, and have time to wander around the charming streets in Venice.

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Mexico

Colonial Mexico

Experience the rich history that Mexico has to offer. Visit places like Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara, and Patzcuro to bring the history and culture of Mexico alive.

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Mexico

Mexico City and the Yucatan

See the culture of Mexico while takin in some of their beaches on this tour of Mexico. Practice your Spanish while touring from Mexico City to Cancun.

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Portugal

Portugal

Visit Portugal, where explorers looked across the oceans and launched a global expansion of their culture, language, religion and traditions.

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Spain

Northern Spain

See Barcelona, Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Burgos, Madrid and more on a tour of northern Spain. An opportunity to explore a rich heritage and culture of a less traveled area of Spain.

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Spain

Spanish Treasures

A grand tour from Barcelona, to the beaches and culture of southern Spain, and finally to Madrid. An opportunity to practice the Spanish language and take in the wealth of Spain’s history.

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USA

More than Medicine, Rochester MN

Come and enjoy Rochester, Minnesota’s third largest city. After finishing all your doctor appointments, explore the beautiful, green state parks and learn about the local Amish Community and culture.

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Terrific Twin Cities

Minnesota’s Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are exceptional touring destinations. Historic homes, museums, and other cultural attractions are set in the middle of stunning landscapes. This short tour itinerary may be expanded to include additional art and history museums, winery and brewery stops, festivals, and more.

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Magnificent Midwest

Presenting the greatest, biggest, and best of the world– right in the heart of America. We’ll discover awe in southern Wisconsin, sightsee at Lake Michigan, and cruise on Lake Superior, the largest of the five Great Lakes. We explore the mighty Mississippi River. We tour lighthouses that guide the way on an expanse of water stretching to meet the horizon. We discover landscapes carved by glaciers, verdant farmlands, and local industry forged by American know-how. You’ll see wide open spaces and wildlife in their natural habitats. Meet characters from Minnesota’s gangster days, and the hometown folks that make “Minnesota Nice!”

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Black Hills SD

Wander over to South Dakota to see all the great faces, and great places. Come and explore the many impressive National Memorials, drive through a natural span of layered rock formations, and step back into the true wild, wild west!

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Great Lakes Lighthouse

Symbols of hope and security, lighthouses mark safe passage and provide guidance in bad weather and tough times. These are perhaps the traits that speak to the traveler’s heart, or perhaps it is that they tend to be located in beautiful settings. This tour takes us to over 20 of the most iconic lighthouses along Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. We see beautiful structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, cruise to discover sunken shipwrecks, and gorgeous views of landscapes and waterways. Gather your friends for this fantastic experience.

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Ark Encounter & Creation Museum

What an experience we have planned —no matter your age or faith, there is something for everyone on this amazing tour. In a short 5-day span, we step back 2000 years in time to see what life may have been like during the times that Jesus and Moses lived in. Join us to be inspired, renew your faith, or just explore these must-see sites. Meet you on the coach!

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USA

Made in America

Join us on this amazing journey searching American Industries, looking for factories where innovative products and methods of manufacturing have changed the world. We learn about entrepreneurs who created some of our household products, and things we simply can't live without! Designed to stimulate your imagination, you can taste, see, hear and feel new things that satisfy your curiosity about American ingenuity and know-how!

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Culture & History of New Orleans

Get ready to experience the food, jazz music and unique culture of New Orleans! Spend 5 wonderful days strolling down the cobble stone streets in the French Quarter, experience a local crawfish boil, and maybe see a ghost or two on the spooky cemetery tour! While there, hear the Jazz music, visit a beautiful plantation, and learn about Hurricane Katrina. End the tour by visiting a swamp outside of New Orleans. If we are lucky, we might see big Al, the alligator!

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