Global Education

List of 5 items.

• Summer 2026: France & Italy

  Trip leader: Mr. Anthony Stopyra
  
  Walking In The Footsteps of St. Francis: Annecy, Padua, Assisi, and Rome
  
  This trip occurs biannually and enriches what students learn in their religion classes. Participants travel to France and Italy, beginning with the life of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal in Annecy, France. Travels continue in Padua, Assisi, and Rome to study the lives of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare of Assisi. 
  
  Itinerary highlights include a tour of Lake Annecy in France, a visit to the University of Padua (notable Alumni include St. Francis de Sales and Galileo), and mass at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi. Attendance at a Papal Audience in Rome or at the Vatican is also planned.
  
  Dates:
  June 15 - 25, 2026
  
  

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• Summer 2026: Costa Rica

  Trip leader: Mrs. Gina Judy, gjudy@paduaacademy.org
  
  Costa Rica: San José, Central Pacific Coast, Arenal region
  
  

  Calling all adventure seekers!  With well-protected national reserves and an unparalleled diversity of wildlife, Costa Rica is the jewel of Central America.  This Touch of the Tropics tour gives a glimpse into all that Costa Rica has to offer.  The Arenal region showcases a volcano, hot springs, and a broad range of flora and fauna. In Monteverde, tour the greenery of the Santa Elena Cloud Forest, then in Manuel Antonio National Park, keep your eyes open for sloths, toucans, and howler monkeys. 

   

  Itinerary highlights include visiting Arenal Volcano National Park and kayaking on Lake Arenal, ziplining through the cloud forests of Monteverde, riding an aerial tram at the Rainforest Adventure Park in Puntarenas Province, and visiting the beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park.   Hiking to waterfalls, touring coffee farms, cooking Costa Rican cuisine, and cruising in a crocodile safari boat are all included on this adventure of a lifetime.

  
  Dates:
  June 22 - 30, 2026
  
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• Spring Break 2027: French Promenade

  Trip leader: Dr. Susan Burris, sburris@paduaacademy.org
  
  French Promenade: Paris, Biarritz, San Sebastian (Spain) Provence region, French Rivieria, Monaco
  
  

  From one corner of France to the other, see the many shades of French culture. Paris is the center of it all—feel its significance in the intricate architecture of the Eiffel Tower and the smile of the Mona Lisa. Down south, Biarritz has grown from a fishing village to a world-famous seaside resort. In Provence and the Riviera, the picturesque landscapes recall France’s artistic heritage. 

   

  Your journey begins with an overnight flight to France, where you’ll meet your Tour Director in Paris and experience the magic of the City of Light—from the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. After exploring Paris and possibly visiting Versailles, you’ll travel by high-speed train to Bordeaux, climb the Dune du Pilat, and continue to the coastal elegance of Biarritz and San Sebastián. Next, immerse yourself in the art, history, and beauty of Provence, exploring Carcassonne, Avignon’s Palais des Papes, and the ancient Pont du Gard aqueduct. Discover the Roman amphitheater in Nîmes before heading to the stunning French Riviera, where you’ll cruise through the Calanques, stroll the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, and visit Monaco’s royal landmarks. Your adventure ends with a visit to a French perfume factory in Eze and one last look at the sun-soaked Mediterranean before departing for home.

  
  Requested Trip Dates:
  

  March 24–April 2, 2027

   

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• Summer 2027: Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris and London

  Trip leader: Mr. Anthony Stopyra, astopyra@paduaacademy.org
  
  Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris and London
  
  

  Discover four incredible European capitals on this unforgettable June 2027 adventure. Begin in Amsterdam, where you’ll glide along the city’s iconic canals, admire its charming gabled houses, and visit the moving Anne Frank House. Experience traditional Dutch culture with a stop in a historic village to see clog- and cheese-making demonstrations. Continue to Brussels, home to the European Union, where striking architecture and vibrant city squares blend history with modern political significance. In Paris, immerse yourself in the romance and culture of the City of Light as you visit world-renowned landmarks such as Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre. Then, travel through the famed Eurostar Tunnel to London, where history and tradition come alive—from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament to the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Conclude your journey with an excursion to Oxford and other sites connected to Shakespeare, celebrating England’s enduring literary legacy.

  
  Requested Trip Dates:
  

  June 17–June 27, 2027

  
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• Summer 2027: Explore Iceland: North to South

  Trip leader: Mrs. Christine Campbell, ccampbell@paduaacademy.org
  
  Iceland
  
  

  Welcome to a country that’s so singular and environmentally diverse, you might as well be on a different planet. Experience stunning fjords and breathtaking waterfalls, then travel to a red mountain where mud boils and steam flows out of the earth. Journey through the Dimmuborgir lava formations, which some believe are trolls exposed to the sun, then walk along the gap separating two tectonic plates. This adventurous trip is not for the faint-of-heart or weak-of-limb; it will keep you moving, climbing, and hiking—and constantly questioning how your surroundings can possibly be real.

  
  Requested Trip Dates:
  

  June 24–July 1, 2027

  
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