Journey to central europe

Collage of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria

Explore the best of Central Europe on a 12-day, 10-night trip with Parkland College Community Education! Visit the historic and enchanting cities of Lucerne, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Munich, and more. Also included is a daytime cruise of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, an UNESCO-designated region. 

Group travel is limited to 24 participants. This allows us to provide a unique experience in a small group setting. There are many opportunities for free time to explore on your own.

Pricing starts at $5,669 per person double occupancy, land, and air or $6,649 for single occupancy, land, and air, and includes:

  • Ten overnights at superior tourist or moderate first class hotels 
  • All breakfasts (buffet-style) and five dinners
  • Services of local, licensed guides for sightseeing as noted in itinerary
  • Experienced, multilingual Club Europa escort
  • Services of deluxe motor coach (equipped with A/C)
  • Entrance fees as noted in itinerary
  • Gratuities to local guides and coach drivers
  • All applicable local taxes

Application and $1000 deposit due November 1, 2024.

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What's it like to travel internationally with Community Education? Hear from past travelers!

  • "The trip was wonderful! As someone that never took a group trip before, I was nervous to travel with a group of strangers, but the itinerary and travels were well done and made the trip stress-free." 
  • "Well organized and well-priced."
  • "We had a great time! 10/10 Highly recommend!"

If you are interested in this travel opportunity, please email us at communityeducation@parkland.edu or call us at 217/351-2235 to receive future updates leading up to the trip.