After checking into the hotel, you'll participate in a fun "Getting by in French" class with a resident Frenchman and woman, explore the city by Metro then return to close out the evening with a short walk to the Eiffel Tower to enjoy the stupendous light show of the iconic Tower.

Sacré Coeur is the most beautiful cathedral in the world and offers visitors the very best view of the city from its summit location. The day also includes a professional photo shoot at the Eiffel Tower, a visit to Montmartre, an afternoon of shopping, and a hilarious comedy show, "How to be Parisian in an Hour".

Today we will spend the morning with Kevi Donat and his team from Le Paris Noir. You will learn about the history of people of African descent in Paris, as well as take a visit to Little Africa. The day will continue with an intimate one-on-one conversation with Black students studying in Paris. Free evening.

Get up early, sleep late — it's up to you because today is your day to explore the city on your own. You will have a 24-hour pass on the Hop On Hop Off bus which will take you to every major monument in Paris and give you the option of hopping on and hopping off whenever you see something you want to explore further.

This morning will be a blast as you put on your detective hat on and team up with 3 trip participants to compete as a team in the Champs Elysées Selfie Scavenger Hunt.  The first group to arrive at the Concorde with all of the required pics will win prizes. Afterward you have a free afternoon to visit the Obelisk, the Jardins des Tuileries, the Paris Ferris Wheel, the Musée d'Orsay or the Louvre which are all adjacent to the hunt's finish point. NOTE: These activities are optional, and to visit any museum in Paris it is strongly advised to book in advance. The evening will be enjoyed at Villa Masaai, a 4-star dining experience in the heart of Paris. Says one patron, "Villa Masaai is a spot full of rich culture that makes you want to purchase your ticket to Africa."  The restaurant also features  a DJ playing the latest in music from around the world.  

There are few things that are so unique, the memories will last a lifetime.  Cruising the Seine River down the center of Paris in a glass enclosed boat is definitely at the top of the list! You will enjoy a 4-course meal, a live band and 2 1/2 hours of viewing the most iconic structures in Paris illuminated by night. This evening is a must-do. We will also visit two of the most amazing museums in Paris today: The Quai de Branly and the Van Gogh Museum at the Atelier des Lumières.

It's hard to believe that it's already time to go home. You have experienced people, places and things that will make a lasting impression on you and encourage you to return. It's important to remember, however, that no matter where you are, Paris will always be in your heart.