Prime Group: Summer 2025

The Prime Group will visit some of the most famous scenic sites in France and Switzerland.

The highlights of this itinerary are a beautiful combination of lakes, mountains and picturesque towns. 

The minimum size for the group is 12 students.
Airline tickets are not included.  Instructions to follow once minimun capacity has been reached.

The group would fly to Geneva, Switzerland on June 14 and return from Geneva, Switzerland to the USA on June 25, 2025.
 

Route

A GenevaB ChamonixC AnnecyD InterlakenE Geneva


DAY 1, DAY 2, DAY 3 and DAY 4- USA/GENEVA
On Day 1 the group will depart from the USA and arrive in Switzerland the following day. 
The group’s first destination will be the bustling international city of Geneva.   A guided tour of the city center will showcase the rich history and the many organizations that call Geneva home. Everyone will be able to go to the old city center of Geneva to have a traditional Swiss meal or try one of the many international cuisines. 
The following day the group will tour Palais des Nations, one of the largest diplomatic conference centers globally. Around 5,300 meetings are organized each year. Everyone will have time to enjoy an afternoon along the lakefront.
On the morning of Day 4, the group will depart for the charming French Alps city of Chamonix.  


DAY 4, DAY 5 AND DAY 6- CHAMONIX
The group is expected to arrive by bus in the morning to Chamonix.  After dropping our luggage at the hotel, the group will have time to grab a snack before taking the cable car up to the highest point in Europe- Mont Blanc!

Mont Blanc is located between France, (Haute-Savoie) and Italy( Aosta Valley) and Switzerland (canton of Valais) the Mont-Blanc massif culminates at 15775 ft. meters with its mountain range covering some 155 sq. miles.  The cable car will take the group to different lookout points. Even though it’s summer- bring extra layers and expect to see snow!

After the visit to Mont Blanc- everyone will have time to enjoy the picturesque town of Chamonix.  Chamonix is known for outdoor activities: mountaineering, alpinism, hiking, climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, trail running, and many other summer activities! This town is the oldest ski town in France, and was named a twin city of Aspen in 1987. The students are encouraged to try some French specialties such as raclette on many of the restaurant terraces that offer beautiful mountain views.
The following morning an optional hike will be arranged for the group to discover the local nature and beautiful viewpoints.
In the late afternoon, an optional spa evening with thermal waters and outdoor heated pool will be arranged at an additional cost.

Day 7, DAY 8- ANNECY
In the morning, the group will depart the mountain valley for the pristine Lac d'Annecy, one of the largest lakes in France, which sits among snow-capped mountains.  Lake Annecy is known as one of the cleanest lakes in Europe.
After check in, the group will have time to explore the old town and the castle which offers local events and stunning views of the lakes.  Annecy offers a variety of quaint restaurants along the canal to choose from for dinner.
Everyone can enjoy a free day by one of the lake’s beaches, rent paddle boats or enjoy a stroll along the lake.  Plan on an early evening as the following day will be a travel day back to Switzerland.

DAY 9, DAY 10, DAY 11, DAY 12- INTERLAKEN/HOME
The group will arrive by early afternoon to Interlaken, a quaint Swiss town, nestled between two spectacular lakes, Brienzersee and Thunersee. This unique town is regarded as the adventure capital of Europe, with a mix of Swiss culture and outdoor activities.  The activities will include walks by the lake, a trip to the beautiful mountain towns of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen to enjoy the natural beauty of Switzerland. A range of optional activities will also be made available to the group.

Optional Activities:
Skydiving
Paragliding
Hangliding
Kayaking
Bungee Jumping
Chocolate Making
And more…

Following the free day, the group will sleep in Geneva the last night so that everyone can catch their morning flight back to the USA.



Pricing: 3,000 EUR per person with a 500 EUR non-refundable deposit. Should the group not reach the minimum capacity- everyone will be refunded.

Deadline to pay deposit: March 1, 2025
Deadline to pay in full: March 15, 2025

Cancellation Policy:
The following cancellation policies apply:
Until March 1, 2025: Cancel free of charge, not including the deposit
From March 2 -March 30, 2025: Cancellation allowed, 50% payment is non-refundable
From April 1, 2025 until date of departure: Cancellation allowed, 100% payment is non-refundable
No refunds will be made in respect of any unused portion of a ticket or partially completed trip.

Flights are not included in the package.  Once we have reached the minimum capacity (12 students) we will notify and update all guests that they are able to book their flights.