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REMEMBERING THE BATTLE OF GALLIPOLI Destination: Istanbul, Ephesus and Izmir, Turkey Date: April 15 to April 30, 2010 HIGHLIGHTS
Club / Exchange: Your Home Hospitality experience is provided by the Friendship Force Clubs of local families in the area. This will be followed by two days of hosting with one of the Friendship Force clubs of Turkey before continuing on with your hosts to Çanakkale, Gallipoli for the dawn Anzac Day ceremony. On Anzac Day, the 25th of April, across the length and breadth of Australia and New Zealand as well as in Turkey, people turn out to salute, honor and pay their respects to the fallen and to the surviving servicemen who willingly offered their lives to the service of their country. You will spend two days exploring the area with your hosts before departing on a six day tour including more wonderful places like Ayvalk, Bergama, Izmir, a visit to Ephesus and the Temple of Diana, the Old City of Ephesus, the Temple of Hadrian and Serapis, Library of Celcius, the Last Abode of the Virgin Mary and lunch in Selcuk. After your time in the Izmir area you will visit Pamukkale, called the ‘cotton castle’ and then you will fly back to Istanbul in order to return home. Estimated Price: Estimated Price $2,450 USD
MAKING FRIENDS OVER CHOCOLATE, WAFFLES AND BEER! Destination: Paris, France and Flanders, Belgium Date: April 29 to May 5, 2010 HIGHLIGHTS
Club / Exchange: Your Home Hospitality experience is provided by the Friendship Force of Flanders. We leave Paris and head to Luxembourg for lunch and a brief sight-seeing stop before our final destination in Flanders, Belgium. In Flanders, we will live like locals for a week as the guests of the Friendship Force of Flanders, who delight in showing off this very charming and most hospitable region of Belgium. The Friendship Force of Flanders is located in the city of Zottegem in the Flemish region of Belgium, approximately 50 km from Brussels, the Belgian capital. Belgium is known for the famous Flemish cities of Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp and, of course, Brussels. This is a marvellous opportunity to be exposed to Belgian culture. Our new friends, our hosts, will introduce us to their beautiful region as we visit Oudenaarde, Leper, and Leuven. Upon seeing the castles, museums and archaeological sites of this region, it is easy to understand why the Belgians are so proud of their history and culture. And yes, we will also taste their famous Belgian chocolates, waffles and beers. Estimated Price:$ 520 USD
UNCOVER THE SECRET CHARMS OF NORTHEAST ENGLAND! Destination: Cleveland County, UK Date: May 17, 2010 HIGHLIGHTS
Club / Exchange: Your Home Hospitality experience is provided by the Friendship Force Clubs of Cleveland County. Description:The Friendship Force of Cleveland County, UK invites us spend a week in their homes while exploring the beautiful countryside, culture and history of Northeast England. Many of Cleveland County charms are well kept secrets – and this exchange will take you deeper into the heart of the area then you can imagine. The club lies in close proximity to some of the most incredible landscapes in Britain: the North York Moors, the Yorkshire Dales, The Vale of York and The Lake District. We will take a journey through time visiting the historical sites of the area, where every invader of Britain has left their mark. Starting at megalithic monuments far older than Stonehenge, we will have the opportunity to see the World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and castle as well as various castles and ruined abbeys. Cleveland County has a beautiful coastline with many beautiful villages and the old fishing port of Whitby We will take two coach tours around Cleveland County, while getting to know local customs and culture with friendly local hosts! An optional tour of Scotland will be added on to this exchange. Please contact Grant Stradley (see above) for more details. Estimated Price: $365 USD (land only)
VISIT THE LAND OF 200 WINDMILLS, FIERLJEPPENS, AND TULIPS! Destination: Friesland, Amsterdam Netherlands - optional sidetrips: Oberammergau, Munich Date: May 17 to 25, 2010 HIGHLIGHTS
Club / Exchange: Your Home Hospitality experience is provided by the Friendship Force Clubs of Friesland. Description:Friesland is a province in the north of the Netherlands with 643,000 inhabitants; its capital is Leeuwarden with 91,817 inhabitants, in the center of the province. The province is famous for its speed skaters, with mass participation in cross-country ice skating when weather conditions permit. The local club is around the city of Leeuwarden where we will spend seven days learning about the history and nature of this beautiful area. Optional touring after the homestay includes a few days in Amsterdam doing a day tour of the surrounding area and a city tour on a second day followed by free days to explore museums, gardens, parks and other city sites. After that we will travel to Munich, Germany. Plans are to attend the Passion Play performed every decade in Oberammergau. We will also visit (the palace) Schloss Nymphenburg in Munich and other sights, and possibly take the train to Salzburg, Austria, for a day visit. Estimated Price: $907 USD land only $ 993 USD Amsterdam Extension $913 USD Oberammergau, Germany Extension
A FEAST FOR THE PALATE AND THE SPIRIT AWAITS YOU IN SOUTHERN ITALY! Destination: Rome, Basilicata, Venosa, with optional excursions to Mt. Vesuvius, Capri and Pompeii Date: May 18 to 29, 2010 HIGHLIGHTS
Club / Exchange: Although this exchange does not include hosting, their will be interaction with locals. Estimated Price: $1892 USD (Land only)
CHOCOLATES, BEER AND ANCIENT ROMAN RUINS!
Destination: Limburg, Belgium Date: May 17 2010 HIGHLIGHTS
Club / Exchange: Your Home Hospitality experience is provided by the Friendship Force Clubs of Limburg. The town centre of Hasselt is not large but very sociable. The center is also mostly car-free and contains a number of historical buildings. Among the oldest buildings in the town centre are the St. Quentin's Cathedral (11th to 18th C.) and the "Herkenrode Abbey refuge house" (1542). The "Grote Markt" (large central market square) and the nearby streets are lined with pubs, restaurants and taverns. Estimated Price:
RARE PAINTED MURALS, THE DANUBE RIVER DELTA AND THE CHARM OF ROMANIAN FAMILY LIFE!
Destination: Romania Date: May 27 to June 9, 2010 HIGHLIGHTS
Club / Exchange: Your Home Hospitality experience is provided by the Friendship Force Clubs of Sibiu. Next we will head to Budapest where we will have a half-day guided tour and then a free afternoon. If your feet get tired, try a soak in one of the famous baths! You will also have a day and a half in Budapest to explore on your own. Estimated Price:
WALK THE COUNTRYSIDE AND COASTLINE ON THE BEAUTIFUL ISLE OF WIGHT Destination: The Isle of Wight, England Date: June 15 to 22, 2010 HIGHLIGHTS
Club / Exchange: Your Home Hospitality experience is provided by the Friendship Force Clubs of The Isle of Wight
Description:A visit to the Isle of Wight is a step back in time, when life moved at a slower and civilized pace. This island, off the south coast of England, measures only 23 miles by 13 miles. It offers spectacular hills, towering cliffs, river valleys, marshes, rich farmland, a variety of woodlands, prehistoric burial mounds, ancient churches, charming villages, a wealth of inns and pubs and the most spectacular beaches in the south of England. Small wonder then, that the Island is one of the best walking venues in the world. One flexible day is scheduled during the week so participants can explore on their own. FITNESS REQUIREMENT: Participants must be able to walk at least two to three miles, climb over stiles, walk up hills, carry their own rucksacks, food and drink. Couples and travelling partners should both participate fully in the program which is designed for ramblers (hikers) only; there are no alternative activities or hosting available.
Estimated Price: $290 USD plus approximately £21.70 for roundtrip ferry to the Isle of Wight (to be paid on arrival at the group’s meeting point at the ferry port in Southampton)
Schwerin Festival 2010: NORTHERN GERMANY Destination: Northern Germany Date: July 31 to August 7, 2010 HIGHLIGHTS
Club / Exchange: A post conference homestay is hosted by the Friendship Force Clubs in Lübeck, Hannover, Hamburg Norderstedt and Kiel Description: A welcome barbeque opens the festival and its first day full of exciting adventures. In the evening visit the Grand Open Air Opera Festival and enjoy a performance of “La Forza Del Destino” by Giuseppe Verdi. The next day we’ll travel back back in history during a tour of the Schwerin Palace - built from 1845 - 1857 in the neo-renaissance style! You will be greeted in the banquet hall by a member of Parliament and then have a chance to explore the magnificent gardens. After lunch explore another beautiful garden area, site of a former garden exhibition and then have the evening to yourself. The local Friendship Force members will help you customize the perfect sightseeing or shopping experience according to your interests. On the third day the Friendship Force of Lübeck/Schwerin has prepared some activities to choose from that will be sure to appeal to everybody’s interests and tastes. You can either visit the Hanseatic City of Lübeck or the Hanseatic City of Wismar and explore their old towns and shopping opportunities. Or you can visit Bad Doberan and enjoy a tour by nostalgic steam train to the Spa of Kühlungsborn at the Baltic Sea. Bring your bathing suit if you wish! Register fast, the deadline for applications is April 30th! Download: Registration Form | Itinerary | Flyer Estimated Price: €625 EURO (includes 4 nights hotel with breakfast, 3 nights homestay, tours and entrance fees, welcome lunch, farewell dinner and ticket for Opera).
EXPERIENCE THE CHARM OF SOUTHWEST ENGLAND AMIDST OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY AND QUAINT VILLAGES Destination: Devon, UK Date: August 27 to September 3, 2010 HIGHLIGHTS
Club / Exchange: Your Home Hospitality experience is provided by The Friendship Force of of Devon In addition, the coast to the east of Exmouth has been designated a World Heritage site and is now known as The Jurassic Coast because of the many fossils which have been discovered there. Other highlights of our week include visiting Paignton, Dartmouth and Totnes as well as a cruise up the beautiful river Dart and an open-top bus trip back to our starting point. We will have a free day with our hosts and pick a local sight of our choice. More information on the cruise can be found at PrincessCruises. Estimated Price:$650 USD land only, $1400 USD including flights from Boston, MA Estimated price of the cruise: Starting at $2080 USD per person, double occupancy.
VISIT ONE OF THE 2010 EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF CULTURE!
Destination: Pecs, Hungary Date: September 16th, 2010 HIGHLIGHTS
Club / Exchange: Your Home Hospitality experience is provided by The Friendship Force of Pecs. The Friendship Force of Pecs welcomes you to a week of home hosting that will be filled with very interesting programs, as you experience first hand, the reason why Pecs is nominated as one of the 2010 European Capital of Culture. A few highlights on the exchange include: sightseeing in Pécs, visit to the Zsolnay china factory, several museums (fine arts, glove museum, pipe museum, stove museum, etc.), a boat trip in a natural park, and the famous spas. Estimated Price: Land only cost: $325 USD, Optional tour: estimated $1,900 USD
WALK THE ANCIENT SILK ROAD IN THIS JOURNEY FOR THE SPIRIT AND THE SENSES!Destination: Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand, Uzbekistan Date: September 4 to 17, 2010HIGHLIGHTS
Club / Exchange: Your Home Hospitality experience is provided by The Friendship Force of Tashkent. Description:Once upon a time the Great Silk Road extended 4,000 miles, facilitating transport of luxuries such as silk and satin, perfumes, spices, medicines, jewels and glassware. Claim your piece of the Silk Road with a visit to Tashkent, where we kick off our exchange with a one-week stay, as guests of the Friendship Force of Tashkent. The history of Tashkent, sometimes referred to as ‘the Star of the East,’ spans two millennia and the city has become, as Uzbekistan itself, a blend of the great cultures of Asia, a marvelous marinade of Oriental and Western civilizations flavored with ingredients from Persian, Hellenistic, Indo-Buddhist, Turkic, Arabian Muslim and local cultures. After the devastating earthquake in 1966, the city was rebuilt. It also features many modern elements and beautifully laid-out parks and glistening fountains.
Estimated Price: $1,000 USD (Land only; based on the number of Ambassadors)
GO BOATING ON THE BOSPORUS AND RIDE IN A BALLOON OVER CAPPADOCIA IN SPECTACULAR TURKEY!Destination: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Diyarbakir, Mardin and Sanliurfa, Turkey Date: September 20 to October 3, 2010HIGHLIGHTS
Club / Exchange: Your Home Hospitality experience is provided by local families in the area. Description: A heartfelt welcome from the one of the most ancient and unique countries in the world! Our adventures take us to Istanbul, Cappadocia, Diyarbakir, Mardin and Sanilurfa. Highlights of this two-week itinerary include: a boat tour in the cold, blue water of the Bosporus, which divides Asia and Europe; several evenings spent with Turkish families in their homes, dining and talking together; activities related to the community celebrations of Istanbul as the 2010 European Capital of Culture; shopping at the Grand Bazaar; or an optional hot air balloon ride over the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Also on the itinerary, Sanliurfa, called the “City of Prophets” and, according to both the Bible and Quran it is the birthplace of Abraham before his migration to Canaan, now Palestine. Diyarbakir is situated on the banks of the River Tigris and is the second largest city in Turkey's South Anatolia region. Within Turkey Diyarbar is famed for its culture, folklore, and watermelon. Today, the population of Diyarbakr is made up predominantly of Kurdish people. This fantastic trip ends with a farewell party hosted by local families and featuring Mesopotamian music with its distinctive blend of Kurdish, Armenian and Turkish elements.
Estimated Price: $2,540 USD (Land only)
GO BACK IN TIME IN ANCIENT BAKU; SEE EXTRAORDINARY ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE AT THE KHANSARAI PALACE; ADMIRE THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF AZERBAIJANDestination: Baku, Sheki and Lenkoran, Azerbaijan Date: September 2010HIGHLIGHTS
Club / Exchange: Your Home Hospitality experience is provided by the Friendship Force Club of Baku. Description: Our first week is in the capital city of Baku, one of the most beautiful and ancient cities of the world, located at the meeting-point of Europe and Asia. We will visit numerous historical places and museums, including the medieval walled city "Icheri Sheher" with its narrow alleyways, historic caravanserais, mosques, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the 12th century Maiden’s Tower, and Martyr’s Alley with its superb views over the Bay of Baku. We will also go on a boat trip across the Caspian Sea. Part of the second week will be spent in the city of Sheki, a true gem of Azerbaijan, which has a lot to offer by way of historic attractions – in particular the Palace of the Sheki Khans (Khansarai), a magnificent work of Islamic architecture, lying between the rolling, thickly forested foothills and snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus. The rest of the week we will spend in Lenkoran, where we will visit some museums, among them Khan’s Palace, Carpet Museum, Tea Factory, and Health Resort “Istisu”. Estimated Price: $1,010 USD (Land only; based on exchange rate and the number of Ambassadors)
Destination: Izmir, Turkey Date: October 8 to 24, 2010HIGHLIGHTS
Club / Exchange: Your Home Hospitality experience is provided by the Friendship Force Club of Izmir. Description:Enjoy a paradise of beautiful scenery, ideal climate, friendly and hospitable people and a magnificent past in the "cradle of civilization." Be a part of the Friendship Force of Dallas’ exchange to Izmir and experience this land of historic treasures from 13 civilizations spanning 10,000 years. Estimated Price: Izmir homestay only: Oct 17-24: $665 USD (land only) |
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