Goodwill Ambassadors Junior Volleyball Tour to Europe July 2001
July 10th depart Seattle: Depart from Sea Tac airport (Seattle) at 9:00 am aboard Continental Airlines arriving into Newark at 5:22 pm. Depart Newark at 7:50 pm for our flight to London Heathrow airport, Continental Airline Arriving into Heathrow at 7:55 AM on the 11th of July. We will have two in flight feature movies. Our Accommodations will be at the Ralph West Halls of Residence, located very near downtown London. The address of the Ralph West Halls; 45 Worfield St. London SW11 4QZ England. Phone contact 44-181-677-5468
July 11th-15th London: We will go to central London, where we have a
City sightseeing tour with our
local
guide. We can walk through St. James Park to Buckingham Palace for
the Horseguard's Parade, and the changing of the guard at 11:30. This is
followed by a visit to Westminister Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.
We can continue past Downing Street, (the home of the Prime Minister) and
the Queen's Guards. We take the TUBE to the Tower of London where many
famous figures in English history were imprisoned. If there is time, we can also
stop at the Temple Church, one of only three round churches in England. This is
where the effigies of 12th century English Knights are on display. The London
Dungeon is another stop we will make, (not for the squeamish). Other places
of interest on our city tour are; Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, &
Oxford Street, the main shopping area of the capital city. The world- famous
British Museum is located on Great Russell Street, which is not far from the
Virgin Megastore (records, tapes, CD's and video's). The other major music and
video outlet is the HMV. The Hard Rock Cafe is not far from Piccadilly.
Next day... Personal sightseeing, and shopping are planned for the day. Perhaps
return to some of the exciting sights of the previous days tour, i.e. have lunch
at the Hard Rock Cafe, and perhaps loose your lunch at the London Dungeon, or
set out on a river tour of London. Several competitions are planned for the
evening. After the match, some social time with our opponents.
July 14th - 15th The World Youth Games London: Last year 11 countries, representing 3 continents took part in this is a two day volleyball tournament. Two age groups... 18 &16 and under divisions. Day two of the tournament, This year teams from, England, United States, Switzerland, Taiwan, Latvia, Germany, Scotland, Israel, Ireland, Holland. The 1999 Goodwill Ambassadors Under 18 Girls team went UNDEFEATED to win the World Youth Games.
July 16th-19th Paris: An early AM departure to Paris via the Euro Star
train. We will travel under the English channel (through the
"Chunnel" and arrive in downtown Paris. A full sightseeing tour of
Paris with a local guide. The Louvre, (see the Mona Lisa) Place de Concorde,
Arch de Triumph, Notre Dame, and the Eiffel Tower, will be included on our
tour. Take the elevator for an unforgettable panorama of the city, (not for
those who dislike heights). The 
Evening
is free to go downtown sightseeing. Accommodations will be at Hotel Richer 60
rue Richer Paris 75009 45-23-21-44 and Hotel Comprador 2 Cite Rougemont Paris
75009 48-24-60-70
Paris: A tour to Versailles . Versailles is a 30 minute train ride to the outskirts of Paris. One of the most Beautiful Palaces in Europe. The Palace of Versailles is also where the peace treaty of the First World War was signed in the famous Hall of Mirrors. Volleyball matches in the evening.
Paris: Sightseeing, and shopping then a volleyball match a players social is planned for after the game. Personal sightseeing, and shopping are planned. Perhaps a walk along the Seine River or go to the Hard Rock Cafe one of your favorite places again.
July 20th-22nd Geneva: An early morning train departure for Geneva, Switzerland. Upon arrival in Geneva we will walk to our accommodations at the Geneva Youth Hostel. The Geneva Youth Hostel address is; 30, Rue Rothschild 1202 Geneva, phone # is 022-732-6260
Geneva: A full sightseeing tour of Geneva . A visit to the United Nations Building, with a guided tour is planned for the afternoon.
Geneva: A visit to the Olympic Museum in Lausaune is planned in the AM. A trip to the beach, to play beach volleyball, swim and have a picnic. A mini sand volleyball tournament is planned for the afternoon against local players.
July 23rd-26th Venice: An early morning train departure for Venice,
Italy. We will visit the ancient city of Venice. You may take 
a
ride on one of the beautiful Gondolas through the canals of Venice.
Visit San Marcos square and Cathedral, and the Bridge of Sighs.
Our accommodations in Venice will be at Casa Della Studente Domus Civica San
Rocco 3082 Venice 30125. The telephone number is 39-41-522-7139. A
mini-volleyball tournament is planned for the evening against local teams of
Mestre located just outside of Venice. A players social is scheduled after
the competition.
Venice: A full sightseeing tour of Venice with a local guide. A mini-volleyball tournament is planned for the evening against local teams of Treviso located just outside of Venice. A players social is scheduled after the competition.
Venice: Free day in Venice, Sightseeing and shopping
July 27th-30th Rome: An early AM train departure for Rome, possibly the highlight of the entire tour--- Ancient Rome. Upon arriving we will go to our accommodations at the Scott House Hotel Via Gioberti 30 Rome Italy 00185 phone 39-06-446-5379. Play volleyball against our Rome Host club in the evening.
Rome: We will have a full day of guided sightseeing, the sights will
include visit the Vatican, the Coliseum, the 
Sistine
Chapel, and famous works of Michelangelo. Volleyball matches with local club
teams is also planned, as well as plenty of time to go shopping. Personal
sightseeing, and shopping are planned for the day.
Rome: Perhaps return to some of the exciting sights of the previous days tour, the Vatican, Roman Coliseum, Sistine Chapel. One half day of sightseeing and shopping, one half day of swimming in the beautiful and warm Mediterranean. Bask in the warm sun on one of the public beaches.
Rome: Departure 1:20 pm from Rome back to the United
States. Continental Airline direct to Newark, Departing Newark for
Seattle at 2:25 pm, arriving into Seattle at 5:35 pm..
Full Fee $2899.00
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Round trip Airfare from Seattle (other arrangements are available, contact the office); Accommodations as described; Breakfast each day; Train transportation between cities as described; Chunnel Train Transportation as described; Tournament fees; Sightseeing tours and escorts; Friendly volleyball matches... Uniforms, Sweats, travel bags and MUCH MORE.....
