Allons-y & Auf Geht’s to France & Germany

14-Day Teacher-Led French and German Immersion Program for Students

Starting from $5039.00

14-Day Program | Students of the French language and students of the German language unite for this 14-day trip to both France and Germany. A unique language immersion experience begins for your student group upon your arrival in Paris. Spend some time getting to know the “City of Lights”, then check out the Alsatian city of Strasbourg. Then, students will put their language skills to work while experiencing everyday life with a French or German family. Language skills learned in the classroom come to life in this in-depth language immersion experience in France and Germany. Our unforgettable Family Stay Experience® allows students to become temporary locals and appreciate the French and German lifestyle. Students live, speak the target language, and learn about cultural exchange in a very authentic way. The adventure continues with the wonders of München und Bayern. Visit a real castle and discover the city by bike! Fantastisch! All travel dates are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.

Includes Family Stay Experience®

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14 Day Immersion Program

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Why You’ll Love This Trip

Group activity of your choice from the following options: tickets to the Atelier des Lumières, access to the Montparnasse Tower Observatory, or a cooking class where you'll prepare Flammekueche, a specialty from the Alsace region.
Ticket to Bateaux Mouches Seine river cruise
Entrance to Musée du Louvre
Castle tour
Guided bike tour Munich
Entrance to Nymphenburg Palace
Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle
Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance:
Olympic Park Tower
Deutsches Museum
BMW Museum

Day 1 | Departure

En route to France. Meals Included: None

Day 2 | Paris

Bienvenue à Paris! Get acquainted with this graceful city's cobblestoned streets, charming cafés, and vibrant neighborhoods. Stroll through Montmartre to the white domed Sacré-Coeur. Revel in the enchanting "City of Lights" while you stroll down the Champs-Elysées. Enjoy the priceless treasures of the Louvre, visit the awesome Cathédrale de Notre-Dame, and so much more! Meals Included: Dinner

Day 3 | Paris

Start your day like a true Parisian, hopping on the metro to Montmartre, where you can marvel at the stunning views from the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and experience the artistic charm of this iconic neighborhood. Finish your day with a free afternoon—take the chance to practice your French as you chat with locals at a café, a street vendor, or anywhere the Parisian spirit takes you. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4 | Paris

Enjoy one last day of shopping and sightseeing in incredible Paris. Seek out a lesser known but equally interesting attraction such as the Musée Marmottan Monet, housing Claude Monet's 1872 Impression, Sunrise, the painting for which the Impressionist movement was named. Take in the city by night during your Bateaux Mouches Seine river cruise. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5 | Strasbourg

Hop on the train to Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region – can you already spot the German influences? Spend the day exploring this beautiful city on the Rhine River. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6 | En route to Family Stay

Travel to your homestay community in France or Germany! Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Days 7 - 10 | Family Stay

Immerse yourself in the French or German culture by experiencing everyday life with your host family! It’s your opportunity to use your language skills in real-life situations and make new friends. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 | München

You won’t want to leave, but it’s time to bid your host family farewell and head to München! After checking in to your hotel, explore the Altstadt and be sure to see the world-famous "Glockenspiel am Marienplatz." Pedal your way around München on a guided Fahrradtour. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 12 | München

Take a full day to explore Bavaria’s beautiful “Stadt mit Herz.” Visit the baroque Schloss Nymphenburg. Enjoy a lunch of Weisswurst at the lively Viktualienmarkt. Tour Olympic Park, the Deutsches Museum or the BMW Museum. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 13 | München

Enjoy a journey through the beautiful Bavarian countryside while stopping to visit one of King Ludwig’s castles! Finally, celebrate your experiences together at your Xperitas farewell dinner. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 14 | Return

Say goodbye to Europe as you return to the United States. Meals Included: Breakfast

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Price Includes

Round-trip airfare from city listed (and any airline fuel surcharges)

In-country transportation (air, motorcoach, van, as applicable)

All overnight accommodations

Insurance for accidents or illness and trip cancellation coverage due to medical reasons only

International phone allowance $10 per day for one leader while in country

Xperitas Family Stay with all meals included

Local Family Stay Coordinator on call during family stay

24/7 Xperitas emergency support while abroad

Meals as indicated on the itinerary

Entrance fee allowance of $75 per student

Public transit allowance of $20 per student

Activities Included: Group activity of your choice from the following options: tickets to the Atelier des Lumières, access to the Montparnasse Tower Observatory, or a cooking class where you'll prepare Flammekueche, a specialty from the Alsace region. , Ticket to Bateaux Mouches Seine river cruise , Entrance to Musée du Louvre , Castle tour , Guided bike tour Munich , Entrance to Nymphenburg Palace , Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle , Suggested activities that can be covered by entrance fee allowance: , Olympic Park Tower , Deutsches Museum , BMW Museum ,

Price Excludes

Airline baggage fees
Increase in air cost due to requests for specific travel dates or airline
Costs incurred due to late or missed flights
Passport, visa or other document costs
Transportation to/from departure city
Any meals not indicated on itineraries
Spending money and gifts
Any fees associated with advanced seating assignments
Small-group supplement when group has fewer than 24 participants
Tips for guide(s) and/or bus driver(s)

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Spring Payment Schedule

Billing and Payments: Xperitas will email a bill for the final payment approximately three weeks before it is due. For all other payments please refer to this schedule. A payment reminder will be sent to you via email a week before a scheduled payment is due. Payments can be made by credit/debit card via the Xperitas portal or by check or money order payable to Xperitas.

Cancellations: Any cancellation made through October 1, 2025 will receive a refund of the amount paid minus a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations made after this date will be calculated on an individual basis at the time of cancellation and follow the schedule and terms below.

Payment Schedule

Spring Programs: March and April, 2026
June 15 (Early Bird); October 1, 2025 (Final)	$500 due with application*
November 1, 2025	$1000
December 1, 2025	$1000
January 15, 2026	Balance

*Once the online application and $500 deposit are submitted and processed, participants will receive enrollment confirmation.

Cancellation Schedule

Spring Programs: March and April, 2026
Date of Cancellation	Refund Amount
Cancellations received through October 1, 2025	Refund of all money paid MINUS a $100 adminstrative fee*
October 2 - November 14, 2025	Refund of all money paid MINUS a $250 administrative fee*
November 15, 2025 or later	Refund of all money paid MINUS a $500 administrative fee* AND any air/land expenses incurred by Xperitas (Varies by program and cancellation date)
30 days prior to departure	No refund possible

*This fee is to help cover the cost of organizational resources incurred in the planning of the language/cultural immersion experience.

Enrollment Information

*Prices are based on a minimum group size of 24 students. When the minimum group size is not reached, a small-group supplement will apply. Final prices are determined by dates, air arrangements, family stay communities and other program components as confirmed by Xperitas, as well as the total size of the group and number of leaders at the time of final billing. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in fuel prices, exchange rates, and airfare costs beyond the control of Xperitas.

All activities to be paid on-site using entrance fee allowance provided, unless listed in Program Inclusions.

The order of this itinerary and all itinerary items are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances that may arise prior to or during the program.

Summer Programs: May, June, July, August, 2026
June 15 (Early Bird); October 15, 2025 (Final)	$500 due with application*
November 15, 2025	$1250
January 15, 2026	$1250
March 15, 2026	Balance

Allons-y & Auf Geht’s to France & Germany

Includes Family Stay Experience®

14 Day Immersion Program

Most Costs Included in Trip Pricing

Dedicated Planning Assistance

Why You’ll Love This Trip

Day 1 | Departure

Day 2 | Paris

Day 3 | Paris

Day 4 | Paris

Day 5 | Strasbourg

Day 6 | En route to Family Stay

Days 7 - 10 | Family Stay

Day 11 | München

Day 12 | München

Day 13 | München

Day 14 | Return

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