2007 - Switzerland / France
During the Summer of 2007, SDCC Choristers traveled to Switzerland and France for a 13-Day Concert Tour. Our Choristers began their journey by flying from Los Angeles to Zurich, Switzerland. Our stay in Switzerland included a concert performance and walking tour in Lucerne and and trips to Bern and Mount Pilatus.
The tour continued in Paris and included concerts in venues such as Notre Dame Basilica and Chartres Cathedral. And, of course, the daily tours encompassed such wonderful places as the Louvre, the Opera Garnier, and the Eiffel Tower.
The Choristers continued their journey in the souteast of France including the beautiful Loire Vallen, the magnificant city of Lyon, and the last weekend in Nice.
Our itinerary link below contains additional details, and contains photos and journals from the choristers produced daily while they were on tour.
| Date | Location | Activities | Photos & Journal |
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| June 27 Wed. |
Los Angeles | Depart to Zurich |
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| June 28 Thu. |
Lucerne | Arrive in Zurich, bus to Lucerne, check in, dinner at local restaurant |
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| June 29 Fri. |
Lucerne | Walking tour in Lucerne, tram ride up Mount Pilatus, evening concert, traditional Swiss fondue dinner |
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| June 30 Sat. |
Paris | Transfer to Bern, walking tour, high speed train to Paris, dinner at local restaurant |
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| July 1 Sun. |
Paris | Morning sightseeing of Paris, Notre Dame to Eiffel Tower. Concert in afternoon at Notre Dame Basiilica. Evening scenic boat ride on the River Seine. |
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| July 2 Mon. |
Paris | Morning guided tour of Opera Garnier, afternoon visit to the Louvre and the Mona Lisa, evening concert |
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| July 3 Tue. |
Paris | Travel to Palace at Versailles, continue to Chartres Cathedral, afternoon concert in the Cathedral, return to Paris for dinner |
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| July 4 Wed. |
Loire Valley / Amboise | Depart Paris for the Loire Vallen, stopping at Chateau of Amboise en route |
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| July 5 Thu. |
Loire Valley / Amboise | Tour chateau at Chambord, then Chenonceau, enjoy a special cave dinner |
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| July 6 Fri. |
Lyon | Travel to picturesque Massif Centrale region with volcanic landscape, and then to Lyon for dinner and hotel | |
| July 7 Sat. |
Nice | Head to Avignon and visit the Papal Palace and the Pont St. Benezet, then Cote d'Azur, and Nice | |
| July 8 Sun. |
Nice | Tour the Russian Church, the Promenade des Anglais and Roman Cimiez, afternoon free, evening concert | |
| July 9 Mon. |
Nice | Breakfast in hotel, coach to airport, lunch, fly home to San Diego |
