Grenoble School of Management: Travel
3-day London stopover (Included in fee)
The semester begins with a 3-day stopover in London en route to Grenoble. Students have the opportunity to visit London, recover from jet lag and meet and travel with fellow AIFS students to campus.
Tuesday, September 2 or January 4 Morning arrival in London where the flight will be met by an AIFS representative. Transfer to a centrally located hotel. Balance of the day free for rest and relaxation.
Wednesday, September 3 or January 5 Morning sightseeing tour with a professional guide who will point out some of London’s most famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London. Afternoon and evening free.
Thursday, September 4 or January 6 Transfer to airport for flight to Lyon and transfer by bus to Grenoble.
Includes hotel, breakfasts, airport transfers, sightseeing tour and local guide. Lunch and dinner are not included.
Day visit to Geneva, Switzerland (Included in fee)
Saturday, September 13 or April 4 Morning departure by bus for Geneva. Situated on the banks of Lake Geneva, surrounded by superb mountain scenery, Geneva is a cosmopolitan city that successfully blends modernity with tradition and is a major center of the Swiss Banking industry. Students have a guided tour of the Palais des Nations and the Red Cross Museum, followed by free time to explore the city including: the old town, the floral clock, the Jet d’Eau and the St. Pierre Cathedral.
Includes transportation and entrance fees as indicated. Lunch is not included.
3-day visit to Provence (Included in fee)
Friday, October 3 or April 24 Depart from Grenoble for wine tasting in the celebrated vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and a picnic lunch at the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard. Spend the afternoon exploring the historic city of Avignon and the Palais des Papes. Dinner in a provençal restaurant. Overnight in Avignon.
Saturday, October 4 or April 25 Tour of Les Baux de Provence and the Roman City of Arles.
Sunday, October 5 or April 26 The day is spent in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, on the edge of the Mediterranean, surrounded by salt marshes and rice fields, to discover the local culture and traditions.
Includes transportation, accommodations, museum entrances, two dinners
and two breakfasts, but not lunch.
4-day visit to Venice, Italy (Fall Semester only, included in fee)
Thursday, October 23 Travel overnight to Venice by bus.
Friday, October 24 Morning guided walking tour along the winding streets and canals of Venice to see the Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark’s Cathedral. The Byzantine architecture reminds you that Venice was once Europe’s Gateway to the East. Rest of the day free. Overnight in Venice.
Saturday, October 25 Walking tours and museum visits. Free time (in the spring semester you can enjoy the Carnival). Overnight in Venice.
Sunday, October 26 Free day in Venice. Evening departure for Grenoble by bus, arriving Monday morning.
The trip includes transportation, bed and breakfast (not lunch), one dinner, tour manager, 3-day Vaporetto boat pass and sightseeing as indicated. If a minimum enrolment of 15 is not achieved this tour may be cancelled.
Alti’gliss Winter Sports Week (Spring semester only)
Organized by one of the Business School student associations.
One week of snow-based activities (ski, snowboard, hiking, etc.) designed for all levels and interests. The popularity of this event means that all classes are cancelled at the school as the majority of the students participate in this fun and interactive integration week. AIFS will pay the cost of this excursion which includes transport, accommodation, equipment and certain meals and activities as mentioned in the itinerary which has yet to be published. Students must register during orientation to confirm their spot.
Dates are confirmed at the beginning of the program and those given should be used as a guide.
