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ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.
Experience L.A.’s diverse cultural and geographic regions during five days of discovery. Touch the Hollywood stardust on visits to the Walk of Fame and Sony Pictures Studio. Explore L.A.’s multicultural treasures and monumental architecture, crowned by the Walt Disney Concert Hall and an evening performance. Discover the secrets of the La Brea Tar Pits and the opulence of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive. Marvel at the beauty of Malibu and walk the picturesque streets of Santa Monica.


Highlights

• Spend time at Griffith Observatory and enjoy its exhibits, grounds and spectacular views of Los Angeles.
• Visit the Getty Villa, J. Paul Getty's first museum with its large collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan antiquities, and beautiful Roman-inspired architecture and gardens.
• Learn about the history of Los Angeles in the last Ice Age on an exploration of the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits.

Activity Notes

Walking up to one mile over two hours, standing, stairs. Getting on/off bus, public transportation.

Date Notes
10/6/2013
Thursday Oct 10 2013 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Beethoven with Dudamel & Andsnes Los Angeles Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Leif Ove Andsnes, piano Los Angeles Master Chorale, Grant Gershon, music director LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN The Ruins of Athens Overture LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4 (Oct 10 & 11) BRETT DEAN The Last Days of Socrates (U.S. premiere, LA Phil commission)

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5 nights of accommodations
12 meals: 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
3 Expert-led lectures
7 Field trips
1 Performances

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4.8
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