Your EF Tour
Group Leader: Jill Poziomka
Requested Return Date: 3/10/2019
ABOUT EF
For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.
-
Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
-
Day 2: Milan • Venice
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Venice
See a glass-blowing demonstrationVisit the Doge's PalaceGuided Sightseeing of Venice
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
-
Day 4: Venice • Lake Como • Lucerne
Take a cruise on Lake ComoExplore Bellagio on your own
-
Day 5: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Löwendenkmal (Lion Monument)
- Kapellbrücke
Add this in-depth excursionSwiss Alps Experience
Venture to the roof of the Swiss Alps, atop one of the majestic peaks that tower over charming Lucerne. Take a boat across Lake Lucerne (in season) and ride a cog railway to the top of either Mount Pilatus (best known for its steep railway and its iconic craggy summit) or Mount Rigi (beloved for its original mountain railway and its history as a favorite spot of Mark Twain). Enjoy the splendid views of the quaint villages and fields of Switzerland as you trek along the mountain with your group. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended).
Add this in-depth excursionSwiss Folklore Evening
Join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss national dish! Afterwards, watch a show, complete with yodeling, traditional dancing, and Alpine horns. Note: Groups traveling from October to mid-April will enjoy Swiss music during their meal instead of the show.
-
Day 6: Lucerne • Paris
Travel by TGV train to Paris -
Day 7: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Hôtel des Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursionVersailles
Join an optional excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
-
Day 8: Paris
Visit the LouvreTake a walking tour of Paris
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Île de la Cité
- Conciergerie
- Sainte-Chapelle
Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
-
Day 9: Depart for home
-
Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
-
Day 2: Milan • Venice
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Venice
See a glass-blowing demonstrationVisit the Doge's PalaceGuided Sightseeing of Venice
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
-
Day 4: Venice • Lake Como • Lucerne
Take a cruise on Lake ComoExplore Bellagio on your own
-
Day 5: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Löwendenkmal (Lion Monument)
- Kapellbrücke
Add this in-depth excursionSwiss Alps Experience
Venture to the roof of the Swiss Alps, atop one of the majestic peaks that tower over charming Lucerne. Take a boat across Lake Lucerne (in season) and ride a cog railway to the top of either Mount Pilatus (best known for its steep railway and its iconic craggy summit) or Mount Rigi (beloved for its original mountain railway and its history as a favorite spot of Mark Twain). Enjoy the splendid views of the quaint villages and fields of Switzerland as you trek along the mountain with your group. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended).
Add this in-depth excursionSwiss Folklore Evening
Join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss national dish! Afterwards, watch a show, complete with yodeling, traditional dancing, and Alpine horns. Note: Groups traveling from October to mid-April will enjoy Swiss music during their meal instead of the show.
-
Day 6: Lucerne • Paris
Travel by TGV train to Paris -
Day 7: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Hôtel des Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursionVersailles
Join an optional excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
-
Day 8: Paris
Visit the LouvreTake a walking tour of Paris
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Île de la Cité
- Conciergerie
- Sainte-Chapelle
Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
-
Day 9: Depart for home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
Parents, we know you have tons of questions—and we’re here to answer each and every one. (Seriously, call us anytime.) Visit our parents’ page for everything from payment plans and scholarship opportunities to safety protocols and the chance to hear from fellow moms and dads like you.
Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.
Hear a fellow parent's experience with student travel
What’s important to you is important to us
-
-
Flexibility & coverage
Policies like Peace of
Learn more
Mind help make sure you feel
covered and supported. -
Health standards
We’re actively helping to innovate on new global standards for cleanliness & safety.
Learn more
Have questions about this tour? Give us a call at 1-800-263-2806.
Reviews
All your EF tour questions, answered
On our easy-to-navigate Help Center, you’ll find information on everything from our Automatic Payment Plan to passports to our experienced, culturally knowledgeable Tour Directors.
