9 or 11 days
Paris, Toulouse, Barcelona, with extension to Madrid
Take part in the Leadership and Innovation Summit in Barcelona to experience some of Europe’s cultural and technological highlights. From participating in a molecular gastronomy class in Barcelona to visiting the UNESCO House in Paris, you’ll gain a greater understanding of how science and culture often go hand-in-hand.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to France

  • Day 2: Paris

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your tour director you will see:
    • Latin Quarter
    • Louvre
    • Notre Dame

    Visit the Louvre

  • Day 3: Paris

    Take a guided tour of Paris

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Place de la Concorde
    • Champs-Élysées
    • Les Invalides
    • Eiffel Tower
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Versailles

    Versailles

    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 4: Paris

    Visit UNESCO House

    Travel by TGV train to Toulouse

  • Day 5: Toulouse

    Visit Airbus Factory

    Travel to Barcelona

  • Day 6: Barcelona

    Participate in a molecular gastronomy workshop

    Take a walking tour of Barcelona

    With your tour director you will see:
    • Las Ramblas
  • Day 7: Barcelona

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • La Sagrada Familia
    • Montjuïc Hill
    • Barrio Gótico
    • Barcelona Cathedral

    Visit Parque Güell

    Visit the Museum of Ideas and Inventions

  • Day 8: Barcelona

    Participate in the Leadership and Innovation Summit

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 9: Madrid

    Travel by AVE train to Madrid

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    Visit the Prado

  • Day 10: Madrid

    Take a guided tour of Madrid

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Puerto del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Plaza de Oriente

    Visit the Madrid Planetarium

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Toledo

    Toledo

    This guided half-day optional excursion takes you to the Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

  • Day 11: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to France

  • Day 2: Paris

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your tour director you will see:
    • Latin Quarter
    • Louvre
    • Notre Dame

    Visit the Louvre

  • Day 3: Paris

    Take a guided tour of Paris

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Place de la Concorde
    • Champs-Élysées
    • Les Invalides
    • Eiffel Tower
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Versailles

    Versailles

    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 4: Paris

    Visit UNESCO House

    Travel by TGV train to Toulouse

  • Day 5: Toulouse

    Visit Airbus Factory

    Travel to Barcelona

  • Day 6: Barcelona

    Participate in a molecular gastronomy workshop

    Take a walking tour of Barcelona

    With your tour director you will see:
    • Las Ramblas
  • Day 7: Barcelona

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • La Sagrada Familia
    • Montjuïc Hill
    • Barrio Gótico
    • Barcelona Cathedral

    Visit Parque Güell

    Visit the Museum of Ideas and Inventions

  • Day 8: Barcelona

    Participate in the Leadership and Innovation Summit

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 9: Madrid

    Travel by AVE train to Madrid

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    Visit the Prado

  • Day 10: Madrid

    Take a guided tour of Madrid

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Puerto del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Plaza de Oriente

    Visit the Madrid Planetarium

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Toledo

    Toledo

    This guided half-day optional excursion takes you to the Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

  • Day 11: Depart for home

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Everything you get

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.
  • Airfare & transportation

    Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.

  • Hotels

    Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • Meals

    Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.

  • Entrances

    Louvre; UNESCO; Airbus Factory; Molecular Gastronomy Class; Parque Guell; Museum of Ideas and Inventions; Summit & EF Live; With extension: Prado; Planetarium

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.

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