Paris and Mediterranean Europe
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
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Versailles
Enjoy an 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.
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Day 4: Paris
Visit the LouvreTake a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy a Seine River Cruise
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Day 5: Paris • Barcelona
Travel by TGV train to Barcelona
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
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Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gipsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 6: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Gothic Quarter
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
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Day 7: Barcelona • Carcassonne • Provence
Travel to Provence via Carcassonne
Take a tour of Carcassonne
Take a tour of Nîmes
Visit the Nîmes Ampitheatre
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Day 8: Provence • Avignon • French Riviera
Travel to the French Riviera via Avignon
Visit the Pont du GardTake a walking tour of Avignon
Visit the Papal Palace
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Day 9: French Riviera
Take a day trip to Monaco and Eze
Visit a French perfume factory
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 10: French Riviera • Pisa • Florence
Travel to Florence via Pisa
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral
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Day 11: Florence
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Create a Fresco
Try your hand at fresco painting, a style made famous during the Italian Renaissance. In this workshop you’ll create a fresco of your own in the traditional way, by painting earth pigments onto fresh plaster.
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
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Day 12: Florence • Assisi • Rome
Travel to Rome via Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Tour Assisi with an expert local guide
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Day 13: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 14: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 14: Rome • Pompeii • Naples
Travel by train to Naples
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Embark on a food-themed walking tour of Naples and enjoy dinner along the way
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Day 15: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter's Basilica
Add this in-depth excursion:
In the Kitchen: A sweet taste of Italy
Discover why food plays such an integral role in Italy’s culture as you dive into this hands-on cooking class. Together with expert chefs, learn how to make delicious gelato, cookies, and biscuits. As you make the treats, your chefs will share stories about the importance of food in Italy, including the history of biscuits and why they’re used to celebrate special days. You’ll find out the tricks of Italian cuisine, learn all about the ingredients you’re using, and walk away with a new (delicious) Italian vocabulary. At the end of the class, you’ll be able to taste and enjoy what you and your group have created. You’ll also be able to take cookies home (if there’s any left!).
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Day 16: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Enjoy an 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.
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Day 4: Paris
Visit the LouvreTake a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy a Seine River Cruise
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Day 5: Paris • Barcelona
Travel by TGV train to Barcelona
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
Add this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gipsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 6: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Gothic Quarter
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
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Day 7: Barcelona • Carcassonne • Provence
Travel to Provence via Carcassonne
Take a tour of Carcassonne
Take a tour of Nîmes
Visit the Nîmes Ampitheatre
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Day 8: Provence • Avignon • French Riviera
Travel to the French Riviera via Avignon
Visit the Pont du GardTake a walking tour of Avignon
Visit the Papal Palace
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Day 9: French Riviera
Take a day trip to Monaco and Eze
Visit a French perfume factory
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 10: French Riviera • Pisa • Florence
Travel to Florence via Pisa
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral
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Day 11: Florence
Add this in-depth excursion:
Create a Fresco
Try your hand at fresco painting, a style made famous during the Italian Renaissance. In this workshop you’ll create a fresco of your own in the traditional way, by painting earth pigments onto fresh plaster.
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
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Day 12: Florence • Assisi • Rome
Travel to Rome via Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Tour Assisi with an expert local guide
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Day 13: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 14: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 14: Rome • Pompeii • Naples
Travel by train to Naples
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Embark on a food-themed walking tour of Naples and enjoy dinner along the way
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Day 15: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter's Basilica
Add this in-depth excursion:
In the Kitchen: A sweet taste of Italy
Discover why food plays such an integral role in Italy’s culture as you dive into this hands-on cooking class. Together with expert chefs, learn how to make delicious gelato, cookies, and biscuits. As you make the treats, your chefs will share stories about the importance of food in Italy, including the history of biscuits and why they’re used to celebrate special days. You’ll find out the tricks of Italian cuisine, learn all about the ingredients you’re using, and walk away with a new (delicious) Italian vocabulary. At the end of the class, you’ll be able to taste and enjoy what you and your group have created. You’ll also be able to take cookies home (if there’s any left!).
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Day 16: Depart for home
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Everything you get
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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.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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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.
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Entrances
Notre-Dame; Louvre; Parque Guell; Amphitheater; Palais de Papes; Perfume factory; Pisa Baptistery; Pisa Cathedral; Duomo; Assisi Basilica; Sistine Chapel; St.Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; With extension: Pompeii Roman Ruins; Capri island cruise
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.
