Switzerland, Italy and France
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Zurich
Travel to Lucerne
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Day 3: Lucerne
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss 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 favourite 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 excursion:
Swiss Fondue Evening
Savour a taste of Swiss culture as you enjoy a fondue meal—the country’s national dish that consists of (delicious) melted cheese and a lot of bread. Then, experience a bit of Swiss tradition in the form of yodelling, folk dances, and Alpine horns. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)
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Day 4: Lucerne • Verona • Venice
Travel via Verona to Venice
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Day 5: Venice
Guided Sightseeing of Venice
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's PalaceSee a glass-blowing demonstrationEnjoy a Traditional Venetian Gondola Ride
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Day 6: Venice • Rome
Travel to Rome
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Day 7: Rome
Tour the Roman Forum and the Colosseum with an expert local guide
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 8: Rome • Florence
Travel to FlorenceTake 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 9: Florence • Pisa • French Riviera
Travel via Pisa to the French Riviera
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral
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Day 10: 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 11: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 11: French Riviera • Paris
Travel by TGV train to ParisWalking tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 12: Paris
Visit the LouvreTake 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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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Zurich
Travel to Lucerne
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Day 3: Lucerne
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss 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 favourite 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 excursion:
Swiss Fondue Evening
Savour a taste of Swiss culture as you enjoy a fondue meal—the country’s national dish that consists of (delicious) melted cheese and a lot of bread. Then, experience a bit of Swiss tradition in the form of yodelling, folk dances, and Alpine horns. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)
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Day 4: Lucerne • Verona • Venice
Travel via Verona to Venice
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Day 5: Venice
Guided Sightseeing of Venice
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's PalaceSee a glass-blowing demonstrationEnjoy a Traditional Venetian Gondola Ride
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Day 6: Venice • Rome
Travel to Rome
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Day 7: Rome
Tour the Roman Forum and the Colosseum with an expert local guide
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 8: Rome • Florence
Travel to FlorenceTake 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 9: Florence • Pisa • French Riviera
Travel via Pisa to the French Riviera
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral
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Day 10: 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 11: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 11: French Riviera • Paris
Travel by TGV train to ParisWalking tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 12: Paris
Visit the LouvreTake 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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Day 13: Depart for home
See what an EF tour is really like
Switzerland was breathtaking and loved driving through the Tuscan region in Italy. The food was so good and I was so grateful that most people understood English. The French Riviera was a nice way to end ...AMAZING SCENERY
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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
Doges’ Palace; Glass-blowing demonstration; Sistine Chapel; St.Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Duomo; Pisa Baptistery; Pisa Cathedral; Perfume factory; With extensions: Notre-Dame Cathedral; Louvre
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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
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If you're currently enrolled, or enrol by 150 days prior to tour departure date, on a tour with a scheduled departure date between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023, you'll have the option to cancel your tour for any reason by 150 days prior to your tour departure date for a full refund of 100% of the money paid to EF, including the $199 non-refundable deposit and the cost of the Global Travel Protection Plan.
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