Tour Number: 2568450JD
Group Leader: Shannon Schiller
Requested Departure Date: 6/18/2024
Requested Return Date: 6/25/2024
Requested Departure Gateway: Indianapolis (IN)

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8 days
Spain, France, extension to England

Paris and Madrid are home to some of the best art in the world.

Works by Velazquez and Goya at the Prado, masterpieces like the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa at the Louvre—the collections span many styles and art movements. Meanwhile, fine baroque architecture is evident in Madrid’s Palacio Real, while the history of France is honored in the Arc de Triomphe.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain

  • Day 2: Madrid

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Mercado de San Miguel

    Visit the Prado Museum

  • Day 3: Madrid

    Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide

    Visit the Royal Palace

    Explore on your own or
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    Madrid flamenco evening

    Madrid flamenco evening

    Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.

  • Day 4: Madrid • Toledo

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    Madrid by bike

    Madrid by bike

    Take in the sights, sounds, and savory market aromas as you explore Madrid by bike. Together with your local guide, you’ll learn about the history of famous sites and cultural landmarks. Explore Old Town, where some of Madrid’s most beautiful architecture resides.  Leave the city-center for a leisurely ride through Parque del Oeste. Head down Rio Manzanares and take in the beautiful river-side atmosphere before looping back to Plaza del Carmen.

    Tour Toledo with an expert local guide

    You will visit:

    • Toledo Cathedral
    • Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue
  • Day 5: Madrid • Paris

    Fly to Paris

    Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory

    Take a tour of the Latin Quarter

    Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Visit the Louvre

  • Day 6: 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
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Versailles

    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.

  • Day 7: Paris

    Play a game of pétanque

    Explore the Marché des Enfants Rouges, a 16th-century orphanage turned expansive food market 

    Explore on your own or
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    Monet's Giverny Gardens

    Monet's Giverny Gardens

    Visit where Claude Monet lived and worked for over 40 years. See the gardens that inspired for the painter’s famous works and see what inspired the man himself on a tour of his former home. (Available April–October only. Monet’s home is closed Mondays.)

    Enjoy a Seine River cruise

  • Day 8: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain

  • Day 2: Madrid

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Mercado de San Miguel

    Visit the Prado Museum

  • Day 3: Madrid

    Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide

    Visit the Royal Palace

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Madrid flamenco evening

    Madrid flamenco evening

    Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.

  • Day 4: Madrid • Toledo

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Madrid by bike

    Madrid by bike

    Take in the sights, sounds, and savory market aromas as you explore Madrid by bike. Together with your local guide, you’ll learn about the history of famous sites and cultural landmarks. Explore Old Town, where some of Madrid’s most beautiful architecture resides.  Leave the city-center for a leisurely ride through Parque del Oeste. Head down Rio Manzanares and take in the beautiful river-side atmosphere before looping back to Plaza del Carmen.

    Tour Toledo with an expert local guide

    You will visit:

    • Toledo Cathedral
    • Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue
  • Day 5: Madrid • Paris

    Fly to Paris

    Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory

    Take a tour of the Latin Quarter

    Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Visit the Louvre

  • Day 6: 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
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Versailles

    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.

  • Day 7: Paris

    Play a game of pétanque

    Explore the Marché des Enfants Rouges, a 16th-century orphanage turned expansive food market 

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Monet's Giverny Gardens

    Monet's Giverny Gardens

    Visit where Claude Monet lived and worked for over 40 years. See the gardens that inspired for the painter’s famous works and see what inspired the man himself on a tour of his former home. (Available April–October only. Monet’s home is closed Mondays.)

    Enjoy a Seine River cruise

  • Day 8: Depart for home


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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; internal flight; comfortable motorcoach (Eurostar high-speed train with extension)

  • Hotels

    6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (8 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 2 walking tours (3 with extension)

  • Entrances

    Prado; Palacio Real; Toledo Cathedral; Church of Santo Tomé; Synagogue; Louvre; Petanque; Seine River cruise

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected 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 are natural historians, adding 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 for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

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

  • Worldwide Presence

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

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

Have questions about this tour?  Give us a call at 800-665-5364

Total price

$5,624
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