Tour Number: 2644276RK
Group Leader: Christine Hardee
Requested Departure Date: 6/27/2024
Requested Return Date: 7/7/2024
Requested Departure Gateway: Dallas (TX)

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11 days
Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain

Each stop on your journey will leave you awe-inspired—from the tranquility of lakes Lucerne and Como, to the Mediterranean shores of Cinque Terre and Nice, to the culture and architecture of Provence and Barcelona.

Museums will always have their place, but sometimes it’s what’s outside that really takes your breath away.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland

  • Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Travel to Lucerne

  • Day 3: Lucerne

    Take a walking tour of Lucerne

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Lion Monument
    • Kapellbrücke
    • Lake Lucerne

    Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain

    Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Swiss Fondue Evening

    Swiss Fondue Evening

    Savor 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 yodeling, folk dances, and Alpine horns. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)

  • Day 4: Lucerne • Lake Como • Cinque Terre

    Travel via Lake Como to Cinque Terre

  • Day 5: Cinque Terre

    Take an excursion to Cinque Terre

    Explore Cinque Terre by train

  • Day 6: Cinque Terre • French Riviera

    Travel via Monaco to the French Riviera 

    Take a tour of Monaco

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Prince’s Palace
    • Monaco Cathedral

    Take a walking tour of Nice

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Vieille Ville
    • Promenade des Anglais
  • Day 7: French Riviera • Provence

    Travel to Provence

    Visit the Papal Palace

    Take a walking tour of Avignon

  • Day 8: Provence

    Visit the Pont du Gard

    Take a tour of Nîmes

    Visit the Nîmes Ampitheater

  • Day 9: Provence • Barcelona

    Travel to Barcelona

    Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas

  • Day 10: Barcelona

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • La Sagrada Família
    • Park Güell
    • Montjuïc

    Visit Park Güell

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

    Barcelona by bike

    Feel the warm Mediterranean breeze as you explore Barcelona on a guided bicycle tour. This bicycle-friendly city has more than 75 miles of cycling lanes providing a safe, fun, and fast way to gain a deeper understanding of Barcelona’s richly diverse streets and neighborhoods. Stop along the way to learn historical details about the city’s famous sites before pedaling on to your next destination.

    Add this in-depth excursion
    Barcelona flamenco evening

    Barcelona flamenco evening

    Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful 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.

  • Day 11: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland

  • Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Travel to Lucerne

  • Day 3: Lucerne

    Take a walking tour of Lucerne

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Lion Monument
    • Kapellbrücke
    • Lake Lucerne

    Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain

    Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Swiss Fondue Evening

    Swiss Fondue Evening

    Savor 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 yodeling, folk dances, and Alpine horns. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)

  • Day 4: Lucerne • Lake Como • Cinque Terre

    Travel via Lake Como to Cinque Terre

  • Day 5: Cinque Terre

    Take an excursion to Cinque Terre

    Explore Cinque Terre by train

  • Day 6: Cinque Terre • French Riviera

    Travel via Monaco to the French Riviera 

    Take a tour of Monaco

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Prince’s Palace
    • Monaco Cathedral

    Take a walking tour of Nice

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Vieille Ville
    • Promenade des Anglais
  • Day 7: French Riviera • Provence

    Travel to Provence

    Visit the Papal Palace

    Take a walking tour of Avignon

  • Day 8: Provence

    Visit the Pont du Gard

    Take a tour of Nîmes

    Visit the Nîmes Ampitheater

  • Day 9: Provence • Barcelona

    Travel to Barcelona

    Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas

  • Day 10: Barcelona

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • La Sagrada Família
    • Park Güell
    • Montjuïc

    Visit Park Güell

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

    Barcelona by bike

    Feel the warm Mediterranean breeze as you explore Barcelona on a guided bicycle tour. This bicycle-friendly city has more than 75 miles of cycling lanes providing a safe, fun, and fast way to gain a deeper understanding of Barcelona’s richly diverse streets and neighborhoods. Stop along the way to learn historical details about the city’s famous sites before pedaling on to your next destination.

    Add this in-depth excursion
    Barcelona flamenco evening

    Barcelona flamenco evening

    Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful 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.

  • Day 11: Depart for home


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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach

  • Hotels

    9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily; lunch on Day 8 instead of dinner

  • Guided sightseeing

    2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (3 with extension); 3 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director; 2 walking tours (3 with extension)

  • Entrances

    Swiss Alps experience; Cinque Terre; Pont du Gard; Nîmes Amphitheater; Palais de Papes; Park Güell (with extension: Prado; Palacio Real)

  • 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.

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Total price

$5,164
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