Experience France and Switzerland
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Group Leader: Suzanne Lustgarten
Requested Return Date: 6/28/2026
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For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich • Lake Brienz region
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to the Lake Brienz region
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Day 3: Lake Brienz region
Take a tour of Bern
Visit the Einsteinhaus
Stop for a photo of Zytglogge, medieval clock tower renowned for its moving puppets
Travel to Emmental
Visit a cheese dairy
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Day 4: Lake Brienz region
Ride the Brienz-Rothorn railway
Visit Ballenberg
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Day 5: Lake Brienz region
Complete a ropes course challenge
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Day 6: Lake Brienz region • Burgundy • Paris
Travel via Burgundy to Paris
Stop for a photo in Burgundy
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Day 7: 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
Take a painting lesson
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 8: Paris
Take a walking tour of a Parisian market
Enjoy time to explore on your own -
Day 9: Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Sainte-Chapelle
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich • Lake Brienz region
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to the Lake Brienz region
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Day 3: Lake Brienz region
Take a tour of Bern
Visit the Einsteinhaus
Stop for a photo of Zytglogge, medieval clock tower renowned for its moving puppets
Travel to Emmental
Visit a cheese dairy
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Day 4: Lake Brienz region
Ride the Brienz-Rothorn railway
Visit Ballenberg
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Day 5: Lake Brienz region
Complete a ropes course challenge
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Day 6: Lake Brienz region • Burgundy • Paris
Travel via Burgundy to Paris
Stop for a photo in Burgundy
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Day 7: 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
Take a painting lesson
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 8: Paris
Take a walking tour of a Parisian market
Enjoy time to explore on your own -
Day 9: Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Sainte-Chapelle
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Day 10: Depart for home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
Visit our parents’ page for everything from payment plans, scholarship opportunities, safety protocols, and more.
Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.
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See your tour come to life
Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach (TGV high-speed train with extension)
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
1 sightseeing tour led by an expert, licensed local guide; 1 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director (2 with extension); 1 walking tour (2 with extension)
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Entrances
Einstein House; Cheese dairy; Brienzer Rothorn; Ballenberg Museum; Ropetech Adventure Park; Impressionist painting lesson; Seine River cruise; Sainte-Chapelle; Louvre; (with extension: French perfume factory)
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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.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding 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 travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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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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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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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.
Questions about this tour? Connect with us one-on-one via live chat,
or give us a call at 800-665-5364.
