European Horizons
When you travel down through Europe, every country, city, and street offers something new.
In Paris and London, experience all the classic sites and cultural icons (and don’t forget to indulge in a French patisserie and crispy plate of fish and chips). In Spain, a range of influences creates an eclectic landscape—Madrid’s traditional Spanish culture gives way to Moorish and North African impressions in the south.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of London
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Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
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Day 4: London
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Oxford and Stratford
Visit two of England’s most acclaimed towns on a full-day excursion into the English countryside. First, visit ivy-draped Oxford, home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world. After free time, it’s on to Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was born, married, and buried. You’ll also see the English gardens and orchard belonging to his wife at Anne Hathaway's Cottage.
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Day 5: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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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 orAdd 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.
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 7: Paris
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
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.)
Take a walking tour of Montmartre
Visit Sacré-Coeur Basilica
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Day 8: Paris • Provence region
Travel by TGV train to Avignon
Take a walking tour of Avignon
Visit the Papal Palace
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Day 9: Provence region
Visit the Nîmes Ampitheater
Take a tour of NîmesVisit the Pont du Gard
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Day 10: Provence region • Carcassonne • Barcelona
Travel via Carcassonne to Barcelona
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Day 11: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
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.
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Day 12: Barcelona • Madrid
Travel by train to Madrid
Visit the Prado Museum
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
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.
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Day 13: Madrid
Explore Madrid de los Austrias during a self-guided Immersive Scavenger Hunt designed exclusively for EF
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Day 14: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 14: Madrid • Córdoba • Puerto Lápice • Seville
Travel via Puerto Lápice and Córdoba to Seville
See Puerto Lápice
Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide
Visit the Mezquita
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Day 15: Seville • Costa del Sol region
Take a guided tour of Seville
See the Plaza de España
Visit the Seville Cathedral
Visit the Royal Alcázar
Take a walking tour of Seville
With your Tour Director you will see:
- La Giralda bell tower
- Torre del Oro
- Plaza de Toros de Maestranza
Travel to the Costa del Sol region
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Day 16: Costa del Sol region
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Spirit of Andalusia
From rolling hills to postcard-perfect pueblos, the allure of Andalusia is hard to ignore. Your full-day excursion begins as you explore whitewashed villages and centuries-old farmland spotted with almond and oak trees. Head to a local factory to taste the history, practices, and flavors of regional olive oil production before continuing on to the home of a local family to savor all kinds of delicious Andalusian treats. Cap off your day at the charming Historic House Museum, where you'll have the chance to shop for local crafts.
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Day 17: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of London
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Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
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Day 4: London
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Oxford and Stratford
Visit two of England’s most acclaimed towns on a full-day excursion into the English countryside. First, visit ivy-draped Oxford, home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world. After free time, it’s on to Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was born, married, and buried. You’ll also see the English gardens and orchard belonging to his wife at Anne Hathaway's Cottage.
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Day 5: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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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 orAdd 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.
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 7: Paris
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
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.)
Take a walking tour of Montmartre
Visit Sacré-Coeur Basilica
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Day 8: Paris • Provence region
Travel by TGV train to Avignon
Take a walking tour of Avignon
Visit the Papal Palace
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Day 9: Provence region
Visit the Nîmes Ampitheater
Take a tour of NîmesVisit the Pont du Gard
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Day 10: Provence region • Carcassonne • Barcelona
Travel via Carcassonne to Barcelona
Take a tour of Carcassonne -
Day 11: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
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.
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Day 12: Barcelona • Madrid
Travel by train to Madrid
Visit the Prado Museum
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
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.
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Day 13: Madrid
Explore Madrid de los Austrias during a self-guided Immersive Scavenger Hunt designed exclusively for EF
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Day 14: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 14: Madrid • Córdoba • Puerto Lápice • Seville
Travel via Puerto Lápice and Córdoba to Seville
See Puerto Lápice
Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide
Visit the Mezquita
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Day 15: Seville • Costa del Sol region
Take a guided tour of Seville
See the Plaza de España
Visit the Seville Cathedral
Visit the Royal Alcázar
Take a walking tour of Seville
With your Tour Director you will see:
- La Giralda bell tower
- Torre del Oro
- Plaza de Toros de Maestranza
Travel to the Costa del Sol region
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Day 16: Costa del Sol region
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Spirit of Andalusia
From rolling hills to postcard-perfect pueblos, the allure of Andalusia is hard to ignore. Your full-day excursion begins as you explore whitewashed villages and centuries-old farmland spotted with almond and oak trees. Head to a local factory to taste the history, practices, and flavors of regional olive oil production before continuing on to the home of a local family to savor all kinds of delicious Andalusian treats. Cap off your day at the charming Historic House Museum, where you'll have the chance to shop for local crafts.
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Day 17: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carries; Comfortable motorcoach; Eurostar high-speed train; TGV high-speed train; AVE high-speed train
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Hotels
12 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (15 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 7 walking tours led by your Tour Director (8 with extension)
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Entrances
Louvre; Pont du Gard; Nîmes Amphitheater; Palais de Papes; Park Güell; Immersive Scavenger Hunt; Prado; (with extension: Mezquita; Seville Alcázar; Seville Cathedral)
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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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
