Artists of France and Spain
No country has a richer art tradition than France, and Paris’s famous museums showcase many of its finest achievements, from the masterpieces in the Louvre to the Impressionist treasures at the Musée d’Orsay.
Provence inspired a generation of painters; see the results at the Atelier of Cézanne. And in Barcelona, the Picasso Museum reveals the prolific painter’s special genius.*While you can only order this tour for Tuesdays or Wednesdays, additional departure dates are available. Please reach out to your Tour Consultant for more details.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 3: 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
Visit the Louvre
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Day 4: Paris
Visit Musée d’Orsay
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.)
Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory
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Day 5: Paris • Provence region
Visit the Musée de l'Orangerie
Travel by TGV train to Avignon
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Day 6: Provence region
Visit the Pont du Gard
Take a walking tour of Avignon
Visit the Papal Palace
Visit the Theatre Antique in Orange
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Day 7: Provence region
Visit the Chateau des Baux de Provence
Enjoy a Van Gough-inspired guided sightseeing of Arles
Visit the Nîmes Ampitheater
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Day 8: Provence region • Figueres • Barcelona
Travel via Figueres to Barcelona
Visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum
Tour the Salvador Dalí Museum with an expert local guide
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Day 9: Barcelona
Tour Barcelona with an expert local guide
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Art workshop
After seeing Antoni Gaudí’s colorful artistry up close at Park Güell, you’ll be inspired to create some of your own. This one-hour art workshop is your chance. First, try your hand at creating your own Gaudi-inspired glass and ceramic tiles. While tiles are in the kiln, each guest will also have an opportunity try their hand on a clay pottery wheel. Students will fire their pots and tiles then take them home as a personalized souvenir.
Visit Park Güell
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Day 10: Barcelona
Visit Casa Milà (locally known as La Pedrera)
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Visit the Picasso MuseumExplore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma 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.
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 11: Barcelona • Madrid
Travel by train to Madrid
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
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Day 12: Madrid
Take a guided tour of the Royal Complex
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Plaza de la Amería
- Plaza de la Oriente
Visit the Teatro Real, Madrid's royal opera house
Explore Madrid on your own
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 3: 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
Visit the Louvre
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Day 4: Paris
Visit Musée d’Orsay
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.)
Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory
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Day 5: Paris • Provence region
Visit the Musée de l'Orangerie
Travel by TGV train to Avignon
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Day 6: Provence region
Visit the Pont du Gard
Take a walking tour of Avignon
Visit the Papal Palace
Visit the Theatre Antique in Orange
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Day 7: Provence region
Visit the Chateau des Baux de Provence
Enjoy a Van Gough-inspired guided sightseeing of Arles
Visit the Nîmes Ampitheater
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Day 8: Provence region • Figueres • Barcelona
Travel via Figueres to Barcelona
Visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum
Tour the Salvador Dalí Museum with an expert local guide
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Day 9: Barcelona
Tour Barcelona with an expert local guide
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Art workshop
After seeing Antoni Gaudí’s colorful artistry up close at Park Güell, you’ll be inspired to create some of your own. This one-hour art workshop is your chance. First, try your hand at creating your own Gaudi-inspired glass and ceramic tiles. While tiles are in the kiln, each guest will also have an opportunity try their hand on a clay pottery wheel. Students will fire their pots and tiles then take them home as a personalized souvenir.
Visit Park Güell
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Day 10: Barcelona
Visit Casa Milà (locally known as La Pedrera)
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Visit the Picasso MuseumExplore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma 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.
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 11: Barcelona • Madrid
Travel by train to Madrid
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
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Day 12: Madrid
Take a guided tour of the Royal Complex
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Plaza de la Amería
- Plaza de la Oriente
Visit the Teatro Real, Madrid's royal opera house
Explore Madrid on your own
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; TGV high-speed train; (AVE high-speed train with extension)
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (4 with extension); 6 walking tours led by your Tour Director (3 with extension)
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Entrances
Musée d’Orsay; Louvre; Musée de l’Orangerie; Palais des Papes; Pont du Gard; Amphitheater; Roman theater; Atelier de Cézanne; Château des Baux; Park Güell; Casa Milà; Dalí Museum; Picasso Museum; (with extension: Prado; Teatro Real)
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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.
