Germany, France and Spain
In Germany, ties to old-world traditions are everywhere, from Munich’s charming Glockenspiel to the imposing Castle of Heidelberg.
France displays its many sides—historic, artistic, scenic—in the monuments of Paris and the antiquities of Avignon. In Spain, Barcelona boldly shows off its creative edge through Gaudí’s surrealist architecture, while Madrid dazzles with its stately elegance.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Munich
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral
- New Town Hall
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 3: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit Linderhof Palace
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Day 4: Munich • Heidelberg
Travel to HeidelbergTake an excursion to Dachau
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
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Day 5: Heidelberg
Take a guided tour of Heidelberg
Visit Heidelberg Castle and its famous wine barrel
Explore Heidelberg on your own
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Day 6: Heidelberg • Reims • Paris
Travel via Reims to ParisVisit Reims Cathedral
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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
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.
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Day 8: Paris
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Visit the Louvre
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 9: Paris • Provence region
Travel by TGV train to Avignon
Take a walking tour of Avignon
Travel via Avignon to Provence region
Visit the Papal Palace
Visit the Pont du Gard
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Day 10: Provence region• Carcassonne • Barcelona
Travel via Carcassonne to Barcelona
Walking tour of Carcassonne
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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 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 12: 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 13: Madrid
Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide
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 2 more days
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Day 14: Madrid • Mérida • Lisbon
Travel via Mérida to Lisbon
Visit the Roman Theatre
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Day 15: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Monument to Discoveries
Visit the Castle of São Jorge
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Lisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of heartbreak, melancholy, and the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
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Day 16: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Munich
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral
- New Town Hall
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 3: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit Linderhof Palace
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Day 4: Munich • Heidelberg
Travel to HeidelbergTake an excursion to Dachau
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
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Day 5: Heidelberg
Take a guided tour of Heidelberg
Visit Heidelberg Castle and its famous wine barrel
Explore Heidelberg on your own
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Day 6: Heidelberg • Reims • Paris
Travel via Reims to ParisVisit Reims Cathedral
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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
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.
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Day 8: Paris
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Visit the Louvre
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 9: Paris • Provence region
Travel by TGV train to Avignon
Take a walking tour of Avignon
Travel via Avignon to Provence region
Visit the Papal Palace
Visit the Pont du Gard
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Day 10: Provence region• Carcassonne • Barcelona
Travel via Carcassonne to Barcelona
Walking tour of Carcassonne
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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 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 12: 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 13: Madrid
Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide
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 2 more days
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Day 14: Madrid • Mérida • Lisbon
Travel via Mérida to Lisbon
Visit the Roman Theatre
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Day 15: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Monument to Discoveries
Visit the Castle of São Jorge
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Lisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of heartbreak, melancholy, and the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
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Day 16: 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
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Hotels
12 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (14 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
5 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (6 with extension); 6 walking tours led by your Tour Director (7 with extension)
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Entrances
Linderhof Castle; Dachau; Heidelberg Castle wine barrel; Reims Cathedral; Louvre; Seine River cruise; Palais des Papes; Pont du Gard; Park Güell; Prado; Immersive Scavenger Hunt; (with extension: Roman theater; Castelo de São Jorge; Mosteiro dos Jerónimos)
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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
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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.
