Paris and Mediterranean Europe
Experience iconic landmarks, priceless works of art, and deeply rich history.
From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, Paris has it all and more. As you make your way through Mediterranean Europe, discover how Park Güell in Barcelona, the Duomo in Florence, and the Trevi Fountain in Rome blur the lines between civic beautification and artistic masterpiece.Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 19, April 3-8, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
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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
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 4: Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 5: Paris • Barcelona
Travel by TGV train to Barcelona
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 6: Barcelona
Snap a panoramic photo of Barcelona atop Montjuïc
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
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Day 7: Barcelona • Carcassonne • Nîmes • Provence
Travel via Carcassonne and Nîmes to Provence
Take a tour of CarcassonneTake a tour of NîmesVisit the Nîmes Ampitheater
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Day 8: Provence • Avignon • French Riviera
Travel via Avignon to the French Riviera
Visit the Pont du Gard
Take a walking tour of Avignon
Visit the Papal Palace
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Day 9: French Riviera
Take a day trip to Monaco and Eze
Visit a French perfume factory
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 10: French Riviera • Pisa • Florence
Travel via Pisa to Florence
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral
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Day 11: Florence
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Create a fresco
Try your hand at fresco painting, a style made famous during the Italian Renaissance. In this workshop you’ll create a fresco of your own in the traditional way, by painting earth pigments onto fresh plaster.
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
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Day 12: Florence • Assisi • Rome
Travel via Assisi to Rome
Visit the Basilica of St. FrancisTour Assisi with an expert local guide
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Day 13: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
- Capitoline Hill
- St. Peter's Square and Basilica
Explore Rome during a food-themed walking tour
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Day 14: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 14: Rome • Naples • Pompeii
Take a train to Naples and Pompeii
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Embark on a food-themed walking tour of Naples and enjoy dinner along the way
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Day 15: Rome
Visit the Vatican
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter's Basilica
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
In the Kitchen: A sweet taste of Italy
Discover why food plays such an integral role in Italian culture as you dive into this hands-on cooking class led by expert chefs. Learn how to make delicious treats (like gelato or tiramisu!) and uncover the history of biscuits in Italy and why they’re used to celebrate special days there. At the end of the class, enjoy your delicious creations.
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Day 16: 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 airport -
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
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 4: Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 5: Paris • Barcelona
Travel by TGV train to Barcelona
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 6: Barcelona
Snap a panoramic photo of Barcelona atop Montjuïc
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
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Day 7: Barcelona • Carcassonne • Nîmes • Provence
Travel via Carcassonne and Nîmes to Provence
Take a tour of CarcassonneTake a tour of NîmesVisit the Nîmes Ampitheater
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Day 8: Provence • Avignon • French Riviera
Travel via Avignon to the French Riviera
Visit the Pont du Gard
Take a walking tour of Avignon
Visit the Papal Palace
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Day 9: French Riviera
Take a day trip to Monaco and Eze
Visit a French perfume factory
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 10: French Riviera • Pisa • Florence
Travel via Pisa to Florence
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral
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Day 11: Florence
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Create a fresco
Try your hand at fresco painting, a style made famous during the Italian Renaissance. In this workshop you’ll create a fresco of your own in the traditional way, by painting earth pigments onto fresh plaster.
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
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Day 12: Florence • Assisi • Rome
Travel via Assisi to Rome
Visit the Basilica of St. FrancisTour Assisi with an expert local guide
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Day 13: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
- Capitoline Hill
- St. Peter's Square and Basilica
Explore Rome during a food-themed walking tour
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Day 14: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 14: Rome • Naples • Pompeii
Take a train to Naples and Pompeii
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Embark on a food-themed walking tour of Naples and enjoy dinner along the way
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Day 15: Rome
Visit the Vatican
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter's Basilica
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
In the Kitchen: A sweet taste of Italy
Discover why food plays such an integral role in Italian culture as you dive into this hands-on cooking class led by expert chefs. Learn how to make delicious treats (like gelato or tiramisu!) and uncover the history of biscuits in Italy and why they’re used to celebrate special days there. At the end of the class, enjoy your delicious creations.
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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
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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 expert-led sightseeing tours
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Entrances
Louvre; Seine River cruise; Park Güell; Nîmes Amphitheater; Palais des Papes; perfume factory; Pisa Baptistery; Pisa Cathedral; food-themed walking tour (with extension: Pompeii Roman Ruins; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica)
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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.
