The Alps and the Mediterranean Coast
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Group Leader: Dawn Hoyt
Requested Return Date: 6/16/2026
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Each stop on your journey will leave you awe-inspired—from the tranquility of lakes Lucerne and Como, to the Mediterranean shores of Cinque Terre and Nice, to the culture and architecture of Provence and Barcelona.
Museums will always have their place, but sometimes it’s what’s outside that really takes your breath away.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 Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne region
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Lucerne region
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Day 3: Lucerne region
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain
Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain
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Swiss fondue evening
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Day 4: Lucerne region • Lake Como • Cinque Terre
Travel via Lake Como to Cinque Terre
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Day 5: Cinque Terre
Take an excursion to Cinque Terre
Explore Cinque Terre by train
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Day 6: Cinque Terre • French Riviera
Travel via Monaco to the French Riviera
Take a tour of Monaco
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 7: French Riviera • Provence region
Travel to Provence region
Visit the Papal Palace
Take a walking tour of Avignon
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Day 8: Provence region
Visit the Pont du Gard
Take a guided tour of Nîmes
Visit the Nîmes Ampitheater
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Day 9: Provence region • Barcelona
Travel by bus to Barcelona
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Day 10: 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
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Barcelona flamenco evening
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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
Explore Madrid de los Austrias during a self-guided Immersive Scavenger Hunt designed exclusively for EF
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Toledo
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Day 13: Depart for home
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