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Tour Number: 2226568EM
Group Leader: Scott Olson
Requested Departure Date: 3/20/2020
Requested Return Date: 4/1/2020
Requested Departure Gateway: Portland (OR)

ABOUT EF

For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.

13 days

The experience of a lifetime is waiting for you. Every detail from the cities you’ll stay in to the cultural discoveries you’ll make have been customized by your teacher for your group. Take a look at your personal itinerary for a sneak peek of what's in store.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain

  • Day 2: Madrid

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Market of San Miguel

    Visit the Prado Museum

  • Day 3: Madrid

    Tour Madrid with an expert local guide

    Visit the Royal Palace

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Madrid flamenco evening

    Madrid flamenco evening

    Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gypsy 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.

  • Day 4: Madrid • Barcelona

    Travel by train to Barcelona

  • Day 5: Barcelona

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • La Sagrada Família
    • Gothic Quarter
    • Park Güell
    • Montjuïc

    Visit Park Güell

    Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas

    Enjoy time to explore on your own
  • Day 6: Barcelona • Carcassone • Provence

    Travel via Carcassone to Provence 

    Walking tour of Carcassonne

  • Day 7: Provence • French Riviera

    Travel to the French Riviera

    Take a walking tour of Avignon

    Visit the Papal Palace

    Visit the Pont d'Avignon

    Take a walking tour of Nice or Cannes

  • Day 8: 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

  • Day 9: Florence

    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
  • Day 10: Florence • Assisi • Rome

    Travel via Assisi to Rome

    Tour Assisi with an expert local guide

    Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
  • Day 11: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Sistine Chapel
    • St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Day 12: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Roman Forum
    • Colosseum
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Gladiator school experience

    Gladiator school experience

    Have you ever wondered what it was like to be one of Rome’s famed gladiators? This optional half-day activity puts you in the ring! Learn the basics of hand-to-hand combat and model ancient armor as you follow in the sandaled footsteps of Spartacus.
  • Day 13: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain

  • Day 2: Madrid

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Market of San Miguel

    Visit the Prado Museum

  • Day 3: Madrid

    Tour Madrid with an expert local guide

    Visit the Royal Palace

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Madrid flamenco evening

    Madrid flamenco evening

    Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gypsy 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.

  • Day 4: Madrid • Barcelona

    Travel by train to Barcelona

  • Day 5: Barcelona

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • La Sagrada Família
    • Gothic Quarter
    • Park Güell
    • Montjuïc

    Visit Park Güell

    Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas

    Enjoy time to explore on your own
  • Day 6: Barcelona • Carcassone • Provence

    Travel via Carcassone to Provence 

    Walking tour of Carcassonne

  • Day 7: Provence • French Riviera

    Travel to the French Riviera

    Take a walking tour of Avignon

    Visit the Papal Palace

    Visit the Pont d'Avignon

    Take a walking tour of Nice or Cannes

  • Day 8: 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

  • Day 9: Florence

    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
  • Day 10: Florence • Assisi • Rome

    Travel via Assisi to Rome

    Tour Assisi with an expert local guide

    Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
  • Day 11: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Sistine Chapel
    • St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Day 12: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Roman Forum
    • Colosseum
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Gladiator school experience

    Gladiator school experience

    Have you ever wondered what it was like to be one of Rome’s famed gladiators? This optional half-day activity puts you in the ring! Learn the basics of hand-to-hand combat and model ancient armor as you follow in the sandaled footsteps of Spartacus.
  • Day 13: Depart for home


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