Paris and Mediterranean Europe
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Group Leader: Pamela Colbert
Requested Return Date: 3/15/2023
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Experience iconic landmarks, priceless works of art, and cities deeply rich in history.
Paris has all these and more, from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre. Down in the Mediterranean region, the Parque Guell in Barcelona, the Duomo in Florence, and the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City blur the line between civic beautification and artistic masterpiece.
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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
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Seine River cruise
Board a boat and float along Paris’ main waterway, where you’ll see the city’s most notable landmarks from a new perspective with interesting comments on the history of Paris and its monuments.
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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 gypsy 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
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
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Day 7: Barcelona • Carcassonne • Provence
Travel via Carcassonne 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
Tour the Roman Forum and the Colosseum with an expert local guide
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
(Vatican subject to closings on Sundays and holidays.)
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 14: 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
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Seine River cruise
Board a boat and float along Paris’ main waterway, where you’ll see the city’s most notable landmarks from a new perspective with interesting comments on the history of Paris and its monuments.
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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 gypsy 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
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
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Day 7: Barcelona • Carcassonne • Provence
Travel via Carcassonne 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
Tour the Roman Forum and the Colosseum with an expert local guide
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
(Vatican subject to closings on Sundays and holidays.)
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 14: 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 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (7 with extension); 4 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director; 3 walking tours
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Entrances
Louvre; Park Güell; Nîmes Amphitheater; Palais des Papes; perfume factory; Pisa Baptistery; Pisa Cathedral; Basillica of St. Francis; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum (with extension: Pompeii Roman Ruins; Capri island cruise)
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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.
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