France, Germany and the Alps
Experience European history from three different angles.
In Paris, feel the echoes of the Revolution in the Place de la Concorde. Munich’s charming Glockenspiel and cobblestone streets transport you back to the Middle Ages. In between, the spectacular mountain scenery of Lucerne belongs to no particular era; the grandeur and beauty of the Alps are truly timeless.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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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
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 5: Paris • Lucerne
Travel by TGV train to Zurich
Travel to Lucerne
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Day 6: Lucerne
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne (available June-October only)
Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Fondue Evening
Savor a taste of Swiss culture as you enjoy a fondue meal—the country’s national dish that consists of (delicious) melted cheese and a lot of bread. Then, experience a bit of Swiss tradition in the form of yodeling, folk dances, and Alpine horns. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)
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Day 7: Lucerne • Neuschwanstein • Liechtenstein • Munich
Travel via Liechtenstein and Neuschwanstein to Munich
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
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Day 8: Munich
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Munich • Salzburg • Vienna
Travel via Salzburg to Vienna
Snap a photo of Salzburg
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Day 10: Vienna
Take a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Ringstrasse
- Parliament building
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofburg Palace
Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Enjoy an apple strudel cooking demonstration and tasting
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Day 11: 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 airportTake a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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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
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 5: Paris • Lucerne
Travel by TGV train to Zurich
Travel to Lucerne
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Day 6: Lucerne
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne (available June-October only)
Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Fondue Evening
Savor a taste of Swiss culture as you enjoy a fondue meal—the country’s national dish that consists of (delicious) melted cheese and a lot of bread. Then, experience a bit of Swiss tradition in the form of yodeling, folk dances, and Alpine horns. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)
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Day 7: Lucerne • Neuschwanstein • Liechtenstein • Munich
Travel via Liechtenstein and Neuschwanstein to Munich
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
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Day 8: Munich
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Munich • Salzburg • Vienna
Travel via Salzburg to Vienna
Snap a photo of Salzburg
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Day 10: Vienna
Take a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Ringstrasse
- Parliament building
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofburg Palace
Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Enjoy an apple strudel cooking demonstration and tasting
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (3 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director; 1 walking tour (2 with extension)
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Entrances
Louvre; Seine River cruise; Swiss Alps experience; Bavarian castle experience; Dachau (with extension: Schönbrunn Palace; Strudel demonstration and tasting)
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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.
