France and Italy
From June 29–July 10, discover how France and Italy’s world-famous culinary methods are combining tradition with technology—and what it means for the future of food. Investigate how Paris feeds its ever-growing population and later, discover Lyon’s simple yet sophisticated approach to cuisine as you try your hand at a cooking class. Could modern innovation and European food history be a recipe for success?
Summit Leadership Conference:
Join other teachers and students from across North America and Europe in Milan, Italy, for a two-day leadership conference, July 8–9. Hear from world-renowned speakers, attend expert-led workshops and gain valuable insight into how food connects plates, people, politics and culture.
Using Design Thinking—a creative problem-solving technique used by companies like Apple and Google—international teams of students will create and present solutions to feed our ever-growing world.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Arrive in Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:- Opéra district
- Place Vendôme
- Tuileries
- Île de la Cité
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
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Join an optional 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. Please note: Versailles is closed on Mondays. Enrollment deadline for this excursion is 70 days prior to departure.
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Day 4: Paris
Visit a Parisian Market
Visit the Louvre
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Day 5: Paris • Lyon
Travel by TGV train to Lyon
Take a walking tour of Lyon
Attend a cooking class
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Day 6: Lyon • Provence Region
Travel to Provence
Take a tour of Avignon
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Day 7: Provence Region
Visit an organic lavender farm in Gordes
Enjoy a Provencal lunch
Visit the Pont du Gard
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Day 8: Provence Region • Milan
Travel to Milan
Take a tour of Grenoble
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Day 9: Milan
Meet your teammates at a student activity
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Day 10: Student Leadership Conference in Milan
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Day 11: Student Leadership Conference in Milan
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Day 12: Depart for home
Transfer to Milan airport
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Arrive in Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:- Opéra district
- Place Vendôme
- Tuileries
- Île de la Cité
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
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Join an optional 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. Please note: Versailles is closed on Mondays. Enrollment deadline for this excursion is 70 days prior to departure.
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Day 4: Paris
Visit a Parisian Market
Visit the Louvre
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Day 5: Paris • Lyon
Travel by TGV train to Lyon
Take a walking tour of Lyon
Attend a cooking class
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Day 6: Lyon • Provence Region
Travel to Provence
Take a tour of Avignon
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Day 7: Provence Region
Visit an organic lavender farm in Gordes
Enjoy a Provencal lunch
Visit the Pont du Gard
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Day 8: Provence Region • Milan
Travel to Milan
Take a tour of Grenoble
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Day 9: Milan
Meet your teammates at a student activity
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Day 10: Student Leadership Conference in Milan
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Day 11: Student Leadership Conference in Milan
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Day 12: Depart for home
Transfer to Milan airport
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers and a comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily, lunchon Days 7, 10 and 11
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Full-time Tour Director
Your bilingual, culturally connected Tour Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go
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Student Leadership Conference
Conference registration; Keynote addresses; Expert workshops; Student workshops; Innovation Village
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Entrances
Notre Dame; Paris Market Challenge; Louvre; Art Activity; Lavender Farm; Provencal Lunch; Pont du Gard
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Experiential learning
Dinner with locals; Cooking class
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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.