France and Switzerland
From June 19-29, explore how culture, history and education intertwine in the City of Light. Connect with local high school and university students to truly understand what it’s like to be a student in Paris. Compare and contrast your day-to-day routines, academic goals and career aspirations. From the historic Latin Quarter to the modern Centre Pompidou, you’ll gain a new perspective on how culture and history influence academics.
Summit Leadership Conference:
Join other teachers and students in Davos, Switzerland for a two-day leadership conference, June 27-28. Hear from Sir Ken Robinson—one of the world’s foremost thought leaders on creativity and innovation—attend expert-led workshops, and gain valuable insight into the future of education.
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 a pressing challenge facing the future of education.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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
Experiential learning: Meet with local university students**
Visit the Eiffel Tower
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Day 4: Paris
Visit the Centre Pompidou
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Day 5: Paris
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.
Visit the Sorbonne or a fashion school
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Day 6: Lucerne
Travel to Lucerne
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Day 7: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Take an excursion to Mount Pilatus
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Day 8: Davos
Travel to Davos
Participate in a team building activity
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Day 9: Global Student Leaders Summit in Davos
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Day 10: Global Student Leaders Summit in Davos
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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 airport
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
Experiential learning: Meet with local university students**
Visit the Eiffel Tower
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Day 4: Paris
Visit the Centre Pompidou
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Day 5: Paris
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.
Visit the Sorbonne or a fashion school
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Day 6: Lucerne
Travel to Lucerne
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Day 7: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Take an excursion to Mount Pilatus
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Day 8: Davos
Travel to Davos
Participate in a team building activity
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Day 9: Global Student Leaders Summit in Davos
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Day 10: Global Student Leaders Summit in Davos
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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 and a comfortable motorcoach.
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms.
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; 2 lunches.
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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 and the Innovation Village are included.
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Entrances
Notre Dame Cathedral; Eiffel Tower; Lake Lucerne cruise; Mount Pilatus cog railway.
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Experiential learning
Student connection; University visit.
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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.