Rome, Paris and Madrid
In bold and colorful Madrid, indulge your appetite for art, music and, of course, tapas. In elegant and enlightening Paris, the Eiffel Tower and Louvre compete for your attention along with the crepes. While in the well-chiseled landscape of Rome, ancient history springs to life at the Colosseum and Roman Forum, complemented nicely by world-famous gelato.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Cooking class
From pasta to pizza to cannoli, Italian food is beloved—and devoured—all around the world. This is your chance to step up to the stove and learn from a real Italian chef. Discover the basics of regional specialties and how a few quality ingredients can make all the difference. After you've helped prepare the food it's time for the best part: Enjoying your mouth-watering meal.
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Day 4: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 5: Rome • Paris
Fly to Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 6: 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 7: Paris • Madrid
Fly to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 8: Madrid
Visit the Royal Palace
Tour the Royal Palace with an expert local guide
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Madrid • Lisbon
Fly to Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Alfama District
- Tower of Belem
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Photo stop Miradouro do Parque Eduardo VI
Explore Lisbon's primary commercial boulevard Praca do Comercio
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Day 10: Sintra • Lisbon
Take an excursion to Sintra
Take a guided tour of Quinta de Regaleira Palace
Enjoy dinner at Lisbon's central Mercado de Ribeira
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Cooking class
From pasta to pizza to cannoli, Italian food is beloved—and devoured—all around the world. This is your chance to step up to the stove and learn from a real Italian chef. Discover the basics of regional specialties and how a few quality ingredients can make all the difference. After you've helped prepare the food it's time for the best part: Enjoying your mouth-watering meal.
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Day 4: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 5: Rome • Paris
Fly to Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 6: 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 7: Paris • Madrid
Fly to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 8: Madrid
Visit the Royal Palace
Tour the Royal Palace with an expert local guide
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Madrid • Lisbon
Fly to Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Alfama District
- Tower of Belem
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Photo stop Miradouro do Parque Eduardo VI
Explore Lisbon's primary commercial boulevard Praca do Comercio
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Day 10: Sintra • Lisbon
Take an excursion to Sintra
Take a guided tour of Quinta de Regaleira Palace
Enjoy dinner at Lisbon's central Mercado de Ribeira
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Day 11: Depart for home
As a student who plans on traveling the world for my career I thought it would be good to see some of it before college. This trip made me realize how speacial traveling actually is. I would recommend ...Great Trip
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; 2 Internal flights
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (6 with extension); 2 walking tours
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Entrances
Prado; Palacio Real; Louvre; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica (With extension: Quinta da Regaleira)
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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.
