Barcelona & Paris
You can learn a lot about a city on its grandest boulevards.
The Champs-Élysées in Paris has witnessed many historical moments, and today it’s the number one symbol of France’s affinity for fashion. On Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Spanish guitarists play flamenco rhythms, and the sights and sounds reveal a stimulating blend of local traditions and international buzz.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Barcelona
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Day 3: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
Visit La Sagrada Família
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 Andalusian Roma 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 4: Barcelona
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Taste of Spain
It’s one thing to sit down at a dinner table and try regional cuisine; it’s quite another to play the role of head chef. Working in a small group, you will follow a recipe, receive instruction from a professional chef, and prepare an authentic local dish—all while gaining an understanding of Catalan culture.
Enjoy a walking tour and scavenger hunt of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gothic Quarter
- Barcelona Cathedral
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Day 5: Barcelona • Paris
Travel by TGV train to Paris
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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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
Visit the Louvre
Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 8: Paris• Amsterdam
Travel by train to Amsterdam
Take a walking tour of Amsterdam's canals
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Day 9: Amsterdam
Take a guided tour of Amsterdam
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Royal Palace
- Westerkerk
Visit the Rijksmuseum
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Day 10: Amsterdam
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Volendam and Zaanse Schans
Explore the heart of the Dutch countryside on this half-day excursion! Visit the picturesque fishing village of Volendam and the living and working neighborhood of Zaanse Schans, re-created to look like an old Dutch village. Make your way down the winding, cobblestone streets past charming shops and crooked houses. Enjoy cheese- and clog-making demonstrations as well as a visit to a windmill.
Enjoy a canal cruise
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Barcelona
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Day 3: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
Visit La Sagrada Família
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 Andalusian Roma 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 4: Barcelona
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Taste of Spain
It’s one thing to sit down at a dinner table and try regional cuisine; it’s quite another to play the role of head chef. Working in a small group, you will follow a recipe, receive instruction from a professional chef, and prepare an authentic local dish—all while gaining an understanding of Catalan culture.
Enjoy a walking tour and scavenger hunt of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gothic Quarter
- Barcelona Cathedral
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Day 5: Barcelona • Paris
Travel by TGV train to Paris
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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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
Visit the Louvre
Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 8: Paris• Amsterdam
Travel by train to Amsterdam
Take a walking tour of Amsterdam's canals
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Day 9: Amsterdam
Take a guided tour of Amsterdam
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Royal Palace
- Westerkerk
Visit the Rijksmuseum
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Day 10: Amsterdam
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Volendam and Zaanse Schans
Explore the heart of the Dutch countryside on this half-day excursion! Visit the picturesque fishing village of Volendam and the living and working neighborhood of Zaanse Schans, re-created to look like an old Dutch village. Make your way down the winding, cobblestone streets past charming shops and crooked houses. Enjoy cheese- and clog-making demonstrations as well as a visit to a windmill.
Enjoy a canal cruise
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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; TGV train
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Hotels
6 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 (4 with extension); 2 walking tours (3 with extension)
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Entrances
Park Güell; La Sagrada Família; Fragonard Perfume Factory; Louvre; Seine River cruise; with extension: Rijksmuseum; canal 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.
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.
