Paris, Strasbourg & Lyon
Venture beyond the City of Light to capture a more complete picture of French culture, history, and cuisine.
Once you take in the breathtaking Parisian sights, journey east toward the German border to Strasbourg—a city known for perfectly blending both French and German influences. Before immersing yourself in ancient Roman ruins in Lyon, France’s second-largest city and gastronomic capital, you’ll tour an independent, family-run mustard mill in Dijon. Then, take your tour to new heights as you explore the picturesque medieval town of Annecy, located in the foothills of the French Alps.
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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
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Île de la Cité
- Conciergerie
- Sainte-Chapelle
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:
Parisian Cooking Class
Where better to learn how to prepare a traditional French meal than in Paris? Enjoy this unique opportunity to take a cooking class at one of the city’s world-acclaimed cooking schools. A professional chef will lead you in this participatory session featuring a sampling of traditional French specialties.
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 4: Paris • Strasbourg
Visit the Louvre
See Paris from a new perspective in a virtual reality experience
Travel by train to Strasbourg
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Day 5: Strasbourg
Take a walking tour of Strasbourg
Visit the Strasbourg Cathedral
Take a day cruise on the Rhine River
Enjoy an authentic flammekeuche dinner, or "flamed bread" in Alsatian
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Day 6: Strasbourg • Dijon • Lyon
Travel via Dijon to Lyon
Take a walking tour of Dijon with your Tour Director
Visit the Fallot Mustard Mill
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Day 7: Lyon
Take a culinary-themed guided tour of Lyon
Visit the Lugdunum Museum and Roman theatres to see traces of ancient Rome in France
Explore the open-air Les Halles market
Dinner at a local restaurant
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Day 8: Lyon
Travel to Annecy for the day
Take a guided tour of Annecy
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Chateau d'Annecy
- Le Palais de l'Île
Enjoy a coastal cruise on Lake Annecy
Enjoy dinner at a bouchon Lyonnais
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Lyon • Avignon
Travel to Avignon
Visit the Papal Palace
Visit the Pont du Gard
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Day 10: Avignon • French Riviera
Travel to Nice via Provence
Cruise through the Calanques
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Day 11: French Riviera
Take a walking tour of Cours Saleya Market
Take a walking tour of Saint-Paul-de-Vence
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Old Town
- Espéron Tower
- Place de la Grande-Fontaine
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Day 12: 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
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Île de la Cité
- Conciergerie
- Sainte-Chapelle
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:
Parisian Cooking Class
Where better to learn how to prepare a traditional French meal than in Paris? Enjoy this unique opportunity to take a cooking class at one of the city’s world-acclaimed cooking schools. A professional chef will lead you in this participatory session featuring a sampling of traditional French specialties.
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 4: Paris • Strasbourg
Visit the Louvre
See Paris from a new perspective in a virtual reality experience
Travel by train to Strasbourg
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Day 5: Strasbourg
Take a walking tour of Strasbourg
Visit the Strasbourg Cathedral
Take a day cruise on the Rhine River
Enjoy an authentic flammekeuche dinner, or "flamed bread" in Alsatian
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Day 6: Strasbourg • Dijon • Lyon
Travel via Dijon to Lyon
Take a walking tour of Dijon with your Tour Director
Visit the Fallot Mustard Mill
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Day 7: Lyon
Take a culinary-themed guided tour of Lyon
Visit the Lugdunum Museum and Roman theatres to see traces of ancient Rome in France
Explore the open-air Les Halles market
Dinner at a local restaurant
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Day 8: Lyon
Travel to Annecy for the day
Take a guided tour of Annecy
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Chateau d'Annecy
- Le Palais de l'Île
Enjoy a coastal cruise on Lake Annecy
Enjoy dinner at a bouchon Lyonnais
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Lyon • Avignon
Travel to Avignon
Visit the Papal Palace
Visit the Pont du Gard
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Day 10: Avignon • French Riviera
Travel to Nice via Provence
Cruise through the Calanques
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Day 11: French Riviera
Take a walking tour of Cours Saleya Market
Take a walking tour of Saint-Paul-de-Vence
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Old Town
- Espéron Tower
- Place de la Grande-Fontaine
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Eurostar high-speed train
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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; 3 walking tours led by your Tour Director (5 with extension)
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Entrances
Seine River cruise; Louvre; FlyView; Strasbourg Cathedral; Strasbourg boat tour; La Moutarderie Fallot; Lugdunum Museum and Roman theatres; Chateau d’Annecy; Palais de I’lle; Annecy lake cruise (with extension: Papal Palace; Pont du Gard; Calanques 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.