Vienna, Venice and Paris
Certain places in the world offer more than just postcard sights, they evoke strong emotions.
The canals of Venice, the banks of the Seine River in Paris, the grand boulevards of Vienna, the Renaissance treasures of Florence—see how these different cultures all appreciate the importance of atmosphere, experience, and time-honored traditions.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Austria
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Day 2: Vienna
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Vienna
With your tour director you will see:- Opera House
- Kärntnerstrasse
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Enjoy a wiener schnitzel dinner
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Day 3: Vienna
Take a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:- Ringstrasse
- Parliament
- Rathaus
- Hofburg
Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Add this in-depth excursion:
Viennese Waltz Dancing
Experience the elegance and grandeur of the traditional Austrian waltz, the world’s oldest form of ballroom dance. During an optional two-and-a-half-hour lesson, you’ll discover the long and complex relationship between dance and city as you learn to turn and step with the best.
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Day 4: Salzburg • Tyrol
Take a guided tour of Salzburg
With your expert local guide you will see:- Old Town
- Residenz
- Mozart’s birthplace
Continue on to the Tyrol region
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Day 5: Verona • Florence
Travel via Verona to Florence
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Day 6: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Chiesa di Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the Duomo
Travel to Venice
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Day 7: Venice • Night train
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
Board a night train to Paris
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Day 8: Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:
- Latin Quarter
- The Louvre
- Notre Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 9: 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
Add 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 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Loire Valley
Travel to the Loire Valley
Make a photo stop at Chambord
Take a guided tour of Blois
Enjoy free time in Blois
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Day 11: Loire Valley • Paris
Take a guided tour of Chenonceau
Visit Chartres Cathedral
Continue on to Paris
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Austria
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Day 2: Vienna
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Vienna
With your tour director you will see:- Opera House
- Kärntnerstrasse
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Enjoy a wiener schnitzel dinner
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Day 3: Vienna
Take a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:- Ringstrasse
- Parliament
- Rathaus
- Hofburg
Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Add this in-depth excursion:
Viennese Waltz Dancing
Experience the elegance and grandeur of the traditional Austrian waltz, the world’s oldest form of ballroom dance. During an optional two-and-a-half-hour lesson, you’ll discover the long and complex relationship between dance and city as you learn to turn and step with the best.
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Day 4: Salzburg • Tyrol
Take a guided tour of Salzburg
With your expert local guide you will see:- Old Town
- Residenz
- Mozart’s birthplace
Continue on to the Tyrol region
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Day 5: Verona • Florence
Travel via Verona to Florence
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Day 6: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Chiesa di Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the Duomo
Travel to Venice
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Day 7: Venice • Night train
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
Board a night train to Paris
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Day 8: Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:
- Latin Quarter
- The Louvre
- Notre Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 9: 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
Add 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 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Loire Valley
Travel to the Loire Valley
Make a photo stop at Chambord
Take a guided tour of Blois
Enjoy free time in Blois
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Day 11: Loire Valley • Paris
Take a guided tour of Chenonceau
Visit Chartres Cathedral
Continue on to Paris
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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; Night train
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension); 1 night couchette accommodation
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
5 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (7 with extension); 2 walking tours
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Entrances
Schönbrunn; Doges’ Palace; Glass-blowing demonstration; Leather-making demonstration; Louvre; Notre Dame Cathedral; With extension: Chateau de Blois; Chenonceau; Chartres Cathedral
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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.